Gift Certificates Now Available! Order Here!

We are proud to now offer custom Gift Certificates, delivered to your home or business U.S. mailing address. Our certificates are personalized with your information and sent within 24 hours via USPS.

UPS & UPS overnight is available at an additional charge. UPS overnight orders must be placed prior to 3:00 p.m. M-F.

These certificates are custom created with the name of the recipient and the type of flight ordered. This is the perfect gift for the thrill seeker or the person who's "done it all" or "has it all."

It's easy to order: First, choose a flight. Next, enter your personal information and you're done. The actual certificate will be mailed via US mail for $3.00 or UPS overnight (for an additional fee)

‘LIFT CARDS’
This is Gentle Breezes way of offering you an alternative method to help send someone floating in the sky. Our ‘Lift Cards’ are in $50 increments so we let you chose the amount. And the best part is the cards can be used towards ANY of our ballooning excursions and be ordered on line.   All recipients still receive the necessary gift giving boarding passes and flight information as well as all the amenities post flight.

HOT STUFF
The majority of our flights are flown with just your party on board. Some occasions, especially Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays require multiple parties aboard the same aircraft.

We ask that you allow 3 hours for your entire flight experience, while we approximate one hour of actual flight time. The additional time required covers the pre-flight briefing, the layout and rigging of the balloon before the flight as well as retrieval and pack-up after the flight.  Transportation back to the original meeting location is provided.  Each passenger also receives a personalized flight certificate, complimentary beverages with souvenir balloon cups

Timing is Everything
Ballooning is very finicky regarding weather. For your safety all balloon activity is only scheduled twice daily.  Passengers either meet 30 minutes prior to sunrise or two & half hours prior to sunset. Barring any weather systems in the area, the winds tend to be calmer at these times.

Mother Nature
There’s times she has a mind of her own. But when we are on her good side here’s a few of the conditions we look for.  Please keep in mind the sun is one of the last items we look at in order to make a go or no-go decision.

• Winds should be less than 10 mph on the ground
• Wind speeds at altitude
• No rain/precipitation in a radius of 75 miles of the launch site
• No thunder storms within a 75 radius of the launch site
• Visibility & ceiling according to the FAA regulations

In addition to the weather safety standards we set for ourselves there are Federal Aviation requirements that we have to adhere to.

The temperature during a balloon flight is relatively similar to the ground temperature. Under normal conditions, air temperature is about 3.5 degrees lower per 1000 feet you go up.  A typical flight is less than 3,000 feet. In addition the balloon travels with the wind so little or no wind chill is felt against your body.

Hands on Experience
Occasionally we ask for a helping hand during the inflation and/or deflation. Please let us know if you are not physically capable or unable. It’s a great way to jump in and join the camaraderie! Crew opportunities are always available for one of our balloons. Your pilot can give you details.

Launch Locations
Although we do have our standard launch location at the Warren County Airport, there are several other locations in the area we will use due to wind direction/speed, visibility, sensitive areas or any FAA temporary regulations.

On occasion, we will launch the balloons in the Cincinnati or Dayton areas. These launch sites are determined the day of the flight according to schedules, wind & weather and/or any FAA temporary restrictions.

Exclusive Champagne Flight - Starting at $550 and up (some restrictions apply)
Float along with your significant other in a balloon solely reserved for you. (Pilot included) Your balloon may fly in conjunction with some of our other balloons for additional scenery! After the flight you will be transported back to the launch site where you will be given a champagne package with souvenir champagne glasses to take with you. A non-alcoholic version is available upon request. To commemorate your flight your pilot will present to you two souvenir champagne glasses and will personalize your flight certificates.

To kick it up a notch, travel in style to and from the launch site in a state of the art limousine. Services can be arranged by Motortoys Limousine Service.

Contact information is local 513.444.2011 or toll free at 800.780.932. Or visit their web page at: www.motortoyslimoservice.com

Homestead Flights - Starting at $600 and up
We bring the balloon & crew to you! What a way to have a bird’s eye view of your house. Air fare includes up to two passengers, each additional passenger is $200. This applies to locations within a 25 radius of Lebanon, OH.  Locations outside our radius incur a mileage surcharge, billed at $0.89 per mile. Restrictions may apply regarding launch areas, wind speed & direction and proximity to unfavorable flying and landing areas.

Site Inspection - Starting at $50
Balloon activities require 250' by 250', free and clear of all obstacles, such as buildings, trees, ponds, fences, overhead telephone and electric lines and accessible by vehicle.  To help clear up any questions about your location, we recommend a site inspection for tethers and special location launches. The minimum charge of $50 includes inspections within 25 miles of Lebanon, OH.  Locations outside of 25 miles from Lebanon, OH incur a charge of $0.89 per mile.

Metro Cincinnati or Dayton - Starting at $600
View the city from a vantage point not shared with many other folks. Air fare includes up to two passengers. (Each additional passenger is $200).  While we strive for actual flights over either city, flight criteria on your scheduled flight date may require that we operate as near as possible to the metropolitan city limits, rather than over the congested metropolitan center.  This applies to locations within a 25 radius of Lebanon, OH.  Locations outside our radius incur a mileage surcharge, billed at $0.89 per mile. Restrictions may apply regarding wind speed & direction, proximity to unfavorable flying and landing areas and FAA restrictions.

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We will gladly quote a price for other specialty flights or unusual circumstances.

The Fine Print:

How to obtain your boarding pass -
Call our office or visit our online service. Information is exchanged via either method and we will mail you the flight information, and directions along with a gift certificated if needed. For scheduling and purchasing at the same time please call our office. The calendar availability changes daily and this way we can give you the most up to date availability.

Office hours are M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm. Weekend hours fluctuate according to weather conditions and flight schedules. Holiday hours are M-Sat 9:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve 2pm. If we are not available, please feel free to leave a message. Calls are returned only to you or as instructed.

Deposits Required -
All flight reservations and gift certificates that are made by calling the office require either a $50 non-refundable deposit (with the balance due day of the flight) or payment in full. Certificates purchased via on line require payment in full. Deposits and Gift Certificates also guarantee your ride rate for a period of one year. Payment methods include all major credit cards, Discover Card, Visa, American Express and MasterCard. Cash, personal or business checks are also accepted for purchases made through the office.



Ride Refunds - We refund airfares, less the  $50 non-refundable administration fee, up to 30 days from the date of purchase or deposit. The refund will only be returned to the original purchaser.  There are absolutely no refunds after weather postponements or rescheduling.  Occasionally, inclement weather forces us to postpone your flight and your deposit carries over to a rescheduled date and no refunds available at that time.

Flight Cancellation -
We require 72 hours notice to cancel your flight with the option to reschedule at a later date. Notice less than 72 hours will be charged a $25 rescheduling fee. Not showing up for a flight on the scheduled day results in forfeited airfares and the flight is considered flown.

Vendor Certificates -
For certificates other than Gentle Breeze certificates, please refer to the original brokering agent for individual policies and refunds. Pricing and additional fees are at the discretion of the brokering agent.