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Make it happen...
When dreaming up your adventure there’ll be a few questions you have and a couple of decisions to be made. And as always there is a little organising to do on the way to paradise. So we hope the following will help you along the way.
Should you have any other questions or simply want to chat rather than read about what is possible just give us a call anytime.
Get in touch
Or have a look through YouTube to get a feel of who we are
While you decide if you want to Join-a-group or charter the entire vessel know that we run all of our adventures without schedules or itineraries... regardless of label... each adventure is as unique as the mix of humans onboard and the mood of our wild places at the time.. so simply think about what fits best into your life.
You book and pay for
THE CHARTER
You choose the dates, transfers, locations, activities and company... be it family, friends or workmates. It's a blank canvas for unforgettable memories.
Start YOUR charter
We set the dates, transfers, locations and activities to bring together a set of beautiful strangers... soon to be friends having a great time.
You book and pay for
YOUR SPOT
Look at options
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Think of when it fits into your life, how long you'd like to be onboard and what kind of adventure you're after... Join-a-group or charter...
Let us know what you've dreamt up via email, webform or phonecall and we'll give you a few date options and answer any questions. (We really love a chat...)
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Select the charter dates or Join-a-group option that fits best for you, let us know and you'll have two weeks to pay a 20% deposit to lock in your booking. A little paperwork will set you up with everything you need to know between now and take off...
Get ready for your adventure with final payment, logistics, extra info and packing help due about four months out.. we're here for you and any questions that pop up along the way.
Arrive at the hangar, turn off your phone and LIVE your adventure...
Get in touch to start YOUR adventure
Be it a charter or a Join-a-group everything is catered for. We take along a maximum of 12 good people at a time, who can move into 5 cabins with ensuite bathrooms whilst M.V. Flightless is home.
All meals and hot drinks are supplied and we're happy to cater to any dietary requirements. We supply a variety of fishing rods and tackle, wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels, gloves, booties, weight belts, cylinders, BCDs, kayaks, paddle boards, yoga mats, bedding, beanbags, floats and floatlines, sodastream machine, a commercial ice maker and we even share our sunscreen... Â So the only things to bring are some clothes (we do have a washing machine and dryer on board), any treats or alcohol you may want to indulge in and of course a sense of adventure.
Below is a bit of an idea of all the things we got covered for you...
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M.V. Flightless is based in the coastal waters of Fiordland and Stewart Island beyond the Southern Alps of New Zealand. But in order to start your adventure you’ll have to get there first.
"There" depends on your adventure but generally starts by arriving in Queenstown to then head either to Te Anau or Manapouri. So jump onto Air New Zealand site and get your tickets to fly... Â Note Queenstown airport can be effected by strong winds and low cloud making it a bit tight to have any connecting flights on the same day..
Due to our remote location we advise anyone coming along to spend the night prior and following our adventure in either Te Anau or Manapouri as otherwise you might quite literally  'miss the boat'. Hiring vehicles and driving from Queenstown seems to be the way most of our clients go if they are flying down. If you choose to do so as well you are welcome to leave vehicles at the hanger while you are in Fiordland which is perfectly safe and free of charge. Other options for transport are jumping on a scheduled service from Queenstown (Tracknet) or chartering a van and driver (Tracknet, Trips and Tramps).
If you're off on one of our rare Stewart Island adventures you'll be meeting Flightless in Oban. You can either fly across the straights or jump onto a RealNZ ferry. Simply touch base if you'd like a hand with the organising.
In general all clients fly into Fiordland by helicopter to maximise their playtime and we'll organise that for you as we have a little practise and can secure good rates.
In Oban we'll either pick you up from the town wharf or fly you to wherever Flightless is playing depending on the adventure.
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All prices include crew, catering (exclusive of alcohol), bedding and the use of all toys (there is lots so feel free to check it out...)
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We're proud to function as a social enterprise so simply by booking YOUR adventure you're allowing us to do good for the place. Thank you!
Pricing starts at $4200 per person with all transfers included ex Te Anau or Oban.
Please get in touch for the next available dates, have a look at the link below, our Facebook page or sign up to our newsletter.
Join-a-group options
Charter
Currently, our charter rate is $11,000 per 24-hour period for up to 12 passengers (i.e. $916pp/24h) if you book for four nights or more.
Shorter adventures are quoted on an individual basis.
Helicopter transfer cost to and from Flightless depends on numbers and location, which we'll arrange and detail for you in your quote.
Book on
There is no schedule or set itinerary as every adventure is as different as the people on board. So getting in touch with us is where any booking starts.
We look forward to having you onboard with us.
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