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15 Tandem Skydives Worth Flying For

64 jumps  ·  from $181 a jumper

A tandem jump needs no course and no licence: an instructor carries the parachute and the decisions, you get the door and the view. These 15 are compared on exit altitude, freefall time and what the landing area looks like.

Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - The briefing makes the first jump feel manageable
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

1.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $545Our pick

Meet at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel for a private tandem skydive with an international instructor. After a short briefing, fly to 10,000 feet, enjoy about 30 seconds of free fall and 5 to 10 minutes beneath the parachute, then land on Kendwa’s white beach. Photos and video arrive shortly after landing.

“Incredible experience, really laid back and relaxed whilst you wait. I have jumped before elsewhere and have to say I loved the vibe of this place, tandem jumper very friendly and makes you feel really safe! The flight up was a fantastic way to see the scenery as is the way down. Beautiful views. Thank you to Carlos and the team for a great jump!”

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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays - From pickup to the training room
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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

2.Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 726 reviews · 4 hours · from $218

Take a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet above Airlie Beach, with up to 60 seconds of freefall over the Whitsundays and surrounding reefs. Expect a four-hour outing, English instruction, scenic flight, parachute steering, certificate, and selected hotel or hostel transfers. Photo and video packages cost extra, and weight limits apply.

“Amazing skydive, but it’s just way to expensive for the videos”

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience - Picking 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet
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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

3.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $214

Skydive above Queenstown with NZONE Skydive from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Your tandem master handles the safety work while you take in Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and the Wakatipu Basin. Expect return transfers, a 15-minute flight, up to 60 seconds of freefall, and a five-minute parachute ride.

“absolutely stunning! felt very safe with my instructor. she was amazing and the skydive itself was unreal. fantastic and absolutely worth it. I'm gonna do it again”

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Gold Coast Tandem Skydive - The 15-minute lesson that makes the jump possible
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Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

4.Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $355

Join Gold Coast Skydive for a tandem jump from 10,000 to 12,000 feet, with about 45 seconds of freefall and a 4 to 5 minute parachute descent to Kirra Beach. Your instructor handles the equipment and flight procedures while you take in the coast. Guides include Adam, Germain, Rolly, Luke, Mike, and James.

“All my fears subsided when I met Adam who was my instructor & tandem partner. Can’t rate his expertise highly enough. Trust, relax & enjoy the flight…. Would do it again tomorrow”

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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing - The safety briefing and meeting your instructor
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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing

5.Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 382 reviews · 4 hours · from $247

Join SKYONE for a four-hour tandem jump above the Whitsunday Islands. After a safety briefing and shuttle ride from Wisdom Cafe, you will freefall for up to 60 seconds, then steer beneath the parachute before landing on the beach. Experienced instructors such as Ben, Bayley, Phil, and Neal are praised for calm guidance.

“Skydiving was an absolutely unforgettable adrenaline rush! It felt crazy at first, but surprisingly enjoyable, not at all like a rollercoaster. I’d 100% do it again and can totally recommend it to anyone considering it. A big shoutout to my instructor Bayley. He was a true professional. His calm and supportive manner made a huge difference, especially for someone like me who has a fear of heights. Thank you for the amazing experience!”

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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving - The aircraft ride to 12,000 feet
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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

6.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $209

You’ll ride up to 12,000 feet above Taupo, then exit with a trained tandem master for about 40 seconds of freefall at up to 200 kph. After the parachute opens, enjoy views of Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro National Park before landing back at the drop zone. Hotel pickup is included.

“I had an amazing skydiving experience with you today, June 19, 2025! The 12,000-ft jump, professional guides, and seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off were outstanding. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!”

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Algarve Tandem Skydive 15.000ft - The aircraft ride and freefall
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Algarve Tandem Skydive 15.000ft

7.Algarve Tandem Skydive 15.000ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $264

At Alvor Airfield near Portimão, you’ll receive a short safety briefing, gear up with an expert tandem instructor, and make a 15,000-foot parachute jump. Expect up to a minute of freefall at about 135 mph, followed by a parachute descent and a souvenir certificate. Photos, video, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Really fun, kind and pleasant staff. Made you feel welcome and safe. A little bit of hanging around but all went well.”

