My first time riding in a helicopter was with Air Maui Helicopter Tours and it was an amazing experience. It went very smooth and there was no weird feeling since I am afraid of heights. The plane went up and landed smoothly without a stomach dropping feeling. We were instructed to wear headphones that blocked the helicopter sounds and listen to the tour guide. He explained and told us what we were looking at. We also had to share the helicopter with another couple. The helicopter had a front row for the pilot and assistant. Then after that there were two rows for tourists. I wished the tour was private and only for my group but then that would have been more money. The views were so cool! I got to see the floor and land shrinking and all the houses small like lines when I was up in the sky. The ocean looked so clean and blue! We also got to fly above mountains. There was so much grass everywhere. I got to take a lot of pictures. The bad thing was that the window of the plane had a reflection from the sun so my pictures got reflections. The whole tour was kind of short. We got to purchase a picture next to the helicopter as a memento. I had to pay for the picture and it was pricey. They framed the picture in a thick folding pcard read more

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It wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth every penny. We paid up to get seats up front with the pilot. Well worth the additional costs. Initial impressions were great. The staff at the front desk were super kind. Even helped me find a shirt that looked to be out of my size. A quick trip upstairs and there it was. Views were spectacular. Our pilot Cameron was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend. We are already looking forward to next time. They have multiple excursions. Next time doors off? Mahalo Air Maui! read more

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We had Drew as our pilot and he was amazing. Super informed and showed us all the sights to see. All the staff made sure we were comfortable and safe before getting on the helicopter. The tour has stunning views and they share spots to check out and visit. read more

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I was so scared to ride in a helicopter that I originally booked just for my family and added myself last-minute after writing a will (not kidding). We did a doors on tour with Captain Kirk and now I want to go again and go doors off! It was such a beautiful, comfortable, and unforgettable experience. The staff there and the pilot made me feel relaxed the entire time. It was like being on a ride at Disneyland. I highly recommend them and if I'm ever back in Maui, will do it again. read more

Air Maui Helicopter Tours - Our family with the pilot when we touched down in west Maui! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Received an amazing deal with our hotel and could not resist. I've always wanted to go on a helicopter ride and will definitely want to go again. Choose the 45min ride and it was enough. Our captain was super chill, outgoing and very informative. If you haven't gone on a ride choose air Maui! read more

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My wife and I have been on four Hawaiian Island helicopter tours (Kauai, Oahu, the Big Island and now Maui) and all four were with different companies, and all were great in their own way. But on this Christmas trip, my wife, daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids selected Maui Air Helicopters for a private tour of West Maui and Molokai, and we are sure glad we did! The office staff was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Our Pilot, Captain Kirk (you gotta love that!) was absolutely sensational. I'm a private pilot with a few hours of instruction in helicopters, so I told Kirk to give us a spirited ride. He provided just that, and it was awesome! Even the grandkids loved it! He took us deep into canyons laced with thousand foot waterfalls and verdant sheer walls, gave us a very detailed running history of everything he showed us, and when we sadly had to return to the airport, he set that bird down so gently it wouldn't have cracked an eggshell. A true professional! Just an outstanding experience in every way. read more

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Highly recommend doors-off helio ride. Hovering surrounded by lush green mountains was like being in Jurassic Park, amazing! Rich was a great pilot. read more

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This was a truly magical experience. The 45 minute open door helicopter tour is totally worth it and enough for us. Richie was our pilot and he took us through valleys, waterfalls and sights that can only be accessible by helicopter. I loved the historical facts he would speak about and stories about his family. Dad jokes and all, Richie made our experience truly memorable and the staff at Maui Air were very nice and welcoming (shout out to Kim!). Flying Air Maui with the doors open was totally worth it in my experience! Mahalo Air Maui, especially Richie and Kim! read more

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WOW this was an incredible experience! I did the doors off tour and FELT SO ALIVEEEE. I wish I could do this every day. Loved seeing a side of Molokai i've never seen before also WHOA. All of the employees were so kind and the pilot was a fabulous tour guide. 10/10 experience read more

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I would give 10stars if it was possible. Air Maui is top notch quality of customer service from checkin to return. Flawless. Dillon was our pilot and I cannot say enough about how informative he was and extremely steady flat flying. We had a doors off 45 min flight. Absolutely incredible. read more

I had never been on a helicopter before. It was absolutely fantastic. These guys are the real deal. I would recommend them all day!!!

