Big Red Balloon
Hot air balloon rides in Tampa Bay, Florida. 2 options listed.
What stands out
- Flying continuously since 1992, per its FAQ
- No deposit; card is held and charged on the day of the flight
- No set minimum age; the operator says children over 7 tend to do best, and infants may fly in a body-worn carrier
- Lead pilot Dave has flown since 1999
- Private tethered events from $3,000 for 1 to 2 hours
Options and prices
The Adventure
- From
- $275 per adult (Children 6 to 10 $195; small discount for cash paid after the flight)
- Length
- About 1 hour in the air; plan on 4 to 5 hours total
- Group size
- Maximum 4 people per flight
- Weight limit
- Ideally no more than 375 lbs combined per couple or 750 lbs per group of 4
- Meeting point
- Bob Evans Restaurant, Temple Terrace area, about 12 miles north of downtown Tampa, about an hour before sunrise
- Included
- Ground transportation to the launch and from the landing site, Champagne toast, Sit-down breakfast at a local restaurant
- Cancellation
- Free changes over 72 hours out; $75 charge within 72 hours; full fare under 24 hours or no-show. Weather cancellations free.
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The Sweetheart (Private) Flight
- From
- $850 per group (Per couple; additional passengers $275 each)
- Length
- About 1 hour in the air; plan on 4 to 5 hours total
- Group size
- The couple and the pilot only
- Weight limit
- Couples over 400 lbs combined must book this flight
- Meeting point
- Bob Evans Restaurant, Temple Terrace area, about 12 miles north of downtown Tampa
- Included
- Ground transportation to the launch and from the landing site, Champagne toast, Sit-down breakfast at a local restaurant
- Cancellation
- Free changes over 72 hours out; $75 charge within 72 hours; full fare under 24 hours or no-show. Weather cancellations free.
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