• Bookings are essential at least 48 hours in advance
• After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available
• Nautilus Aviation will be in contact within two business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
• Please note: A surcharge of $8 per person for the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) will be collected upon check-in. The role of Nautilus Aviation in relation to the charge, is to collect and remit the charge to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

• Camera, sunglasses and wear sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage

By request

Availability:

• Available hours: By request (daylight hours only)
• Not valid: Christmas Day
• Please arrive at the heliport departure location no less than 30 minutes prior to flight. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026

Important:

• All products require a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Nautilus Aviation’s reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. For instant confirmation please call the team directly on (07) 4034 9000
• Baggage limits: Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft-sided bag for easy stowage
• Child policy: Passengers aged 3+ are legally required to occupy their own seat and are therefore required to pay full ticket price. Children aged 3–13 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) on all flights. Subject to conditions, children aged 0–2 may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardian’s lap. For bookings of more than one infant (0–2), please contact Nautilus Aviatoin directly as aviation conditions may apply
• All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure and wear life jackets if travelling over water
• Helicopter flights are shared, meaning you will likely share your ride with other guests
• Seat allocation including window seats for scheduled flights (non-exclusive) are decided based on weight and balance and at the discretion of the pilot or ground crew to ensure the safe carriage of all passengers

Terms & Conditions:

• Fuel surcharge: A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to Nautilus Aviation. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
• Passenger weights: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage must be advised upon booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single-seat payload is 130kg. For passengers exceeding 130kg, aircrafts 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 directly with Nautilus Aviation for passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance
• Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
• Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
• Nautilus Aviation will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Nautilus Aviation works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
• For additional Nautilus Aviation Terms & Conditions, read here: https://www.nautilusaviation.com.au/terms-and-conditions/

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations made up to 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before departure date: 50% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking:

• 48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Please Note:

• Maximum one redeemable per booking. Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Nautilus Aviation

Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned and operated, proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators. Today, their network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin and Torres Strait (Horn Island). Departing daily, guests cans enjoy a scenic flight, cast a line with Helifish, take the controls and fly themselves and many more.

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