The pilot did a very good job of making our flight smooth. We did the West Maui trip and it was lovely to see this part of the island. All the staff were very friendly.
We had a great time on this tour (we did the complete island). The only problem we had was one of the microphones (ours unfortunately) stopped working right after takeoff. The tour was fantastic though and the pilot was great. Saw many views and places that I would never see any other way.
You can't get a much better location than Hawaii to do a helicopter tour but this was just spectacular. The pilot and intro crew were all very nice and helpful. The pilot was knowledgable about the entire trip and pointed out the entire island. I would definitely recommend doing this on your vacation if you can afford it!
Our tour of West Maui and Molokai was breathtaking. The staff was courteous and very pleasant. Our pilot, Eric, was very skilled and a delight. He offered great commentary and had a very good sense of humor. We would definitely recommend Blue Hawaiian to anyone looking for the best in helicopter tours. Thanks Blue!
We took this helicopter tour in Kauai and we loved it. Our pilot Kevin gave us a very explanation of various regions in Kauai, the beautiful waterfalls, the Jurassic park scenes, the beautiful beaches with blue waters and lovely sand, the beautiful coast of Na Pali. The whole tour took about 1 hour. This is the second tour I have taken on a helicopter. I was a bit jittery initially as the copter made it up the mountains. Within a few minutes, I started enjoying the scenery. This is great tour but truly gives an excellent overview of the region. I would recommend this prior to driving anywhere on the island.
We had booked a tour of Haleakala and the south side of the island but it was too cloudy so we agreed to the tour of West Maui and Molokai. I was disappointed but it was still scenic. The staff was very nice. Erik, the pilot, was safe. I wish he would have talked about the Hawiian culture and history. We booked a 45 minute ride and it turned out to be about 60 minutes. This is an expensive attraction but worth doing if you have never done a heli ride in Hawaii. You can also purchase a video of your excursion for $25.
We so enjoyed our trip. our Pilot was awesome. we had a great time. I could have stayed up there all day. will definately do it again. Love Bue Hawaiian Helicopters
We took the Complete Island tour of Maui on their Eco-Star helicopter. It was a 65 minute tour and cost $335 each plus tax. We did this on our first full day in Maui. It was us and two other couples. My wife and I were able to sit next to each other in the back. She was next to the window and I was next to her in the middle. This was the first time that either of us had been in a helicopter. Even though I was in the middle seat, I had a very good view out the windows. As another reviewer said, it was a little unnerving when we went thru a pass in the West Maui Mountain, where the ride was bumpy. Other than that the ride was comfortable and it gave us a very good feel for the island. One of the the highlights was flying over the Road to Hana and seeing the waterfalls and the road itself. Our pilot Glenda was very informative. I was disapointed that we did not go near the Iao Valley or closer to Haleakala, although I have a feeling it was because those areas were close to the airport and the airspace was restricted. When we landed, we purchased a dvd of our ride.
We did the West Maui and Molokai tour in the Ecostar. I was so excited, as I had heard fantastic things about the tour, and I thought it included seeing the Iao needle. As it turned out, we saw a few nice views, but it was of course distant. We did not go to Iao Valley. I will probably never do another helicopter tour--I would rather spend my money (and it was A LOT of money) on something I can really feel and experience--a hike to a waterfall or scenic point, a boat ride, a horseback, etc. It was pretty, but just way too much money for an experience that was just pleasant. Most of the tour was along the coast or over the water, and of course we already saw plenty of water flying to Maui.
My husband and I booked the Maui Spectacular tour in the eco-star for our 10th anniversary. We really enjoyed the views and our pilot Eric H. was very informative and had a great sense of humor. We wanted to kick ourselves after we landed though. When the flight started, our pilot mentioned that he would take requests as long as they were reasonable. There were some falls that we went over too fast to get a good picture. We could have asked to turn for another look and possibly get closer. Don't forget to make a request if you have one. The discription of the flight we took was a little misleading we thought. It says that you land at a ranch and are served refreshments. We landed in the middle of nowhere (with an awesome view) and the only refreshment offered by our pilot was champagne (my husband and I don't drink). We still loved being able to land and getting some great pictures of the views around us. We even took a shot of all of us up there with our pilot and the helicopter in the background.
My wife and I were so excited to go on a helicopter ride when in Maui and Blue Hawaiian didn't dissapoint.The flight was smooth and the views were breathtaking. Our pilot, Nathan, was very knowledgable of the island and offered a wealth of information during the tour. The entire flight was video taped and we decided to purchase the dvd as a souvenir. We did the tour of the entire island and were able to see the lush rainforest, Haleakala Crater, Hana, and many places that are inaccessible by car. Highly Recommended!! Vince and Mary Quakertown, PA
We really enjoyed our helicopter experience. We booked the West Maui and Molokai tour. It was very enjoyable, the ride was quiet and smooth and our pilot made rainbows over the ocean with our helicopter blades. The ride was over all to quickly, but I loved it. Next time, I want to take a volcano tour! Higly recommend this tou operator. They are very professional and the helicopters were really nice, wich large windows, so everyone has a nice view.
If you want to see hawaii in all its glory you must take a helicopter tour. I did it back in the 80's with two buddies and swore i would do it again this time I took my 11 year old daughter and my 17 year old son. It was somethin we will not forget. We flew over an active volcano. blue hawaiian is the best. best craft and pilot. this should be on everyones bucket list
The best part of our first trip to Maui ! The staff at Blue Hawaiian were committed to our having a excellent experience ! Our Pilot was very knowledgeable and was just as excited as we were and shared his love of the islands with us expertly ! The scenery was incredible ! made the whole trip picture perfect ! You can't do Maui without doing a tour with Blue Hawaiian ! We are already planning our next adventure and Blue Hawaiian is definitely on the agenda !
We thought the 90 minute flight was one of the major highlights of our trip to Hawaii, which included many fun adventures. It was the one activity my husband specifically requested. It was definitely worth the rather high cost since it is likely to be our only helicopter tour ever. We just loved seeing Maui that way and the extra landing and champagne break was fun. The pilot was a great guide and had special music he played to add to the enjoyment. It was a real treat during our 50th anniversary year. I was afraid I might get motion sickness or be afraid, but neither happened. We both highly recommend this company. (PS, the bathrooms, of course, are in the building on land, not in the helicopter.)