Heli Frames over Maui and Molokai Maui is famous for its mountain views, picturesque waterfalls, and lush rainforests. The best way to see all that the island has to offer from the most advantageous viewpoint is to book a helicopter tour with Air Maui. Aboard a helicopter, you get to take in the gorgeous views the Maui coastline, coastal cliffs and stunning waterfall and overall beauty of Maui by Heli! We will be back again! Note: Most tour prices start at around $300 per person) but seeing Maui from the air is an incredible sight and worth the cost. Staff: Our pilots--"Captain Vince" was fabulous and all the wonderful crew was informative and professional! read more

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What an EXHILARATING EXPERIENCE?!?! Simply AMAZING!! Sitting on the edge of a DOORS OFF helicopter is definitely a Super Stretch in my comfort zone but sooooo worth it. Seeing the west side of Mahi and the neighboring island of Molokai from up above is PHENOMENAL! This ride was filled with so many close encounters with many waterfalls and gorgeous coastal views against super high cliffs! They provide all the protective gear too to cover your eyes, your ears, your body, and even a special tight fitting lanyard for your cell phone. Bring $60 extra cash to buy the video of the entire experience along with a photo taken on the ground by the helicopter. Photo by itself is $20. read more

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We did the DOORS OFF tour, which I highly recommend whether you are trying a helicopter tour for the first time or you are a seasoned helicopter tour-taker. As a first-time helicopter rider, I had some concerns. Maybe you have the same concerns, so let's see if I can allay them! - Too expensive: Well, doing a helicopter tour is more expensive than not doing one. But I think this company had the best prices of all the ones we browsed for Maui. We initially looked on Groupon for tickets, but the prices were actually cheaper direct from the company's website. - Too scary: I was scared of plummeting to my death or falling out of the helicopter. However, the ride felt so steady and slow that it was the least scary thing on my entire Maui trip (driving Road to Hana was 1000x scarier). Four of us were in the back (2 large men and 2 small/medium women), another couple plus pilot in the front. It was a perfectly fine amount of space, even with all the typical manspreading that was occuring. - Better to try closed door instead of open doors: Surprisingly, the open doors tour was minimally more expensive than the closed door, so I don't know why anyone would not try the open doors . My partner (who has done closed door helicopter tours before) said the open doors experience was much more novel and fun, with way better views. We both got to use our own cell phones, and we recorded tons of great videos from our seats -They're gonna try and upsell me: They did no such thing. At the end, they offered a venmo code that we could scan if we wanted to tip our helicopter driver (who was very nice, informative and competent). They ran the video they themselves recorded on the screen, in case we wanted to buy the video/photo package, but there was zero sales pitch. And not sure what was going on with the other Yelp reviewer, but the price that was displayed to me on the website was the price charged to my credit card, so I saw no price dishonesty On your way into the parking lot, stop by the machine to pay $5 for 2 hrs of parking. Then drive all the way to the end to park closest to Air Maui. The office has very clean bathrooms. LADIES, braid your hair thoroughly including your bangs. I did a casual braid, and by the end of the 45min tour, 50% of my hair had escaped and was whipped by the wind during the flight into a giant knotted halo around the vicinity of my right ear. read more

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Do not use this company! My family had a flight cancellation day of the flight. Immediately called this place and let them know and see if we could rebook for later date. Sorry we need 48 hrs you will be billed for the seats. No empathy or Aloha from this corporation. Definitely not part of the Maui Ohana. I would steer clear of Air Maui and use another helicopter service if you visiting. Sorry I went a little Karen on them! :) read more

Cheers to Pilot Drew! What a wonderful experience for the whole family (3 generations; grandparents, parents and granddaughters ages 8 & 5). We did a full hour and Pilot Drew was super reassuring and knowledgeable; conveying his love for his homeland with facts and great music. This is one of those transformative experiences in life. Cheers to Drew and the whole team of Air Maui! read more

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Friendly staff. The Pilot Nathan was great. Ground/office staff were helpful. Doors off tour was a ton of fun. Be ready for a lot of air in the cabin pushing you inwards of the cabin. You can tip the pilots with Venmo which is convenient. read more

I am so happy that we booked for the open door ride with front seats! It costs a little more than the regular prices, but it's so worth it! My partner had me take the edge seat and I'm so happy that he did because I was able to take some uhhmazing pictures! My gawd... the view was breathtaking! The pictures can't even compare to what I saw in-person. Props to our pilot, Nathan! He was so funny and chill. The only downside is the combination of the headphone and goggles. It might become too tight around your head to the point where it starts pressing against your temples over time. In other words, cause pain. BUT, it's suppose to keep you safe and semi-comfortable. Before the ride, they'll take a picture of you and your group. When you get back from the ride to Molokai. You have a choice to purchase the videos taken from the helicopter. And/or purchase the printed picture of you and your group ($20). Oh, and I wouldn't recommend this to someone who gets motion sickness easily. /: Mahalo for the lovely experience! read more

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I highly recommend AirMaui if you are interested in a helicopter tour. As our pilot Nathan said, 'this is the best way to see the island.' We did 'doors off' tour of West Maui and Molokai, it was just epic. Canyons, waterfalls, cliffs and whales. The pilot was full of local historical knowledge and was quite humorous in a low key fashion. The ground staff were friendly and efficient too. read more

