Had an excellent time with Glenda touring Maui by helicopter. Glenda was great with our kids, very informative, and a an excellent pilot. None of us had ever been in a helicopter before, and it was an experience we'll never forget. We advise everyone to do this - you can't see Maui unless you've seen every nook from the sky.
Three of us took the 30 minute west Maui trip and it was amazing. The pilot was obviously super experienced, friendly and knowledgeable. The weather was quite breezy so there were a few moments of turbulence but nothing the pilot or equipment could not handle. The waterfall, ocean views were incredible on the Ecostar equipment. The ground crew were very friendly and patient. If you driving from hotels in the Kaanapali area give yourselves a good 60 minutes to get to the heliport.
We knew when we booked our holiday to Maui, that if we wanted to truly see it's beauty we'd need to see it by air. After reading the reviews for Blue Hawaiian, we decided to book with them. We booked the West Maui and Molokai tour on the A-star and what an amazing experience it was. Flying over the ocean you can see manta rays in the shallows, and then on land over mountains and waterfalls. Just bear in mind that it's quite cramped in the helicopter and this makes taking photos a bit difficult. Also remember to wear light clothing to minimise reflection in the glass.
My husband and I did the hour long helicopter ride over Maui. This was the first time either of us had rode in a helicopter. It was AMAZING! Our pilot Noah, made us feel at ease and provided us with so much information about the beautiful island. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Maui! Such a great way to see the island, especially given so much of it is not easily accessible. We made this reservation through Wendy at the Kaanapali Alii. Excellent recommendation!!
We are so happy we decided to spend the money with the safest company to see Maui. As a retired fighter pilot, I was impressed with their attention to safey and customer training and the condition of their equipment. No worries about their pilot experience either. We thoroughly enjoyed the flight. The girls in the reception area were also extremely helpful and accomodating. Thanks for a great flight experience.
Neither my husband nor I had ever been in a helicopter before and Hawaii is the perfect place to experience this whether it be for the first or the hundredth time! We did the West Maui/Molokai 50 minute tour and will never forget the amazing and unbelievable views we saw. It felt like we were in a movie as we dipped through canyons, approached waterfalls, flew into the clouds, came over the top of dramatic cliffs and observed humpback whales in their full glory directly above them. The check in, orientation, boarding, etc is very well organized and left no room for doubt or questions. The helicopter is top notch and super comfortable to ride in. We were surprised by how smooth the ride was. Our pilot was a great tour guide and made sure we got close to the things we were interested in seeing. Sure it's pricey, but I guarantee it's an experience you will not regret and will definitely never forget!
We had a blast doing this! Expensive and once in a lifetime type outing. You see things from a different view than otherwise possible- breathtaking. Blue Hawaii crew and equip is top notch! Ask for Captn Tim- very informative and truly loves the islands!!
The Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour of the Big Island was one of the most exciting tour on our trip to Hawaii. The Captain was very friendly and did an amazing job of pointing out the details of the various things we saw on the site. Flying over the small craters and seeing Lava seep out of the ground and burning trees in its way was something we could see on our trip. The flight into the valleys with waterfalls was surreal and felt like we were in a set of a movie like Avatar. Overall an amazing experience and would definetly recommend it.
What a great way to see Maui by air. We did a Maui and West Molokai helicopter tour and were awed by the scenery. Pilot and ground staff were professional and we bought an excellent video of our trip which included a musical soundtrack. We saw whales from the helicopter also and our pilot, Rick, went to a deal of trouble to ensure we got good views of them. Only small criticism - despite being informed in the paperwork to wear dark clothing, some guests on our helicopter still wore light coloured clothing which made it difficult to get photos without reflections. Maybe this can be told to people before they board the aircraft or dark jackets be given to them. This negatively affected our experience.
It was the most unforgettable time. Smooth as silk! Ryan the pilot was awesome!! Extremely informative!! Can't say how calm and smooth the ride was! Just Do it!!
We took the Road to Hana by car and were picked up by Blue Hawaiian for the trip back down. Glenda, our pilot, was really outstanding. She narrated as we flew over the beautiful island which made the trip one we'll never forget. Blue hawaiian is a very professional and customer oriented. We loved it!
My Lady and I procured the Maui Spectacular tour. Our Eco-Star helicopter was new, having about 18 hours of flight time. The seats were very comfortable. Our pilot and tour guide, Katie, was superb in both handling the copter and in describing what we were seeing during the tour. Katie said that every time she takes the copter up for this tour is different because the cloud formation which allows you to see the sights is different every time. Our tour was like riding a copter in the movie ‘Avatar’, but without the guns. To me, this tour ,by itself, was worth the 10,000 miles round-trip flight from New York to Maui. If you have the opportunity and can afford it, take this tour. It’s worth every dollar.
Super organized and thorough with the safety portion of the experience. The ride was VERY smooth, never "lost my stomach." Barrett was an incredible guide! Highly recommend this experience for your trip--that's coming from a mom of 3 young children. It really is a safe ride!
På denne smukke flyvetur fik vi mulighed for at se den aktive vulkan. Vi fløj nær krateret og så lavaen flyde. Vi fløj langs kysten og oplevede hvordan lavaen løb ud over kanten og ramte havet. SÅ flot.
가격은 조금 비싼 편이기는 하나, 탑승하지 않고서는 표현할 방법이 없음. 활화산을 직접 내눈으로 감상할 수 있다는 것은 평생 잊지 못할 광경이었음. 9살/11살 자녀들도 10일간의 하와이 여행중에 가장 기억에 남는 것이 헬기탑승하여 본 화산이라고 할 정도로 큰 기억에 남을만한 여행의 백미..