We booked a skydiving and this company turned out to be one of the most unprofessional experiences ever. The first time, they canceled on us because of the weather which is understandable but what's absolutely unacceptable is the way they handled it. We live 5 hours away, and they canceled on us just 5 minutes before our scheduled jump. Five minutes. They clearly think everyone lives next door to them and can just turn around. That's beyond inconsiderate and shows they don't value people's time or money. To make things worse, they refuse to give a refund even though they are the ones canceling. So not only do you waste hours traveling, gas money, and a whole day, but you also lose your money. This company is completely unserious, unreliable, and clearly doesn't care about customers at all. Stay away if you don't want to be treated with zero respect. read more

I wish I could give less then a one star review. It was horrible. I had horrible experience. They called me five minutes before my appointment time to cancel my appointment and this wasn't the first time they already canceled me prior twice to cancel and on top of that they didn't wanna give me my deposit back, even though they were the ones who rescheduled me very inconsiderate of them I live three hours and 30 minutes away almost 4 hours away don't come here save your time and money read more

Amazing experience! The whole thing was around 25-30 minutes long. They got me in the gear and on the plane within 10-15 minutes and then the flight was around 10 minutes. Jumping out the plane and landing was probably a whole 2 minutes long. It goes by quick but it was still a really fun time. I would have gave them the full 5 stars but the price was a little much. Shout out to Raj for being an amazing tandem instructor! read more

It was my first time sky diving and they were so helpful and accommodating! When you first go in person, they have you say on video that basically you can die from this experience, which was scary to do, but the staff are all super nice and help you relax and feel comfortable. They encouraged me to get the video package which I would recommend if it is your first time sky diving. Highly recommend this place for it's safety and fun! read more

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A+++++ Great company overall. Exhilarating experience I will never forget. The staff is friendly, funny and professional. Definitely spring for the video and photos, totally worth it. read more

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How cool would it be for Shirley to skydive at Shirley, NY. Unfortunately my review is base on my experience with Skydive South Shore and not the actual skydiving experience because it never happen. So me and 3 other friends planned to Skydive in the summer of 2016. We had found Skydive South Shore through Groupon and we were so excited ! At first we schedule to go in July but the few days we choice was cloudy. So first time we attempt to actually go the day before they already stated that HIGH chances that we can't go skydiving through the weather, and we got a call in the morning stating it is still high chances that we could not skydive on that day. So even though we were driving over to give it a try but we had no choice but to rebook. They were full on the weekends so we couldn't set a schedule since one my friend had summer class until mid August. We had to pay additional $50/per person for an extension for after July which was okay for us as long as we get to skydive. The second time we reschedule, when we were heading out when we got a phone call from that stating that the weather doesn't seem to look good (no calls prior to that) and that high chances we would have to reschedule again. Okay so first time, the second time and then the third time same thing happens. Bright and sunny and we get a phone call phone from them telling us that it is too windy and that high chances we have to reschedule. At that point we were so done with this place, we all had take off from work just for this occasion and it was not once, and whichever dates we can possibly change to like the weekends they would tell us that we are full without trying to make it possible for us. My two friends had to go back to College in upstate and they refused to make refund us. Luckily I contacted Groupon and my credit card company, they were able to get me back my refund. Wasted my summer not being able to Skydive. read more

10/10 would recommend. We went to LISC to celebrate my 30th birthday! The facility is friendly clean and even has games! I jumped with Lucho and he was fun, professional and gave great instructor on how to have a safe jump. Good views of Smith Point Beach and the bay! 10/10 would recommend. read more

I loved my visit to Skydive Long Island. I brought my boyfriend as a gift for his 30th birthday and I appreciated everything about Skydive Long Island's service. They prioritized our safety and comfort from the moment I called and booked a reservation to the moment my feet hit the ground during my landing. P.S. a newbie nervous Nelly like myself, landed on my feet :). That goes to show how great the sky dive went and I would recommend them to anyone I know looking to dive for the first or 100th time. read more

Amazing, great staff and instructors. Was nervous but my instructor Edu helped me through the entire process and gave me some tips for next time! read more

