Helicopter or Float Plane with a 10 1/2 month old

[Yankee123]

Hello All,

 

We were wondering if anyone has done a Helicopter ride or a Float Plane ride with children under 1 or close about? and how did they plan it? how did the child take it?

 

We are planning an Alaska Cruise for next year with our DS who will be 10 1/2 month old at the time, and would love to do the Helicopter ride to dog sledding and a Float Plane to view Misty Fjords. I don't know if the baby will stay quiet that long. We were planning to take a bottle along and at least one toy to keep him entertained.

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[boulders]

Most helicopter tours have a minimum age and/or weight. I doubt that your ds will be old enough for this type of tour.

 

Well, after doing some research, I see that many helicopter tours in AK don't seem to have minimums. My experience has been in HI, where my 2 year old was too young.

 

Just, MHO, but I wouldn't do it. Helicopters are very noisy and they are very weight distribution dependent. I don't think baby would like the noise. If baby starts doing a lot of wiggling or bouncing between parents, it might cause some problems.

[Yankee123]

I called the helicopter tour company, and they said they would accommodate all children above 6 months and they can travel for free.

[boulders]

Yep, I stand corrected. I am surprised that they will. I was planning on waiting until ds was 5 or older to do an Alaskan cruise. Maybe I won't have to wait that long. :p