Everything I expected and was very enjoyable. The pilot was skilled and knew her stuff. Friendly and polite but also fun. It was our 25th anniversary and it was worth the experience. It also stoked an old flame I had of becoming a pilot myself, once again. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Us doing a hard bank to the right and circling back the way we came. - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We had an amazing time at Panhandle helicopter! Our ride was very affordable at $55 each and they offer many packages with different prices all reasonable. I highly recommend and I say hurry up and book your chopper flight with panhandle helicopter right now. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Lady Pilot, love it! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Everything from start to finish. Pilot was amazing and really took a lot of time with us pointing out sharks in the water among all the other information pertaining to our flight. read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience! I cannot say enough about the exceptional service I received from Ana Clair and Pilot Josh. From the moment I walked in, Ana Clair made me feel genuinely welcomed--her, professionalism, and attention to detail made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. And Pilot Josh? Incredibly skilled and personable. He made me feel safe, comfortable, and gave us an unforgettable flight with stunning views. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in every second of the ride. This is hands down the best customer service I've ever experienced anywhere. Ana Clair and Josh are the kind of team that not only represent the company well, but elevate it. If anyone deserves a raise, recognition, or just a big ol' pat on the back, it's them. Already looking forward to coming back. 10/10! read more

Offers top-notch helicopter training with experienced instructors and a strong focus on safety. The supportive atmosphere and career guidance make it an excellent choice for aspiring pilots. Highly recommended for anyone serious about aviation! read more

Our pilot cooper was great! Wasn't a bad ride, I do think that you should at least get a 15 min ride no matter which flight package you pick. We got a 12 min flight for $166 (my husband and I flew). The flight seems to be timed from the moment you leave the ground (bummer! It should start from the moment you get to the shoreline). the staff was polite and helpful. It seems to me that they spilled through the rider instructions a bit fast but it could be because the employees do the spill every day so it's monotonous and robotic. Would maybe do again if the flight was longer for the money but at least it was a pleasant experience. The weather happened to be perfect the day we went out. One last thing, whoever runs the Instagram for this company needs to do a better job of posting and follower engagement. They post like 1 photo a month! What? You might as well not even have a social media if there is no effort put into it. While you are spending hundreds on advertising on paper flyers and coupon books, social media is free. To not utilize a free platform to reach outside your Local bubble is just poor business practice in my book. Why just be good when you can be great? Hire a social media person stat! read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Flyover the coastline on front beach road. Panama City Beach - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

The BEST anniversary gift! Our 1st time flying a helicopter and hoping is not our last time! This was not only exciting but adventurous! This place took care of our safety and briefing us before boarding. Safety is their priority. We tried to take an early ride but due to weather this was postponed and they told us that they would let us know when they would reopen. Few hours later,we got the call! Again SAFETY first!! Our ride was 15-20 min approx. long, they are more longer rides-if you prefer. Everyone was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our pilot was explaining everything to us and where we were flying. I highly recommend this place! I'm happy to give them 5 stars. read more

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Super nice ladies working the counter and helping check in people. Nice safety briefing. Super nice pilot, great tour and very informative. To me I would say top notch. From the time we entered until we left super nice people. I would recommend booking a reservation online to avoid the wait. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Beautiful coastline - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

WE LOVED THE EXPERIENCE!!! Pilot was great!!! Would highly recommend going. Will go next year when we visit again! read more

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We took the Breakfast Point tour, which was their longest trip. It was a wonderful experience. From beginning to end they demonstrated a very professional operation. Online registration was easy. The check-in process was expedient. The rules were covered in a concise and friendly manor. They assist you with getting in and out of the helicopter. Our pilot was an expert, very knowledgeable about the area, pointed out several sea creatures and landmarks. She was very friendly too. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Me and my brother-in-law after our flight. - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

It was a wonderful reasonably priced ride. Very gentle on this old lady. I highly recommend you take a ride. Josh (the pilot) was friendly and knowledgeable. Do it!!! read more

About what you would expect from a helicopter tour, views were amazing and we flew right up and down the beach we actually saw a sea turtle and a dolphin from the sky, the pilot was very knowledgeable and I felt safe even in the windy weather! read more

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Our pilot Audra was amazing. Took extra time to look for sharks and did a few sharp turns that got us giggling. Friendly service all the way around and even a conversation with the owner and a tour of the hangar. We will for sure make this at least a yearly event when we're in town. Amazing staff read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Thank you Audra for the smiles - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

It was awesome and our pilot was informative, polite and friendly. He pointed out points of interest during our flight and asked us questions as well. read more

Our Panhandle Helicopter tour was amazing. The pilot was great. The views of the beach and ocean were magnificent. It was a great experience and worth every penny. What a great way to see Panama City Beach. We highly recommend this tour. read more

