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63 comments

1. 63 Jaime
   Aug 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

   Fantastic experience!! Great people providing the service, from the ground staff to the pilot. My only regreat is that I did not do it earlier!!!! It is a must do…

2. 62 Colleen
   Aug 5th, 2008 at 11:06 am

   “What a wonderful way to see Melbourne ” I fully recommend that every visitor to Williamstown books a flight with Melbourne Seaplanes it’s a great way to view Melbourne & the surrounds and the feedback from my guests is a big thank you for booking a flight for me.

3. 61 Michele
   Aug 4th, 2008 at 10:04 am

   Truelly fabulous. Great people who made it such a pleasure. They know their stuff, so were really informative. It is owrth it just for the landing !!!!

4. 60 Tom
   Aug 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 pm

   An experience you would never forget

5. 59 Lynne Pike
   Aug 3rd, 2008 at 3:09 pm

   What a fantastic view of Williamstown and the city of Melbourne

6. 58 taryn pitman
   Aug 1st, 2008 at 5:26 pm

   fantastic and the hosts are very friendly definitely a must!

7. 57 Natalie
   Jul 31st, 2008 at 2:12 pm

   had a great time and they are so nice too.

8. 56 Mark O'Loughlin
   Jul 31st, 2008 at 10:18 am

   Some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Do it. You’ll have a great day.

9. 55 Linda Dewar
   Jul 30th, 2008 at 11:24 am

   It was a great experience. Thank you

10. 54 SASHO AVRAMOSKI
    Jul 30th, 2008 at 10:13 am

    highly recommend it……… excellent!

11. 53 Janet dumbrell
    Jul 30th, 2008 at 9:24 am

    We had a wonderful day out in Williamstown and going on the seaplane was
    fantastic. The views are spectacular of Melbourne and the people running the operation did everything to make our day special. The seaplane is by far one of Melbournes’ best attractions.

12. 52 Isabel
    Jul 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    The ultimate expericence when visiting Melbourne

13. 51 Andre Conate
    Jul 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    I found this to be the most special flight I have ever taken. Both Rod (our pilot) and Leonie (our charming host) made our girls day out the most memorable experience ever. Thanks guys. I would definitely recommend your services to anyone who is considering booking a flight with you.

14. 50 Jill
    Jul 29th, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Mum went on the plane as a celebration of her 85th birthday - she loved every minute of it - Leonie was just fantastic in arranging everything for me and her husband (the pilot) was so helpful getting Mum in and out of the plane - she wanted to go back up again after they landed.

    It is something I would recommend for not only tourists to Melbourne (and Williamstown) but all of living in Melbourne - great value

15. 49 Matt Doherty
    Jul 26th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    A must do on a clear & fine day.
    Melbourne is fantastic from the ground and you can double that from the air. With birds eye views of the city, beeches, parklands, melbourne ports and views stretching to the Dandenong Ranges and Port Arlington.

    The fact its based in Williamstown means you step off in what is arguably Melbourne’s most histric and picturesque suburb. Your right in the middle of cafes, restaurants and bars which means you can make a day of it.

    A seaplane makes the experience quite something else with an individualtiy that a hot air balloon or helicopter cannot offer.

16. 48 james gibson
    Jul 26th, 2008 at 9:51 am

    best flight ever seeing port phillip bay at 500 ft
    very chatty pilot

17. 47 Margaret Weyl-Willett
    Jul 25th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Great way to see Melbourne from a different perspective. Landing on the water so close to the city it a magnificent experience. Highly recommend it. Superb service as well.

18. 46 Millski
    Jul 25th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Bloody brilliant, Took myself and my son Steven up and enjoyed every minute, the Senior pilot is extermlly experienced in sea planes and Steven was blown away with the city and flying over the MCG.
    Will do it again and try to go for a longer time.
    Thanks ROD & LEONIE

19. 45 James Doherty
    Jul 24th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    This is a fantastic experience. Flying is always fun, but when it’s in a light aircraft it is even better. The pilot and office staff (his wife?) make you feel most welcome and epitomise the concept of ‘looking after the customer’.

