Reviews

My husband booked a tour from our cruise that included a drive on the road to Hana. Then we were picked up there by the helicopter, flown over the area of Hana, the crater, Lahina and back to the Airport. The copter was very clean and new looking, pilot skilled and had an informative talk for the flight. They played music thru the Bose headphones when he was not talking. They make a video that you can buy later on a DVD or on a chip. The copter holds six passangers and you are seated by weight to balance the craft. This is not an activity for the obese as they have a weight limit of 240 lbs.

Amazing helicopter tour of the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Moloka'i: the mountains, valleys, waterfalls, shorelines, etc. Pleasant staff, modern helicopter designed for tours, knowledgeable pilot.

We had high hopes for this helicopter experience, but it exceeded expectations. We had all seven in our group in an Eco-star (which was surprisingly quiet and comfortable). Our pilot and guide was Glenda, who did a great job. The video is worth getting because the cameras mounted on the outside capture so much better than what you can get on your own camera from the inside and you also get the music, the narration, the questions asked and answered, as well as a few clips of those inside looking out. We did get great pictures and videos with our own camera, but seeing their video allows us to relive the trip quite completely. It was right at the top of everyone’s list of wonderful experiences in Hawaii and was one of the few specific activities, which all seven of us, ages 3-71, could do together. What a treat!

The helo tour was great! The pilot was informative and friendly. The flight was unexpectedly smooth and the scenery terrific. Being able to have a personal dvd from our flight was an unexpected bonus. When we go back we WILL do it again.

Fabulous, professional, excellent experience throughout. Eric our pilot was brilliant! I've experienced the Big Island with Blue Hawaiian 10 years ago - it was fantastic - and am just as impressed with Maui helicopter flight. They video the experience for you so you can enjoy the ride. I've taken many helicopter flights and I believe these are the best. Thanks so much!

Am no longer surprised that helicopter tours are the number one thing to do in Maui. Views were breathtaking , even when the crater was a bit cloudy. Our pilot was very good, provided a lot of trivia and answered all of our questions. I was worried the ride would be choppy but it was generally very smooth. The video of the tour after can be purchased and for $25 was well worth it for the memories.

We had the pleasure of using `Blue Hawaiian Helicopters' in KONA, Big Island Hawaii, during X'mas 2013. Our pilot was Greg Fredericks. The entire tour, `big island tour' was spectacular. From the beginning to the end, Blue Hawaiian Helcopters crew were superb, professional and on time. I cannot say enough about our pilot, Greg, he was simply the best. Friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He kept our sons entertained throughout the flight. Thank you so much Greg, we will be sure to travel Blue Hawaiian in the other Hawaiian islands in future. Deepu & Reena George

We read somewhere that 80% of Maui is accessible only by air, so a helicopter flip seemed to be the perfect Christmas gift to ourselves! We went on an early morning flight in the Eco-Star and it was truly amazing. Moloka'i with its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls is even more jaw-droppingly beautiful then you imagine it to be....We felt extremely safe as we zipped over the lips of several volcanic craters / calderas, past rainbows and past sights we would never have seen otherwise. The pilot was cool and knowledgeable, and we'd definitely recommend using this company. IMPORTANT: The Eco-Star has two rows of seats with four seats in each row (including the pilot's). You get to see all the sights even from the two middle seats in the back row, but the window seats are definitely better especially for taking photo's. Ask for a seat in the front row and, if possible, the emergency exit front row seat as it has the best view (both out the front and side window). The people on our tour who had requested the front row seats in advance were given preference (although they supposedly calculate the seating based randomly on weight distribution) so that would be a good tip to remember. The front middle seat beside the pilot has a good view but you likely won't sit next to your partner if you are travelling as a couple.

We were scheduled for 9:30 am tour, told to check in by 9:15, at check in we were told our helicopter that we were to go on had A/C problems and our flight tour was cancelled. But all Ok in end, Drew the manager at Blue Hawaiian was able to reschedule us, actually created a new not on schedule flight at 4:30 as all other flights were sold out and we were leaving next day. Our pilot was Justin , a young, personable and knowledgable tour guide gave an Awesome tour of the West Maui and Molokai Island. Drew the manager also threw in the DVD of our personal tour and the Hawaii bluray as a goodwill gesture for inconvience of rescheduled tour. Customer Service at its best! Highly recommend Blue Hawaiian/Hawaii Helicopters for any tour, would use them in future again.

We took the west Maui flight and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The helos are as comfortable as hellos can be and the headphones cut out all the noise. It was a great day for flying and there is certainly plenty to see. The commentary by the pilot lacked enthusiasm and was delivered in a detached and slightly bored style which became annoying.Overall, we came to see not to listen and loved the experience.

We had never been in a helicopter (sort of scared to do so), but this was the one to try. The office was quite professional to deal with. The ride itself was simply awesome...we did the West Maui mountains and Molokai and the Molokai portion was probably the best part. We also saw several whales from above (our pilot Tim took us down a bit to see them which was great). Tim had alot of great information about the islands and his comfort and confidence made it more enjoyable. A few members of the family felt motion sick by the end of the ride, so maybe a dramamine beforehand would have helped (did give it to my one teen who usually gets sick and he was fine, as was I). While it's a pricey adventure, when and where else can you get those kind of views?

we had an awesome time in Kauai flying over beautiful vistas and in and out of a crater. our group consisted of a mixture of kids, grandparent, adults, etc and all had a great time. Our pilot Geoffrey was awesome!

We did the Blue Hawaiian flight in Kauai last year and it was fabulous, but the Big Island flight we did today was disappointing---not much lava flowing. Our pilot, Jeremy, did fine.

The trip was excellent but the SD Card we purchased about the flight was a big disappointment. We consulted with a computer specialist in order to download the recommended video player but the sound still did not function properly. It was impossible to hear any sentence of the narration completed. There were so many breaks in the narration that we would recommend that if you buy it, ask the staff to show it to you on their computer. The scenery is spectacular but it's disappointing not to be able to hear where you were flying. We went with Sunshine Helicopters 3 years ago on our honeymoon and we continue to enjoy the DVD of our flight with them.

A highlight of a transpacific family reunion...if you knew how good it was you would kick yourself for missing it. Highly professional; safety conscious without being scary for the novices; comfortable seating and excellent noise cancellation on the headphones; great visibility; knowledgeable informative commentary throughout from ace pilot John. You must buy the flight video too- there was just so much to take in on one pass. Ground staff helpful and courteous - as well as multilingual. A happy experience - and we were blessed with good weather. A caution - do not allow over-indulgent parents to prime your grand kids/nieces/nephews with fruit slushies, fudge sundaes or milkshakes before the flight - the comfort bags are fine, but it can mar the flight a little!