Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef
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Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef
By Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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Ages 7-99, max of 70 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions
- Use of skydive equipment
- Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit
What's not included- Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
- T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)
- Start:
- 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New ZealandPlease meet at the check in booking office; 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Base, Franz Josef 7886
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60652P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60652P3
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- aamicacarpenter0 contributionsGreat experienceThe jump was one of the best experiences of my life, so much so that I'm thinking of doing an AFF course so I can do it on my own. The tandem master Connor was great and the photographer Jono was very friendly and chatty. It definitely helped having them in the plane with me. Also Harry on the front desk very kindly made me a certificate, which I'm very proud of! Would definitely recommendWritten 14 March 2025
- Freedom2503110 contributionsWonderful First Skydive Experience 🪂What an incredible experience in Franz Josef! Our tour group had originally intended to go skydiving elsewhere later in our trip, but due to perfect weather in Franz Josef, we made a spur of the moment decision to do it that day. The entire process from check in to pick up to the safety briefing was efficient & organized. Thanks to all the crew for making our trip super memorable. A special thanks to Connor from Scotland (my jump buddy) for making me feel incredibly safe on my first jump and keeping us entertained on the plane ride up to altitude (arguably the worst part…the wait before the jump). It was such a positive experience that I’m already looking forward to more skydive opportunities in the future. Pro tip: invest in the hand-cam photo package. Great photos of our jumps and the stunning scenery. If you’ve always wanted to try skydiving, give it a go here—you won’t regret it.Written 23 January 2025
- Freedom116918392960 contributionsAmazing experience!!!"It was such an amazing experience. The instructors were very relaxed and professional. From start to finish, instructor Aiden did an excellent job coaching me through the jump. The vibe was fantastic, and I would definitely do it again!"Written 22 January 2025
- gabriellet7870 contributionsAmazing experienceAbsolutely amazing experience. So glad I did. Stunning views already from the flight up. Skydive Trilling and tranquil at the same time. Would highly recommend. Well worth it.Written 15 March 2024
- ArpanD0 contributionsLovely Experience - even after a decadeWe didn't do it because the first day, the weather was not great and the second day, we bailed out after my wife was not well. But still 5 stars for the lovely organisation and it was great to be back here after 9 years and learn that Chris, my tandem master 9 years back has now become the COO. Good Luck Chris and team - just one feedback, bring back the custom of giving a free t-shirt to whoever does the Kea Jump - we got it when we did the 18k which was the highest in 2014.....was sad to learn that it's not the case anymore for those who do the 20k jump these days !!Written 24 May 2023
- samr0sewall0 contributionsOut of this world ExperienceThe Team at Franz Josef Skydive were all amazing. Could not fault anything. They kept you up to date with what was going on and made you feel really safe when you were about to throw yourself out of a planeWritten 27 March 2022
- TanelleLou0 contributionsViews for daysFrom booking through to the landing all of the staff that I interacted with were amazing. The jump itself was a fantastic experience. For my first skydive, I couldn't have picked a better location. Glaciers, rainforest, beach; what more could you ask forWritten 17 March 2022
- ajab060 contributionsBucket list activity!!Can’t begin to describe how amazing this whole experience is! The staff and jump itself are both hands down absolutely amazing. Will give you a rush like no other. Surrounded by amazing scenery, it feels like you are jumping into a painting! The crew are amazing, so professional but great sense of humor and comforting to those who are nervous. Cannot recommend this enough. Will 110% be doing this again at some stage. If you’re not sold on this, trust me, it will be one of the most thrill seeking adrenaline pumping things you do in this breathtaking spot of NZ!!Written 3 July 2021
- sportgoofy730 contributionsThrilling, exciting, Adrenalin pure - absolute professionalism - great footageif You are looking for an exciting and absolutely fascinating and thrilling opportunity to view glaciers and the marvelous landscape around the New Zealand alps, you are definitely doing the right thing to book a 20.000ft skydive. The team of skydive Franz takes good care of you during the whole event, as this is a strongly weather dependent event it is in my opinion completely acceptable to have a 3h timeframe set for your exciting event , eventhough the actual flight and jump just takes about 45minutes. As I believe for most people it will be a once in a lifetime thing I can strongly recommend to book either the combo package (additional camera man jumping and camera of your tandem master) or only the additional camera man to have marvelous photo and video footage afterwards. The quality of the pictures and videos I received was way better than I expected. No shaking video, sharp, brilliant photos - just perfect. Thanks to my tandem master (who’s name I unfortunately forgot because of all the nervousness before the jump) and „my“ cameraman Sancho who really did a great job. The additional good thing about this event is, that you have a very good view on all the glaciers and the landscape during your approx 30min flight bringing you up to 20.000ft and Even this is documented in some pictures and Video and provided to you. If you are looking for excitement paired with professionalism, safety and fun you are definitely making the right decision to book and dive (jump) with skydivefranz.Written 17 March 2020