After several times of rescheduling, my experience was worth the wait!! I decided to take my boyfriend skydiving for his first fathers day, and the experience was absolutely awesome. Let's just say I get more nervous at job interviews than jumping. My instructor was Nick. The best fella in town. He and his partner assured us and explained to us thoroughly everything that was about to happen and what to expect. As a first time skydiver, I would do it again. The place it's self was very clean and orderly. The planes were quite small, enough to fit 5 people so if you go in a group you'd probably have to wait a while. Their honesty is great too. The staff suggested I reschedule several times due to the weather. We live over 2 hours away so that was much appreciated. Thanks Nick!! read more

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I love LI for it's beaches, parks, nature overall but skydiving venue is about 1/2 a star out of 5. I should be living in NJ. EX: on LI no AFF, solo jumping prohibited, you need reservation like 24 hours ahead for tandem, their altitude is only 10,000ft... Skydive Sussex in NJ--they got everything and no reservation needed, you show up and next thing you know your ass is falling out of the sky from 14,500 ft in under 25mins! SSDZ is my home now, will do my AFF here. read more

The staff was just as amazing as the experience, which is hard to find!! They are funny, welcoming, and reassuring, which is so important for a first timer (which I was). Thank you SO MUCH!!!! read more

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A M A Z I N G! I have nothing to compare this skydiving place to but it was the best and highly recommended!! The staff is friendly, the equipment works, and I had a great time jumping out of a plane for the first time! I originally came across SSS through groupon but after calling their office I purchased direct. It's the same price, you cut the middle man, plus you get more flexibility if you need to reschedule your jump (which I had to do a few times). There's lot of chatter and reviews of Nick on here... And he was fun. He had a way of calming nerves and explaining things. He also lets you take control of the parachute on your way down. With that said, I jumped with Roberto who was a great gravity testing companion. He made me feel comfortable and safe. I purchased the video option, which he did the filming, and now have a forever keepsake of this incredible memory! read more

Skydive Long Island - It's a long way down... - Skydiving Near Me - Shirley, New York

I purchased and booked my skydive in advance on their website. It is a little confusing when you get there because there are two different sky diving companies in the same parking lot and I accidentally went to the wrong one first. First you have to fill out waivers, pages of them with some pretty intense questions. You also have to read a statement on video ( I am voluntarily risking death and serious injury etc.). Unfortunately, their camera kept dying and I had to reread the statement many times which definitely made me nervous. After that they suit you up and you have some time to spend watching others jump. Everyone who comes back is SMILING. I did not see one person crying or say they would never do it again. They have some picnic tables where my family was able to watch our jump. I went with my 81 year old grandfather and I have to admit that I was nervous about the experience. It was the first time for both of us. I jumped with Roberto and he went with Fernando. I cannot say enough nice things about either of them. Fernando made sure the jump went as smoothly as possible for my grandfather. It is very hard to maneuver in the very small plane especially for an older person. Roberto made sure to calm my many nerves and make sure we enjoyed every moment. I am very grateful for them for helping us create such a unique and unforgettable experience! The plane ride is longer than I thought and gives you an amazing view of Long Island. The jump is a rush of adrenaline, and once the parachute opens it is just quiet and so beautiful to see below. We both had a smooth landing and will frame out certificate of completion! The only thing I can criticize is the video. It is $100 per person and just about 5 minutes long with a 1 minute advertisement for the facility. Since the beginning and end of both videos are basically the same (for the 2 people who go up in the plane together) I feel they should offer a longer video of your combined experiences for less than $100 per person. At the same time, your first jump is a once in a lifetime experience and I recommend documenting it. read more

My girlfriend and I visited Skydive Long Island today and we were both nervous heading into the day. It was our first time doing this so we had no idea what to expect. Upon arriving, we were called by Matt to confirm our appointment and were greeted by him once we entered the building. Matt was very helpful and professional the entire time. After going through training and signing, we were greeted by our instructors - Roberto and Lego. Both gentlemen helped us prepare and made us smile while easing our nerves and jitters. Both of these two employees made our experience - Roberto especially!! They did an amazing job of ensuring we had a great first jump and most importantly ensuring our safety. For any first time jumpers - I HIGHLY recommend these guys for your first trip!! read more

