3 of the Best Helicopter Rides in Boston

New England’s cultural and financial centre, Boston is a sight to behold from ground level, but perhaps even more impressive from up high in the sky.

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With their wrap-around windows and ability to fly at low altitude compared with planes, helicopters offer a truly unique vantage point for seeing a city and its surroundings. In Boston there are a glut of great views to be enjoyed, from the city’s 18th and 19th-century Federal-style buildings, to its glistening skyscrapers, to its bustling harbour. We’ve picked out 3 of the best Boston helicopter tours currently available.

Helicopter Tour with Options

This tour package offers thrill-seekers the chance to choose between three different experiences: a 30-minute city tour, the same tour but with the thrill of having the helicopter doors off as you fly, and an extended 45-minute tour that adds on extra time so you can soar over Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, an urban oasis close to the city centre. During the city leg of the tour, you’ll get to peer down at iconic landmarks such as the Prudential Tower, Fenway Park, MIT, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Tours depart from and return back at the conveniently located Norwood Memorial Airport. From $268 per person.

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Boston Executive Helicopters Tour

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Operated by Boston Executive Helicopters, who run tours and on-demand charter services across New England, you can pick from a range of destinations for your adventure in the sky. On arrival, guests are transported to one of their spacious, comfortable, luxurious and climate-controlled turbine-powered helicopters at Norwood Municipal Airport, around 20 miles south of downtown Boston. You’ll then board your helicopter complete with noise-cancelling headsets, custom leather seating and interiors, then sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Boston Executive Helicopters will fly you anywhere in the region and are able to provide custom quotes. 25-30 minute tours of Boston from $599 per group in a single-engine helicopter (up to 4 people), and $899 for 20 minute tours in a twin-engine helicopter (up to 5 people).

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Night Helicopter Tour

Boston from above is a sight to behold at any time of day, but is perhaps at its most striking after dark. This 45-minute night tour takes you over the city with bright glowing lights shining from every street and the skyline lit up. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or seeking a truly immersive experience, this tour promises to transcend the ordinary. The tour price includes free parking, your personalised helicopter ride with a highly-skilled pilot, an opportunity for photos before, during, and after the flight, and complimentary post-flight snacks and beverages in the lounge. There are also several optional add-ons including gift boxes, Go-Pro videos to capture and relive your flight, and a VIP Luxury Experience package during which every detail is taken care of for you. From $299 per person.

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Explore The Dazzling Holiday Lights By Helicopter In Boston

Fly high above the city or sea this season and enjoy premium views of Boston, the Cape, or the Harbor Islands from 1,000 feet in the air as you enjoy the picturesque scenery.

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Hover above the beloved Fenway Park and enjoy a bird’s eye view of your favorite stadium. Or spin around Boston’s tallest skyscrapers, The John Hancock Building, and Prudential Center as you take in the city from 1,000 feet above . Capture all of these memories and more with Helicopter Tour Boston , the city’s premiere helicopter tour service offering rides above Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands, and now even Cape Cod!

These unsurpassable experiences are part of the 7 Boston helicopter tour options readily available to fuel your adrenaline with Helicopter Tour Boston ! The low-flying rides are the perfect way to enjoy the city or sea views, even for those with a fear of heights!

Helicopters can fly on average at altitudes of 5,000 feet skyrocketing up to 10,000 feet, with Helicopter Tour Boston the maximum altitude averages 1,000 feet, so it literally feels like you’re flying right above the city . Unobstructed crystal-clear views make it possible to see the fish swimming in the Boston Harbor, the blades of grass at Fenway Park, and fellow Bostonians lulling around the Public Garden.

With their holiday experience you’ll get to see all of Boston’s dazzling lights from new vantage points!

