We had the 1 hour whole island Eco Star tour and it was amazing!! From our safety introduction through to touching back down after the tour the service was excellent. Our pilot was friendly and very knowledgeable not only about the geography and history of the island but also current issues that are impacting Maui. Blue Hawaiian also added something extra by playing a fitting soundtrack as we explored the island.
I live on Maui and always have used Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours for touring all islands. The other companies do not live up to my expectations. During Christmas I had visitors from the mainland. The six of toured the island of Maui aboard the Echo Star and we were not disappointed. We started at Blue Hawaiian's beautiful operations center with check in and a safety briefing. We were escorted by two representatives to the Eco Star who assisted us into the helicopter insuring we were seat belted and our headsets were operating. Our pilot made sure we were all OK because we had one that was afraid of going on the helicopter. Our pilot was not only piloting but our fabulous tour guide. We saw Maui as no one can from the ground such as water falls you can not get on the ground, sea cliffs, humpback whales, mountain valleys, the volcano and other breathtaking scenery. We had constant communication with our pilot and had Hawaiian music playing to enhance our adventure. When we landed the "afraid one" was ready to go again. We purchased the digital DVD in flight recording, Tee shirts and a little pilot teddy bear for the 11 year old. I cannot say enough for those that helped make this a wonderful trip at Blue Hawaiian especially Meghan Lee and other staff. sincerely, B. Caprita
This helicopter tour was the highlight of our trip. We had a great pilot who gave us an excellent tour of mountains, cliffs , rain forests, and waterfalls in Maui and Molokai. There was great interaction between pilot and passengers during the ride. The ride was very smooth and fun. We signed up for the one island tour but they upgraded us to combo tour! We enjoyed our tour and the incredible ride so much. Highly recommended.
It took a little convincing to get my wife to agree to going up in a helicopter but the pre-flight information was very good and from the moment we got into the air she loved it. Our pilot provided plenty of information on the area's of interest as well as some Hawaiian history. If you are worried about forgetting the trip or you want to relive it and all the commentary then you can buy the video after you land.
Rather than drive to see steep cliffs on the West portion of Maui elected to take a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter flight between narrow lush green valleys. The views were magnificent. This was a breathtaking experience that could not be experienced by car.
Had a great flight over Maui & Molokai with Blue Hawaiian. Our pilot Chase was an excellent pilot who gave us a smooth ride & was very knowledgable about the landscape we were flying over. Definitely an awesome experience!
We flew on one of the new Ecostar choppers. We sat in the front so we had some great views. Rick was our pilot and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and informative. He also made me feel safe since I was a little nervous. It was my first time riding a helicopter. The flight was pretty smooth. It was a short 30 mins ride. We only got to see western Maui along the coast then went into the mountains. The aerial view is just breathtaking. I was hoping to see some waterfalls but just got some luscious greens. Maybe on the longer tours you'll be able to see them.
Glenda was out pilot and she was insanely great. She had a sweet voice and was very knowledgable. She made the experience even more memorable. We went to Hana west Mahi mountains and the Molokai crater. Saw some 1500 ft water falls. Crazy beautiful. I think if you are in Maui and want to experience AWE do this. Plus I felt that Blue Hawaiian had newer choppers and the pilots were experienced too. Thanks Glenda and Blue Hawaiian.
it was the smoothest helicopter ride and it was so quiet so it was worth going on the new ecostar chopper. we flew over maui - molokai and it was a beautiful experience. our pilot was imformative but he wanted us to converse with him but it was hard as we were not miked up and had a microphone between the two of us which we had to press a button to talk. it was hard to remember to do this when you are looking at amazing scenery. the company were very friendly and their professional.
My family of five took a 50 min ride on an eco helicopter with our guide Glenda. We toured Molokai and the mountains of west Maui. She was extremely knowledgeable about the sights we saw and was an excellent, calm pilot. We say soaring cliffs, beautiful waterfalls and turquoise ocean water, all the while learning some history of the area. All of the seats on board had excellent lines of vision and the helicopter was remarkably quiet. We now wished we had done another tour as well. Maybe next time!
First time on a heli, and it was awesome! We booked the Maui Spectacular, and due to bad weather we rerouted part of our tour to Molokai... "Chase" our pilot was knowledgeable, polite, and professional, and most importantly, his piloting skills were incredible. This was definitely worth it... what a great way to start our Maui vaca!
The weather on Maui can be rainy and unpredictable so be prepared for flexibility in your plans -- both in terms of the date you can fly, and the sites you can visit. With that said, when the weather is favorable, Blue Hawaiian gets the job done well. While I was disappointed the flight we scheduled was cancelled due to weather, I was pleased to see they pay attention to safety. The staff worked with us to reschedule the next morning and we went on the Maui Spectacular, a 90 minute tour that covers the whole island. Due to weather on the east side of the island we had to avoid the Haleakala crater, but as a consolation our pilot flew us over to Molokai, a neighboring island, where we saw what were described as the tallest sea cliffs on the planet. It was all really amazing. Our pilot Chase did a fantastic job flying the aircraft and pointing out sites of interest. The landing on a high plateau mid island was pretty spectacular, even if we weren't in the mood for the sparkling wine at 930 in the morning. We flew on the EcoStar, their premium aircraft, which was comfortable, stable, and fun. This was a great tour that provides a view of the island that you can't get any other way. Given the time, we'd fly with Blue Hawaiian again on other islands.
We toured the whole island of Maui on a very comfortable helicopter. Our pilot Brad was fabulous, he made sure we saw all of the great waterfalls and told us all about the island. I would highly recommend this tour.
You couldn't ask for a better crew! We were a little apprehensive at first, but they really put your mind at ease! We had Chase for our pilot- AN EXCELLENT TOUR GUIDE!!! The views were spectacular- money well spent! Very professional staff.
We had a great flight today. It was a little cloudy on our usual route so we went on the Molokai route. Great flight and great service!