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    Bay Area Skydiving

    4.7 (259 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Yay my parachute opened!!!

    If you're thinking about skydiving, go to Bay Area Skydiving -- seriously, just do it!!! My instructor Toshi was awesome. Super knowledgeable and made me feel totally comfortable from the second I put on the harness, got on the plane, jumped out, floated through the sky, and landed. He gave super clear instructions and kept everything chill. The whole crew was great, and my videographer JB got some amazing shots! Go have fun!! Seeing the world from up there is unreal -- totally life-changing.

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    Would highly recommend Bay Area Skydiving !!!! Spontaneously decide to go for my Birthday, after some research I saw they had high reviews on Google and Yelp. Also they had great package pricing. If you're thinking about jumping, stop thinking and book it on their website (highly recommend the full video package). My instructor Toshi was extremely experienced and did a great job explaining the progress before going up and while jumping. In addition, the owner Shaun and another jumper Phoenix went with us. They were both very engaging during the jump and made the whole experience even that much better. Definitely going back soon !!!! (Your 2nd jump within 30 days gets a discount)

    A T.

    Pros: Great FUN jump at 13k ft!! Super safe, friendly, knowledgeable staff!! Shout out to Capt Kirk, Taylor, and Dennis for all the awesome video/pics, high-fives and laughs!! Cons: Poor time management and Poor customer service. We showed up on time (with all of our online paperwork completed) only to wait for 1.5 hours before being suited up and educated. We felt out of place and shuffled around because there was no point person for our experience. This wasn't my first time skydiving and I still remember how personable and organized it all was when I jumped in Florida in 2006. I assumed it would be at least that if not better customer service in 2023. It's too bad really, because customer service is the easy part of what Bay Area Skydiving offers.

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    Jessica M.

    I've been wanting to skydive for the longest but, always felt a bit of fear! For my 33 birthday thats what i wanted to do!!! As soon as I arrive to the office all the staff was super friendly and helpful. I was still nervous... as soon as my instructor came over and introduced himself I felt a huge relief... I had read many great reviews about "Toshi" my instructor so I was really hoping I would get to fly with him!! Toshi checked my gear a couple times, explained the process and make sure I understood. Amazing experience already and I'm not yet in the sky!! My camera guy Dennis was also great!! He also explained to me every Possible picture he wanted to take in the air. Once we were in the air it was INCREDIBLE there's no time for fear!! Toshi kept reassuring me I was going to love it. Everything happened so quick that I need to do it again!! I wouldn't go anywhere else to skydive!! I would return to Bay Area skydive and I wouldn't mind any other instructors they were all amazing and professionals!!!

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    Nie Marie C.

    The best skydiving experience so far, friendly staff, Toshi very experienced and skilled instructor, he made me super comfortable, assured me that it's going to be super fun and exciting experience, he is amazing. Thumbs up also to my camera guy. I took the ultimate video package and its totally worth it, I almost got 1K views of my FB account in less than 24 hours. Thank you Bay area skydiving. I can't wait to go back for my 15,000 feet skydive soon wohoo! you guys are awesome!

    Amie D.

    By far the best experience I've had in a long time! The staff was amazing! They followed COVID pre cautions and still made it such an enjoyable experience. I will definitely be learning to jump Solo! I highly recommend!!! Also.. if it's your first jump, be sure to get the video package!!! It's worth it!!!

    Joyce H.

    All I can say is WOW! My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was such a blast! It was our first time so we splurged a bit and got the 13k ft fall and video package! Our instructors Bruce and Matt were amazing and made us feel very comfortable for the entire process. Shout out to our awesome videographers as well for the footage! Would 100% skydive again; thanks for the memories Bay Area Skydiving!!! :-)

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    Ask the Community - Bay Area Skydiving

    Is there any place for family who isn't jumping to wait or watch? Thanks!

    Yes we have plenty of spectator space your family will have a great time watching you as well as many other skydivers land

    Do they have any female instructors? I've heard the guys are super friendly and nice but I'd just be more comfortable with a female.

    I understand the concern. I felt the same way coming in, but after jumping with Adam I wouldn't mind jumping with him again. He was awesome and comforting. He is also the Safety Instructor so that helps. ?

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    I know this might be a 1 time malfunction but I felt like 120$ for video and photos were not worth for what I got.

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