Stillwater Balloon

Stillwater Balloon

Stillwater Balloon
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Sharon S
Baxter, MN1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Family
Almost impossible to get the date you want, which is understandable, understanding that flights depend on weather conditions. What is NOT acceptable is the fact that YOU are responsible for not only establishing another date/dates, but also must expend much time and energy in calling them each and every time you "book",which was a minimum of 15-20 times during the 5 month period we attempted. It was our respondsibility to call them, starting at 6 a.m. 3 p.m. depending on whether it was a morning or afternoon flight. This means that we had to set our alarm at 6 and be ready to go out the door within minutes, since we live 50 miles from StillwaterMN, . We just completed our flight origonally booked for 6/11 and finally completed 11/29. In addition we were charged anoth flight was available during a 4 day period of time! Unfair and unacceptable practices!!!
Written November 29, 2015
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Avia L
New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
We live nearby and that helped with the frustration of being constantly rescheduled. We were more flexible. Do not recommend for a planned event. Especially not for travelers.
Once we did manage to get in the air - beautiful scenery and enjoyable experience.
Written October 22, 2016
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Larry V
Arden Hills, MN142 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Couples
This was a great experience. despite many cancellations due to weather we finally got our balloon ride with several other people in the 300000 cubic foot balloon. The early morning flights make it difficult to function well later in the day because you are tired but the experience of lifting over the trees to see the sunrise, floating over a lake to see the reflection of the balloon in the calm water and landing in a soccer field in a Woodbury park were worth it.
Written May 20, 2016
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Filestea H
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
This is the most horrible company!!! My friend and I booked a year and a half ago and our flight was canceled then we rebooked over a dozen times even went on there cancelled list but they canceled 90% of there flights because of the weather. It has been a year and a half and we still try to go up but it get canceled all the time. I asked for a refund and they don’t give refunds.! She said they state in the website that. But it is so small and after a year and a half I would think they give us out money back we tried and tried to reschedule!!! She always say the weather is bad here in MN then why do you have a company here. They just want to keep people’s money! Do not waste your money with them
Written October 3, 2024
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Go65414618772
Minnesota1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
Avoid this company at all costs! I used them 20+ years ago but have no faith in them today. Initially, it took 2 weeks and 2 attempts to get a reply to a voicemail or email. I had intended to propose to my girlfriend (at 60 years of age!) up in the balloon the day before she travelled for a month. The weather was perfect but they cancelled early in the morning. There are horror stories in some reviews of 25 reservations being cancelled before finally getting a flight. Yes, they do list they don't give refunds, but now they have almost $800 of my money until a flight next year or the year after. I recommend they don't charge customers until the day of services being rendered. This is like a Ponzi scheme and if the business possibly goes bankrupt, you lose all of your money. I suspect they are sitting on tens of thousands of dollars of future flights. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!
Written October 14, 2024
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Diane P
Stillwater, MN10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Absolutely fabulous experience! We were able to see the balloons being fully assembled and filled - really a cool experience. The staff was top notch! The views were spectacular of the St. Croix Valley. Once we landed, staff came out of nowhere to quickly disassemble and ferry us back to the starting point. It was all very well done.
Yes, they do have to reschedule - this is MN folks! You never know what the weather and winds will do. The pilots obviously put safety first and will not fly if the winds aren't conducive. Don't book if you live far away and/or if you can't deal with uncertainty. I think we got up on our 3rd or 4th attempt at booking. They now have an online booking system which works great. Thanks team - you did a great job!
Written August 16, 2022
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Mark H
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
Perfect day for flying. Visibility is perfect. Wind is slight(well within their parameters). I think they cancelled because my wife and I are the only passengers. They probably deem the flight a poor investment. We drove 450 miles round trip. I guess it was a poor investment on our part as well.
Written September 14, 2023
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Kz K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
Wonderful experience. Celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Signed up for the larger group option and highly recommended it. Wonderful camaraderie as you meet new people. Our pilot was Steve and he was knowledgeable and a delight. Due to their emphasis on safety you may need to reschedule until the weather is perfect.
Written June 6, 2021
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rose g.
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
I do not recommend buying these as gifts. I bought 8 of these for Xmas gifts for kids and grandkids in 2017. Two plus years later, after repeated scheduling attempts, still have not had balloon rides! With busy family schedules it is difficult to find times and it seems even on calm days, flights are cancelled. I learned my lesson.
Written May 16, 2020
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Steven T
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
It’s been almost 2 years. I’m still trying to get a ride. Every time it gets to my date, I get cancelled on. I would see the balloons flying here/there since I live nearby but every time I try again, cancelled or get all these emails that is in their favor such as no refunds, not their fault if canceled, fees If not more than 5 attempts to schedule etc etc. Looks like most feedbacks here are the same.

Not recommended.
Written September 15, 2020
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