It was magical! I wish it could have lasted longer. The Champaign at the end was a nice treat.

This experience was amazing! I'll start from the beginning we were originally scheduled for a morning flight. Which was canceled due to wind. To some this may be annoying and while slightly inconvenient, safety is the most important thing when riding a ballon pulled by wind in the sky (lol). But we ended up doing a sunset flight instead and WOW! It was incredible!!! The set up was awesome to see, the take off was smooth and the views were out of this world! Jay was awesome, informative and he made us feel so comfortable!! Highly recommend this experience! Thanks again Jay we had a blast!!!! read more

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5 STARS AND MORE! checked off my bucket list! While visiting family in Seattle, wifey & her brother went hot air balloon flying! We were so impressed with Balloon Depot & team, made out first flight unforgettable! Watching these people do their thing from unloading the basket/packed balloon to landing this LARGE BALLOON with 11 people in the basket is a absolutely incredible experience!!!! I would HIGHLY Recommend Balloon Depot !!!! Mahalo Balloon Depot for this absolute Fantastic experience!! read more

Very very pleased with my experience! If you're debating on who to purchase your hot air balloon ride with, I 100% suggest balloon depot! Jay was great, kind and funny! He made our experience so much more entertaining, and truly works hard and has so much passion for the history of hot air ballooning! read more

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I would highly recommend Balloon Depot from Snohomish Washington. I appreciate the thought behind making sure it was safe by being aware of the weather and wind patterns. Since no one is in charge how fast winds can change he might have you rescheduled and I was good with knowing safety comes first. It is breathtaking and beyond words once you're able to ride in the hot air balloon. I knew my family and best friend were in good hands with his vast Knowledge, experience, and great sense of humor. Definitely want to make sure that you have a camera, so you can take those once in a lifetime pictures. Balloon Depot company is highly professional, a lot of fun, and incredible experience! read more

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10/10 recommend! Jay is super experienced, funny, and informative. The ride and views were amazing! We took off with 2 other companies and it definitely added to the experience to fly around with the other balloons :) we went on a clear day and along with getting to see all the mountains we got to see the Seattle Skyline! read more

Balloon Depot - view of other companies balloon from our ride :) - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Snohomish, Washington

A memorable and exciting adventure! My husband and I went for our 2 year anniversary and it was the perfect way to celebrate. Not only was it an absolutely stunning ride, but Jay was super professional and made the ride even more fun with his obvious passion for ballooning. Every flight is different based on the wind for the day, but he piloted us to a "splash and dash" on the river, which was a fun surprise! The champagne toast at the end was a great way to end a magical date. Highly recommend Balloon Depot to anyone wanting to get up in the sky! read more

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I had zero expectations on this. And my mind has been effing blown away. So far I can't find a hot air emoji so I'll improvise with this.

Jay and Bill are an awesome team! Both work hard to make the experience great! Loved Jay's stories and history of ballooning! Incredible experience, especially since you virtually get to help from A to Z! The champagne toast at the end was icing on the cake! Would definitely go again - we lucked out with a gorgeous sunset and I'll remember it forever! read more

Jay went out of his way to make sure we had a great and memorable flight. He and Bill are an amazing team! I have been afraid of heights my entire life but they made me feel so safe that I was not scared at all! I can't wait to go again!!! read more