    Taxiing offers great perspectives of Williamstown, but that’s nothing to when you take off. I haved lived in Melbourne all my life, but was astonished to see it from the air - and I learnt a lot too. Rod, our pilot, asked if there was anything special I wanted to see and then adjusted his route accordingly. He was terrific.

    Not cheap, but worth every cent. I’d go every weekend, if I could.

20. 44 Andrew Mackinnon
    Jul 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    A fantastic way to see our vast wonderful playground that is Port Phillip bay and sourounds, there is no other way to get a perspective on our large great city in the comfort of the steady seaplane as it glides over the fantastic MCG, the Yarra and the fringes of the suburbs including the busy Port and the exciting Docklands area.

21. 43 Ron Joosten
    Jul 22nd, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    I enjoyed the flight a lot and saw the best ever views of Melbourne, Williamstown and Port Philip. Taking off and landing were so much fun. I’d like to do it again some day.

22. 42 Lorelle
    Jul 20th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    This is a must do. I organised a surprise flight for my boyfriend and of coarse had to go with him. It was the best present I have bought him AND myself. After we got married he surprised me with a flight, it was fabulous. The staff are lovely, they even remembered us from the first time, it was just like catching up with old friends.

23. 41 Jeannie Petherick
    Jul 20th, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    What an excellent morning! I took my partner up for his birthday and Rod and Leoni were the most wonderful people. Leoni made it an absolute breeze to book and answered all my many questions and Rod made the trip so enjoyable by showing my partner how it all worked and then pointing out all the sites of Melbourne. We will be back in September with my Dad definetly! A++++++++ Thanks Guys!

24. 40 Cynthia Nardella
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 10:31 am

    A must do, absolutely fantastic!!

25. 39 Shona Willis
    Jun 28th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    This was a wonderful way to put the Melbourne geography in context.
    We had a friendly, knowledgeable pilot and we saw all that we hoped for and more.
    I was also very impressed at the level of commuication with a phone call the day before preparing us for the possibility of disruptive winds.
    But as it happened, the flight went ahead and we enjoyed every minute of the hour spent in the air.

26. 38 G. Allan
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    WOW…. what an amazing experiance.
    I felt like a celebrity with keys to the city.
    A wonderful way to spend my 60th birthday; on top of the world.

    Have reccomended you to many friends who like me have walked the city but never soared for a birds eye view.

27. 37 Dave
    Jun 13th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    What a way to see Melbourne’s skiline at the skyline.Then the bay, the pilot’s very friendly and wow seaplaning back to pier and even the yachts give way and wave too you.
    Terific time to be had.

28. 36 Lizzie
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I have lived in Melbourne most of my life and have always thought it is a beautiful city but to see it from the air is spectacular! One of the best experiences I have ever had! What a fantastic way to see a fantastic city!!!

29. 35 mick
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 7:48 am

    The best high i have ever had

30. 34 marcus tardrew
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    what a great experience, a must do for everyone!

31. 33 Judy Harris
    Jun 3rd, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    What a thrill, and an absolutely fabulous experience. I can not wait to a.) tell everybody and b). fly again with this wonderful and courteous company.

32. 32 Lee
    May 31st, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    There is no better way to see the fab skyline of melbourne and the bay then actually seeing it from the sky. we had such a blast, and for someone who has never flown before it was a great way to ease into it. The take off and landing was so smooth as was the flight. The knowledge that Rod had was fantastic and Leonie is a friendly face to meet at the Terminal. All around a great experience!!

