Take a short aerial tour over reefs, shipwrecks, and Key West backcountry
Approximately 20 minutes
Up to 4 people
20-minute flight, Island tour
Fly over Key West for a quick, scenic look at clear waters, sunken boats, and man-made reefs from above. This popular route includes an island tour and views out over the backcountry.
Maximum weight is 275 pounds per seat and 600 pounds per group. Plan to arrive 20–30 minutes before departure; late arrivals more than 10 minutes after start are non-refundable.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled flight to avoid being non-refundable. Late arrivals, no-shows, and cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable. If weather prevents flying and you cannot be rescheduled, you get a 100% refund. $50 non-refundable re-booking fee applies for re-bookings outside 48 hours.
Arrive 20–30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and the pre-flight briefing. If you arrive at the flight time, your flight time may be reduced to keep the scheduled landing time. Arrivals more than 10 minutes after the scheduled flight time are non-refundable.
Bring a government-issued photo ID for all guests age 18 and over.
Yes. Maximum weight is 275 pounds per seat. Maximum weight per group is 600 pounds for flights of 30 minutes or less (and 525 pounds for flights up to 60 minutes).
3471 S Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL US 33040
Damian (also spelled Damien in some reviews) is clearly the heart of this operation, and he comes up again and again as the reason people love their experience. Guests describe him as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive, pointing out wildlife like sharks, turtles, stingrays, and dolphins mid-flight. One aerial photographer even praised his ability to nail specific angles and flight patterns for professional reef photography, which speaks to a level of skill that goes well beyond the typical tour pilot. The rides themselves get consistent praise for being smooth and scenic, with the Florida Keys providing a backdrop that reviewers say simply cannot be appreciated from the ground. One guest has now flown four times over six years, which says a lot. A practical tip from the reviews: ask about removing the doors for completely unobstructed views if that appeals to you. There is one isolated complaint about difficulty reaching someone by phone for a booking inquiry, so if you have trouble getting through, it may be worth trying a different contact method rather than giving up entirely. That aside, the overwhelming pattern here is of a well-run, memorable experience led by a pilot who genuinely cares about showing guests the best of the Keys.
Amazing addition to the trip. Highly recommend as kids loved the helo, the views are amazing, and you really get a feel for the ecosystem with all the islands, and inlets. Do it early as it helps you understand the island and all the others activities being offered. Fly Key West Helos team was great, and even refunded us for unused flights.
Jeremey Thomas
July 2, 2026
Amazing addition to the trip. Highly recommend as kids loved the helo, the views are amazing, and you really get a feel for the ecosystem with all the islands, and inlets. Do it early as it helps you understand the island and all the others activities being offered. Fly Key West Helos team was great, and even refunded us for unused flights.
Jeremey Thomas
July 2, 2026