Reviews

We took the West Maui and Molokai tour. This is definitely the best way to enjoy breathtaking views of the island. Our pilot was excellent and gave us very good views of waterfalls and rainbows.We even got to see a Whale from above! The only downside was that the staff at the office were a bit rude and parking is not free. Otherwise, the tour itself was awesome. We loved the experience!

Booked Maui Island Spectacular but the weather didn't cooperate! We were given options and decided to take a partial refund and try West Maui and Molokai tour. Our teens got the front seats (be sure to request when booking but not guaranteed). Had a great time with Dean our pilot and he made a great flight/experience in spite of weather challenges. Thanks Blue Hawaiian, we will return!

We purchased the Maui Spectacular tour. This was a 90 minute flight, which covered the entire island of Maui and included one stop. Our first attempt at this tour was in the afternoon, but we were re-scheduled due to weather. We were already on-site and had sat through the safety video but were told that the Haleakala crater was closed due to rain. They offered to allow us to join a tour of West Maui and Molokai, but we declined, as we wanted to see the crater. The staff was very kind and told us that the weather near the crater often gets bad later in the afternoon and they suggested a morning tour- they booked us for the Maui Spectacular just 2 days later, in the morning. *Advice for anyone interested in the Haleakala crater- book an early morning tour if possible. There were 6 passengers (including us), as well as the pilot in our A-star helicopter when we finally were able to join the tour a couple days later. We put in a request to sit in the front two seats, but the request wasn't honored- they needed to balance the helicopter unfortunately. Therefore, 4 of us passengers were all seated in the rear. We were disappointed, but understand that this is sometimes necessary. In my opinion, the 2 middle seats in the rear did not offer very good vantage points for photos. Dean was our helicopter pilot and he was wonderful. He shared his background flying helicopters throughout his life, and it was definitely impressive (and helped us feel very safe!). Dean took us around the island, offered very helpful commentary as we flew, and answered our questions as we maneuvered on the island. For the Maui Spectacular tour, the stop is just past Wailea before visiting the Haleakala crater. You are able to get out of the helicopter, take pictures, and drink some wine- it is quite nice. The only thing that was a little disappointing is that we didn't have the landing area to ourselves. There was another Blue Hawaiian helicopter group in the landing spot already when we landed so the space didn't feel as open as it might have if we were the only helicopter and group landing there. For our tour, the weather was quite cloudy and rainy on the east portion of the island. I'm not sure how to pick a better day, but Dean mentioned that on some of the really nice days, they can get in to see some nice waterfalls and views- we were not able to see a lot on the eastern portion of the island and our pictures were quite drab looking unfortunately. All in all, this was a nice excursion. As others have noted, the price is a bit steep, but it is a really nice way to see the Halekala crater and Hana sights on the eastern portion of the island without waking up so early in the morning to make a drive on the edge of winding roads/cliffs.

Our pilot was super professional and knowledgable. We got an an exceptionally clear day which made for spectacular views. We appreciated the pilot doing a trick that makes a rainbow into a circle. This was the best way to see the whole island of Maui.

Unfortunately due to weather it is often not possible to go to Haleakala crater. The 1st attempt we were told after the briefing that the weather was not clear enough to fly over the crater. We were given the choice to reschedule. The 2nd time we were not. We later learned that very rarely is it possible to fly over the crater. The parts we did see were nice; but we were disappointed about not seeing Haleakala. It is quite expensive.

Really beautiful coastline and valley sights. The wind is strong so the chopper moves around quite a lot. I admit it was scary at times but beautiful sights make it worth it! Definitely recommend & would do it again.

We took a Road to Hana driving tour with a flight back on one of the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. I was impressed with the safety procedures completed by the staff. As this was my first ride on a chopper, knowing my safety was so important to them made me feel totally confident with the ride. The chopper was comfortable and spacious with large windows. Our pilot made sure we had the best views possible during our air tour of Maui. I would love to do this again.