- KNF2220 contributionsHorrible footageI recently visited Franz Josef and my friend and I decided to skydive by glaciers/mountains for our first time since all of our previous jumps were near beaches. We were very excited and decided to do the 20,000 foot jump and pay for the external camerman to really capture the beauty and scenery of the experience. This entire situation set me back 500+ USD, but I was fine with it since this experience and footage would be epic and well worth it. Fast forward a few days when I receive my footage and I am mortified and so disappointed with the results. It turns out I literally paid almost 200 dollars for a video of my face flapping in the wind (i could have paid half the money and got that with a handcam). An 85 second jump and the photographer included about 3-4 seconds of the mountains and beautiful landscape...the rest was a view from below me of my face shooting up. My friend who was on the same jump had epic footage. The cameraman would go below her and get footage then go above her and get amazing mountain and landscape views and then do a 360 view around her and include everything. It was beyond clear that i was jipped in this scenario. I decided to email the company since i was so upset and disappointed and really felt i wasted my money on this photographer. My response from the company basically tried to pin it on my body type and weight compared to my friend?? I'm 10-15 pounds more than her and have NEVER had issues with this before as this is my 4th skydive. I was told my video "meets their requirements". They also tried saying it was because my instructor let me pull the chute. Well if they had told me that me being allowed to do this would sacrifice my money i paid for a decent video i obviously would have opted out of that. I am appalled and beyond disappointed that they consider these up to their standards and that they would try to stoop so low as to blame it on my weight. Moral of the story I guess is to not trust this company with your money for an extra photog, or tell your photog and be very very clear to not get 80 seconds of your face with the sky behind it (which i feel like you shouldn't have to do, but clearly im wrong). What an absolute ripoff.Written 14 March 2020
- kathrynmarien0 contributionsBest feeling ever!!An incredible and unforgettable experience from start to end. The lady who greeted us at the reception desk was extremely friendly and enthusiastic and even though our jump was pushed back due to the weather she didn't make us feel disappointed at al and immediately offered us a slightly later jump. Thankfully the low clouds cleared in time and we were driven to the hanger to wait for our turn. All the staff and dive instructors were amazingly positive and friendly and kept such an excitable vibe going for everyone. Whilst getting equipment fitted and sorted you could tell they were all very thorough and took everything very seriously which made my husband and I feel extremely safe and in good hands. The plane journey up to 20,000ft was obviously very scenic and you could see all over Mount cook national park, Franz Josef Glacier and out to sea on the other side. The jump itself was a once in a life time feeling throughout. I was surprised at how safe I felt which meant I could fully enjoy every second. I would have happily done it all again and again until the sun went down! So glad we jumped with SkyDive Franz and will be recommending to everyone we know!Written 4 February 2020
- LaviniaCar0 contributionsFeeling alive!Thank you Skydive Franz for the best experience ever!! Professional staff, friendly and very helpful. The feeling of the whole experience is hard to describe, but I can guarantee that is the best feeling ever. You feel alive! Shout out to Riley to be the coolest jump master!Written 14 January 2020
- limcjpohbg0 contributionsA must for once a lifetimeHeard that Franz Josef has a better view for skydive than Queenstown which is absolutely correct. Drizzling upon arrived in Franz Josef but unable to skydive due to weather condition no good. Went again next day with blessing of good weather. My son did the value price fir 13,000ft and I did for the skydive of 20,000ft. Request for 2 personal photographer but they have only one available. They do have tandem master behind us which makes us fell secured. All the staffs are very friendly and those had a jump from 20k ft will get foc t-shirt. Paid for all the videos and felt worth it as it's a must for once a life time. You get longer time above the air for 20k ft. Will be cold jump from plane but very enjoyable. After the release of parachute, get to glide and have good view. An excellent experience. Assume they are the only company do the skydive.. Do book from them will feeling of assurance and confidence.Written 21 September 2019
- Paipis950 contributionsOne of the best experiences of my life so far.It was my first time skydiving, I was very excited, no room for nervousness, until like 2min before jumping, but I was already there, no turning back! lol I have NO regrets, it was the best experience ever, the free fall, the views, the adrenaline when the instructor does acrobacies (if you want to) is incredible! My instructor Callum was really nice and they video turned out great! Thank you all, i'll be back for the highest jump!Written 5 September 2019
- Katie K0 contributionsExperience of a lifetime!What an office! That was beyond the best thing I have ever done! From the check in process with the lovely Lily at the desk, to the time I jumped with the fantastic Henry, I knew I was in safe hands. They made we feel calm and made sure I had the most amazing time, reassuring with every step. Over anything is Franz Josef, this is the thing to do!!!Written 3 September 2019
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Bec
Birmingham, UK543 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
What an absolutely amazing experience!! The two ladies working at Skydive Franz are absolutely lovely and were excited as we were. Unfortunately after going up in the plane in the morning we had to land as cloud came rolling in, so we were rescheduled for in the afternoon. Although it was pretty nerve wracking it actually made me feel calmer for the afternoon and the team were all so nice and encouraging about it. Put it this way - we had a little scenic flight too!
