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How much does tandem skydiving cost?

So you’re seriously considering to go skydiving and now is the time you’re asking “so how much will this all cost?” Well prices vary depending on where you skydive, how high you skydive from, and what photo or video options you decide to get.

Where you skydive

In Australia, the cost of your tandem skydive can vary from $270 (Australian Dollars) up to $550. There are skydive operations that offer very cheap skydives and there are places that offer more premium skydives. Some of the key differences between sky diving locations include the following

  • The views – are you jumping above ocean views or a paddock in the middle of nowhere?
  • The landing area – are you landing on a nice beach or a dusty hot property?
  • The level of service – Skydive venues differ greatly when it comes to the facilities, staff, and overall levels of customer service.
  • What else is there to do? Can you make a road trip of it or are there nice beaches where you can relax and enjoy time with your friends and family?

So it comes down to understanding the differences between each skydive location and you deciding which location will provide better value for money. It may be that the cheapest option has a lot of average or negative online reviews or is in a location that is lets say, less than desirable. You may decide that whilst one location is more expensive you perceive the value of that choice to be greater than alternatives.

How high you skydive from

The height you choose to tandem skydive from is a key factor that influences the cost of your skydive. The lower the altitude you jump from the cheaper the skydive. This is because the aircraft will consume more fuel the higher it goes so naturally prices increase the higher the plane goes. In Australia you can tandem skydive from as low as 6,000ft and as high as 15,000ft. Each skydive location offer different heights and prices. At Skydive Jurien Bay we offer 8,000ft, 10,000ft and 14,000ft. Throughout the year we have promotions where we go to 15,000ft. The higher you skydive from the longer your freefall time is, and the freefall is most peoples favourite part so we recommend choosing the highest option.

Photo & video options

Choosing to get photos and or video of your skydive will increase the cost of your skydive adventure. Typically prices for photos or video are around $120 and at Skydive Jurien Bay you can get both (photos and fully edited video) for $150. Now this may seem quite expensive however if you only skydive once in your life it’s definitely worth paying that bit extra so you can re-live it over and over again, not to mention share your experience with your friends to show how brave you are.

Your tandem skydive instructor will capture your skydive on GoPro cameras which will be mounted on purpose build skydiving wrist mounts. It is against the Australian Parachute Federation rules for any skydive operation to allow the customer to take their own camera and the main reason for this is safety. Often you will tandem skydive above a populated area, so if a customer was to drop their camera and it landed on a car, house, person it could cause serious damage or worse, death. Also, your instructor does it for a living, so he knows how to get the best shots and will hold the camera steady for you, ensuring you get a fantastic product. You’re going to be very overwhelmed by the entire experience so the chances of you taking a good video are very slim. Just relax and enjoy the moment and let your instructor do all the work.

Summary

Budget $400-$600 for your tandem skydive experience. Like any product or service, you get what you pay for. If you go the cheapest option don’t expect too much. Let’s face it guys, this isn’t lawn bowls or golf so it’s not the time to be skimping on a few dollars. Do your research, read customer reviews and choose a skydive operation that you’re confident will give you the experience of a life time. If you only do it once, you may as well go with the best.

For details on Skydive Jurien Bay prices click here.