Ok so wifey, stepson and I flew on a helicopter about 10 years ago. This was during the day (we had…read moreenjoyed it). This time...for my birthday...I wanted to do this at night over NYC. Did they wanna go with me for this one??? Nooooo lol. I wanted to make sure I was over NYC at night to see the beauty of the city lights. So we had to drive to Liberty Helicopter's Kearny NJ heliport for the $200 City Lights Tour. This tour was WELL WORTH IT! My wife was on the ground watching me lift off haha. The tour lasted about 15-20 minutes and I sat upfront with the pilot. This was such a smooth and breath-taking experience. The staff was awesome..especially "Q" who made us all feel relaxed before the big event with his information about visitors' perspectives from around the world and had explained how much of a "family" atmosphere this Kearny heliport is as compared to the NY heliport. I would definitely take this tour again!!

I bought a Living Social deal for a 15 min helicopter tour that came with a picture. They told us…read moreto get there half hour before our tour time. Once we got there we had to show them our IDs and watch a safety video. Then they took in a line to the chopper, before you board they take your picture which you can purchase later. The ride was amazing, the views were beautiful and you get to see a lot in 15 minutes. You start by seeing the Statue of Liberty as you head through downtown then the garden as you head to midtown. You get to see a lot and as a New Yorker I knew where to look and what I was looking at but I felt bad for the other people there since they were tourist and the pilot didn't really say much or explain the sites. Overall it was a great experience.

I'm not sure the year our group of Virginia women met Jim, every year we Traveled to NYC in…read moreDecember and were shown the city by Jim, his knowledge of the city never stopped amazing us! After many times and many tours Jim became a friend! Some of the women are still making that annual trip but some have physically had and sadly had to stop! Jim has continued to post beautiful ,some time incredible photos of Christmas in NY! thank you Jim for this Virginia women feel like i'm still there!

While in New York City on the cruise ship Silver Shadow, we had Jim Dykes for our shore excursion…read moreof Strawberry Fields segment of Central Park and the visit to the Metropolitan Museum. My wife and I found his gifted commentary of NYC to be very fruitful and a vast array of his knowledge as a New York City resident really made this excursion with him all the more memorable. A beautiful autumn day awaited us and added to the tour all the more. His insight on various places, people and dates greatly assisted our outing and we did not want the tour to end. I would recommend Jim to any and all as the positive experience we enjoyed, in his company, enable a most memorable visit to the wonderful City.

Are they cheap? No. Will they save your ass when you're stuck at JFK for 12 hours? Yup. Thank you…read morefor truly making our dreams come true with less than an hour of notice. Apologies as this has been sitting as a draft review from June 2022. My dad bought us once in a lifetime seats for the Warriors v Celtics finals as a bucket list trip, but we were stuck at JFK all day due to security ground stops in Boston. We flew in the night before, but after 8 hours of flight delays and 2+ hours back and forth on the tarmac, we needed to find a way to Boston in spite of all rental cars and train seats being sold out. We were desperate! I called around and no charter could get us to Boston. We are by no means ballers, but I fly small planes as a hobby, so I called a dozen FBOs and Wings Air was the only answer to our prayers. They managed to get us to a nearby regional airport with only one hour notice, and arranged a car to bring us to TD Arena in time to watch most of the game where we wound up winning. Thank you so much for coming through when no one else could. This is a memory we will cherish forever.

The morning of our reservation, they cancelled our flight…read more While other flight times were offered later that evening, sadly none of them worked. Things happen, they had a more important flight to take care of, which is understandable...but the followup service with this company offers more spin than a rotor blade. Management only offered a 3 week window to rebook our flight, heading into the holidays. When asked to provide a longer window to rebook my time, they just provided more information on why I should have been prepared for this to happen, like it was my fault. I would keep your expectations grounded with Wings. EDIT - Manager's desperate reply with erroneous details below should tell you all you need to know. Our flight voucher was valid and they accepted it...until they didn't. Beware.

I recently took the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, and it turned out to be one of the most…read moreenjoyable ways to experience the city from a fresh perspective. From the moment we boarded, everything felt well-organized and welcoming. The staff were friendly and efficient, making the check-in and seating process smooth. The real highlight, of course, was the view. Seeing the skyline from the water gives you an entirely different appreciation for the city's architecture and scale. Passing by iconic landmarks while listening to the live narration added a lot of depth to the experience. Our tour guide, Andrew, was especially knowledgeable about the history of the city--he shared fascinating facts, stories, and context that really brought each landmark to life, all while keeping things engaging and easy to follow. The boat itself was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space to move around and take photos. Whether you prefer sitting inside or enjoying the open-air deck, there's a good spot for everyone. I especially appreciated how unhurried the cruise felt; there was enough time to soak in each sight without feeling rushed. I'd highly recommend the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise to both visitors and locals--it's a relaxing, informative, and scenic way to see the city from a whole new angle.

I had a great time on this sightseeing cruise! It was so cold but there was plenty of enclosed…read moreseating on the 1st and 2nd floor. The history of the city was nice to learn about from the informative and fun tour guide. And we cannot forget the amazing views!

Breathtaking experience! Our pilot Raf was very pleasant, friendly and professional. What a great…read moretour guide. He really enjoys his work. I would highly recommend the 40 minute Nyc tour. Worth every penny.

WOW! From the first call to the moment we landed both my wife Mary and I enjoyed ourselves…read moreimmensely. Our pilot Sal, was assuring to us all the way, 100%! VERY reasonable costs for the 50 minute tour, we felt so at ease to ask any questions at any one point. If your going to try it out, Garden State Helicopter and Signature Air is the only was to go!!!

