Skydive Newport

Great time. Prices for pictures seemed a bit high, but couldn’t complain given great experience all around. Would recommend & go again.

These guys are amazing! We were very late, they accomodated us no problem, rushed our jump and didn’t give us any heat for it. The best experience I’ve had with any business in a very long time. You’ll most likely see me there again of you go.

Skydive Newport is a great place for beginner-​level tandem skydiving. My friend and I had an easy time booking a reservation a couple of weeks ahead of our jump, and the experience day of went smoothly as well. My friend was an extremely nervous first timer, and her tandem partner Nicky was definitely instrumental in making her feel safe and comfortable with her jump and was very personable and chatty in the plane. The pricing here is slightly higher but comparable to nearby competitors. A student discount (currently about $ 20) is also available with an ID and you pay in cash. For those with their own photography equipment, I would recommend verifying if it’s allowed b/​c I was told on the phone that they have a policy of requiring rental of their own equipment for safety/​liability reasons (thus they are more strict than some other places that I’ve been to when it comes to using your own equipment and costs would increase for you if you elect for a photo/​video package). In addition, for those that are more advanced adventure seekers or have more experience skydiving, the planes they have (Cessna 182 planes with wing extensions) allow for causing altitude of around 20,000 feet total, but the standard skydive here is made at 10,000 ft altitude of which 5000 ft is free fall (around 45 seconds total, but my friend said it felt like 5 minutes since she was so nervous). This jumping altitude is pretty standard from all the places nearby I’ve checked out, and if you want to jump from a higher altitude, I’d recommend finding out prior if they would allow it (I know I will for my next dive).
Overall, even with the slightly higher price, we’re glad we chose Skydive Newport. The instructors have a lot of safety credentials and diving experience and honestly, the views of Newport can’t be beat. Skydive Newport is unique in the immediate area in that most of the other competitors jump from landlocked areas whereas Skydive Newport has the advantage of all the beautiful mixed land/​water terrain. I wouldn’t hesitate booking here again.

These guys are truly great! Yes I may have got a bit sick afterwards, but the whole experience was awesome! My parachuter guided me all the way, it was my first time,
and was considerate with the fact that I was starting to feel sick even way before landing. Thanks for a superb experience Newport!

Couldn’t be happier with my choice of skydive Newport, jumped with Nick Sergi and he was awesome. Marc and the staff totally are great people and the view is unlike anything in New England, the ocean, Islands, bridges, rocky shores, and could see the outline of Martha’s Vineyard, just spectacular. I cannot say enough great things about this dropzone, if your looking to skydive definitely go here!!!

First time sky diving today. Such an amazing experience! I was so so nervous and the staff was super chill and professional. I actually locked my keys in my car and instead of making me wait they dealt with AAA for me! The pricing was pretty good considering another place in RI charges over twice the amount. The view during your descent is beyond spectacular. If you want to go skydiving, I highly recommend you try Newport skydive!

I could write a review about how professional Skydive Newport is run, or about how patient everyone was with my many questions. I could rave about the safety and how confident I felt when they walked away with my son and took him 10,000 feet above my head and pushed him out of a plane. All of that and more is true, but I need to share another amazing experience I had. In December 2012 I purchased a gift card for a friend as a Christmas gift. Just last week, 20 months after I bought it, my son decided to join my friend in the plane so they could jump together. As we arrived for our scheduled time, my friend realized he had the envelope I gave him but not the actual gift card. My friend called his fiancé in the hopes that she would locate it and provide the number on it. When it became apparent that the gift card was lost, Mark immediately assured us that he would still be able to jump as planned and we would figure out the logistics later. My son and his friend both jumped and had an amazing, most memorable experience. I called repeatedly thereafter, and spoke with Mark over the following ten days while he patiently tracked down the transaction date and talked to his processing company. Every time we spoke I apologized for the hassle and he repeatedly assured me that they would get it figured out. The irony there was that my friend/​I had a problem by losing the gift card, but Mark made it his problem to fix it. If only more businesses were run by such competent, enthusiastic people. Can’t praise Skydive Newport enough for a truly wonderful experience!

Skydive Newport was awesome… The guys there are professional and make you feel comfortable… Nick was awesome he was the angel on my back… Felt safe and relaxed … The experience was amazing.

I can’t recommend them enough! I had my first jump on 8÷15÷14. First off by safety records this is the safest one I came across (only 1 twisted ankle upon landing in the entire 16 years) and you can’t beat the view! I jumped with Nicky and he was awesome. You get there, sign papers, watch a 10 minute video and then get strapped onto your harness. Then you met your skydivers and they take you out and wait for the plane. These guys were really fun and laid back but still remained 100% professional. I didn’t second guess them for a moment. Nicky also went over checking my harness with me twice before we exited the plane. The plane we went in only fit the four of us, and we jumped out around 10 000 ft. It was absolutely amazing. The video and pictures came out great as well. If you are looking to skydive for the first time check them out at Newport Skydive.

Very exciting experience since this is the first time I’ve done this. The crew fully prepared me with safety and explanation on what to expect and to do. Checked off my bucket list.

That was insane I want to do it again & again my first jump was the best I’m new to the sport so it’s such an adrenaline rush.
The staff were very polite & helpful I don’t know what more I can say than that but come & check it out

Skydive Newport was amazing! I called at the beginning of the day and asked if it would be possible to do a tandem jump that morning. While they were obviously busy, they were happy to accommodate me. The were extremely polite, courteous, and professional. For my tandem instructor, Eric, I will add patient, confident & unassuming. The check in process was swift and I was up in a plane soon after arriving. While I felt Skydive Newport takes safety very seriously, I was still a little nervous jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Eric made me feel comfortable during the flight up to 10,000ft and was encouraging throughout the skydive. The dive was breathtaking! What a stunning location for a skydive… watching tall ships sail along the glistening ocean, looking at sandy beaches and rocky shores… You really can’t beat the professionalism and personableness of the staff, the efficiency and safety of the organization, and the stunning scenery around Newport Rhode Island. I highly recommend Skydive Newport!