33. 31 Juan Carlos Florez
    May 31st, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    It was a great experience. The pilot is a very nice person and the view is impressive. People are friendly by telephone or face to face. I would like to do it again

34. 30 Ian Dimond
    May 31st, 2008 at 10:00 am

    Music Maestro! “That magnificent man in his flying machine, takes you around the bay in such a wonderful way”. The professional friendliness of this attraction makes me want to burst into song again as I shall definetely return. “Fly me to the moon and etc”

35. 29 sandra
    May 27th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    A wonderfull flight with the best pilot.
    The take off and landing was great and soo smooth.

36. 28 Pen
    May 26th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    Melbourne should definitely be explored on foot but there is only one way to experience ALL that this beautiful city has to offer and that is with a flight on a seaplane!

37. 27 Vicki Hunter
    May 26th, 2008 at 8:14 am

    Melbourne Seaplanes Scenic flight was an absolutely Fantastic experience. I’d do it again, the pilot talks you around the city, points out certain buildings and entertainment venues, the flight itself was smooth, we had a fabulous day for it.
    The take off and landing was smooth also, much different to what I expected.
    It’s simply brilliant and would recommend anyone to do it.

38. 26 David
    May 22nd, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    By far the best fun you can have seeing the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, would recommend it to anyone.

39. 25 Glenda
    May 16th, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    I took a second flight just to see if it could get any better and to my surprise
    it did. Wow! Sitting on the water waiting to takeoff was exhilarating just knowing what was to come. Amazing

40. 24 Shirlee
    May 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    I first went up on the Seaplane on a sunny still day in February 2007. We flew over Melbourne and out along the Coast to Half Moon Bay. I was so impressed that I booked myself and 2 young children in to fly over the Grand Prix a month later.
    Rod, the Pilot ,was so good at communicating with the children it really added to their experience. I have since bought gift vouchers for friends so I can really recommend this.

41. 23 brandy
    May 14th, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    A great way to see Melbourne and surrounding bay areas. It is a fantastic experience and very informative.

42. 22 Stu
    May 13th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    My flight with the Melbourne Seaplanes was fantastic, combining the sea with the air was amazing. The sights were great to see from the air, and the pilot very informative. I absolutly loved landing on the water, a must do.

43. 21 peter
    May 11th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    sensational experience, I even saw the Dees winning a game on the “G”, how unique is that. Great pilot and Leonie is a gem. It floats and flies, the best toy in the world must be a seaplane.

44. 20 Bronnie
    May 10th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
    With friends we took the option of an around the bay flight landing at Sorrento beach for lunch (wonderful). We were absolutely amazed at the spectacular vista and changing colours of Port Phillip Bay and the sensational view over the beautiful city skyline. Added to this was the unique thrill of taking off and landing on water. A very special thank you to Rod and Leonie for their friendly and professional service we will certainly be flying with Melbourne Seaplanes again. An absolute must

45. 19 Simon Short
    May 10th, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    we took our father who is disabled ( old and missing one leg). The pilot and Leonie were fantatic ,made dad and ourselfs very comfortable and at ease Dad has not stopped talking about it

46. 18 Diana
    May 10th, 2008 at 10:08 am

    I had a wonderful time taking this trip and the pilot was fantastic, very friendly and proffessional and very knowledgable on what we were seeing. I certainly recommend this view of Melbourne

47. 17 peter
    May 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    My in laws celebrated their 80t birthdays in the seaplane and were amazed at how wonderful it was. These nervous flyers were so relaxed with the whole thing thanks to the confidence building pilot and the lovely Leonie. I had to have a go myself and was excited to see the Dees run out on to the G and actually win a game. It floats and flies and the view is sensational.

48. 16 adam longden
    May 9th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    An absolute must!
    My wife and I recently flew for our anniversary and loved it. This along with dinner made for a very memorable day. We live on the coast and were amazed to see things in perspective along with the “G”, Yarra, CBD and of course Port Phillip Bay. The staff were very pleasant and professional. We look forward to going again in the near future. Special thanks to Rod the pilot for his thorough commentry.