The actual skydive was just incredible, it was my first time and I felt so safe and can’t wait to do more skydives in the future now.
If you can stretch your budget I’d highly recommend having the full video package, having footage and pictures of me skydiving in front of the insane backdrop is so special, as skydives are over so quickly it’s nice to have something to show others and to watch back and remember.
Thank you team!!
The actual skydive was just incredible, it was my first time and I felt so safe and can’t wait to do more skydives in the future now.
If you can stretch your budget I’d highly recommend having the full video package, having footage and pictures of me skydiving in front of the insane backdrop is so special, as skydives are over so quickly it’s nice to have something to show others and to watch back and remember.
Thank you team!!
Written 22 March 2022
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marcellaboles
Portland, OR26 contributions
Sooooo glad I went with Franz for my first skydive adventure! The views and pictures I received were PHENOMENAL!!!! I LOVED my tandem instructor Robbie. I felt safe and secure the whole time with him at my back. Thank you SkydiveFranz for an amazing first but not last skydive adventure. 💙💙💙
Written 5 July 2020
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Isobel Bailey
Essex, UK19 contributions
Huge thanks to Julian for guiding me through my first skydive. I was pretty nervous but he was informative, funny and reassuring at all times. Completely hassle free process booking with Sandy and the lady in reception was an absolute angel. Would 100% skydive here again- it’s basically like paragliding, flying and a heli tour all in one!
Written 13 December 2018
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rajiv k
9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
They put you at ease. My tandem guide was Riley he was super professional and reassuring. The set up and check in was straight forward.
The video was really good quality and awesome to see riley doing a backflip and spin when we left the plane. Made for some great photos
The video was really good quality and awesome to see riley doing a backflip and spin when we left the plane. Made for some great photos
Written 4 March 2020
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Utsav M
Mumbai, India7 contributions
Oct 2019
Disclaimer: We couldn't do the skydive due to crappy weather BUT... Am specifically writing this comment to commend the team at Sky Dive FJ. We had been in Franz Joseph and Fox for a couple of days. Despite our Skydive getting cancelled due to bad weather, the team constantly helped us every step of the way to get a dive in. We must have bugged them over and over again and still they tried their level best to help us do other activities yet keep us in front of the line and informed about our potential dive. Given that this jump is likely to guarantee stunning views and has the nicest team we have come across, this is a must do for anyone for the entire experience. Shouts to both Lilly and Sandy who went out of their way to help us and take back tremendous goodwill despite not getting to jump. Thanks guys.
Written 12 October 2019
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Jonas Juchtmans
4 contributions
Aug 2019
After three days of waiting (because of bad weather) we finally got to jump. It was for me and my girlfriend our first time. We wanted to jump from 20 000 ft but it was to cold up there (-32° brrrr) so we could 'only' jump from 16 500. The staff was really helpful and professional. We loved it. Both nervous but after jumping out of the plane, all the stress disappeared. We took the video and photo option. And it is really worth the money. Thanks again.
Written 8 August 2019
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Jake Evans
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Kelly was so good! I had so much fun, the whole team from the office to the sky were so welcoming and just overall amazing! Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone! Camera man Mattis was awesome too! Thanks to everyone! See you again very soon!
Written 5 June 2019
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J V
8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
I had an amazing skydive with a 70 second free fall on my recent trip to NZ. The instructors are very confident and have a relaxed demeanor which made me feel comfortable on my first skydive. They were straight to the point about everything that I really had no questions. My guide was totally helpful and awesome. She led me through everything and was so cool and collected about it all. I absolutely loved my video and photos that I received the next day. I would highly recommend that if you want an inexplicable, thrilling experience with amazing views, then go with this particular company in Franz Josef. I would also recommend to get the video with the photos bundle because they turned out amazing! You really won't regret it. This is a memory that will be at the top of my list forever!
Written 6 May 2019
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laurent252015
Besancon, France6 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Awesome experience with a beautiful view at the Glacier & Tasman Sea + really super & friendly team!! I want to do it again & again & again... Thank you so much.
Written 26 April 2019
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Ursula
Ireland34 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
I was extremely nervous about doing this skydive as me and heights don't go together (still don't why I did it!). However, it is one of the standout moments for me of my travels around NZ. We had originally booked in to do the 20,000ft skydive but unfortunately, the weather conditions didn't permit this. Instead, we did the 16,500ft dive. My guide JT was incredible!!!!!!!! He listens to my million questions and totally put me at ease. He was brilliant and I cannot praise him enough. The scenery on the way down was simply breathtaking and the photos and video I purchased were worth it. I would 100% recommend using this company. Their professionalism and friendliness throughout was brilliant.
Written 9 April 2019
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