If you want to see any of the Hawaiian islands in a different way this is the way to go. Yes it is very expensive but if you paid all that money to go to Hawaii save up some more to do this!! Beautiful views and the Island of kauai has a great tour also has some 75% of that island is inaccessible and very remote!
Great flight, awesome views, and the ride was fantastic. Blue Hawaiian seems professionally run and they know how to take care of the tourists. Would recommend this flight for anyone.
Our family of 7 adults had a great time with our pilot Tim on our complete tour of Maui. We did this our first day in Maui and it gave us a great overview of the island and the places we would visit throughout the week. Tim also told us about the island's history and different climates from the arid west to the tropical rain forests approaching Hana. Definitely a great way to start your first visit to Maui. The entire Blue Hawaii crew was very professional.
The experience was amazing! The staff is very conscious of passenger safety and comfort. The pilot interacted with us and answered all of our questions. Seeing things from above offers a great perspective of creation!
I was nervous about spending the money for a helicopter trip and also about being able to see from my seat. I contacted Blue Hawaiian Helicopters with my concerns and received quick email responses to my questions. I was assured that I could be able to see from every seat. I took the Maui Spectacular tour and could not have been happier. The flight was smooth, the views were amazing and I truly felt like the luckiest person on earth. Very emotional to see such beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and the flight on the Eco-Star.
This excursion was lifetime experience. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is great company to do this tour they are true professionals. Our pilot Emery was awesome, very informative and polite. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. It was breath taking to view Maui from the air. A great experience!
Loved the pilot's voice - so soothing. We bought the DVD so we could take his voice home with us :) This was the best part of our trip to Maui. We took the helicopter tour on the last day of our vacation - what a way to end our amazing week in Paradise. It was spectacular! Absolutely worth every single penny!
Blue Hawaiian is the best helicopter company on Maui. We had a wonderful trip to Haleakala and Hana today with Blue Hawaiian. Glenda was an excellent pilot and gave us an amazing tour of the maui coastline. I would recommend this tour as well as the West Maui/ Molokai trip. Nothing is like being up above the island and seeing all of the wonderful sights. You will remember this trip for the rest of your life!
This was the most awesome adventure of our lives. The pilot "Mike" was very personal and knew each one of our names, and made us feel very welcomed and appreciated on the ride. He made us have the most beautiful memmories anyone could ever ask for. I'm even tearing up as I write this, it was that awesome. Thank you Mike from the bottom of my heart.
When planning our trip to Maui, my husband and I went back and worth with our budget. We debated whether or not we should pay the money required for this experience, afraid that we would not get our money's worth. But, we are both so glad that we splurged on this! We got a view of Maui that cannot be accessed any other way. Though we drove the road to Hana and we road bikes down Haleakala, neither can compare to this tour. Not only were the views breathtaking, but we also have over a hundred pictures of the stunning valley views and the tranquil waterfalls to enjoy for years to come. Our ride was smooth and relaxing, and Anna, our pilot, was very informed. She made sure to tell us about all of the hidden treasures of the West Maui Mountains and the island of Molokai. Anyone who visits Hawaii must take this tour! The registration team was very friendly and hospitable, and Anna took very good care of us in the air.
We took the West Maui tour on the Eco Star, and we're very happy that we did. The staff were very concerned for our safety and comfort. The view was stunning the entire time, and we saw several different kinds of terrain. The pilot was friendly and knowledgeable. He made light conversation and gave us some good information about what we were seeing. Music was played through our headphones and went perfectly with the scenery. I particularly liked that the theme from Jurassic Park was played as we came over a ridge to see a lush valley with waterfalls. It fit perfectly. I am prone to motion sickness, but did not have any problem during the flight (I did take a precautionary Dramamine, so that may have done it, but I still felt like the flight was smooth). We were provided with excellent instructions throughout our experience. It was a nice touch that a staff member took our picture with the helicopter in the background before we left.
We had to drive from Kona to Hilo on the big island to get to our flight. We didn't anticipate how long it was going to take. When we arrived at the Hilo airport we missed our flight. We were so bummed and thought we were going to miss this opportunity. Thankfully the staff was very nice and we were put on the next flight out that day. We felt very safe and the pilot was great. He explained everything in detail as we flew over and answered any questions we had. When we passed over the volcano he made sure to spend extra time and made us feel like he really wanted us to enjoy our experience. They also allowed for time for photos in front of the helicopters. Great experience!
We just flew Blue! Our Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour on the island of Kauai was by far the highlight of our two week excursion through the Hawaiin islands. My family and I had several wonderful experiences and activities throughout our vacation, but this one took the cake. The staff and crew of Blue Hawaiin were professional and courteous and did a fantastic job of briefing all of us on safety and expectations before our flight. This was our first experience on a helicopter and we definitely experienced the "WOW" factor. The views of the waterfalls, the canyon, and the shorelines were spectacular and took our breath away. Our pilot "Barrett" did an amazing job of making us feel safe and helping to make our flight very personal as he referred to each of us by name. Barrett was born and raised in Kauai which made our experience even more special as he shared wonderful details about the island. This is a MUST for anyone visiting the islands. They even recorded our whole flight experience on DVD and we purchased a copy for a very low price. Wonderful customer service = wonderful experience and repeat customers! Thank you so much Blue for the wonderful memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Count on us flying with you again when we return.
Maybe I expected too much as I have never been on a helicopter before but I didn't get that "wow" feeling. Our pilot was good, very dry sense of humour and Maui is a beatiful place but we just didn't get close enough to anything - no swooping in towards a majestic waterfall. Saw plenty of waterfalls but most were pretty small. I thought we would fly over Haleakala but we viewed from the ocean side - although the clouds were pretty impressive. I don't regret the trip, but I wouldn't go again
My husband & I booked the Eco Star on Maui (Crater to Hana) a 45 minute tour. Blue H. is a 6 Star business. Professional, courteous & most importantly - safety minded guaranteed. The moment you arrive they are so professional, they made me feel at ease. You view safety measures and your seated on the helicopter according to your arrival. Glenda, our pilot is very knowledgeable (25 yrs. piloting). The views are spectacular & u see Haleakela crater, waterfalls, rain forests, info about environment, road to Hana, cattle farms, pineapple, sugar cane field & so much more. Pricey, but worth it. Views are breathtaking and I highly recommend that you drive either sunrise or late morning up to the crater BEFORE you take a helicopter ride. Both experiences are different, yet both should be experience. They ask how you enjoyed the ride and for any information to improve the experience. We purchased a inexpensive video of the trip, which includes film of you in the cockpit. We will definitely, use this company again for other trips. Mahalo, Blue Hawaiian! Your awards do you justice.