Pick your destination and occasion, Helicopter Tour Boston takes care of the rest

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As noted, there are 7 unique experiences offered by Helicopter Tour Boston servicing 3 destinations:

  • Boston sunset tour
  • Classic Boston tour (daytime)
  • Boston night tour
  • Classic Boston tour with Boston Harbor Islands

Cape Cod Experience

  • Helicopter Proposal
  • Newly added Doors Off Tour

Tours average 30-45 minutes depending on the location and package selected. It’s a must to check this awesome experience off your bucket list , and bring a friend to enjoy the fun, whether for a proposal package or taking your mom out for a spin this Mother’s Day. Br eathe easy as you takeoff into your new life with a proposal tour which includes an organized gifting and celebration.

Boston Helicopter Tours

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There are many ways to see the city- day, night, sunset, and even with your feet dangling above Seaport on a doors off tour . Boston helicopter tours average 25-45 minutes-with sunset tours running the longest.

You’ll see every part of the city from above, from Seaport to Fenway to Copley and more on a Boston Helicopter Tour ! Your pilot notes fun facts on the city throughout the flight that you might not have known before, making it great for locals and tourists alike.

If you’re a seasoned helicopter passenger, you can opt for a doors off tour which is the closest thing to spreading your own wings and flying!

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Flying at speeds of 110 knots (about 126 miles per hour) and with no traffic (hooray!) helicopter is the fastest and coolest way to get out to the Cape! Cruise over your favorite beaches and enjoy the stunning stretches of coastline on this 45-minute tour .

This is the only helicopter service flying to Cape Cod at the moment, so make sure to grab a ride this summer! Tours return to Norwood International Airport, but the team is working on a drop off option, so you can get to the Cape in an instant!

About Helicopter Tour Boston

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Helicopter Tour Boston started as a flight training school 14 years ago but after dozens of private requests for flying tours of the city, the company evolved into a helicopter tour company servicing Greater Boston! Run by Braveen, a helicopter pilot with 15 years of experience under his belt, and Bob an aviation pilot with 40 years of experience, the team makes comfort and smooth flying a number one priority for all rides.

Their fleet of Robinson Helicopters are equipped with ample leg room, plush leather seats and headphones to connect with your fellow passengers and pilots. Tour prices start at $499 per passenger, and the company is running a flash sale offering 50% off all rides, so make sure to zip over and snag this deal before it takes off!

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HOVER BOSTON

The ultimate helicopter tour.

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Hover Boston, operated by Tuckamore Aviation, is the only helicopter tour company in Boston to offer the ultimate aerial experience. You can’t help but experience the most panoramic views Boston has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a thrill or are a flying enthusiast wanting the perfect shot, this adventure tour will exceed all your expectations. Experience spectacular sights of the world-famous and history-rich hub of the Northeast suspended 1000ft above the city streets!  You’ll have the opportunity to hover over Fenway Park , the Zakim Bridge and Boston Common while orbiting downtown to get the best angles. You and your friends will find yourselves taking selfies with the Prudential and John Hancock skyscrapers as a backdrop! Looking for more scenic New England views? Hover Boston also offers extended lighthouse tours . Many of Boston’s Lighthouses were built on remote islands making them challenging to access, but with our unique helicopter equipped to fly over water you can enjoy unparalleled access to Graves Light and Boston Light . Elevate your experience and see both downtown and the harbor lighthouses! ‍

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‍ ‍ For questions or to book your flight contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at   1-888-HELI-560 . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS   Where are you located? We are located at the Norwood Memorial Airport, a 30 minute drive from downtown Boston without traffic. ‍ How many passengers fly on each flight?  Each flight has a maximum of 5. What is our maximum passenger weight?  No individual weight limit. What is the best time to fly?   All times of day are great! Sunrise and sunset times are amazing but we also offer night flights. When do you cancel flights due to weather?   With rain/snow or reduced visibility we will reschedule or refund flights. What type of camera do I need to bring?   All cameras, smartphones, and GoPros are welcome. What happens if I am late for my flight or can't make it? No-shows, cancellations within 48 hours, and late arrivals are subject to cancellation with no refunds. ‍ For more detailed descriptions of our tour offerings click the book now button.

