Airport/River Tour

The helicopter ride departs from the New Bern Coastal Carolina Regional Airport or from CCH's helipad area off the approach end of Runway 32. While enjoying the fun of flying in the helicopter, you will see the Trent River, Neuse River, historic downtown New Bern from a distance and the area surrounding the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.

Historic Downtown

This helicopter tour flies toward historic New Bern, North Carolina where the Trent & Neuse Rivers meet. While flying over New Bern, you’ll see the Tryon Palace, spectacular gardens, historic homes and New Bern City Hall Town Clock. Those interested in this tour may also be interested in the Heritage Tours offered by New Bern/Craven County Convention & Visitors Center (located inside the New Bern Convention Center).

Shackleford Banks

The helicopter tour departs from the Newport Flea Mall in Newport, North Carolina and then flies over to the Shackleford Banks where one will see the renowned wild horses. This tour follows Highway 70 east, flying over Radio Island and Beaufort. The tour then crosses over to Shackleford Banks at Lennox Point where the Middle Marshes are located. The beauty of the Cape Lookout National Seashore from the helicopter's vantage point is truly amazing.

Lighthouse

The helicopter tour departs from the Newport Flea Mall in Newport, North Carolina and then follows Highway 70 east, flying over Radio Island and Beaufort. The tour then crosses over to Shackleford Banks at Lennox Point where the Middle Marshes are located. This helicopter tour flys over to the Shackleford Banks where one will see the renowned wild horses. The beauty of the Cape Lookout National Seashore from the helicopter's vantage point is truely amazing. Views of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Barden Inlet, Core Banks and the shoals off Cape Point make this tour spectacular.

Morehead City Ride

The helicopter ride departs from the Newport Flea Mall in Newport, North Carolina. While enjoying the fun of flying in the helicopter, you will see Morehead City along the Intracoastal Waterway. Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Shackleford Banks and the Atlantic Ocean are visible in the distance.

Atlantic Beach

The helicopter tour departs from the Newport Flea Mall in Newport, North Carolina and then flies over to the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beach town of Atlantic Beach. Atlantic Beach is situated on beautiful Bogue Banks, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound. This tour crosses over the Morehead City Channel where Sugarloaf Island and Morehead City Port are located. While flying along the Bogue Banks one will see fishing piers, Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon State Park and the Beaufort Inlet.

Neuse River North

This helicopter tour is also known by locals as the Hog Island Helicopter tour. With a northbound departure along the Neuse River one is likely to see ospreys, mallards and wood ducks as well as a variety of other wildlife. The flight turns south over the scenic Hog Island where one will see Carolina marsh grasses & tributary creeks of the Nuese River. The tour then flies over the famous Hatteras Yachts facility. Further south the tour flies over historic downtown New Bern, where you’ll see Tryon Palace, spectacular gardens, historic homes and New Bern City Hall Town Clock.

Neuse River East

This helicopter tour departs east bound towards Bay Point and the Fairfield Harbour community. After crossing the Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club and Harbour Point Golf Course, one will see Broad Creek, Goose Creek and Beard Creek. The beauty of viewing these creeks with carolina marsh grasses and an abundance of carolina water fowl wildlife is truely amazing. The tour returns northwest along the Neuse River flying over Kennel Beach, Cooper Point, Creek Point, Rowland Point and Bay Point.

Custom Tour

Extend one of Colonial Capital Helicopters other tours or create your own tour by letting Blaine Sampson or Timmy Brothers know your desires. CCH will be glad to help you build a helicopter tour that excites everyone in your family.

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