What Skydive Sebastian does

Skydive Sebastian is a family-owned recreational skydiving dropzone operating for over 30 years on Florida's Atlantic coastline at Sebastian-Roseland Municipal Airport. The company runs a 7-acre resort-style facility that includes a main hangar, packing hangar, team building with showers, RV park, camping area, gear shop, and the on-site Zoo Bar restaurant. Its core business serves three customer segments: first-time tandem skydivers booked through USPA-certified instructors from 13,500 feet, aspiring skydivers progressing through the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training program to A-license certification, and experienced licensed skydivers purchasing jump tickets ($34), gear rentals ($32), and rigging services.

Revenue is generated on a per-transaction basis across multiple streams: tandem skydiving at $199 (weekday) and $219 (standard), AFF packages from $375 (online ground school) to $3,500 (complete A-License package), experienced jumper tickets, coaching courses ($175-$450), gift certificates ($50, $100, $219), on-site food and beverage at the Zoo Bar, and retail gear sales. Pricing is fully transparent and published online. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with a self-service online booking system (Burblesoft) supplemented by phone reservations through the manifest office, supported by location-specific landing pages targeting 13+ major Florida metros, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and event-driven marketing anchored by the annual Viking Invasion boogie.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: piston aircraft for jump operations, standard parachuting equipment including main/reserve canopies, Automatic Activation Devices (AADs), altimeters, and radio systems, paired with off-the-shelf booking and e-commerce platforms. Strategic differentiation rests on the exclusive mainland-coastal Florida location (the only DZ actually on the Atlantic coast), long-tenured coaching staff including SDC Rhythm XP and Team Alter Ego, a multi-day destination experience with on-site F&B and lodging partnerships, and USPA Group Member certification.

Name

Skydive Sebastian

Legal name

Skydive Sebastian of South Florida, Inc.

Website

https://skydiveseb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive Sebastian is a family-owned oceanfront skydiving dropzone on Florida's Atlantic coastline offering tandem jumps, AFF training-to-license programs, and jump tickets for licensed skydivers, serving first-timers, aspiring license holders, and experienced jumpers across the Florida market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (487990)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Wingsuit & Speed Flying Experiences (Guided/Instructional) (THAAAMAF)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving services
• Skydiving training programs
• Adventure recreation services
• Parachute equipment rental
• Skydiving facility operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Sebastian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: Customers pay for tandem skydiving experiences where they are securely harnessed to a USPA-certified instructor. Standard tandem jumps are priced at $219, with weekday specials available for $199. Revenue is generated on a per-jump transaction basis.
2. AFF Training Programs: Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training programs that take students from first jump to licensed skydiver. Programs include online ground school ($375), pre-purchase AFF 1-9 package ($1,700), and complete A-License package ($3,500). Revenue is generated through course fees and subsequent jump packages.
3. Experienced Jumper Services: Jump tickets at $34 per one-way trip to 13,500 feet, gear rental at $32 per jump, and hop-n-pop options at 4,500 feet. Additional revenue from coaching services, event registrations, and gear shop sales.
4. Coaching Courses: Specialized coaching courses including Alter Ego Canopy Course at $175 per person per day, one-on-one coaching at $450 plus jump costs, and two-on-one coaching at $250 per person. Revenue generated through course registration fees.
5. On-site Food & Beverage (Zoo Bar): The on-site Zoo Bar & Grill generates revenue through sales of food (sliders, wraps, sandwiches, breakfast burritos), beverages (craft beer, coffee, espresso, nitro cold brew, sodas), and other refreshments to skydivers and visitors.
6. Gift Certificates: Sale of gift certificates in various denominations ($50, $100) and full tandem skydive packages ($219), providing flexible gifting options for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skydive Sebastian is a family-owned skydiving operation on a 7-acre resort-style property with a private landing zone in Sebastian, Florida, offering tandem skydives, Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) training, experienced jumper services, and coaching courses for licensed skydivers. The operation also features on-site amenities including the Zoo Bar & Grill and supports group events such as the annual Viking Invasion.