My wife and I flew with our pilot Jay of Balloon Depot last night for our 10-year anniversary. It was our third attempt to fly; the first attempt was cancelled due to rain and the second due to high winds. However, last night was perfect. The night begins by calling Balloon Depot to check on the weather. They constantly check detailed weather reports in the area to make sure the wind speed and direction are just right. If the conditions are right, you'll get the "go for launch" and can start making your way to their home base across from the airport in Snohomish, WA. When you arrive, check in at the office, sign the paperwork, and make your payment. Once the formalities are out of the way, make yourself at home while the crew prepares for the flight. Pet the cat or the dog or check out the gazebo. Meanwhile, the pilots and crew will launch test balloons to check the wind. Based on the results of the tests, they'll choose a launch site. After a brief greeting, you'll board the shuttle vans and head to the launch site. You'll get to know a little more about your pilot, Jay, and he'll get to know a little more about you. At the launch site, you can get first-hand experience in prepping the basket and balloon. Once the balloon is full, Jay will give some flight instructions before everyone climbs into the basket. And then you're off! Every flight is different. During our flight, we took off and stayed low at first, looking out over some fields of cows, some marshes, sunflower patches, and a river. We were approaching a mountain and needed a bit of direction change, so we rose up high above the mountain. Everything about the way the hot air balloon flies is so smooth and gentle. Jay will communicate with other pilots in the area and determine the best route and possible landing zones. All you have to do is enjoy the sights. We were able to see all the way to Mt. Baker in the north, Mt. Rainier in the south, and Seattle and Puget Sound in the west. What great views! You get all this AND you get to watch the sun set into Puget Sound at the same time. Once you land, you can offer to help Jay pack up the balloon before heading back to the office in the shuttle van. Then, wind down the evening in the gazebo with Jay, another pilot Bob, and the other passengers while you enjoy a Champagne toast, cheese and crackers, homemade shrimp dip, and tons of great hot air ballooning stories. Flying with Balloon Depot was a perfect choice. Our pilot Jay, and his partner Bob, were both incredibly knowledgeable about the history of ballooning, as well as the intricate science and art of studying the wind. They work so hard to ensure that you get the best possible experience. And because conditions can change at the last minute, sometimes that means having to reschedule. Just keep it in the back of your mind that you may not get to fly on your scheduled date. But if Balloon Depot cancels your flight, they had a very good reason, and all you need to do is reschedule for another day. They are very accommodating and will do everything they can to get you on another flight and make sure you have the best time possible. read more

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I went on a balloon ride Mid-August expecting a neat experience floating high above the ground for an hour or so BUT was blown away!! Jay not only gave us the high view but also dropped the balloon low where we skimmed the bottom of the basket on the river and also was able to grab leaves from the tree tops. it was so much more interactive and was impressed with the whole experience....Highly recommend it! read more

Awesome experience with this company! Jay made the flight very enjoyable, and the champagne toast at the end was the cherry on top. I highly recommend! :) read more

Jay and Bill did a great job. You can tell Jay loved balloons and took great pride in it. Bill helped out and was the jack of all trades. Went up on a morning flight and although early it was well worth it. Highly recommend Balloon Depot. read more

I personally have not flown with The Balloon Depot, but I am just so EXCITED that this is an option for us here in Snohomish County! Seriously,... How many people can really say that they have been hot air ballooning? I AM SO DOING THIS IN THE SPRING! read more

Wonderful adventure for my wife and I. Our pilot was Jay. He was great, very safe, knowledgeable, and experienced. We had a great time, and intend to return someday. The entire trip was like a 360 degree postcard. read more

Jay and his team were wonderful! very informative and interactive with the passengers. You could help as much or as little as you wanted to. We had a champagne toast after the flight and his office staff made the most amazing apple brown sugar crumble cake for us afterwards. We exchanged pictures with the passengers on the other balloon that went up with us and have wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Would definitely choose them again! read more

Overall I found the experience with this company somewhat disappointing. The actual balloon ride was good fun and the pilot,Jay, was nice and chatty. We weren't too cramped in the basket and of course the views were amazing. The reason I knocked off two stars was that it seemed like Jay was missing part of his crew. He asked the riders to help pull out the balloon from his trailer, help fill it, help position the basket and generally do a surprising amount of labor for an experience we paid upwards of $150 per person for. Then when we landed, a maneuver he performed very skillfully, he once again rallied the riders to help dissemble the balloon and load it all up. I generally found it extremely unprofessional to rely on your customers to set up and take down your equipment. And it wasn't like "this will be a fun way to teach people about balloons and how they work while we set it up". It was much more of a "well we need the manpower to move heavy things and you're all here so you better put your back in to it". read more

My girlfriend and I went up with Jay and had a fantastic time! Jay was very knowledgable and took great care of us. The views were fantastic and the ride was very smooth. Jay and the other staff went above and beyond a simple balloon ride and gave us an entertaining history of ballooning as well as home-made refreshments and a certificate after the ride was over. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in an awesome experience! read more

My wife and I went on the evening balloon ride which includes post flight toast and dinner. Our first time in a balloon. The staff was great, friendly and informative. Spent an hour in the air with great views of the valley and farms. Would recommend the experience to anyone. This company is great to work with. read more