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See all the sights in this one special tour of metro Boston and beyond. You and your friends will fly high above our world-class city and enjoy the skyline of Boston.

Downtown Boston:  Dorchester Gas Tank, Logan Airport, Seaport District, Federal Court House, Ft. Point Channel / Tea Party Museum, Boston Common,  Hancock Tower, Prudential Tower, TD Garden, Zakim Bridge, Charlestown Navy Yard / Old Ironsides, Tobin Bridge, Fenway Park, MIT, Harvard University and Harvard Square.  

We are located at Norwood Memorial Airport, where we will be departing and landing.

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Price includes:.

  • Sunset Helicopter Tour showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Boston, including the Boston Harbor Islands and Atlantic Ocean
  • Ample opportunities for capturing stunning sunset photos
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages in our inviting lounge
  • Personalized helicopter experience with our skilled and friendly pilot
  • Free guaranteed parking for your convenience

Enhance your experience (during checkout):

  • Upgrade to a private helicopter tour for a more intimate journey
  • Add a luxurious gift box for her, filled with thoughtful surprises
  • Select a gift box tailored to his tastes and preferences, ensuring a memorable experience
  • Capture your entire flight with our Go-Pro Video Add-On, reliving the magic at any time
  • Elevate your journey with our VIP Luxury Experience, where every detail is meticulously handled for you

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25 – 30 minute tour $599   $299 per person

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New Zealand Volcano Trial FILE - In photo provided by Michael Schade, tourists on a boat look at the eruption of the volcano on White Island, New Zealand, Dec. 9, 2019. Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were ordered Friday, March 1, 2024 to pay nearly $13 million (US$7.8 million) in fines and reparations. (Michael Schade via AP, File) (Michael Schade/AP)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — (AP) — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were ordered Friday to pay nearly $13 million (US$7.8 million) in fines and reparations.

The holding company of the island's owners, a boat tour operator and three companies that operated helicopter tours had been found guilty of safety breaches at a three-month trial last year.

White Island, the tip of an undersea volcano also known by its Indigenous Māori name Whakaari, was a popular tourist destination before the eruption. There were 47 tourists and tour guides on the island when superheated steam erupted on Dec. 9, 2019, killing some people instantly and leaving survivors with agonizing burns .

“There is no way to measure the emotional harm survivors and affected families have endured and will continue to endure," Judge Evangelos Thomas said during the sentencing in an Auckland court. "Reparation in a case like this can be no more than token recognition of that harm.”

“No review of prevailing reparation levels conducted by any other court contemplates emotional harm of the scale and nature that is present in this case. Greater awards are appropriate.”

Previously, a three-month, judge-only trial against 13 groups had seen six plead guilty and six other having charges against them dismissed. The charges were brought by regulators and carried fines as a maximum penalty.

The final remaining defendant in the trial was Whakaari Management Ltd. which was found guilty on one charge in October last year.

At Friday's sentencing hearing, Thomas was particularly scathing towards the shareholders of WML, the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, who he said had “appeared to have profited handsomely” from tours to the island, despite the company claiming no assets or a bank account to hold funds.

While conceding he could not make orders against the individual owners, he said the ruling did not relieve WML from its $636,000 fine or its share of the reparations for the victims and their families of $2.97 million.

“This case, like many others, sadly reveals how simply corporate structures can be used to thwart meaningful responses to safety breaches,” Judge Thomas said. "There may be no commercial basis for doing so, but many would argue there is an inescapable moral one.”

"We wait to see what the Buttles will do. The world is watching."

The specific reparation sums awarded to victims and the families of those who died was suppressed for publication by the court.

The last remaining defendant, New Zealand scientific agency GNS Science, the government agency that monitors volcanic activity, was fined $33,000 for failing to have processes to share risk assessments with its contracted helicopter pilots. No GNS staff were on the island at the time of the eruption and the agency was not ordered to make any reparations.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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