Great flight school! I trained and flew with NYC Air Service and received my private pilots…read morecertificate in less than a year. Now I'm currently training for my instrument rating with NYC Air Service and I highly recommend them for flight training or scenic trips around the Manhattan skyline. Their instructors are great and provide a unique training atmosphere. They are always available to answer any questions you may have. Their fleet of aircraft are maintained very well, always clean and some of the best to learn on.

Decided to bring my grandfather here as a gift, I told him about a week in advance. When we got…read morethere, the instructions on where to go were not clear. We arrived late which was our doing since we left a little later than expected. When we got to the front desk, my grandfather backed out sadly, and did not want to go. The employee Georgie there was super sweet and nice, but the owner I'm guessing, Vincent, he had no understanding whatsoever. He was an older gentleman, and when I told him about trying to reschedule or something because of my grandfather he just smirked and told me they can't do anything, and I could come alone if I'd like. Out of human decency, I decided not to fly by myself, and comfort my grandpa which Georgie was kind enough to help me with. To Vincent, it is not about the money, it's about the morals you have as a person. I don't care about your policy, I've had many companies with strict policies help in serious circumstances. You are just a money hungry snob, by how you perceived yourself.

I chose HeliNY sightseeing because of their amazing customer service and the timely manner in which…read morethey attended to their customers.

The 20 minute tour and the pilot were exceptional. However just make sure you are aware that you…read moreWILL NOT be able to sit next to the person you came with! I was surprised when we walked out to the helicopter it was with 7 other people (plus the pilot). My girlfriend was put in the front seat next to another girl and the pilot. I went to sit next to her in the last empty seat in the front and was told NO. Women only up front?? What the heck? This rules out photos together, selfies or any type of photo? I only "lucked out" said the kid buckling us in because the last lady out wanted to sit in back with her 2 sons. I still felt bad for the last guy who was separated from his wife who was up front next to my GF and the pilot. This is an experience that you want to share with who your with.This policy needs to change! And don't say its a weight thing because our whole group was very similar in weight. I would not recommend this helicopter tour service until this policy changes. They are also one that charges a separate port fee once you arrive of $35 per person. Some of the other tour companies have this included in their price BE WARE!

I went to drive the helicopter the other day and it was freaking awesome! Stefan was great and all…read morethe stuff was very polite. high recommended! ps just ask for taxes or video costs before you book or you will get extra charges later!

From the owner: For those who love the thrill of flight, helicopter lessons are a terrific pathway into the wild…read moreblue yonder. Flying Helicopters Made Easy, the premier helicopter flight school in Farmingdale, NY, offers a variety of airborne services, including helicopter tours, aerial photography, architectural photography, and helicopter pilot training. Flight training is conducted by experienced professionals who guide students from ground school to pilot wings, safely, confidently, and in adherence to all regulations. The flight services at Flying Helicopters Made Easy include the following: * Helicopter Flight School: Learn how to fly a helicopter as a hobby--or professionally. * Helicopter Tours: Sit back and enjoy the flight, They offer birthday tours, wedding proposal tours, and introductory flights. * Aerial Photography: Bring your own camera or take advantage of their experienced professional aerial photographers. Whether you need news photos, commercial or residential real estate photos, or shots of boats, cars, or airplanes.

We wanted to do something a little different for a gender reveal and came across Platinum…read moreHelicopters LLC and I'm sooooo thankful that we found them. They were professional from the beginning. Communication was easy and they were on time! will definitely use them again in the future.

Had a great experience last night with Platinum Helicopters and Jeff as our pilot…read more I assisted in a golf ball drop at a local golf course for a fundraiser. Closest to the hold wins. Jeff comfortably flew us in, guided us to above the hole, had patience while we threw 250 golf balls and got us home via the scenic route. Highly recommend Platinum!

This was good. We went here for my 24th birthday party years ago. I had seen each TV show one time,…read moreand knew only some of the trivia. I liked the places like Tao for Cosmos.

This tour was really well done. My friend and I LOVED it. We got priority boarding/seating for…read moreswitching to a different time and it was awesome. First on the bus and picked the front seats. We met outside the Pulitzer Fountain. We arrived early so we were there before the bus and the "blue umbrella" you are suppose to watch out for, so at first we weren't sure that we were in the right spot. It was a large white/grey bus and very comfortable. We found that even though it was quite a large group, everyone was very courteous and respectful which made the whole thing very pleasant. The tour took about 3.5 hours and I loved every second. It is mostly driving through NYC and discussing the locations and scenes that were filmed there. They then show clips either before or (mostly) after you drive past the location. It was great. There are three locations you get out of the bus for and they include: The Sex Shop: Least favorite of the drop off locations. Two buses pulled up at the same time and though we were the first ones inside, it filled up so fast to the point of just being stupid. Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment: Well organized. We came up to it in a line and the tour guide took your groups pictures in front. Magnolia's was too busy on a Saturday to have time to pick something up (they apparently move fairly slow), but from what I understand, on less busy days, people are able to get some treats. Steve/Aidan's Bar: $10 cosmopolitans! This space is GORGEOUS. I would love to come back. There is a cosmo station where they have a dedicated person serving the cosmos to the bus tour. I don't usually like cosmos but these tasted like delicious boozy pink lemonade. My friend and I were only here for the day, but there are multiple restaurants, bars and bakeries that were featured on the show that I would love to go back to on my own. They give you a list after the tour which will be helpful for next time. The tour ends at the HBO store. The store is nice but mostly Game of Thrones merchandise. I ALMOST bought the DVD series of Sex and the City because I desperately wanted to binge watch it, but I didn't. Thank God! It was $88 at the store and $50 via Amazon Prime.