Just how big is a hot air balloon?
Hot air balloons are a lot larger than you probably think. At the height of a 9 storey building, the largest balloon in our fleet is also one of the largest hot air balloons in Australia with the ability to lift up to 24 passengers.
Hot Air Balloons actually come in all different sizes and our fleet of balloons range in carrying capacity from 2 passengers up to 24 passengers.
Our General Flight balloons carry between 6 and 24 people, depending on how many other people have booked for the same flight as you, whilst our Romance Flights are exclusively for 2.
Will there be other people be on my flight?
If you have booked on to the general flight then, yes, there likely will be other people aboard your flight. The exact number of people is going to depend on how many other people are booked for the day.
To fly a balloon safely, our baskets need to be full in order to reach the minimum weight required by that balloon size. Balloons that are underloaded (or don’t have enough passengers aboard) are too buoyant. A buoyant balloon would be harder to land safely so, in order to maintain a safe flight, we must have the minimum number of passengers (or equivalent weight) for the size of balloon you are flying in. More simply put, balloons need to fly full of passengers to fly and land safely and easily. We can never fly a balloon half full.
If there are 6 passengers booked on your flight, you will fly in a 6 passenger balloon basket. If there are 12 passengers booked on your flight, you will fly in a 12 passenger balloon basket. We won’t fly 6 passengers in a 12 passenger balloon because that wouldn’t be safe.
So, will I be standing in a big group of people?
No, our baskets are divided into passenger compartments with the smaller balloons having two passenger compartments (which will hold 3-4 passenger each) and 4 passenger compartments the larger balloon with 4 – 6 people in each compartment. The compartments allow for 4, 5 or 6 adults, depending on the basket size, to stand shoulder to shoulder facing outwards, to enjoy the amazing view.
Every Seat Is a Window Seat!
Each passenger compartment runs down the outside length of the balloon so no matter what size balloon you are in, you will always have a ‘window seat’ and a fabulous view. No aisle seats here!
What if you are looking for a flight for two?
If you would like a balloon just for the two of you, check out our Romance Flight option. A one hour flight just for two with champagne and chocolates during the flight! It’s the perfect option if you are looking for a more romantic option and is perfect for those special occasions.
