Came out this past weekend with my sister for our first tandem. I purchased two tandems on Black Friday 2018, and had the opportunity this past weekend to put them to use. We showed up a little after our scheduled time (due to traffic) but called ahead and spoke to Lydia. She was super friendly and had no issues with us showing up a little later. When we arrived we filled out all the paper work, watched the intro video and met up with our tandem instructors and videographers. My tandem instructor was Tim, who was amazingly friendly and stoked for me that it was my first time Skydiving. He's got over 2100 jumps under his belt, and clearly loves what he does. I expressed a bit of interest in pursuing the sport beyond the tandem, and Tim was more than happy to provide me with additional information on what it takes to become licensed and explained a few things to me that I'm guessing he wouldn't have if I were just interested in the tandem, one time experience. Next I met my videographer, Jake. Super nice guy, tons of experience and also extremely excited for my firs time. These guys were so friendly and reassuring. Plenty of high fives and fist bumps were had. Off we went to get fitted for our harnesses, given altimeters and where we learned how to properly banana, lift our legs for a proper landing, and what to expect during the ride up, free fall and landing. At no point was I uncomfortable, felt unsafe or second guessed my choice to choose Skydive Cross Keys as the location for my first jump. After some interviews and photos, we boarded our plan, buckled our seatbelts and up and away we went. Just before our turn to jump Tim reconfirmed with me that I was ready, and ran through some of the procedures again. We slid to the open door, stood there for a second, rocked back and forth and out the door we went. Surreal is one word that comes to mind. Going from a super loud plane engine to an almost quiet free fall, is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Freefall was about 60 seconds, we got to do a few spins, hold hands with Jake (the videographer) and then at 5,000 feet I got to pull the rip cord. What an amazing experience. As we glided down under our canopy, Tim showed me how to properly control the parachute, how to travel at full speed, break, and make turns. He gave me a brief run down of the approach and landing procedures and pointed out the Philly skyline off in the distance. When we landed, plenty of high fives were had. Tim was super interested how I liked it, and asked if I would do it again - to which I responded a resounding "F*** yeah!". 3 days later, I'm still thinking about the experience and contemplating pursuing my A license more than ever. Sadly, it's almost the end of the year and going to start getting cold soon - so that may have to wait until next Spring. After our jump, I thought I had misplaced my wallet and asked around the DZ if anyone had seen it. I asked Lydia at the front desk, and while I was asking a very nice women came over and seemed very concerned for me and started asking around. She told me she's been skydiving there for 6 seasons, and they all treat each other like family, and that my wallet would turn up. After some more looking I realized it fell under my car seat. (Sorry for the commotion guys :D) I cannot recommend this DZ enough. Everyone there was super friendly, accommodating, and made sure everyone was at ease and knew what to expect. The videos and photographs came out better than expected, and of course, my family and instagram love them. Looking forward to seeing you guys for my 2nd and 3rd tandems in pursuit of my A license, sometime soon! Thank you all for an amazing experience, I can see why you all love what you do so much!! read more

What a great experience! My boyfriend and I went for his bday and we had a blast! We did the tandem jump and added on the videographers with a total price of about $350 per person. The pricing may sound like a lot but they are the only place that sends you up with a separate camera person. I probably won't take pictures next time being its so expensive, but I would recommend it for the first time 100%! I jumped with Jake. We ran through everything before boarding the plane but he made sure to reassure me of the details (as he double checked) on the way up again. I felt totally safe with him and the pictures came out great (Art was the photographer). Both of these guys were so much fun to jump with and made sure I was ok all the way! It was super important to me the way Jake made conversation with me so that I was at ease and not scared. My bf has jumped elsewhere and he said that the fall seems much longer here. Seemed like we were free falling for a while. Then, when the parachute was pulled, it was just a calm enjoyable ride down where we talked about the view and Jake let me control the chute for a little and even did some fun little spins. I didn't pull the chute and it wasn't even discussed. Not sure if it's an option here (other places it is and I read a review that it has been offered here) but on our appointment neither of us did that. I was totally ok with that being I have never jumped. The instructor my bf jumped with was a little more aggressive in his comments to us prior to jumping, but he eventually warmed up from what initially seemed like a rude demeanor (I just think it was his tone being he had an accent). My bf was comfortable with him and enjoyed his jump as well. He was a VERY experienced instructor/jumper. I'm not sure if he would have made me feel as comfortable jumping with him being he was a little more to the point. It think he was better for my bf being he has jumped before but still a great job! We didn't have an appointment so we did a walk in. We called on the way and they told us they had walk ins open that weren't listed online available until 1:30. I'm not sure if appointments take as long but we were there a while (seemed to be a good amount of people jumping before us that day and I think only one plane flies at a time.) If you have questions about the process, ask! (They do run through what to do pretty fast but there isn't too much that you have to know or take on during your first jump anyway!) I don't know what some of the other reviews even mean...the area is great to jump. Great view and open space. The area to wait is laid back and relaxed (outdoors) but it was HOT! Note if you have never jumped before wear comfy clothes because you want to move freely when you jump and sitting in the summer heat for hours got VERY uncomfortable. We went during the covid pandemic. I'm guessing that was why there was no food as mentioned in the other reviews? Masks are required. They did take precaution by checking temps as well. We got our pics and video sent within an hour of jumping. Once the initial scare when the plane door was open was over, it was so peaceful and exciting at the same time! Will def be back! read more

