• Bookings are a request only and not confirmed until advised by Nautilus Aviation
• 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

• Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations made between 24–48 hours before departure date: 50% cancellation fees apply
• 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

• Camera
• Hat, sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Cash or Card for any onboard purchases

On request

Availability:

• Available: On request
• Not valid: 25 December
• Departure Point: Specified at the time of booking
  • Horn Island – Horn Island (Ngurapai) Airport) Terminal
  • Thursday Island – Landing site on Sadies Beach
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026

Important:

• Exclusions: Meals, drinks and transfers
• Minimum of two passengers required for all packages and tours
• 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
• Wildlife sightings are unpredictable by nature and therefore cannot be guaranteed
• Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather and flight conditions
• 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

Terms & Conditions:

• 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
• All tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability
• All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure and wear life jackets if travelling over water
• 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
• 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/guardian’s 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 (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 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

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:

• 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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