WORLDWIDE · HIGH-ALTITUDE SKYDIVES
Every extra thousand feet buys roughly five more seconds of freefall, and past fifteen thousand the aircraft needs oxygen on board. The 15 below go from twelve thousand to eighteen, with what each step up actually costs and which loads climb that high.
At Alvor Airfield near Portimão, you’ll make a tandem parachute jump from 15,000 feet with an experienced instructor. Expect about 15 minutes of training, up to a minute of freefall at roughly 135 mph, a certificate, and optional paid photos or video.
“Really fun, kind and pleasant staff. Made you feel welcome and safe. A little bit of hanging around but all went well.”
Join an experienced instructor at Tauranga Airport for a tandem parachute jump from the published 12,000-foot altitude. After a 20 to 25 minute scenic flight, enjoy up to 40 seconds of freefall, then a five-minute canopy ride over the Bay of Plenty. Photos and video cost extra.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Tandem skydive from 12,000 feet above the Bay of Islands, with about 40 seconds of freefall and wide views of 144 islands. Pickup is available from central Paihia and Kerikeri. Plan on two to four hours, and consider adding photos or video.
“This is the most efficient, well run place I have ever seen. It’s a tight ship and they know what they’re doing. Of course I had a great time; I was skydiving.”
Meet Skydive Tauranga at 2 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui, for a tandem jump from 15,000 feet. After a briefing and 20 to 25 minute scenic flight, freefall with an instructor before opening the canopy at 5,000 feet. Photos and video cost extra.
“Everything was well organized and fun. People were very friendly and answered any questions we had. Freefalling was great and didn't feel any jerk when the parachute opened.”
At Skydive Algarve, you’ll learn the basics, ride 15 minutes above Alvor Bay, and freefall from 10,000 or 15,000 feet with a certified tandem instructor. The 15,000-foot option gives about 60 seconds of freefall, and edited video and photos can reach you within an hour.
“amazing. no word can describe the feeling I had falling from 15000ft. I will do it over and over again! it's been a dream of mine to do and it was the most thrilling and exciting things I have experienced in a long time. I have scuba dived this year and now I've ticked another from my bucket list which will prob now become a new hobby over the next 5 years! Bill was very good with me and he didn't make me nervous one bit. he knew what he was at and I will be back to Algarve skydiving one day soon!”
Meet Skydive Seven at Alvor airfield for a tandem jump from 10,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment and jump while you take in the Algarve coast during a 30-second freefall. Allow two to three hours, and bring photo ID.
“Skydiving with the guys from Skydive Seven is awesome! Just incredibly good! Absolutely recommend! Top squad, super likable!Auto-translated”
Meet your English-speaking instructor, complete a safety briefing, then jump from 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet above Franz Josef. Free fall for 45, 65, or 85 seconds before your parachute opens, revealing glaciers, rainforest, mountains, and the coast below.
“My wife and I took up our 16 and 15 year old kids, the experience was easily 11 out of 10. This outfit is professional, safe, and fun. They made our experience relaxed and we had an absolute blast in this beautiful part of the world. Great team, super professional and safe, very highly recommended for anyone.”
Meet your instructor at Skydive Algarve near Alvor, learn the basics, then take a 10-minute scenic flight above the Algarve coast. From 10,000 feet, you’ll freefall for about 30 seconds at up to 200 km/h before your instructor guides the parachute to a gentle return at the airfield.
“This was THE highlight of our vacation. What a great team at Skydive Algarve! Everyone from the Front desk to the skydive tandem partners were amazing - knowledgeable, professional and friendly. This was an experience of a lifetime and we are so glad we got to do this with Skydive Algarve!”
You’ll tandem skydive from 18,000 feet, the highest jump in New Zealand’s North Island, with views across the Bay of Islands and Northland. Instructors such as Prashant, Filip, Rhys, and Maurice guide you through the jump. Allow 2 to 4 hours, including weather delays.
“I’ve done lots of adrenaline inducing things in my life but this one wins, hand down, as the most exhilarating.”
Meet in Nelson for a tandem skydive over Abel Tasman National Park. After the flight, you’ll freefall from 18,000 feet for up to 80 seconds with an instructor, then float beneath the parachute while viewing Abel Tasman and Mount Arthur. A photo package is available at extra cost.
“The care & attention the staff/instructors gave me before & after my flight @ Skydive Abel Tasman Motueka NZ The parachuting was a marvellous experience , but the free fall wasn’t so pleasant as I probably needed a helmet to protect from the cold … very painful!”
Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for an 18,000-foot tandem jump with a trained instructor. After a shared ride to the airport, enjoy 85 seconds of freefall above glaciers, mountains, lakes, and braided rivers before a gentle parachute descent.
“A big thank you to Peter and JT! They were our instructors for the 20,000 ft sky dive and helped make the whole experience incredible. JT was extremely calming, and helped put my partner at ease as she was quite excited on the groRead more”
At Lilydale Airport, you’ll board a plane with a qualified tandem instructor, climb above the Yarra Valley, and free-fall for up to 60 seconds before a gentle parachute ride over vineyards and the Yarra Ranges. Allow about two hours, and ask about the actual jump altitude on the day.
“This was an experience of a lifetime. For someone like me that has a fear of heights, the team at Yarra Valley from the time we stepped in made you feel welcomed, at ease and safe! All safety procedures explained thoroughly . This team is Read more”
From Denarau or Nadi, you’ll receive a safety briefing, board a scenic flight, and make a tandem jump from up to 13,000 feet, with up to 60 seconds of freefall above Fiji’s reefs and beaches. Hotel transfers and a completion certificate are included. Photos and video cost extra.
“This was a great experience, fantastic views. Would recommend while in Fiji. Instructors were great also.”
Meet at Motueka-Abel Tasman Airport for a tandem skydive from 16,500 feet with views across Abel Tasman and both islands. A pilot and instructor handle the jump while you take in the scenery. Rod and Will are among the guides named in recent feedback. Pickup is offered, and photos and video are available.
“We’ve had such a great time. The staff was very friendly and always there to help and answer question.”
At Skydive Fiji, you’ll ride up to 12,000 feet above Denarau and the Mamanuca Islands, then freefall with an instructor before floating down by parachute. A 14,000-foot option is available. Chris and CJ are among the team members praised for taking good care of jumpers.
“This was honestly the most amazing thing I have ever done! Everyone working there is amazing. We had to move it a day due to weather and I recommend the 645am time! Chris and CJ took great care of my daughter and I. I can't wait to do this again!”
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