As an experienced skydiver with 200+ jumps (almost nothing in this sport, but enough to know a good dropzone from a bad one) and as someone who's brought multiple friends out for their first jump, I have nothing but great things to say about CrossKeys. I've jumped at over a dozen dropzones across the US and overseas and this is the one I call home when people ask where I jump. ----------------------- For first time jumpers: Everyone at CrossKeys is friendly, supportive, experienced and (most importantly) safe. They'll deal with any concerns you may have and on the ground they'll walk you through everything that will happen during your skydive: from the second you put on your gear all the way to the moment you're back on the ground. Their staff includes: - One of the (in my opinion) best FAA riggers I've dealt with, who oversees the equipment and makes sure that every item used is in excellent condition. - Some of the safest but also most fun tandem instructors my friends have ever jumped with; one has 28,000+ jumps if I remember correctly. Also, the fact that they're fun is WAY more important than you may think; the way that they will joke around and put you at ease will make sure that you remember your jump and have fun instead of cringing and closing your eyes. - A great support staff of packers (who, with the oversight of the aforementioned FAA rigger, make sure each tandem parachute is safe and ready to go), videographers (who will jump with you and your instructor so that your experience can be recorded from an outside perspective) and an awesome ground crew which will ensure that the paperwork and briefings happen in as timely a manner as is possible. Overall, just a hands down amazing crew that will make sure you have an exciting, fun and safe experience. ----------------------- For experienced jumpers: Great DZ. King Air (with a Cessna supposedly coming soon for slower days.) Manifest is friendly and doesn't get catty when they're slammed. New bunk houses and decent showers. Good packers (don't forget to tip). After the last load everyone is friendly and will hang out. Remember, of course, to tell everyone if it's your first time there. Also, lots of people at CK are willing to look out for you if you're newer. Last season I had a new rig and was having problems getting my 210 in the bag. At a different DZ the day prior, people made jokes and walked by laughing. The next day at CK three different people, including swoopers training for a competition the next weekend, took the time to come over and show me their tips and tricks. The same attitude applies to jumps: you'll be hard pressed to not find someone who is willing to jump with you regardless of your skill level and almost always someone who will be willing to give you pointers. It's a DZ that treats its jumpers like family. Blue skies. -Z read more

Not everyone is comfortable jumping off a plane especially in winter, many come to experience it for the very first time, many of them are scared, nervous, numb before the dive, many hold together all their guts before making their decision to jump off 13000ft above the land, but to make all of this easy skydive cross keys made sure to go through perfect. Skydive Crosskeys, hands down the best, the ease with which they make people feel comfortable, the ease with which they welcome all of us and their facilities and the people, just the best. I went for a skydive with my friend, both were doing it for the very first time, but they made sure they make our first skydive the best. Coming to my instructor Ryan Moran, the OG, really the best, couldnt have asked for anyone better. I was so excited that I forgot all the technicalities at a point and was just dancing my way while the jump troubling him continuously, he without diluting my excitement or ruining my experience, very politely and without getting it into my notice maintained the balance and made my experience the best. He made it sure to keep my first dive excitement up and only up. My videographer Greg Walsh, the fun part of the skydive, he is just the vibe, the ease of being around is just so great. He knows very well how important capturing a moment like this means to all the people and he does his job perfectly. He did not mind for a second when I gave in my suggestions for how I wanted my video to be and he whole heartedly accepted it and gave his heart in. Thank you so much skydive cross keys for the best memories. Anyone reading this review and has yet not booked them just go for it the price seems overwhelming but trust me they make it worth it and the feeling is worth it. Thankyou read more