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Went skydiving here yesterday and it was an amazing experience!!!!! Booking online was super easy and upon arrival everyone working there was accommodating and friendly! The instructors that were in my plane were Fernando and Roberto and they were both really nice and very informative. They pointed out cool landmarks for us to see on the scenic plane ride up. I jumped with Roberto and he was awesome! He was super personable and made me feel very comfortable. He kept checking in with me to make sure that I had no questions before we jumped. And finally, the dive itself was amazing! The views were beautiful and the experience overall is unbelievable. Loved every second of this skydive experience and I would definitely recommend it! If you're on the fence about skydiving, you should definitely do it! read more

Best Skydiving experience ever. Staff was excellent in getting everyone ready to jump and once you're in the air the views are amazing. Highly recommend!! read more

Last year, one of my closest grad pals booked a skydive here on LivingSocial and shared it via a social network. It caught my eye and I thought "why not?" and proceeded to purchase the same deal. Fast forward many months later and it came time to book the actual jump. Needless to say, all the fear and anxiousness I'd been avoiding about the jump bubbled to the surface with a vengeance. Still, I didn't wuss out. And I am so glad that I didn't wuss out. Our tandem guys, Nick & Joe, were super laid-back and professional - they helped make a potentially terrifying experience into one that we'd like to experience again. Definitely recommend Skydive South Shore for all first time jumpers. read more

Sky diving is the top item of my new year resolution list! And thanks to my friend Steve and Daniel! Here we are today and we have done it! I'm not sure if it will be life 'changing' event, but it is certainly amazing and unique different than everything else that I have experienced, and even better I have dreamed of! All these instructors we have talked to have like 10+years of experience in jumping (avg 10 jump a day). I also love that they work as a team: previous instructors help us to put on suits, and teach us about the procedure. Then our instructors to come and double check (2 divers per plain). Very efficient procedure and great team work! The whole journey was full of excitement and fun! You just have to try it because its unique to everyone =) Recommend this place! Love these guys. Thanks for the amazing experience! read more

Obviously, I was completely terrified prior to jumping and am truly grateful I picked a great place to do this. The supporting staff is reassuring/professional and Joe, my tandem dude, was awesome. The best part was being greeted with an ice pop post jump. They don't have to do stuff like that, but they do. One of the better livingsocials I've bought. I'd jump here again. read more

Best time ever! First time I ever jumped and the staff made me feel really comfortable and at ease. They explained everything thoroughly. The most bizarre thing was reading the small liability statement into a camera, that's when I realized what I was about to do. I did the tandem jump with Joe, my instructor. He also took great pictures of me in the plane sweating buckets and the whole ride down. The freefall is not as bad as I thought it would be, rollercoasters are much much worse. Freefall feels like you're going through a giant wind tunnel and you can't be scared because you're too high up. Even the landing was pretty smooth as we both slid across the grass on our butts. Fantastic experience and I can't wait to do it again. read more

I brought my sister with me for her birthday. After we signed many pages of waivers, she sat there hilariously contemplating the meaning of life. It was a beautiful flight to the jump site. I definitely had my moment of terror once the plane door opened and then it was time to JUUUUUUMP! It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to jump again. My instructor was great, experienced, and made me feel at ease. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. read more

PHENOMENAL! This was my first time. I jumped with Nick and he made sure from start to finish that I felt (and was) safe and secure. The entire Skydive South Shore team is very professional. I would recommend jumping with them to anyone who is interested. read more

Went there this Sunday with a group of friends for my boyfriends birthday. The staff was so wonderful ! They let you feel "safe" from the start with jokes and helpful information! We had Joe and Nick be our instructors and I can't thank them enough for this unique experience! The pictures and videos all turned out great, and they welcome you from the start! Thank you so much staff from Skydive South Shore, I will definitely jump with you guys again! read more

Skydive Long Island - Wonderful instructors and an AMAZING experience! - Skydiving Near Me - Shirley, New York

I found this place from Living Social and decided to try it with a friend for our first tandem jump. The experience was amazing. Both ground and flight crew were very friendly and professional. Many thanks to Nick (my tandem instructor), Joe (my friend's tandem instructor) and Jared (our pilot) for an exciting, memorable, and thrilling first skydiving experience! I definitely recommend this place, and I will definitely be coming back if I decide to pursue more skydiving. read more

