Beach Bum Helicopter Tour Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Helicopter38 Gateway CircleHilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Overview

Lift off with Hilton Head Helicopter Tours for an exciting adventure over the island. Travel along the island’s busiest beaches on your way to Coligny Beach Park, flying low and looking for marine life. Then, ascend for the best views of Hilton Head Island, along with Parris Island and Downtown Savannah. This tour is ideal for couples, friends, and families.

up to 0.2 hrs 2 or more people

Good To Know

  • Aerial exploration of the sandy shores of Hilton Head Island.
  • The tour departs from Hilton Head Island Airport and covers a distance of 20 miles (about 11 minutes).
  • Look for marine life as you fly along the beach.
  • Up to 3 passengers per helicopter. Larger groups will be divided into multiple flights back to back.
  • Tours have a max per seat weight limit of 300lbs, or 580lbs per helicopter.

Description

When Hilton Head Helicopter Tours decided to combine the breathtaking view of the Beach Cruiser with their most popular tour, the Island Explorer - the Beach Bum was born!

This tour takes you along the most active stretch of beaches to Coligny Beach, Hilton Head's most popular beach park. Keep an eye out for marine life as it flies low along the beach. As the tour turns around, you will begin to ascend high in the sky giving you the best view of Hilton Head Island.

Beach Bum Helicopter Tour Reviews

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ryansD7598LT
"Hilton Head Heli Tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 03, 2025 NEW
I brought my daughter and her friend down to Hilton head and I gave them choice of parasailing or going for a helicopter ride to see the island- they chose the helicopter ride. Our pilot, Blake, was fantastic and gave a great tour of the island. Definitely would recommend!
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X4704WYjoeyr
"Great interactions and great views. Very friendly"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 02, 2025 NEW
Dave and Blake were great. Very friendly and had great views of the beaches. Had great interactions with them and a nice flight.
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kenoD424XR
"Helicopter Tour of Hilton Head Island"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 27, 2025 NEW
Highly recommend Great Customer service with a 5 star. Pilot was awesome. Well worth the experience, if you've never been on a helicopter ride, this is the one to go on.
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110mandyo
"Amazing site seeing"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 26, 2025 NEW
Very cool and amazing to see! Dave our pilot was so sweet and made the experience amazing! We saw dolphins and sea turtles it was once in a lifetime!
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T6957IYkated
"Can’t wait to go again"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 26, 2025 NEW
Great views and a great air crew! My son loved it. Definitely an experience that we will remember. The crew was great with kids!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beach Bum Helicopter Tour

Where is the Beach Bum Helicopter Tour departing from?

The tour departs from Hilton Head Helicopter Tours located in Hilton Head Island Airport at 38 Gateway Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Is it scary?

No! Most passengers are a bit nervous prior to taking off, but after flying around for a few minutes they soon realize there was no need to worry. Each flight is smooth and stable unlike that of a roller coaster or amusement ride. The Hilton Head Helicopter Tours have flown passengers from 9 months to 90 years old!

Can a large group all fly at once in this Beach Bum Helicopter Tour?

Each helicopter can seat up to three passengers at a time. If you have more than three passengers, no problem. They can split larger groups into multiple flights back to back.

Can I bring my camera?

Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera and get ready to take some amazing pictures! Please note that you will be asked to wait until you are inside the helicopter to start shooting. This is to prevent people from walking around the helicopter while the blades are spinning, and the engine is running.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, Federal Aviation Regulations require a maximum passenger weight of 300lbs. per person or 580lbs. per group.

Are helicopters safe?

The answer is most definitely yes! Statistically, helicopters are among the safest modes of transportation. Hilton Head Helicopter takes pride in only hiring experienced and safe pilots with proven safety records. They have acquired 23 years of touring experience with a flawless safety record.