To the point, Skydive Cross Keys is the place to go if want to skydive. My tandem instructor, Mike with the Husky, was great. He definitely knew what he was doing and safety was his first thing on his mind. The videographer, Ryan, took the perfect video. Everyone said the video looked amazing. Skydive Cross Keys is the first place I recommend for anyone who wants to skydive. It was my niece's birthday, so I asked her what would she like do. She said no to a night out in Philadelphia, Top Golf, and dinner at the best Italian restaurant around. Again, I asked her, what would you like to do? She said, skydiving. At that moment everyone bailed. I couldn't let her go skydiving on her own. She spent a whole day trying to find the best place. We ended up going Skydive Cross Keys. The place was busy and had a good vibe to it. A lot of people brought there dogs. One guy even had his pet python there. Everyone was well informed and knew what their doing with safety as the most important thing on their mind. We were both a little nervous, but knew we were in good hands. We went tandem. I was attach to my instructor with six hooks and straps. Again, I wasn't worried one bit. These guys definitely know what they are doing. Once we reached our jumping altitude I moved my way to the open door and jumped. Immediately I felt a rush I never felt before. It wasn't a scared feeling, it felt as if this was the best thing I ever did. Flying that high and seeing everything for miles around. I pull the cord to release the parachute. We slowly drifted to smooth landing. This was one of the best things I ever did and I will do it again soon. read more

Had the best experience here! We chose Skydive Cross Keys based on the online reviews - they definitely deserve their rating. The boring (but still really well done) part: Scheduling is really easy, and because this is very much a weather dependent activity rescheduling was easy to do as well. They were very flexible (I didn't want to jump when the Canada wildfire smoke was here because I have asthma and was having breathing difficulty) Even though they were still doing jumps, they had no problem rescheduling. The fun part: First off - 100% get the photo and video package, especially if it is your first time skydiving! My tandem instructor was Christian, my videographer was Greg. My husband's tandem instructor was Drew, his videographer was Szabo. We were both really thrilled with our instructors and videographers. Christian made me feel really at ease, but not without diminishing the excitement! There was a lot of focus on keeping us aware of what was going on, what to expect, and checking in to make sure we knew what to do to keep be safe. The whole thing was just so much fun, the atmosphere in the plane on the ride up was fun and excited and I cannot even explain how wild jumping out of a plane for the first time was. I don't have the words to explain how fun everything was from take off to landing. 12/10. The pictures and videos are absolutely amazing, I have no idea how they can get better videos in free fall than I get just standing on the ground. Jumping is such an adrenaline rush its hard to remember, and having the pictures and video helps keep the memory active. We'll definitely be back! read more

Unforgettable Experience! Huge Thanks to Brian and Willy at Skydive Cross Keys! I recently had the most incredible experience doing a tandem skydive at Skydive Cross Keys, and I truly cannot recommend them enough! From the moment I arrived, the entire team was professional, friendly, and focused on safety, which immediately calmed my nerves. My tandem instructor, Brian, was absolutely fantastic. He was calm, knowledgeable, which helped me relax before the jump. Throughout the ascent and during the freefall, I felt completely secure and confident under his instruction. He made sure I enjoyed every single moment of the experience, and his professionalism is world-class. If you can jump with Brian, do it! My videographer, Willy, was equally awesome! He captured the entire journey perfectly, from the plane ride up to the landing. Willy was energetic, coached me on the best ways to pose (even though I mostly looked terrified and thrilled at the same time!), and delivered a truly high-quality video and pictures package that I will cherish forever. Having that footage makes the whole memory so much better. The jump itself was exhilarating. The freefall was a rush, and the canopy ride offered breathtaking views. Skydive Cross Keys runs a tight, safe, and incredibly fun operation. Thank you, Brian and Willy, for giving me one of the best days of my life! I will definitely be back. read more