Overall great tandem experience for first timers!!!!!!!! Bought groupon deal for 4 and online reservations was a breeze. We were rescheduled due to weather but the staff was very helpful and accommodating with my date requests. On the day itself, they video you signing the waiver. I never been video'd before but they do make sure you know you are assuming risks (aka death). The staff really makes you feel comfortable and have a very light and enthusiastic mood to calm your nerves. The plane is good for 4 people plus the pilot so FYI it is tight. My tandem guy Nick was great! He chats with you and gives you little info bits where we were in the sky etc and then tells you what you need to do when you need to do it. Once you are airborne, all you gotta do is enjoy the view. You also get to try maneuvering the parachute. You will not regret going to this place for skydiving! Even my friend who is afraid of heights will book when we go for our next jump! Don't be afraid!!! JUST DO IT!!!!! read more

We got no instructions before we got into the plane. The instructors did not take any time to explain what to do, except 2 minutes before we needed to jump out of the plane they were screaming something in my ear. In addition, I paid $150 in order to get photo's and a video of the whole jump. I got some photo's, but the memory card with the video was corrupt. I got $30 in return, and a "sorry" from the girl on the phone. Nothing else to compensate. I'm never going back again. There are a lot of way better places to jump Edit: Thanks Brian for your response. Would have been nice if I would have actually gotten that $30 refund. Needed to request it from you guys again after a few weeks since you didn't process it. And for the record, I wasn't offered a complimentary photo package, I was offered a 'possible discount' on the photo package should I wish to return. That's still nothing. I was offered a t-shirt, that's correct. read more

Let me preface this by saying that I've been skydiving before so had expectations already going into this. I picked this location as a last resort b/c it was easily accessible for everyone in my party. I called ahead of time and reserved a time slot of 8am for approx 20ppl. Instead of giving you a play by play I'll just tell you the things you need/want to know: 1. They don't really reserve a time slot even if they tell you they do. It's open to Anyone even if they are not in your party. Needless to say that only 9 out of my 16 confirmed guest were able to come because they did not purchase their tickets in a timely manner, (which was about a week) as I would told. 2. They only have 2 planes. Yes 2! On a weekend! And that was only after I caused a stink about only having 1! 3. They only seat 2 jumpers per plane! The worst of it: 4. The photo packages are awful! They use a GoPro and even when you purchase the video and picture combo the video is poor quality and the pictures even worse. Either your head is chopped off and you can only see the instructors hand or the inside of the plane and some very awkward introduction in the beginning. It's absolutely awful! I can't stress it enough. If you want a really good experience please do your research and find a better location. This is certainly not it. You will still have a good time because of the adrenaline of it all, BUT trust me there are far better locations for the same price and if you're paying this much to risk your life, then make it worth it. read more

This was my first sky diving experience and I must say I was really impress. The staff on a whole was extremely friendly and professional. Our instructors Erica and Nick may us feel comfortable that we were in great hands. This was my first time skydiving but it wont be my last. I will be back next season with more friends! read more

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My experience at Skydive South Shore was AMAZING! Erika was exceptional! She was professional, educational, warm and she was genuinely happy to be part of my first experience sky diving. I had gone sky diving for my first time alone and Erika made me safe and comfortable. She made conversation and truly provided excellent service. I am so glad I chose Skydive South Shore for my first experience. I can't wait to go back for another jump! I recommend the experience to anyone and everyone. Skydiving was liberating, freeing and an adrenaline high. I couldn't have chosen a better place to do it! High fives to the entire Skydive South Shore Team! Thank you. read more

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Walking through the doors the atmosphere is super chill and energizing! The employees were professional. My instructor was super cool and he ensured me that my life was in good hands. He gave me instructions of what to do before I got geared up. The pilot was super chill also! Jumping out of the plane I felt reborn. The view was super gorgeous! My video and photos were spot on! Also I can't believe how fast I got the video and photos (a couple of hours after my jump through email). My advice is, if you are thinking about skydiving this is the place to go. I am so happy I decided to go skydiving, it was worth it! I will definitely be going back! read more

This was my second tandem skydive which I purchased off of groupon with a friend and even more memorable than the first. Andy was fantastic!!!! I would highly recommened Skydive South Shore!! read more

Skydive Long Island - Getting prepped for my jump!! - Skydiving Near Me - Shirley, New York