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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo - Pickup in the yellow Hummer
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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

8.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 3 hours · from $196Best value

Take a tandem skydive from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet above Lake Taupo, with 45 to 70 seconds of free fall. Your English-speaking tandem master handles the technical work while you enjoy views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe. Pickup, equipment, a buff headband, and a completion certificate are included.

“This was my first time and the experience was great! Instructors were professional, and the entire process from start to end was seamless.”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga - Bay of Plenty - Why the small group size matters
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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

9.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $332

Meet your instructor at Skydive Tauranga in Mount Maunganui, complete a safety briefing, then board a scenic aircraft for sweeping views of the Bay of Plenty. After freefall at more than 200 kph, enjoy a parachute ride back to the airport. Video and photos cost extra, and the weight limit is 110 kg.

“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”

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Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience - What the view is really like
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Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience

10.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 282 reviews · 3 hours · from $247

Jump from up to 15,000 feet above Cairns with an English-speaking tandem instructor, then float over rainforest and reef views beneath your parachute. The three-hour outing includes a scenic flight, training, certificate, selected hotel transfers, and the option to steer. Instructors such as Jesse, Dylan, Damo, and Rauno are known for calm, friendly guidance.

“The whole thing was amazing. My jumper “Trip” was simply first class. Highly recommended”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - From the jetty to the Rottnest Airfield terminal
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Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

11.Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $273

You’ll check in at Rottnest Island Airport, meet your professional tandem instructor, complete a safety briefing, then fly above the island before up to 66 seconds of freefall and about five minutes under canopy. The jump ends with a beach landing. Darcy is one instructor praised by name, while video and photo packages cost extra.

“Unreal experience, all the instructors made all 6 of us feel really comfortable and well informed Highly recommend”

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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands - What happens during the three-hour outing
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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

12.Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · from $264

Meet the Skydive Airlie Beach team near Flametree for training, a scenic Whitsunday flight, and a tandem jump from up to 15,000 feet. You get up to 60 seconds of freefall, 5 to 7 minutes under canopy, return transfers, and a beach landing when conditions allow. Video and photos cost extra.

“The most amazing thing I have ever done! I was so so so nervous but all the instructors were so friendly and chilled it really made me feel in safe hands. I jumped with Amy she was so professional but also hyped me up for it and made surRead more”

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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience - Choosing between 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 feet
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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

13.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

You’ll ride 20 minutes above Wanaka with a tandem master such as Chris, Jamie, Ben, or Lucas, then freefall at up to 200kph from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Expect views of six lakes, the Clutha River, Mount Aspiring, and Mount Cook. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Ben and Lucas are our tandem master and they are super cooooool! Recommended!”

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Algarve: Tandem Skydiving Adventure 15,000 to 10,000 Feet - The short briefing sets the tone
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Algarve: Tandem Skydiving Adventure 15,000 to 10,000 Feet

14.Tandem Skydiving Adventure 15,000 to 10,000 Feet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $215

Meet Skydive Seven at Portimão Aerodrome for a tandem jump from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment while you enjoy up to 70 seconds of free fall and broad views of Algarve towns and coast. English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Irish are spoken. Fred, John, André, and João are among the instructors praised for calm, friendly guidance.

“I had a super cool tandem master and a crazy skydive. It was really worth it!”

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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach - The Climb to 15,000 Feet
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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach

15.Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $282

Take a tandem jump from up to 15,000 feet above the NSW coast, with up to 60 seconds of freefall and a beach landing. You get a safety briefing, experienced English-speaking instructor, certificate, APF membership, and optional Sydney CBD transfers. Ask about photo and video packages, and confirm the exact drop zone when booking.

“Loved every minute, having waited 52 years to tick a skydive off this was the perfect location with a great dive team ❤️”

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