we took a helicopter to hana (this was half our tour, the other half was a chauffeured drive back to the heliport on the road to hana, i'll review that part separately) our pilot was smooth, informative and gave us a great ride up to the top of Haleakala and then down the coast to Hana. it was beautiful, the only down sides were, your weight determines your seat placement, which is fine but we probably would have picked other seats if we had a choice, and our pilot did try and do "circles" so we could all see the views but that wasnt the whole time. but it was beautiful to be up there and see the island from the air.
My husband and I can't stop talking about our awesome experience with our pilot Glenda. The trip was smooth and we felt very safe. Glenda was very experienced and knowledgeable about the islands and its history! And the view was breathtaking!! Pricey but worthy the money! Pictures don't do justice.
We saw Haleakela and the Hana coastline. It was beautiful. Lots of waterfalls. Our pilot did a great job. We felt safe the whole time. The seating is crowded, and you don't get to choose where you sit because it's all determined by how much each person weighs. Other than being cramped, it was a wonderful experience. Mornings are your best best for clear skies.
What an amazing experience. From the moment we checked in the staff were so professional. We were very well looked after and it is very well run. Out pilot Mike was great and very informative. We totally enjoyed our experience and would be back to do it again.
The ride was smooth and the pilot was very knowledgeable. The helicopter appeared to be new and in perfect condition. The tour was part of a work sponsored event but would have been worth the cost if we were paying for it. Bring your camera for sure. Leave everything else in the car as nothing is allowed. No hats or bags allowed but they have complimentary lockers there for you. I highly recommend.
we flew over the island then volcano.then saw the lava going into the sea.all had a good view as pilot spun around so all could see it.very good at their jobs.
Our recent family holiday to Maui was made even more memorable with our Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour. We did the West Maui/Molokai tour and will never forget the incredible sights we saw. The team at Blue Hawaiian, from those on the check-in counter to the Helicopter Pilot himself, were nothing short of professional, friendly and helpful. We could not recommend Blue Hawaiian highly enough and are hoping we get to fly with them again one day.
We saw the West Maui Mountains and the huge water falls of Molakai. We have been told that driving Maui only gives so much prospective and so much scenery. This trip was unbelievable and the waterfalls over in Molakai were so worth the trip. I never knew or thought about the summer breeding area of hammerheads but, now at least we know where the spot is located.
Blue Hawaiian is the way to go. Great customer service prior and during the flight. They are prompt, responsible, and courteous. Glinda our pilot was wonderful. She explained everything throughout the flight and told us interesting facts about Hawaii and Maui. They are a wonderfully run company and I would 100% recommend them. I loved it even though our original flight was cancelled due to weather so we had to pick a different route but it was still every bit of exciting and amazing. Thanks so much Blue Hawaiian!
This was on my husbands bucket list for our trip, we booked the trip while still in Oahu, with Kim from the Hyatt who is awesome by the way!! The staff were friendly as we checked in, we had to be weighed as seat assignment are computer generated based on weight.....Derek our pilot (who had only been there 4 months) was great...the pilots play there own soundtracks, and Dereks was awesome!! starting the flight with "Kill Bill" on to Mission Impossible Jurassic Park (when we flew over the Jurassic Rock) everything fit!! and made the flight more enjoyable..we didn't get to see the crater due to cloud but he took us as far into the Valley as could, we did the 60 minute tour and couldn't believe when it was over... Irecommend this to anyone, you will never regret doing it!!!!
A must in Kauai. Not a heights person at all. Felt entirely safe. No turbulence. Scenery is out of control. This is the best co to use. Best safety profile
The views are just amazing and we were able to see a lot as the weather was on our side, we have done the complete island tour. We have chosen Blue Hawaiian, because we could talk to the pilot, which was really a plus. Mike, our pilot, was very friendly and informative. Juste à WOW experience and highly recommend it!!!
Went on our vacation with our 10 year old and 13 year old kids. Bought the high end tour in the biggest helicopter and the longest tour time. Our pilot was Michael. Hanger was very clean and nice. Crew on the ground were very professional and nice. The helicopter was a seven passenger Eurocopter. I'm a helicopter freak and this was a treat getting to ride in one. Our pilot was very safe and courteous and knew a lot of information about the island and the tour. We flew a loop of the island and landed for a snack. Would definitely do this again. My only complaint about the whole experience was the long check in time. We arrived at 10:30 as required. Watched a 5 minute FAA safety video and then sat and waited until 11:20 to leave. The lobby is very nice and they show a professional and educational video about the Hawaiian islands and some of their tours, but that's a long time to wait when you are on vacation. But that is a small complain for the overall experience. Would go again.
My wife and I have previously taken Blue Hawaiian on the Big Island and on Kuai - both excellent trips. Our tour of Maui achieved that same high level. The helicopters are comfortable, and the pilots are great and very informative. A helicopter tour is great way to get the lay of the land and should be done early in your stay - it can identify other places to go. Blue Hawaiian is a class act - and not all companies achieve that level.
I have never been on a helicopter before, so this was a first! I was a bit nervous, because I do not like to fly, but this was super fun! Tim was our pilot and he was a wealth of knowledge about the island and the history of the island. He played some really awesome music too! The views from above is pretty spectacular. You stop on top of one of the mountains and have a champagne toast! Be sure to wear closed toed shoes, as there are cow patties on the mountaintop. We took a lot of pictures from the helicopter, it is best to wear dark clothes so that your reflection doesnt show up in your pictures. We went on the morning tour. Take lots of pictures