49. 15 Whip
    May 9th, 2008 at 9:45 am

    I was given a gift voucher for my birthday for this flight: UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! I am going again in a few weeks. It was just amazing. Melbourne is so impressive from the air. It’s a real must do. The feedback and knowledge from the pilot was great. It made the experience absolutely fantastic. Thanks a lot Melbourne Seaplanes. See you soon for another flight.

50. 14 Jack Rosenblatt
    May 9th, 2008 at 9:26 am

    An enjoyable, spectacular and safe experience that shows Melbourne off from the air. Whether you are a visitor or call Melbourne home, this is not to be missed!

51. 13 Lyn Hossack
    May 8th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Enjoyment PLUS!!!
    Fantastic flight, fantastic views!
    Wow what an experience, taking off on water! and landing on water!
    The only way to truly see Melbourne.
    Looking forward to our next flight.

52. 12 Rosemaree Gunther
    May 8th, 2008 at 11:33 am

    My husband and I went to Williamstown and had our first flight in a small plane and found the experience fantastic. The views of Melbourne were better than we expected and the pilot knew the landmarks and explained everything on the tour to us.
    We would definitely recommend Melbourne Seaplanes to anyone wanting a different experience in a light aircraft taking off and landing on the water was a buzz.

53. 11 Skye
    May 6th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    A fantastic day out, would highly recommend the experience.

54. 10 JOHN HODSON
    May 6th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    I thought the view of the MCC was fantastic…!! You really get a new perspective of Melbourne from the Air..Rod. & Leonie are to be congratulated for the way they conduct their business..they really make feel part of the occasion.Well Done

55. 9 judy
    May 6th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    Great flight, great people, great fun, definetly be back.

56. 8 Tony and Trina Henderson
    May 6th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    What more beautiful spots in Melbourne could you get - Williamstown and Sorrento? To be able to fly between the two with such a knoweldgable (and entertaining) guide was fantastic. Leonie put any fears my husband had about flying to rest before we left and he ended up having a great time. The two of them look great in their matching pilot outfits!

57. 7 Tony
    May 6th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Sensational way to see Melbourne and it’s iconic landmarks. Combined with Williamstown’s fantastic scenery, it is a great day out.

58. 6 Bill
    May 6th, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    Just an incredible experience! Taking off and landing on water is amazing. Putting the views of Port Phillip bay into perpective, with the city skyline, the Yarra river, and the freeway system, not to mention the port of Melbourne is awesome. I would have liked to fly under the West Gate bridge, but the Pilot said this was not allowed. Maybe one day they will change the rules.

59. 5 Sally
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    I arrived at my wedding in Portsea on the seaplane. Best time ever! Great service. Beautiful views. Awesome pilot! It was the greatest way to start an amazing day and would recommend a flight to anyone.

60. 4 Brianna Scarlett
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    I took my dad and family on a flight for my dad’s 50th and it was sooo amazing! we all had a blast. such a fabulous way to see the sites of melbourne and get a different view of our beautiful exciting city of melbourne! and the pilot made it so exciting by adding in a few extra tricks! followed by a couple of relaxing drinks at the Williamstown yauht club afterwards! what a fantastic day out!

61. 3 Glenda
    May 6th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    The sensation of flying above Melbourne and seeing our beautiful City laid out below you is just breathtaking. You do not realise how big Melbourne is. (Its a must to do).
    Melbourne Seaplanes are so Professional and knowledgeable, they are a breath of fresh air.
    I cannot wait to go flying with them again.

62. 2 Harry Leggett
    May 6th, 2008 at 11:47 am

    Taking off in a seaplane is amazing. Then there is the view of Melbourne and its features at close range which is an experience in itself. Coming back to land amongst the yachts and ships simply great.
    Don’t forget the camera.

63. 1 Jacqui
    May 6th, 2008 at 11:41 am

    It is the best flight you could ever go on.
    The pilot is a spunk!
    And the lovely lady in the office is georgous.
    A must do in Melbourne.