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Excellent service! Everyone was friendly and professional. I loved the ride! Can't wait to do it again! read more

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Lots of fun! Took my three boys on the 10-min flight along the beach. First time they've been on a helicopter and they totally enjoyed it. The staff was great. Our pilot was cool and did an awesome job. Happy we got to do this. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - View of our condo from the air at an altitude of 500'. Clipping along at 100 kts. - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Worth every dollar! Josh was a great pilot and made us feel safe and informed the entire flight. I wish the weather had been better, but that's definitely not anyone's fault. It was a beautiful experience with my mom that I will never forget! read more

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We had a awesome time very short trip and kinda pricey but worth it. The pilot was amazing , friendly , and informative . After the fact my husband wants to learn to fly a helicopter now the cost to get liscense is 100k .. that made me understand why they charge so much for short trips.... all in all a wonderful experience highly recommend ... read more

My wife had extreme anxiety about flying in a helicopter but William eased all of her concerns. If you are looking for an experience of a lifetime go on a Panhandle tour with pilot William. You will not be disappointed! read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Gulf of Mexico - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

First off these people want you hear to experience what we did today. From the front desk to the pilot everyone was super nice. My wife and I came here on our honeymoon and wanted to explore PCB. They do have about 5-6 different options depending on your budget, we however did the run to pass which is $150/person. We've never been in a helicopter and wanted to do this. They provide clear instructions before you get in on what to do. They personally walk you to the helicopter to help you get in. They provide headsets so you can communicate with Cooper, the pilot. The views are amazing, the feeling of being in that helicopter was incredible and so much fun! It is a 3 seat experience, one person can ride in the front while the other 2 are in the back but that's the most they can fit in the helicopter. Give them a try! Yes there's go carts mini golf, movies, shopping centers and what have you. But these folks will add to your trip and you won't regret it. Don't worry about the money vs time you get cause it won't matter once you commit you'll be so mesmerized by it all you'll be more focused on taking pics and seeing it all. Cooper the pilot was a hoot, he's a local young man with lots of experience flying and a very friendly guy. Give them a shot you will not regret it! Thank you to the staff and everyone who became apart of our journey we loved it and will be back next year! read more

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Josh was our piolet and he was AWESOME!!! This is literally the first time I've ever been in a helicopter and this was an anniversary gift/adventure for my husband (married 21 yrs this year) and I wanted to do something fun and we had the best time!!!!! The ride was smooth and Josh pointed out sea life and would also point out buildings telling us the name and letting us know we should go there!!!! Josh was just amazing and we will definitely be booking again in the future. read more

We booked the sunset tour at 6:15, and arrived at the 30 minute early mark like instructed to do. Because we were there early, they took us early and allowed another family to go at our time. It was a little disappointing missing the sunset, but we were not too upset. We still had an enjoyable flight getting to see things. The staff was friendly, helpful, our pilot just did not talk too much or point stuff out like we have experienced in the past. We love flying in helicopters, so we will always come back. We do recommend them to anyone wanting to experience flights, especially above the water. You will probably have a great time! read more

My first time ever being in a helicopter and it was incredible!! Note: They do not take reservations so getting there right when they opened was necessary to avoid hours of waiting. We opted for the $55 ride which lasted about 10-12 minutes but had us with our jaws dropped the whole time. The views of the water and coastline were spectacular. Our pilot was very friendly and shared some experiences while in the air. Taking off and landing was so smooth you could barely feel either. I would definitely save in order to book a longer ride next time! read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Our pilot was very welcoming! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Wanted to wish everyone at Panhandle Helicopters a Very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year , I really appreciate Jr letting me take a flight lesson in the 44 with my Wife with Will , my instructor, will try and get back after the holidays, take care, Charles Bemus. read more

Josh, our pilot, was so professional and nice. He explained everything that was happening so that my nervous daughter felt more comfortable. We chose the Shell Island tour and saw plenty of sea turtles and dolphins. The whole process was easy and fun. read more

I was on vacation with Aaron here in Panama and we decided to go on a helicopter ride for his birthday! We arrived and were greeted by a pretty young lady with long dark hair and she had a handful of beauty marks on her face. I couldn't tell her name but she spoke Spanish too I overheard. She added us to the waitlist. Shout out to her because we waited in our cars a while and she came outside to communicate with us. Anyway for the amount of people waiting it was not a crazy wait. Even if it had been I don't mind waiting for epic experiences. We went on the Shark tour and Aspen was our pilot. She was fricken awesome and gave a great energy. The views were beyond beautiful and I am grateful it was Aspen to allow us to experience this. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Helicopter tour right over the beach - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We came here the first week of spring break this year when covid was just beginning. We took one of the longer rides but it was great beautiful and worth the price. They do have a weight limit but me and the two girls were all able to go at the same time read more

