How Much Does Skydiving Cost For The First Time?

One of the most common questions about skydiving is: how much does skydiving cost? Skydiving prices vary from location to location, time of year, and what type of jump you’re doing. But the skydiving cost at Long Island Skydiving Center is straightforward, fair, and totally worth it!

The cost of skydiving for the first time at Long Island Skydiving Center depends on a few factors: the day of your jump, how you choose to pay (in full or with a deposit), and if you’re going alone or with a group. And there’s an extra discount if you’ve jumped with us before!

The average price of a tandem skydive in general is around $275 – $300, which buys you a tandem jump attached to a highly-experienced instructor. Skydiving at Long Island Skydiving Center comes in below the national average at $239 if you make a reservation for a weekday, or $298 if you want to put down a deposit and pay the balance later. Jump for a second time and it’s just $209!

Let’s take a look at what goes into the cost of a tandem skydive and ways you can save a little extra cash on your big jump.

What’s Included in the Price of a Tandem Skydive?

It may be called “free” fall, but, unfortunately, jumping out of an airplane doesn’t come for free! There are various costs that need to be covered in order to make your first skydive the experience you deserve.

When you pay for a tandem skydive, you get:

• A highly experienced tandem skydiving instructor to accompany you through your experience with us
• A brief training session, during which you’ll learn about your responsibilities as a tandem student and what to expect during your jump
• Use of all specialized gear such as a jumpsuit, goggles, and tandem rig
• A ride up to exit altitude in our meticulously maintained airplane
• Stunning views of the Atlantic Coastline, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island
• Approximately 60 seconds of freefall
• Around 5-6 minutes of parachute flight

For the price of $239, you’ll have an unforgettable experience that will change your life. And that’s something you can’t put a price on.

Costs Associated With a First Time Skydive

The costs of a first time skydive go beyond simply paying for a service. When you choose to make your first skydive with us, you can rest assured that you’re jumping with a United States Parachute Association (USPA) member skydiving center, and that we adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by our governing organization. 

You also get to jump with a highly-experienced, USPA-certified skydiving instructor. That means they’ve undergone intense training and testing that ensures they’re qualified to take you on your first jump. You’ll benefit not only from their knowledge, but also their passion for the sport. You’ll land from your jump feeling like you have a new best friend!

Then there are our amazing dropzone facilities, which include diligently cared for equipment and aircraft. We keep our gear in tip top shape and regularly inspect all life-saving equipment. And our aircraft is maintained to the highest standards by FAA certified aircraft mechanics. 

Our hangar and landing area are set up to be comfortable and welcoming while you wait for your skydive, and you can even bring your family and friends to watch and cheer you on. 

Each of these world class offerings come with an ongoing investment. Instructor training courses, gear and airplane maintenance, fuel, and staff compensation are all integral to the smooth operation of the dropzone. So when you are paying for your tandem skydive, just know that you’re helping support this life-changing industry!

Discount Opportunities

The best part about skydiving pricing is that there are ways to lesson the cost while also making the jump more fun. Want to jump with your friends and family? Perhaps you and your work colleagues want to make a skydive together as a team-building exercise? Or maybe a college club bonding experience? That’s all possible here at Long Island Skydiving Center – and you’ll get a discount on the price, too!

Bring a group of 4-7, and you’ll receive a $10 discount per person. For a group of 8+, you get $20 off each. If you come to skydive with 16 or more of your friends, you’ll receive one free jump – which you’re welcome to use for your own skydive!

Possible Upgrades

Once you’ve saved a little cash on the initial cost, you can put that money toward jump enhancements! The best thing you can do for yourself (besides the jump itself) is purchase a media package that includes skydiving videos and pictures. Your skydive is something that you’re not going to want to forget. And a media package will help you remember and relive those moments for the rest of your life.

You’ll get high quality photos and video of your jump to capture your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Plus, you’ll be able to easily share it with family and friends on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and your other social networks. Check out a sampling of what you can do with your videos on our YouTube Channel!

From here, the sky’s the limit! You can go on to do additional tandems (which are actually cheaper than your first), become a skydiving student, and even get your own skydiving license. Where you take this adventure is really up to you! 

Are you ready to invest in your future? Book your tandem skydive online today! Blue skies!