We took a trip with Blue Hawaiian to Molokai and West Maui. Although it is a bit expensive, it is worth every penny! It was the highlight of our trip. The itinerary took us over the most beautiful coastline. On the trip back we went right through the mountains on West Maui. Our trip lasted about 50 minutes. We were very impressed with BH. They are professional and very organized. They made it clear from the outset that safety was a priority. They contact you ahead of time to make sure you know when and where to show up. Everything went on time. Our helicopter (Eco-Star) was quiet (relatively) with lots of window area. Roomy (for a helicopter) and looked new. Our pilot, Justin, did a great job. A really nice guy who made a point of speaking to everyone on board and asking them where they were from, etc. He knew all of our names ahead of time. Told us some interesting things about the island. The music he played really added to the trip -- very relaxing and perfect for a "float" through the air. I was also impressed with his professionalism. I felt very comfortable with him (I was a bit nervous about flying but he put me immediately at ease.) All in all, I can highly recommend this company if you are looking for a helicopter excursion on Maui.
Second time on Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Had to re-schedule due to weather (like they have any control) and their concern for safety. Instead of morning, got upgraded to the Eco and front seats for my first flight companion and I. Different route than booked, but awesome pilot Rick made up for it with breathtaking flight that included Molokai. Safe, comfortable, I think reasonable for the experience of seeing places only available from the air. The whole flight is on video for small additional price to have a portable memory of Maui and Molokai to share with others. Keep it up. We will be back.
I was treated to a ‘Complete Island’ tour of Maui for my birthday. We got an awesome view of Haleakala Crater, the lush rainforests and waterfalls of West Maui and Hana were breath-taking, and we visited places that are either inaccessible by foot or we otherwise wouldn’t get the opportunity to visit. Our pilot Glenda was lovely and knowledgeable. We had the ability to communicate with the pilot and others on-board the helicopter through a PA headphone system. It provided a great opportunity to ask questions about the areas we were flying over. You have the option of purchasing a DVD of your flight. This includes all the sites you flew over and shots of you linked to when you talk on the PA headphone system. There’s an opportunity to take photos in front of the helicopter after you land. Note: Wear dark clothing. Light clothing tends to get reflected in the windows which then show up in your photos.
Glenda was a fantastic pilot and tour guide. She has a wonderful calming demeanor and great knowledge of the island. We enjoyed her tour very much. It was the highlight of our week! We took the west Maui tour, and although it was the least expensive, it was still very worthwhile. The views were amazing. Next time we'll opt for a longer flight.
This was an expensive trip ($300 or so for an hour) but was well-worth it. The guide was great, the equipment first rate, the trip excellent and the experience fabulous. Highly recommended.
My wife and I had never been on a helicopter before going to Hawaii. Our good friends took a tour on Blue Hawaiian while we were there and highly recommended them! We decided to give Blue Hawaiian a try and we were glad we did! Glenda was our pilot and tour guide. Glenda has flown for Blue Hawaiian for over twenty years and was very knowlegable! First timers should have no fear as the flight is very smooth! Strongly recommend while on Maui!
Very nice trip. Erik the best pilot and an excellent guide. I recommend this tour for the poeople that are looking for wonderful experiences. Maui the best island in the world. Thanks a lot. Javier Correa and Maria Fernanda Sarmiento
A must do on your trip to Maui! Justin was our pilot and he did a fantastic job! He's knows Maui and is a fun pilot! Don't be scared off by the price, it was well worth it!! I will do on every visit to Maui!
We took the 1 hour excursion around Maui. The flight crew was wonderful! He was very patient answering questions from our six year old (who absolutely loved the flight). We saw parts of the island we never would have seen any other way. And the price was definitely right. Highly recommend!
Tim was great!! Loved the history of the island and the views were spectacular!!! Thanks for an awesome ride!!
Pilots are all experienced, seem to be mostly former military, all have loads of knowledge of the area and do a great tour. We did the Classic Maui, with the 20 minute stop up country. Fabulous. This was m 3rd trip with Blue Hawaiian, and I'll be bringing more friends in the future, probably on the Big Island.
We did the ring of fire plus waterfalls tour on the big island of Hawaii and it was well worth the money.Our pilot was excellent and very knowledgeable. Right now the only way to see lava flows is via helicopter and this tour did not disappoint. Amazing views.
We booked a tour of West Maui and Molokai with Blue Hawaiian through our concierge which give us a pretty good deal. We upgraded to the copter that had better window viewing and less people. It was a good decision as we had amazing 180 views of the mountains valleys and waterfalls. It was a surprise to see how much of Maui is wilderness accessible only through these tours. Our pilot guide was very professional and provided an excellent narrative and thrilling ride on our bird. Recommend this tour as long as the weather is clear they will go. If not they reschedule. Don't be anxious about it because it is a wonderful experience.
The tour was amazing and correctly named. We saw sites that you will never be able to see anywhere else in the world. A rainbow even formed around the helicopter while we watched humpback whales swimming in the ocean below us. Most spectacular was when the pilot flew the helicopter into the Waipio Valley. There were several waterfalls before us cascading down the mountains. The trade-winds were a little scary at times, but the pilot was an expert. His knowledge of the area was also very informative.
Breath taking views of Maui and the Molikai sea cliffs made this the helicopter ride of a lifetime. We took the Eco-Star which offered a deluxe and very smooth ride. Our pilot was very professional, and knowledgeable, and had a fun island friendliness. Fantastic!!!