Tandem Skydive at 15,000ft in Portimão

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.

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.

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.

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 it is not possible to carry out the jump due to weather conditions or other operational factors, you may reschedule your jump for a new suitable date within a period of 12 months, provided you inform us at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that if, for personal reasons, you are unable to attend and wish to receive a refund of your deposit, you must inform us at least 48 hours in advance. If you are visiting the Algarve on holiday, we recommend booking your skydive for one of the first days of your stay, in order to allow greater flexibility in case of changes due to weather conditions.

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.