America's Cup and Prada Challenger Series - Corporate Hospitality Packages

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Entertain clients or treat yourselves, family and friends with all the complements of our passenger lounge before and after the race.

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Helicopter Me invites you to join us for a spectacular afternoon of America’s Cup action.

Watch the race build-up on the big screen in our passenger lounge with gourmet grazing platters and refreshments, before heading out to your private luxury helicopter for a bird’s eye view of the racing – the ultimate way to watch the foiling AC75 yachts with clients, friends or family.

With our prime location on the waterfront, you can be above the racecourse only a minute or two after take-off.

Tune in to live commentary and enjoy easy communication with our BOSE noise cancelling headsets.

Our Airbus helicopters are the ideal helicopters for spectating, with their spacious cabins, large windows, and seating for 5 to 6 adults.

Prada World Series and Challenger Cup Race Packages:
$3900.00 incl. GST

America’s Cup Race Package:
$4600.00 incl. GST

These prices include catering and non-alcoholic beverages for up to six people, and of course the flight, which is up to 40 minutes in duration. This means you will be in the air over the course for the duration of one of the scheduled races on the day.

Most race days will have two races scheduled. Guests flying on the first race of the day are welcome to stay in the heliport lounge to watch the second race live on TV, and likewise guests flying over the second race of the day may come early to watch the first race.

The lounge facilities and viewing space may be shared by multiple groups, but the helicopter flight itself will be private for your group.

Due to the nature of the event, for the Prada Challenger Semi-Finals and Finals, and for the America's Cup matches, only a certain number of races are confirmed. Flights are bookable for any of the below dates with confirmed racing. If you miss out initially, there are also race days pending that may become confirmed as the event progresses, depending on the score-line and the scheduling decisions made by the event organisers.

Prada World Series Racing:
Confirmed Dates: 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th December 2020

Prada Challenger Series Round Robin:
Confirmed Dates: 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th January
Reserve Dates: 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th January

Prada Challenger Series Semi-Finals:
Confirmed Dates: 29th, 30th January
Races Pending: 31st January, 2nd February
Reserve Dates: 3rd, 4th February

Prada Challenger Series Finals:
Confirmed Dates: 13th, 14th, 17th, 19th February
Races Pending: 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd February
Reserve Dates: 16th, 18th, 23rd, 24th February

America's Cup Matches:
Confirmed Dates: 6th, 7th, 10th, 12th March
Races Pending: 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th March
Reserve Dates: 9th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Departure Location

This Helicopter Me Experience departs from our heliport in the city at Mechanics Bay.

Scheduling and event details

The schedule set out for these flights is based off official information provided by event organisers. Helicopter Me accepts no responsibility for corrections and changes to the schedule and has no affiliation with the event organisers.

Numbers

The price quoted is for a group of up to 5 passengers to fly in one helicopter.

Passenger weight

Unlike large airliner aircraft individual passenger weight is critical for a helicopter. The average passenger weight for a full flight must generally be 85kg or less. Passengers over 100kg may be required to pay for an additional seat. Depending on the helicopter type there is also a maximum single seat weight. Please let us know the passenger weights when making a booking. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are unsure about weight restrictions.

Weather

In the event that the weather is unsuitable on the day then your Experience will be cancelled and rescheduled at no cost to you. When booking please provide us with suitable contact information so we can get hold of you on the day in the event of a cancellation. We suggest you call on the morning of your experience if you have any doubt about the weather suitability. The date of any rescheduled flight is dependent on the event schedule.

Gift Vouchers

This flight can only be purchased for specific dates, but if you want to give a flight experience as a gift, we can make up a voucher for you.

Cancellation and refunds

The Passenger acknowledges that Helicopter Me may need to cancel or reschedule flights or services due to landing restrictions, unsuitable weather conditions, technical problems, operational reasons, or any event beyond the Carrier’s reasonable control. Helicopter Me will not be liable for any consequential losses or additional costs incurred as a result of cancellation. Some Supplier’s products and services are non-refundable. 50% deposit required to secure a booking with remainder due 30 days before flight. 50% cancellation fee applies for customer cancellation more than 30 days prior to flight, and 100% for customer cancellation within 30 days of flying.

Price

Fares are in NZ$ and include 15% GST. Rates are subject to change including, but not limited to, increases in or establishment of surcharges (such as fuel surcharges), taxes, government imposed fees. A fuel surcharge may apply at time of flight. Any request to increase flight time will incur additional charges. Fares are valid for the date/s specified.