45 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.
- Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply - please contact reservations.
- 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