TAFF – A Tandem Like No Other

Are you thinking about starting your journey to skydiving solo but not sure if it’s for you?

Whether you are someone who wants to be a professional skydiver or an adrenaline junkie who wishes to skydive solo or even someone who wants something different than the average tandem skydiving experience – TAFF (Tandem Accelerated Freefall) is for all of the above and more!

THE GROUND COURSE WILL TEACH YOU:

  • Altitude awareness
  • Freefall position

YOU’LL THEN COMPLETE YOUR FIRST TANDEM AFF JUMP WHERE YOU WILL:

  • Practice altitude awareness
  • Practice deploying the parachute during free fall
  • Deploy your parachute
  • Steer the parachute
  • Assist in landing the parachute

All with the safety and reassurance of being securely attached to one of our expert instructors! You’ll end your TAFF experience with a debrief with your instructor and receive your very first logbook!

If you decide to continue with your solo skydiving journey, this jump with count towards your first level of AFF. If not, then you still had a truly unique skydiving experience, that only a handful of people in the world can say they have done!

So what are you waiting for? Book your Tandem AFF now and in just a few hours you can complete level one of your Learn to Skydive/AFF training and be on your way to becoming a solo skydiver.

*You must start your AFF course within 30 days for completing your TAFF in order for it to count towards your first level of AFF



  • star rating  Great experience. 20,000 feet and enjoyed every minute. Awesome instructor Andrew. Very professional, very friendly couldn’t been been better. The staff were very helpful and friendly.... read more

    alvinmm2020
    21 January 2021

    star rating  Awesome experience. Prashant is THE BEST, so supportive and made whole skydiving safe and fun.

    Highly recommended ️️️️️

    Odyssey56673352481
    8 November 2022

    star rating  Terrifying exhilarating fantastic fun. Maurice Healy
    has amazing people skills!
    Hope he’s still there in a months time when I do my second jump!!
    Thanks to all the... read more

    angelanz2015
    19 October 2022
  • star rating  Absolutely amazing, stunning views and lots of fun. Thank you to all the staff. Can not wait to again! 20,000ft next time!!!

    Emma
    1 March 2022

    star rating  Insane views, unlike anything I have ever done before. Very friendly staff who put me at ease immediately. Prashant my instructor was amazing, explaining every step and made me feel... read more

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    6 December 2022

    star rating  My journey with SBOI started with a 20000ft tandem in April. The minute my feet touched the ground I knew I had to learn to skydive solo. Subsequently I have... read more

    Neil
    1 August 2021
  • star rating  Had a wonderful time in the air. My instructor Prashadt was amazing. Very clear with instructions and you felt safe the whole way through. I jumped with my mother who’s... read more

    breezee2015
    18 June 2022

    star rating  Awesome experience - Prashant was a great guide making the whole skydive memorable and enjoyable. Would definitely r

    Jono L
    1 November 2021

    star rating  My daughter who is in a wheelchair wanted to try skydiving with a friend. Everyone at Skydive Bay of Islands was willing to make that happen. She jumped with Andrew... read more

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    16 December 2022
  • star rating  Wow,just wow! Amazing experience made more memorable by the amazing tandem Master Prashant. He makes you feel so at ease, relaxed and he makes a good experience into an unforgettable... read more

    rociosX4974EY
    14 March 2022

    star rating  A fantastic and amazing experience.
    Thanks tons to Rhys Brady who made me comfortable and fun to do this. He was awesome to fly with and I will cherish this... read more

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    9 February 2023

    star rating  Tick off my bucket list . Prashant Kapoor was my Tandom instructor! I could not of felt any safer in this man’s hands / arm’s literally! He was so engaging... read more

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    20 November 2022
  • star rating  Being scared of heights this was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever done but just amazing, so glad I did it. Easy to book, pick up from our hotel was... read more

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    24 November 2022

    star rating  Professional, fun, relatable - Bay Of islands skydive is very professional, great welcome, great introduction to the jump and great gears and premises, everything run smoothly professionally and fast.
    Prashant Kapoor was my instructor... read more

    MindTechPlus
    23 January 2023

    star rating  You must try this! - Brilliant, amazing, excellent and will do this again.

    Maurice, was amazing and made this the best part of my NZ holiday.

    Thank you!!

    johntE2934AW
    28 December 2022
  • star rating  Awesome experience Instructor (Prashanti) made the whole experience fun and memorable. Definitely will be back to go higher. Recommend to all!

    Rylee Windelborn
    1 April 2022

    star rating  A must do - A fabulous experience, loved every moment. Prashant was my TM and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Everything was so well organised, was so much fun. Will definitely do... read more

    robinsI824NN
    6 January 2023

    star rating  my instructor Prashant came with the best vibes made my first skydive experience 10x better, recommended giving it a go churrrr 🙂

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    16 January 2023
  • star rating  From the time I stepped foot in the premises the crew were professional, a well oiled machine that worked without fault. My instructor Prashant Kapoor was fantastic, I can’t recommend... read more

    MultiTeish99
    16 April 2022

    star rating  Awesome experience, loved the way Maurice Healy guided me with each step to make it a wonderful dive

    singhavneet16
    30 January 2022

    star rating  I went there for my 21st birthday and It was such an amazing experience! I was even the first one to jump out of the plane. I'd happily do it... read more

    Wanderer802503
    27 September 2022
  • star rating  Amazing experience! First time, didn’t think I would like it and was so scared. The crew were amazing and the free fall was a major buzz. Would do it again!... read more

    Kimmoor123456
    28 September 2022

    star rating  Cannot wait to do it again, easily the highlight of my summer, and the most fun I have had strapped to a man; I'd recommend it. Felt very safe in... read more

    125kylien
    17 February 2022

    star rating  I did a skydive here on 02nd January 2022. The skydive itself was exhilarating. A lifelong dream and the first one I'd ever done. Everything went well until we came... read more

    DanCou1420
    25 September 2022
  • star rating  Had the best experience ever.Maurice guided me with everything.He was a great from start to finish.I look forward to jump again , higher next time with him.
    I have purchased... read more

    snnrnk
    7 August 2022

    star rating  Hi sky dived with Prashant, he was so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. The sky dive itself was terrifying but I’m sooo glad I got to experience it... read more

    AlexandraC3872
    27 May 2022

    star rating  The most amazing experience!! Totally professional and at no point did I feel I couldn't do it. Prasanth and the rest of the team were incredible - everything was so... read more

    Nikki M
    1 February 2022
  • star rating  This was the best thing I have ever done in my life. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. It was amazing!!

    381freyas
    30 October 2022

    star rating  Maurice was awesome. We forward rolled out and we cloud walked. Plus we stuck the landing. My second time.

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    29 January 2023

    star rating  A one in a lifetime experience! Deeply impressed by the preparation for the skydive by my tandem, Prashant, who was friendly and encouraging. I felt very secure and could enjoy... read more

    Ronak Tailor
    1 January 2022