Skydive Ameland

A tandem jump is the best way to get to know skydiving. You jump together with an instructor from a height of 3 km (9,000 feet) out of a plane.

Location

You have never seen our Wadden Islands in this way. The plane takes off from Ameland Airport Ballum, near the village of Ballum. This is a small airport which is usually closed in winter.

Do you dare?

A parachute jump can't be compared to anything. It is an unforgettable, sensational experience that you must have. Almost all daredevils have it on their wish list. When you arrive at the airport, you are immediately in the mood. There is always plenty of activity and you can enjoy all kinds of planes that are constantly flying off and on. Of course, you will also see many skydivers; you can admire their entire jump from beginning to end. This will make you even more eager to make your own jump!

Theory

You will jump together with an experienced instructor, also known as a tandem master. This means that you don't need to have any skydiving experience yourself. You will receive a clear explanation before the jump, so that you know exactly what is expected of you. Everything is, of course, focussed on safety. You will be given an overall and harness. And a very cool pair of glasses. Otherwise you won't see anything because of the wind in your eyes.

The jump

Once everything has been checked, you get on the plane and climb to an altitude of over 3 km. From there, you have a wonderful view. You will be attached to the instructor and ready for the jump. The jump starts with a free fall. You will reach a speed of 200 km/h. This takes about half a minute and then the large parachute opens. You will slowly float down on the parachute. Enjoy the view and listen to the sounds on the ground. It is a surreal experience. Under the watchful eye of your family and friends, you make a perfect landing.

For whom

You do not need any experience for the tandem jump. You jump together with an experienced instructor (the tandem master). He or she has made thousands of jumps and keeps everything under control. There are some requirements regarding age, health and body type. These can be found under the headings specifications and remarks at the bottom of this page.

Jumping together?

It is of course very cool to share this experience with a friend or family member. Usually you can jump together. From Ameland, 2 pairs can go up at the same time. The maximum number of pairs may be more or less on some days, depending on the availability of instructors and which equipment is used. Because of the maximum number of pairs per plane, you cannot order more than 2 jumps per gift voucher. If you want to come fly with more people on one day, you can of course order more than one gift voucher.