Product overview

Skydive Sebastian is a family-owned oceanfront skydiving dropzone operating for over 30 years on Florida's Atlantic coastline. The company offers a portfolio of skydiving experiences and training programs centered around three core offerings: Tandem Skydiving (guided first-time jumps from 13,500 feet with USPA-certified instructors at $199-$219), the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Training Program (a progressive 9-level course from online ground school through A-License that can be purchased as individual packages or a complete $3,500 bundle), and experienced jumper services (jump tickets at $34, gear rental at $32, rigging services, and a gear shop). The business supplements these core offerings with professional coaching in disciplines including formation skydiving, freeflying, angle flying, canopy piloting (via Alter Ego Canopy Course), and wingsuiting, plus signature events like the annual Viking Invasion boogie. On-site amenities include a 7-acre facility with hangars, team rooms, the Zoo Bar restaurant, and camping/RV facilities. All programs are backed by USPA Group Member certification, and the dropzone serves customers from tandem first-timers to world-class competitive skydivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zoo Bar: On-site restaurant and bar serving sliders, wraps, sandwiches, local craft beer, espresso, and other refreshments for skydivers and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ jumps on peak days during major events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viking Invasion (Sebastian Invasion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSebastian Invasion/Viking Invasion is an annual skydiving boogie event hosted at Skydive Sebastian. The event features world-class load organizers, multiple aircraft, vendor partnerships, nightly entertainment, and draws skydivers from around the world. Registration fees range from $140-150 depending on early registration timing.
• Captain Hiram's ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal hotel partner located 4 miles from the dropzone offering 25% discount to all skydivers. Features hotel, restaurant, bar, and marina. Address: 1580 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958.
• Davis House InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal lodging partner offering 10% discount to skydivers. Rooms and bungalows available. Address: 607 Davis St., Sebastian, FL 32958.
• Costa D'Este ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeachfront resort in Vero Beach offering Skydive Sebastian rates upon request. Features ocean-view dining at The Wave Kitchen & Bar and beachside Cabana Bar. Some weekends blacked out - advance notice required. Address: 3244 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32963.
• Breezeway Trailer & RV ParkminorOthersRV park partner located at 8860 US 1, Micco, FL for traveling skydivers.
• Donald McDonald CampgroundminorOthersCampground partner for traveling skydivers. Address: 12315 Roseland Road, Roseland, FL 32958.
• St. Sebastian River Preserve State ParkminorOthersState park campground partner. Contact: 321-953-5004. Additional camping option for visiting skydivers.
• SDC Rhythm XPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-way formation skydiving team providing coaching and events for individuals and teams at all levels. Placed 2nd at USPA National Skydiving Championships in 2016. Over 30,000 jumps combined, hundreds of hours tunnel time. Events include Rookie Skills Workshops, Team for a Day, 8-way and 4-way weekends, big ways and sequentials.
• Team Alter EgocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitive canopy piloting and swooping team founded in 2009. Offers canopy coaching courses at the dropzone through The Alter Ego Project. Team members compete nationally and internationally in canopy piloting, freeflying, and BASE jumping. Host regular Alter Ego Canopy Courses at Skydive Sebastian ($175/person/day).
• Lasting Memories PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner providing event coverage during major events like Viking Invasion. Captures action shots and memories for skydivers.
• Gravity Powered MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner creating event edits and video content for Viking Invasion and other events, capturing the speed, grit, and vibe of the events.
• Air Sports Parachute TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional pyrotechnic display team that performed during Viking Invasion 2025, providing aerial pyrotechnic shows including downplane demonstrations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skydive Space Center: Titusville, FL dropzone on Florida's Space Coast offering tandem skydives, AFF training, and experienced jumper services. Closest geographic competitor to Skydive Sebastian among Florida Atlantic-coast-area DZs and competes for the same Titusville/Orlando catchment.
• Skydive Chicago: One of the largest skydiving operations in the US, offering tandem, AFF, fun jumping, and major boogies from a Midwest location. Comparable to Skydive Sebastian in facility scale, full-service offering, and major event hosting.
• Jumptown Sky Diving Center: Long-established Orange, Massachusetts dropzone operating since 1958, offering tandem jumps, AFF, and experienced jumper services. Comparable as a heritage family-friendly dropzone with diversified skydiving services.
• Skydive Pepperell: New England dropzone offering tandem, AFF, and experienced jumper services with strong community focus. Comparable as a full-service regional skydiving center with a similar customer-ladder product offering.
• Paraclete XP Sky Diving: Large Raeford, NC skydiving operation and home of the Paraclete Indoor Skydiving wind tunnel. Offers tandem, AFF, and large-scale formation training, and is widely regarded as a top US training destination — directly comparable as a full-service skydiving center.
• Skydive DeLand: One of the largest and most established skydiving centers in Florida, located in DeLand. Offers tandem jumps, AFF training, and experienced jumper services to a similar Florida tourist and local customer base, directly competing for the same coastal/central Florida market.
• Skydive Perris: California's largest skydiving center, offering tandem, AFF, and world-class coaching across multiple disciplines. Comparable in scale, event programming (boogies), and multi-discipline coaching offering to Skydive Sebastian.

Broad incumbents

• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Largest indoor skydiving chain in the world with locations across the US and internationally. While not a direct outdoor skydiving competitor, it serves the same first-time indoor-flying customer base and competes for introductory skydiving interest and beginner training.

Regional players

• GoJump Toronto: Canadian skydiving operator offering tandem and AFF training near Toronto. Operates in a similar leisure-experience, tourism-driven model to Skydive Sebastian but serves a different geography.
• Skydive Dubai: Premium tandem skydiving operation in the UAE targeting international tourists and offering a destination-style experience. Comparable in the premium tourism-tandem segment but in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@skydivesebastian
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkydiveSebastian
• Instagraminstagram.com/skydive_sebastian
• Xx.com/skydiveflorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skydive-sebastian

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