Hello!!! I just wanted to let everyone know what a SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE I had last Saturday when I...JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE! Can I say that again so I can convince myself that it really happened: two days ago I jumped.out.of.a.plane! That's just crazy. Everyone, literally from the time I got there until the time I left, was so nice & helpful & happy & fun. John checked me in with a smile & convinced me that getting the video, which I wasn't planning on, was a good idea & I would regret it if I didn't (HE WAS SO RIGHT!!), Lydia answered all of my questions & got me so excited about everything right when my nerves were about to take over; they're the perfect Welcoming Committee. Jake was my instructor. He's not the most gregarious person I've ever met, but he was super sweet, extremely knowledgeable & I felt completely safe the entire time. Tim was my videographer! He was so fun & upbeat. Laughing a bunch definitely helped with my nervousness & made my pictures & video so fun to look at & watch...which I've done right around 136 times already. #GETTHEVIDEO Truly one of the greatest experiences of my life. It also doesn't hurt that the entire staff is good looking. Bonus! Seriously-is that a requirement? ;) Thank you all so much! Never gonna forget it & I'm for sure going back-SOON! read more

Ok Skydiving is officially a religious experience for this atheist and Crosskeys will forever be my church. The entire process was fast and the instructors knew how to get the information you needed quickly so you can get up in the air and have the best experience. I had an AMAZING instructor AND and amazing videographor. I had Mike Volk as my videographer and the pictures and video he took were so amazing and clear and he had me laughing and excited and really helped to ease my fears and then my instructor was just perfection. Scott Strittmater (i am so sorry if i misspelled your name) made me feel at ease and yet excited from the second we met. He was very good at keeping me informed about what was about to happen and he mananged to make me feel calm right before my first jump out of an airplane. He was kind and knowledgeable and also so very hilarious. I will for sure be going back to crosskeys the second i can. Heck... Because of the amazing people there and the amazing experience... I might just work to become an instructor. Thank you all. That was the greatest experience of my life. read more

My niece took me tandem skydiving at Cross Keys Skydive on 8/6/2021 as a belated birthday gift. She couldn't have selected a more exciting, exhilarating gift or a better location. Just across the bridge in Williamstown, NJ, the location is very convenient. Each and every staff member was so helpful, supportive and friendly. The tandem instructors including the photo/videographers are skilled, caring and funny as heck! They had us laughing throughout our time there. We met and talked with several other patrons. Some who'd jumped before and for some, like us, it was the first time. Everyone was so friendly. It's that kind of atmosphere. The 3 or so hours there was a good experience from beginning to end. Special shout-out to my tandem instructor, #Pali and photo/videographer, #Art! You guys ROCK! Phenomenal! Pali, I felt safe the entire time. Art, great video and photos! I'm glad you both were assigned to me. Thanks so much to you both! I'll do another skydive if my hubby decides to do it. It was really fun! A liberating experience! Thanks, #SherryLee, for that wonderful gift! read more

I went skydiving October 15th and it was a perfect day for it. Clear as could be and about 65° F. It was my first jump here, and second ever. It was a great experience all around. The training video is about 10 minutes long and the waivers take about 15 minutes to complete. The training isn't long and drawn out and the risks associated with skydiving are reinforced just the right amount. There are things to do while you're waiting to go up, like play basketball (hoop and ball provided) or cornhole (also provided). The staff were extremely friendly, even at the end of the day after 15 jumps for most of them. My instructor was Matt and he was phenomenal. The location is also fantastic because you're able to see Philadelphia as well as Atlantic City and there aren't any large building or appurtenances to hinder any sort of view. This may sound like a silly mention considering the many thousands of feet you jump out of a plane at, but it can limit how far into the horizon you can see on very clear days. I recommend this location as your first jump. read more

If it's your first time skydiving, I highly recommend jumping with Skydive Cross Keys! My dad and I, along with a family friend, wanted to check skydiving off our bucket list, and after hearing great things about Skydive Cross Keys, we booked our reservations there. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by some of the friendliest and most welcoming people. I can't say enough about the instructors and videographers--they were absolutely phenomenal! I'm someone who's not great with heights, but my instructor, Brian, and videographer, Sonny, were incredible. They kept me calm and engaged throughout the whole process, which really helped me feel confident. Watching Sonny fly around me, capturing the best photos and videos, was just awesome! I never imagined myself doing something like this, but I'm so glad I did. Everyone in our group had a fantastic experience, and we're already planning our next jump. A huge thank you to Brian for a safe jump and soft landing, and to Sonny for getting such amazing footage! read more

