The Signature Collection
RivieraSouth Beach Airplane Tour
Turquoise water, white sand and the islands you never get to see from the ground.
This is the coastline flight. You follow the water north from Key Biscayne, over Fisher Island and the cruise ships at the Port of Miami, then along the sandbar of private islands: Star, Palm, Hibiscus and the Venetians. After that the aircraft turns in over Ocean Drive and the Art Deco strip of South Beach.
On a clear day the water is shallow enough to see straight to the bottom, and passengers regularly spot rays, dolphins and the occasional shark just off the beach. Bring a camera you like.
From
$139
per person · minimum 2 passengers
- Air time40 minutes
- On siteAbout 1 h 15
- AircraftPrivate Cessna 172
or call 305.306.7416
- FAA Part 61 & 141 certified
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- Private flight, never shared
- Window seat guaranteed
The route
What you will see
- Key BiscayneCape Florida lighthouse and the stilt houses of Stiltsville standing in open water.
- Fisher Island & the Port of MiamiThe cruise terminals and the ships alongside them, seen from directly above.
- Star, Palm & Hibiscus IslandsThe private islands and the Venetians, laid out end to end across the bay.
- South BeachOcean Drive, the Art Deco district and the sand line running north.
- Indian Creek & Bal HarbourThe island they call the Billionaire Bunker, and the coast above it.
- Return over Biscayne BayBack across the water with the Downtown skyline on your side of the aircraft.
Included
What comes with the flight
- Private Cessna 172 Skyhawk, high wing, 2 to 3 passengers, never shared
- FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor
- A guaranteed window seat for every passenger
- Noise-cancelling headsets, so you hear everything
- Live commentary on what you are looking at
- A longer, slower leg along the coast
- Photos and video encouraged throughout
- Chilled water on board and free parking
All airport fees are included in the price. Nothing is added at check-in.
Departure
Where you take off
Aviator Zone Tours
Miami Executive Airport (TMB)
14150 SW 129 St
Miami, FL 33186
- Check-in
- 30 minutes before departure, with a valid photo ID.
- Parking
- Free, on site, a short walk from the aircraft.
- Departures
- Daily, from morning until last light.
The water is clearest late in the morning.
Forty minutes over the water, with the whole coastline in front of you. Tell us your day and we will book you when the light is best.
or call 305.306.7416
Before you fly
The practical details
What time should I arrive, and what ID do I need?
Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time with a valid, government-issued photo ID. Whoever paid for the flight presents the same ID and the same card used for the booking.
You have a 15-minute grace period on arrival. Beyond that we may not be able to fly the full route.
Is there a weight limit?
The Cessna 172 has a combined cabin limit of 500 lb (227 kg) and an individual limit of 250 lb (113 kg). These are aviation limits. They decide how much fuel we carry and where each passenger sits.
Give us accurate weights when you book so we can plan the flight properly.
Who can fly? Are children allowed?
Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Infant car seats cannot be used in the aircraft.
Flying is not recommended after 34 weeks of pregnancy, after recent surgery, or with a serious heart or respiratory condition. No passenger may fly after drinking alcohol. Every passenger signs a liability waiver at check-in.
What should I bring on board?
Bring: sunglasses, a camera or phone, and a light layer, because it is cooler at altitude.
Leave behind: large bags, drones, and anything loose that could move around the cabin.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Aviator Zone is an FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school operating a fleet of more than 25 aircraft with certified flight instructors in every left seat.
The pilot has final authority on every flight. If weather, visibility or air traffic will not give you the flight you paid for, we reschedule you or refund you in full.
Can I cancel or reschedule my flight?
- 24 hours or more before departure. Cancel free and we refund you in full. Rescheduling is also free.
- Less than 24 hours before. The flight is non-refundable. If you tell us at least 4 hours ahead, we will give you one courtesy reschedule within 60 days. Rebooking inside 24 hours carries a $35 per person fee.
- No-show. Charged in full.
- If we cancel for weather, air traffic or maintenance, you choose a free reschedule or a 100% refund. We will have contacted you no later than 2 hours before your flight.
To cancel or move a flight, email or call us. The time your message reaches us is the time that counts. Messages by text or social media are not valid notice.
Riviera is one of four flights in the Signature Collection.
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