I went skydiving for the first time with these guys last weekend. I’ve wanted to go since I was twelve or so, and these guys really helped it live up to all my wildest and most exciting dreams.
From the moment I walked in, the whole atmosphere was one of laid-​back professionalism, very encouraging and friendly. There was a guy just certifying as a solo diver as I arrived, and the staff was clearly every bit as psyched as he was.
Checking in was quick and painless, some instruction and we were rolling. I was impressed by how many people came by to check on us and our gear as we waited — I felt very safe. The whole staff was super friendly.
The flight itself was beautiful and the view beyond words. If you want a scenic skydive, I cannot recommend this place enough. We could see from Long Island to Boston.
…and the jump! Again, I never felt anything but safe. I’m admittedly the opposite of afraid of heights, but Nicky’s enthusiasm and professionalism let me know I was clearly in safe hands. No worries, just pure exhilaration.
When I landed, I was already planning to do this again — here.

I have jumped a few times before this time at a few different locations, we went with a group of six people, two of which have never been before. When we were looking for place to go we REALLY wanted something scenic. I mean falling from a plane is exciting enough, but being able to enjoy the view on the ride up makes it even better! We got there and everyone that worked there greeted us immediately, there excitement really got us seasoned jumpers pumped and helped put the newbies at ease. From the moment we walked in to the moment we touched down not one point did we be made to feel out of place or unwelcome (I say that because a few other places around NE are catered more to people whom do this on the regular so us tandem jumpers almost are looked down upon). Marc (the owner) was quick to answer any and all questions we had. Definitely made us feel like friends as opposed to just customers, never rushed. Even outside watching our friends fall he was out there with us chatting and pointing out the different scenic point in the area. A few of us opted for the video package (GET IT!) You will deffinitly want to watch it over and over if not only to see your face while your falling from 10k feet, but to be able to see all the things you missed while rocketing back to earth. Nicky was my jump guy he was exceptionally nice to talk to and made me feel safe the entire time, checking and re-​checking equipment the ride up and down. If there were six or more stars these guys and gals would get em all!
If your reading this its because you wanna jump… DO IT!, and do it here! We could have cut out the drive out here by a bunch by going somewhere closer to home, but it is SO MUCH more worth driving out here…
THANK YOU SKYDIVE NEWPORT!!!

My wife has always wanted to sky dive on her 50^th birthday and this past Saturday we arranged a surprise for her at Skydive Newport. This was her 1^st time ever skydiving and we will definitely be back. From the moment we walked in the door everyone there was super helpful and humble, no airs about them but you could tell they all knew what they were doing. They go through an instructional video with you and provide all the gear. Even a jumpsuit if that helps you feel more comfortable
My wife’s instructor was Nicky Sergi, who was awesome. He put her at ease, talked her through everything, and we could tell from the video that he was having as much fun as she was. The guys on the ground talked to us constantly and even knew which chute was hers. When it opened they pointed her out to me right away.
I highly recommend doing the video dvd and photo cd. The photos really capture some of the great moments that you don’t always pick up on on the video. Nothing better than seeing as far away as Cape Cod and the Islands on a beautiful clear day.
We will definitely be back. I personally have a great fear of heights but am planning on doing this next year with my wife on our birthday, since our birthdays are only 2 days apart.
As a small business owner myself, I know you can only be as good as your people and the people here are fantastic. You can just tell when the people working there are enjoying themselves and having as much or more fun than you are. And you can also see their attention to details and safety.
Awesome experience. We will be back!!!

Absolutely awesome. Great staff. I am terrified of heights, but I felt safe and in good hands.

Had been meaning to do it for years, and finally did this past April.
The «training» consists of watching a 2 – 3 minute DVD, that consisted of telling you the following facts:
1. when the door to the plane opens put your feet on the step and cross your arms across your chest.
2. after you jump, your instructor will tap your shoulder, at which point you can uncross your arms.
3, when you are about to land bend your knees and raise your feet.
The staff and enviorment is great, and its not ‘scary’ at all. The one disclaimer I will make is that they will tell that is not like a rollar-​coaster, but a gentle sensation of floating. I found that to be untrue, as to me it felt like a roller coaster.
I will defiantly try it again next season.

I went skydiving for my first time this past weekend with Skydive Newport, and after my experience I wouldn’t go anywhere else but there to do it.
They have a friendly, knowledgeable, professional staff who is on hand to answer all of your questions (and make you laugh to calm the nervousness).
The view is unmatched; there’s nothing like jumping out of an airplane and having the ocean around you.
The staff really makes this place what it is; they make you feel safe because they really do know what they’re doing, and have extensive experience to back it up.
Well, well worth the money. I would recommend Skydive Newport to anyone who wants to skydive!

On my 30^th birthday, I opted to skydive in Newport rather than some of the other options around. Most places offered a view of trees and maybe some mountains, here you can expect oceans and beaches.
The folks at Skydive Newport were really friendly and joked with me as we went through the training. I watched the gentleman that was going be my tandem partner jump and video tape the person before me.
When it was my turn I was totally blown away by the wonderful view of the shoreline. Once the chute was open, I asked if we could do any of the flips/​turns that he did on his own when he was floating down after taping the other guy. He laughed and said sure.
It was a great day with wonderful people I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.