• 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
• Please note: A surcharge of $7 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

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

• 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

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

On request

Availability:

• Available: On request
• Tour pricing is for flights from/return to either Horn Island or Thursday Island
• Passengers at Horn Island will be met by the pilot at the terminal, while Thursday Island guests will need to make their own way to the landing site at Sadies Beach
• Guests at other locations such as Seisia, Punsand Bay, Roko Island or other, please contact Nautilus Aviation directly for pricing and meeting point
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2024

Important:

• 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
• Wildlife sightings are unpredictable by nature and therefore cannot be guaranteed

Terms & Conditions:

• Please note: A surcharge of $7 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
• 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
• 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

What to bring:

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

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 is a privately owned and operated, proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years of flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators, providing a range of scenic sightseeing tours to iconic locations. Today, their network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin, Kakadu (Jabiru), Nhulunbuy (Gove) and Torres Strait (Horn Island).

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