LOVED LOVED LOVED MY FIRST BIRTHDAY JUMP. As first timer doing the jump, I can't say enough what an outstanding experience it was from the beginning of check-in, until the end and walking out. Skydive Cross Keys gives such a good, close-knit family vibe which goes to show you the pride and joy they have in what they do, which makes this even more fun and exciting and assuringly safe. The instructors are so passionate and Jimmy Huffles (my instructor) was amazing! I can tell how passionate and exciting this is for him and he radiates that experience with his divers and less nerve wrecking. Highly recommend Skydive Cross Keys if you want a whole jump and good familial dive experience! Art is a great photographer! I am looking forward to doing it again in August as now I feel like I can do better 2nd time lol! Loved it! read more

I went skydiving today at Skydive Cross Keys and had the most amazing time. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and we could see as far as Atlantic City and Philadelphia. My tandem instructor was Pancake. He did a great job of explaining the skydiving process and preparing me for the jump. Throughout the flight he made sure to review the next steps and make sure that I was comfortable. And when it came time to jump, thank goodness he was there because I don't know if I would have done it if he weren't there. I added on the video package which is a must do!! My videographer was Taylor. He did an amazing job catching great shots and even keeping me amped up during the flight and during the free fall. If I ever do it again, I would definitely do it at Cross Keys and would absolutely request Pancake and Taylor as my team!! read more

After doing some research we decided to come to Cross Keys for our very first jump. The wait for a tandem instructor and camera man was definitely long, but it was expected and expressly communicated when we signed up. However, due to the friendliness of the every skydiver, we managed to learn about skydiving during that time. Watching people pack their rigs and explain exactly what they're doing was very interesting. Our instructors, Matt and Pancake, were incredibly talented guys with a great sense of humor. Never did I think I would be laughing as much as I was right before jumping out of a plane. If given a choice, I would highly recommend asking for those two guys. We have both discovered our new addiction and will definitely be back to visit this family-oriented facility. read more

This was my first SKY DIVING EXPERIENCE and I wasn't nervous at all! The crew and team members there made me feel like part of a bigger experience! Jake from State Farm did an amazing job at keeping me alive! He was super chill and very professional. He made me very comfortable throughout the entire jump. Szabo was an outstanding, super cool photographer who took perfect pictures and I can't wait to see the actual VIDEO! I'm writing this review so you know they did a great job! This was the only location in a 50 mile radius I felt comfortable enough trusting MY LIFE with as they have nothing but great reviews and happy returning customers! I even made a friend from my own hometown (Philly) 1000% recommended! Don't think twice, JUST DOOO IT! read more

I took my first jump!!! Skydiving has always been on my bucket list, so I decided to take the leap for my 33rd birthday. The staff at Skydive Cross Keys were amazing! They were some of the most free spirited people I've ever met. They were professional, very clear on the procedures for taking a safe jump, that set me right at ease when my nerves tried to take over. The package was affordable. The facility was clean and safe. There were even activities in the drop zone for family and friends to enjoy while they awaited their loved ones. My tandem, Brian and videographer, Matt were outstanding!!! From the dream, to the booking, to meeting the staff on ground, to the sky, and back to the ground again, Skydive Cross Keys is THE BEST!!!! read more

Skydiving.....The most incredible and exhilarating experience of my life! Thanks so much for a thrilling experience to My instructor Christian who was the shit! He's Young cute calm excited n cool as hell and of course the phenomenal pilot and my amazing camera man Jeremy! FYI jumpers please tip these people who risk their lives to give you the experience of a lifetime!!!! I loved it so much that as soon as I landed my first jump I immediately paid half and got rt on the next flight up to jump a second time!!!! Thanks to the calm fun cool n collected instructor Brian my second jump was just as thrilling as the first! Love the energy of the entire team at Crosskeys Skydive! I can't WAIT to jump again! read more

I'm a NYer (Long Islander to be exact) yet the DZ (drop zone) offers so much that I take the hour plus drive down to Williamstown to jump at CrossKeys (CK). On many a weekend I bypass the Long Island, the other NJ drop zones favoring the facilities and family at CK. CK is my home drop zone and I've brought more than a dozen friends over the last 3 years down to Williamstown and introduce them to my CK family and yes they get to touch the sky, What's better than that. Having jumped at many DZs, I still find CK to be one of the best and one of my favorites. Friendly staff, clean facilities, great amenities, and above all safety and a focus on safety. Do yourself a favor and come down to CK. read more