Skydive Seneca Lake — Attraction in Town of Ovid

As a first-time jumper (and someone absolutely terrified of heights!), I was in a serious internal dilemma leading up to the jump. But the moment I arrived, the energy and vibe of the staff and instructors immediately put me at ease. Everyone is incredibly friendly, professional, and clearly experienced, it really helped calm my nerves.

A huge shoutout to my amazing tandem instructor, Kye! His calm, confident, and positive attitude made all the difference. He explained everything clearly, kept me smiling through the nerves, and made me feel completely safe and secure throughout the entire experience. My sister and BIL had Mike as their instructor and they enjoyed every minute of their experience. My brother and I were handled by Kye and we both cannot thank him enough for getting us through it so beautifully!

The jump itself? Still one of the scariest but most exhilarating moments of my life ,especially sitting at the edge of the aircraft door, but I can honestly say I’d do it again in a heartbeat. And the views? Absolutely mesmerizing. I finally get the hype around skydiving!

Megan guided us throughout the process right from the time we entered and she is a sweetheart. They know how to get the best out of this experience for you.

If you're considering a skydive, I can’t recommend Seneca Skydive Finger Lakes enough. This team knows what they’re doing and they’ll make sure you not only feel safe but truly enjoy every second.

P.S. Definitely get the photo and video package if you can. It’s 100% worth it. The memories (and your facial expressions!)...

This was a birthday jump! I said I would do it at age 40, then 45, then 50, Finally at age 55 it happened! The experience was all I had hoped it would be. Jason was my Tandem Man and he was terrific. He is a fast talker so pay attention during the training portion of the show! He was confident in his knowledge and that really set my mind at ease. He made every step of the process very easy. The hardest part for me was making myself get to the open door of the plane and to then allow myself to fall forward. Every atom of my being screamed 'NO!' but Jason even made that easy by taking control. The 30-second drop before the parachute opens really took my breath away. Literally, took my breath! I had to cover my mouth to catch my breath. If I ever jump again I will find a covering for my mouth so that I can breathe normally and actually experience the fall rather than spend that time panicking as I fight for air. All in all, the view of our little corner of the world is even more beautiful from above. I am not sure I would do this again but it is something I would encourage all to try...

We went skydiving here this past weekend after skydiving at this same location 3-4 years ago, before it was acquired by new owners. The new owners absolutely exceeded expectations and gave my mother and I an AMAZING experience. Not only was safety a top priority, the personalities and welcoming atmosphere from every single person we interacted with really made the experience that much better. Everyone is down to earth, experienced, super friendly, and reassuring. These guys are legit, you absolutely will not find a better view for skydiving, and you will NOT be disappointed!! I was a bit anxious at first, even after skydiving in the past, they reassured me and answered ALL of my (many 🤣) questions beforehand. If you're looking to get licensed or even just cross this one off your bucket list, I cannot think of a better place to go. Huge kudos to our tandem instructors Mike and Jason, and the rest of the crew jumping with us for making this such an amazing, inspiring experience for my mother and I!! We absolutely will be back for...