ABITA SPRINGS AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Tandem Skydive over Abita Springs: Three Hours to the Most Intense View You'll Ever Earn
$225 per person; a tandem jump in Abita Springs that takes roughly 3–4 hours from check-in to debrief, with participants aged 18+ and under 215 lb.
Tandem Skydive over Abita Springs: Three Hours to the Most Intense View You'll Ever Earn.
Set near Abita Springs, Louisiana, Gold Coast Skydivers’ tandem skydive packages deliver a managed, instructor-led first jump that compresses the full arc of modern skydiving—from briefing and harnessing to the airplane ascent, tandem free fall, and landing—into a three- to four-hour outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tandem free fall with an unobstructed view
Two people jump together strapped in a tandem harness that connects at four points—each shoulder and each hip—so the student can look down and around during free fall while the instructor manages the skydive.
Certified instructors and regulated gear
Tandem jumps are flown with a certified tandem instructor; those instructors are licensed and certified through the United States Parachute Association and by the gear manufacturer.
A go-to choice for milestones
Many people choose tandem skydives to mark birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or even proposals—making the jump an accessible way to turn a personal milestone into an unforgettable moment.
What the day feels like
What the jump feels like
The tandem experience is structured: a brief ground briefing with your certified instructor explains your role in exit, free fall and landing; you are fitted into a tandem harness and attached to the instructor; then you board the aircraft and jump together, the instructor handling parachute deployment and most technical tasks while the student enjoys the view and follows simple body-position cues.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this jump fits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan on approximately three hours (up to four) from arrival to finish for a tandem jump experience.
Bring comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for boarding an aircraft and landing; you will receive a brief training and harness fitting from your instructor before the jump.
If you are scheduling alone or as a single in your group, call ahead to arrange your reservation; the operator provides the training and harnessing onsite.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tandem skydive outing take?
The total time is approximately three hours and can run up to four hours from arrival through debrief.
What is the cost per person?
The listed rate is $225 per person.
Are there age or weight limits?
Yes: participants must be at least 18 years old and weigh under 215 pounds.
Do I need prior training to skydive?
No extensive prior training is required; you will receive a brief skydiving training from your instructor before the jump.
Are tandem instructors certified?
Yes: instructors are licensed skydivers certified through the United States Parachute Association and by the gear manufacturer.
Can I book as a single participant?
Yes; if you are booking individually or are the only person in your group, call the operator to schedule.