• After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
• Please note: Nautilus Aviation will be in contact within 1-3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%

Cancellations

• Flight cancellations require a minimum notification of 48 hours prior to departure
• Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim
• No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours

Changes to booking

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

Friday – Sunday (Wednesdays available during school holidays)

Availability:

• Not valid: Monday – Thursday, Wednesdays outside of school holidays and Christmas Day
• Available hours: Friday – Sunday (Wednesdays available during school holidays): 9am-3.20pm
• Departure Point: Please check in at the hotel reception of The Ville Resort Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville. Ample free parking on site

Important:

• Must be 18+ for alcohol consumption
• Minimum of two passengers required for all packages and tours
• Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please allow up to 7 hours for this experience
• Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry on luggage must be advised upon booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee
• Reservations are held only when weights are received and full payment is made – unless credit facilities have previously been arranged
• All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure and wear life jackets if travelling over water

Terms & Conditions:

• All 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. Please note, if half the paid tour was possible e.g. the helicopter portion or cruise portion of the Fly/Cruise, Cruise/Fly or Cruise/Cruise, the component not experienced will be refunded, not both
• 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
• When applicable, the Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is included in total retail cost and applied to all adults and children aged 4+ entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area
• Children aged 3+ are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price
• Subject to conditions, children under 3 may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (0-2), please contact Nautilus Aviation as aviation conditions apply
• Nautilus Aviation operate a fleet of helicopters with individual specifications. The maximum single seat payload is 130kg. For passengers exceeding 130kg, aircrafts seating four or more 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 direct with Nautilus Aviation on day of travel
• 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 theirs 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
• Please refer to the individual Reef Operator for their Terms & Conditions and cruise information

What to bring:

• Camera
• Swimming costume
• Hat, towel, sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• A dry change of clothes including a jumper in winter

Please Note:

• 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
• Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Nautilus Aviation

Nautilus Aviation operates luxury helicopters for scenic flights, private charters, aerial work, emergency response and VIP transfer. Explore their range of scenic charger flights that showcase the stunning surrounds of the region or tailor a flight itinerary to suit you. With bases in Cairns, Darwin, Townsville and Horn Island, you’ll explore the best of Queensland and the Northern Territory, the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, Rainforests and more. Website