You must be at least 18 years old to skydive.

When you jump with iSkydive Traverse City, you’ll get sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay, the surrounding lakes, and Northern Michigan’s forests and countryside.

Dress comfortably with weather-appropriate clothes and lace-up shoes. No shoes with hooks on them please.

Delays can happen due to weather, air-traffic control, or aircraft maintenance. We do our best to notify you at least two hours before your scheduled time, but sometimes changes happen last minute. We always build some buffer time into the 2–4 hour experience window.

Definitely! We love having spectators. There’s a viewing area where they can cheer you on!

Most first-time tandem skydivers spend 2–4 hours at the drop zone. This includes check-in, training, some built-in wait time for your turn on the plane, the jump itself, and post-jump celebration. (Sometimes the timing depends on weather or air traffic, so plan accordingly!)

Possible extras include booking fees, fuel surcharges, or weight surcharges. They’re all listed on our booking and FAQ pages.
If you think something looks off, just email us — we’ll explain the charge or fix it if there’s an error.

Heck yeah, it’s fun — that’s why we do it! The thrill, the view, the feeling of total freedom… it’s addictive (in a good way).

Absolutely! Eat like you would before a moderate workout — not too heavy, not too empty. A light meal helps keep your energy up.

Sorry, it’s not allowed. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) doesn’t allow tandem students to bring personal cameras on the jump for safety reasons.
The good news? Our professional videographers and photographers capture incredible HD footage — check out our media options and sample videos to see what media option you want for your first jump experience.

Easy — pay attention to the instructions, take a deep breath, and remember, everyone feels butterflies before their first jump. The moment you exit the plane, you will be flying like a bird.

We offer refunds for deposits if we must cancel due to weather.
If you cancel or need to reschedule, our policy (linked in your booking confirmation) explains what’s refundable and when.
If you were promised a refund but don’t see it posted, email us with your booking number so we can track it down.
Best contact: charlevoix@iskydive.com

We’ll send a confirmation email when you book, and text + email updates if weather or schedules change.
Please check your phone and email the morning of your jump. You can also text our main line for real-time weather updates.

Yes. There is an extra fee for guests over 200 pounds, with a max weight limit of 240 pounds. All clothing and gear are included in the total weight, and everyone is weighed on arrival. Safety and equipment limits are based on manufacturer specifications and FAA guidelines.

USPA says that skydiving has gotten much safer over the years.  But there are still risks with jumping out of an airplane, which for many people adds to the excitement.  You can read more about the risks involved in the waiver.  We love skydiving and we look forward to showing it to you!