30 minutes
Excursion
Cairns
up to 24 hours prior to departure
** Before You Fly
Participants are required to be proficient in the English language.
Minimum age of participants is 15 years old and maximum individual body weight is 100KG – passengers exceeding 100KG can upgrade their aircraft at an additional cost.
Photo identification must be provided and match the name(s) on the booking confirmation.
Nil alcohol is to be consumed at least eight (8) hours prior and accompanying passengers are not permitted.
Family and friends may watch from a designated viewing area (depending on location).
**Passenger Weights
- Helicopters (as with all light aircraft) are subject to strict weight specifications per aircraft type.
- Accurate individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised upon booking.
- It is a legal requirement for all passengers and luggage to be weighed at the time of check-in. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee and/or luggage allowance may be further reduced.
- Nautilus Aviation operate a fleet of helicopters with individual specifications. The maximum single seat payload is 130KG. For passengers exceeding 130KG, aircraft seating four or more (4 ) passengers are required for private charters and for listed tours and packages, an additional seat at 50% of ticket price may need to be purchased for passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance.
** WHAT TO BRING
- Camera – polarising filter for best results
- Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50 recommended)
- Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
- Passengers are requested to email their body weights to operator team once booked.
** Flight Cancellation *By Nautilus Aviation
- Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.
- The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.
- Nautilus strives to ensure your flight takes off as planned. However, unexpected circumstances like bad weather, staffing issues, or unscheduled maintenance may arise. In these instances, we will: Do our best to rebook you on another flight: If possible, we’ll happily reschedule your trip for a different date that works for you. Flight rebooking is subject to availability. Offer a full refund: If rebooking isn’t an option, you’ll receive a full refund for your cancelled flight. Please note the refund will be no greater than the flight amount.
- Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price.
- Children aged 3 years to 13 years must be accompanied by an adult on all flights.
- Children under the age of 3 are classified an infant and may travel free of charge.
- At the time of booking, please advise if travelling with infants as additional seating regulations apply.
- Under Australian regulations, an infant is a passenger who has not reached their 3rd birthday.
- Routinely one (1) infant (under 3 years of age) is permitted per flight and may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardians lap with a company provided infant seat belt restraint.
- If travelling with more than one infant please contact the Office.
- Regarding luggage, prams and seat capsules for infants, please refer to Luggage Allowance’.
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