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Booked this tour through TripShock and we did the shark run tour!! Great people, great energy and such a beautiful experience. This was both of ours first time and we loved it! Such a smooth ride, great views and easy landing! Highly recommend. read more

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My boyfriend and I had pilot Alex. He was very friendly along with the rest of the staff! We went around 3 PM after their busy time and it was only a hour wait. It goes by quickly when you're so excited and watch other families get in and off. I had never rode in a helicopter before so this was honestly breathtaking. I loved the options they had for larger groups so it was more affordable. We chose the shell island ($125) per person but it was WELL worth it. We saw dolphins, a lot of shark, a mana ray, and two bald eagles. I will post one picture of our view. I can now check this off my bucket list and have a forever memory in PCB! I recommend this to any couple or family visiting. Very professional and knowledgeable crew. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Picture with Alex! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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We literally couldn't even book an appointment. It was pure chaos because they take them on a "first come, first serve" basis. We came in twice of the course of a few days and they couldn't get us in. This would all be solved if they had a way to book online or over the phone which wouldn't be that hard. Please get with the times! read more

Great service, though we signed up for 10 minutes only got 7 but the kids thought it was a blast Very professional, attentive and fun crew read more

Great customer service and a blast! Had so much fun flying with the guys here. They made the experience awesome. read more

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Had a great time. Worth the money for air time. The young ladies flying the copters were complete professionals. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Pablo surprised me for my birthday with a shark spotting trip. More of a gyrocopter than helicopter - light and flimsy and transparent all round. I have done a lot of heli rides but this was a little scary due to size. Visibility was great, no sharks but we could see our home from the air. Wonderful views all the way in the 15 minute ride ($150 for two). Pilot was good. read more

Super super nice folks here, from the cashier to the pilot. Even though it a bit pricey but it definitely worth it. Beautiful view during the sunset. Give it a try when you're down here in PCB read more

Having been in the military I had flown in helicopters before but my wife hadn't. We have traveled a bit to different places and had seen on several occasions advertising for helicopter rides. We finally decided to book a flight while here in PCB. We did the shark tour and had an absolute blast from start to finish. The staff like we read on other reviews is exceptional. There is no pushing to go bigger. The ride itself was awesome. The pilot spent time both chatting with us and explaining or pointing things out on the flight. A perfect blend. On our flight we saw Dolphins, sting ray, fish and a shark and sea turtle. It is no doubt an expensive trip but well worth the memories and fun we had together. Highly recommend both this company. read more

That was awesome! We went for a little excursion on Valentine's Day. We were in line and had to wait for two other tours before us. The staff was so welcoming and chatty that I barely noticed the wait. Then it was our turn. The pilot was very nice. He pointed out all kinds of stuff to us from the bird during our tour. We were stoked to be in a helicopter and he flew it to our level of excitement. It was very fun. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fun evening. read more

Panhandle Helicopter - Fun times in PCB! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We had such a great time with Panhandle Helicopter Tours - so much fun, we flew with them twice! The first tour we did was the introductory ride which takes us over the emerald coast water from the pier. It was only about 5 minutes long, but we told them that we wanted to fly and see the sunset, and the staff timed it just right! It was spectacular. A couple days later, we decided to do the Shell Island tour which was about 25 minutes long. They advertise that it's 24 miles of flight but it was more close to 30. The views were amazing! While on the helicopter, we were able to see sting rays, cow nose rays, sharks, and different types of birds. When we flew over St. Andrews State Park, the pilot took us right over the Gator Lake where we were able to spot alligators sun bathing! It was pretty awesome. Follow them on Facebook! They post deals on there. We were able to get $50 off for two people for the second tour we did. Well worth it even at full price. We'd definitely do it again! read more

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVED! First of all let me start off by saying I have always wanted to take a helicopter ride over the shoreline to see how many and how close the sharks really are. They offer many different types of tours but we opted for the 15 min Shark Tour. From the moment you step in the door the staff really gets you excited for the ride. One of the guys saw we had a camera (Cannon 60D) and had us take it out of the case. Apparently he takes a lot of photos form the helicopters and was explaining what lens and settings work best. Then he cautioned us not to spend the tour behind a lens, which is something I am guilty of so I'm glad he said something. Jasmine was our pilot and she was nothing short of awesome. When we told her this was #1 on my bucket list and you could tell she was really stoked to hear that. Jasmine was very informed on the marine life that we saw. She could tell us the approximate size and weight of all the sharks we saw. . . and we saw a lot. I of course was full of all kinds of questions and she had a detailed answer for everything. I was really taken back by all the bull sharks we saw. . . swimmers beware, they are closer than you think, lol! We also saw nursing sharks, stingrays and a large pod of dolphins. I would say it was money worth spent! DON'T FORGET TO TIP YOUR PILOT! read more

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