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Price: 1 (because I'm cheap) 4 (because that's the average price) Experience: 5+ Location: 5 Prep: 5 Overall: 5 I went to Skydive South Shore for my birthday and it was absolutely amazing. Let me just say this was my first time, so that might change things for experienced divers. Notwithstanding, I recommend this activity and place to everyone. I bought my ticket on Groupon but it wasn't beneficial. It makes sense to just go through the site. When I got to the site, I was given millions of papers to sign my life away. They played a video that also showed me how likely I was to die (btw, Google says it's a 8 in 1 million chance, so you're good). Before boarding the plane, my expert calmed my nerves (I wasn't really that nervous but he made me feel very comfortable nonetheless). He gave me instructions on what to do before and while diving. It was altogether an awesome experience. It's only scary when you jump. While you're in the air, everything is calm and soothing. THANK GOD for a smooth landing. read more

My boyfriend, an experienced skydiver, took me to Skydive Long Island. I have been waiting and dreaming of this moment. When we arrived at the airport, we waited at least 45 min for the weather to clear up. During that time our instructors could have introduced themselves. We saw them, but didn't know who they were. When the instructors came in to tell us it was time to get prepared and rattled off the directions, "banana, tap, arms back...legs up" we still didn't know their names and had to ask. At one point, on the Cessna 182, my instructor asked me to sit on his lap. Had I not known his name.....it wouldn't have happened. We were supposed to jump from 10k feet, I checked his altimeter twice; both times registered 5k. We weren't in flight much longer and couldn't have made it to even 7k. Once the chute was pulled, the turns were too sharp for me and I became nauseous. I wish he took his time going down, took wider turns, I wouldn't have felt sick and could have enjoyed the ride down. Ofcourse, it's just another jump for them. But, it is my first experience and I wanted to remember it because SLI made it amazing. I really would have liked to have had a more pleasant jump, though it's not keeping me on the ground. Next time I'm going up with my son. read more

This place is a LIFESAVER. 516 skydive completely screwed me out of my money and jump less than 24 hours before my reservation. It's for my boyfriends birthday, I was devistatedddddd. I called here and Nick got me a jump for tomorrow with less than 24 hours notice. PLUS, I've went here before and everything was awesome. The service, the instructions, the experience. I got pictures and they were great, I will get them again as well. I only chose 516 for this time around bc of their groupon offer, which I never even got to use. PLUS they charge a $50 deposit per person on top of the groupon. Complete waste of money. THIS PLACE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

I went skydiving with Skydive Long Island again today and it was just as amazing as it was a few weeks ago! The staff are so professional and awesome. The entire process is smooth and quick. Edu was awesome and even let me steer!! Can't wait to go back for my third jump! read more

This past weekend, I celebrated my 50th birthday by jumping out of a plane. The most incredible experience I have ever had. It was surreal to be free falling from 10,000 feet and breathtaking views once the parachute opened up and we were gliding through the sky. Ed, my skydiving instructor was super kind and friendly. I could not have asked for a better person to guide me through the sky. Thank you so much for giving me an experience I will never forget! I can't wait to do it again! read more

After a good amount of research on skydiving places (even as I found one or two less expensive), I went with my gut and chose this one for the great reviews and they did not disappoint! The staff were friendly, it helped they had a great sense of humor (*inside joke* 1. smile, 2. sexy, 3. banana) Some Pointers: Open your eyes!!! Take in as much as you can, you don't jump 10,000 feet from the sky everyday, the views are beautiful. Ladies, wear a shirt that fits and covers well because air WILL get in to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. Also keep nose down, a whole lot of air will push deep into your brains and the pics wont be flattering lol. A special thanks to Nick who was a patient and an amazing instructor. Will DEFINITELY be back! read more

Skydive Long Island - One of the most unforgettable experiences ever! - Skydiving Near Me - Shirley, New York

A couple years later, and I still rave about this place. They are beyond professional, and always ensure you have a good time. In 2015 (I believe it was called Skydive South Shore at the time), I went twice. It was truly an amazing experience. I tell everyone who has the slightest interest in going skydiving, to consider going here. The instructor I did my dive with (Nick) was amazing, and the entire staff made me feel safe and welcomed. Nothing less than five stars! read more

Nick, Nick, Nick all the way. This was my second jump. First was Summer last year. Nick is calm, supportive and informative. Def recommend him for first time tandem jumpers. read more

Skydive Long Island - Nick at Southshore Skydive LI...Awesome! - Skydiving Near Me - Shirley, New York