Our pilot, Rick, was not only an excellent pilot, but served as a very knowledgeable guide to the islands. Our group consisted of four, ages 7 to 70, and all of us were very pleased with the tour, safety and professionalism of the Blue Hawaiian team. We will use Blue Hawaiian again.

The Maui trips are affected by weather so call to confirm your scheduled tour is still available before driving an hour from main resorts in west. Otherwise they will try and sell you another tour. Seats in the middle/back of the eco-star chopper do not allow for photography, a huge drawback. Seats are assigned based on weight distribution. If you are in middle/back you must purchase a video of the trip for $42 to get the photos you want. Everything was well organized and pilot was informative and friendly.

We have used blue Hawaiian 3 times. Each time, we see something different even if it's the same trip. From mountains to waterfalls, to beaches to cliffs, whales to ships, the view from above is simply amazing.

My wife and I rode with Blue yesterday as part of a Road to Hana combo tour. The flight was wonderful and informative. We flew along the coast and far up in to the rainforest. The views were breathtaking. Our pilot was friendly and informative. A few things to keep in mind: If your are over 240 lbs they charge you almost double. Also, since the heliport is kinda in the middle of nowhere make sure you've scheduled your ride back in advance.

We did a Family helicopter tour in the Dominican Republic last year and knew we had to do one in Hawaii. We did the 2 island 50 minute tour and it was amazing. The tour guide at our resort recommended another company but we booked blue Hawaiian on our own. We did that because the helicopter we were on sat 6 people and the competitor's sat 7. Our family of 5 wanted the tour for ourselves so we bought the 6th seat. It was about $1600USD for all of us. Like I said very expensive but with it. Our pilot took a little off our original plan and we ventured over the ocean and were able to see a couple Whales breach. Unreal!!!! Our pilots name was Dean and he was fantastic. Enjoy!

Getting an overhead view of Kauai is something everybody should do. The pilot we had was fun, had a love for flying and Hawaii that was infectious. It was a flying history lesson that I'd love to be able to do again tomorrow. Hopefully someday, well worth doing this trip!

My friend and I did a private flight with Tim at the controls and providing historical insight and background of everything along the way. My friend Rob who has taken several helicopter flights on the islands said that Tim was the best pilot he has flown with. It was my first helicopter flight and I was amazed at how smooth and pleasant the entire trip was. The scenery from the air was fantastic with close views of the canyons and waterfalls. Korina and Loke who took care of us at the base couldn't have been more friendly and informative. They also have a video record of the entire flight available when you land. What a wonderful experience! A once in a lifetime event!

Not having been to this part of Hawaii before this is one of our best vacations- in part to experiencing the whole island of Maui tour by helicopter. With 5 in our family we really had a chartered flight- lucky us!! Reading other trip advisor comments I rang confirming that today would be good no matter whether it was morning or afternoon as the weather had steadily been perfect with no cloud and only minor winds. This Eco star tour was worth every cent. Excellent safety instructions, Bose noise cancelling headphones with appropriate music and a microphone to talk to the pilot and each other. We had Gernot the pilot supervisor with 22 years experience- lucky us- the conditions were amazing and he said that's why he wished to go today.Seeing the road to Hana from above meant we didn't have to do the tour on road.(It was very much like the roads in NZ so for us probably wouldn't have been that worthwhile).The greenery, valleys and deep crevices, lava tubes, Jurassic park scenery and amazing waterfalls, as well as the "crater" were all in their splendour.65 minutes of pure bliss, wonder and laughs. A highlight was seeing 6 humpback whales!!! 2 lots of 3- what a treat. We bought a wee aviator bear, magnet, a t shirt,as well as the DVD which was hilarious for us to watch due to our teenage girls comments. All the ground and support crew were also amazing. Just a wee note that parking is $7 and if you don't have the right amount no change is given(we could have parked for 4 hours! but really who cares when you experience the ride). Thanks to Gernot and Blue Hawaiian helicopters this will be a memorable time for us and our girls for years to come!!!