Frequently Asked Questions

None at all! A tandem skydive is specifically designed for anyone wanting to try it out and because the instructor controls the parachute you can simply enjoy the experience.

Yes! We are the only Dropzone in Portugal that offer skydives to Alvor Beach.

Our aircraft can seat up to fifteen passengers. For a tandem skydive you and your instructor take up two places, and your cameraman a third. The number of tandems we can take up at one time together varies greatly and depends on instructor and kit availability and what other customers we have jumping that day, for example.

We do our best to keep groups together, however it is not always possible especially for larger groups and customers must be prepared to jump from the plane with no other tandem jumpers on board with them.

No, unfortunately only skydivers can go up in the aircraft, we do not take passengers.

Due to restrictions currently in place at the Airfield, we are unable to allow any spectators through to the Dropzone. There is however a café onsite serving food and drink at the airfield entrance where spectators may stay and are able to see through onto the landing area from the car park. Dogs and other animals (except guide dogs) are not permitted as we are on an active airfield so please leave them at home.

You should eat normally a few hours before your jump. Skipping a meal is not advisable as the adrenaline will affect an empty stomach, but neither is eating a large meal immediately before jumping.

Due to the high temperatures here in the Algarve, particularly in the summer months it’s important to stay hydrated – but again we don’t recommend drinking several liters of water just before you jump, just normal amounts for the time of year.

Our international team of instructors all speak English and we can also offer briefings in Portuguese, French and Spanish. Please let us know when you book if you specifically need briefing in a particular language.

As much as we wish we could, we are not able to predict, nor control the weather. Although it’s normally pretty good for skydiving here in Portugal conditions like rain thick low cloud or very strong winds could stop us from jumping. Do bear in mind however that the weather can change considerably over the course of one day.

We will only contact you to cancel skydives if the weather is particularly unsuitable, otherwise we normally advise you to arrive as scheduled as often we can take advantage of good weather periods during a seemingly bad day, however you are welcome to call us before setting off if you have any concerns about the conditions.

If you are unable to jump due to weather or other factors, you can reschedule for another suitable date within 12 months. However, please be aware that you must provide us with at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule; otherwise, you may risk losing your deposit. If you are only visiting the Algarve for a holiday, it’s a good idea to book for one of the first days of your trip to allow for this flexibility.

Full terms and conditions please contact us.

Some insurance is included however tandem customers wishing to have any additional coverage must arrange this themselves in advance.

Our Tandem instructors are properly licensed and this includes Third party insurance which covers their tandem student in the event of negligence. Tandem customers must accept that in the event of injury requiring medical attention they must cover any costs until responsibility is established.

Those with an EHIC card should remember that this does not extend past emergency care and will not cover repatriation.

Simply click the “Book Now” button located at the top-right corner of this website to complete your booking online. Alternatively, you can contact us via WhatsApp at +351 914 266 832, and our team will gladly assist you with the process.

A deposit payment is required to secure your booking, which can be made using debit or credit cards, PayPal for online payments, or cash for on-site transactions.

Tandem Skydive arrival times are allocated when you book depending on availability, you just need to arrive at the designated time, no earlier or later.

All the details you need are explained in your confirmation email – if you have already booked but not received one please do get in touch with us.

Skydiving is an extreme sport and involves inherent risks, however tandem skydiving was designed to minimise this enough for it to be offered as an experience to the general public. Tandem skydiving is statistically far less dangerous than many other adventure sports and safer than driving your car on the motorway.

Your instructor will wear an altimeter on their wrist which constantly tells them what altitude they are at. When it’s time, your instructor will open the parachute for you, you don’t need to do anything, except enjoy the views. After the parachute opens, you will gently float back to the airfield. This takes approximately 5 minutes.

Many customers ask this question and the answer is yes. There is more enough oxygen at 15,000ft. Even when you are freefalling at 120mph, it will be easy to breathe.