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You're going to have a HELI-GOOD TIME! We booked the Hana and Rainforest 45 minute helicopter tour with our 7 year old son. Finding the facility was a piece of cake and the operators were a perfect blend of respectfully safe and light hearted fun before take off. Our pilot was Captain Drew and this dude was just absolutely ACES. I think the best comparison I can make is to a great waiter; where you never notice the waiter is missing or that they are hanging around too much, that was our Captain Drew. He piloted us through the clouds to the the crater, Hana, DOZENS of waterfalls, and then a solid FIFTY surfers catching waves out of Jaws. We were all entertained the entire time by his commentary and musical selection; thanks Cap for creating such a great memory for me an my family and for giving John Mayers GRAVITY new meaning in our lives. We would recommend and will recommend again and again and again. read more

My daughter suprised me & my granddaughter with a DOORS OFF helicopter tour! There was six of us, all together. I thought I would feel weird being next to a random stranger, but I guess it has to do with weight distribution, also it didn't matter much. We were listening to very good music playing on the headphones soundtrack was great. Our pilot: Drew was knowledgeable since he was raised in Maui. He had tidbits of information that otherwise we wouldn't have known, places his dad used to take him when he was little. I was scared in the beginning because it feels like you're going to fall out. I was on the left outer side and I had a amazing views of everything Maui had to offer. I feel like I got a better understanding of the island. I will never forget this trip! I am so happy I overcame my fears quick ! read more

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We did the doors off West Maui and Molokai helicopter tour with Air Maui. It was an incredible experience. Our pilot, Drew, was fantastic! The views were incredible! Would recommend! Prepare yourself for a very windy experience! read more

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This was such an awesome experience for my family. We went on the "Doors Off Molokai"..... yes, it was windy but you are provided with goggles, headphones, and a windbreaker as well as a lanyard that hangs around your neck with your phone in it. Shout out to our pilot Drew! He made the experience fantastic and he had a GREAT soundtrack. I will remember the awesome sights ,while rocking out to Petty, Zepplin, and the Stones. Highly recommend !!! read more

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We highly recommend Air Maui for a helicopter tour of Maui - specifically their no door helicopter ride! The staff are super friendly, very knowledgeable, and our pilot, Nathan, was excellent! read more

Wow wow wow. Bucket list experience . We were checked in on time, staff all knew exactly what they were doing to get us safely boarded and comfortable. We did the Doors Off tour of Maui and Molokai - including the front seats - and it was breathtaking! First time in a helicopter and it will be hard not to do this every time we visit. Pilot (Richard) was great - lots of fun stories and very knowledgeable. Such an amazing thrill! P.S. Ladies - nothing short of a French braid or tight bun with an elastic will be enough to keep your long hair back. I wore a clip and I had to hold it in for most of the ride! read more

This was our first trip in a helicopter with the doors off. The views were AMAZING!!! Our pilot, Dylan, was super chill the entire trip, which made me feel comfortable. He provided informative information. In fact, we visited one of the sights he mentioned while overhead. The ladies in the front were great upon checkin. Overall, customer service was great!! The only reason I'm giving a 4 star review is because I feel 4 passengers in the back is too many. I think 3 would be more comfortable. It became very uncomfortable and not much room to move at all. Also keep in mind, doors off is super windy! It's not a bad thing, just be prepared. read more

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A great time for all ages! Our family of 5 (18/16/9) had a blast viewing the beautiful sites of Maui. Many props to the owner volunteering the business resources to support Maui during the devastating fires currently. read more

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Deceptive advertising on the part of this company. Full color brochures found everywhere on the island, advertise several different tours with a price next to it. For example, a complete island tour for $280 per person. In parentheses underneath it says "plus fuel and tax". Of course, everyone expects to pay taxes, and a fuel surcharge makes sense. But when I called to book a flight for my elderly dad, I was told that the $280 trip was now going to cost me $420. When I asked "why such a big difference?" they told me "fuel.". It wouldn't take that much effort to be more forthright and less deceptive in these brochures. Granted, before signing on the dotted line with my credit card, I will know what I'm being charged, but the blatant and transparent attempt by this company to deceive people into thinking a helicopter tour will only cost about half as much as they really do is extremely low class. The other big heli-tour company is explicit in their ads - they show one price which includes all expenses. read more

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Incredible "doors off" helicopter ride around Maui & Moloka'i Islands with an amazing pilot (Ritchie)! I HIGHLY recommend Air Maui. All of the staff were super helpful (calming my nerves) and this was an epic experience!! read more

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DOORS OFF MOLOKAI TOUR IS A BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE! ...and it wasn't even on my bucket list beforehand but should have been. We were almost brought to tears by the views of the waterfalls and cliffs on the flight, some accessed by flying deep into un-hikeable canyons and hovering to view the top section of 1000+ foot falls. With slight turbulence and a simple automobile type seatbelt, this was a little scary but the excellent pilot made us feel at ease. Also loved seeing the 3000 foot sheer drop of the Molokai cliffs close up. This was in the league of seeing the northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska. DO IT! read more

Great helicopter tours and the best safety record among the Maui agencies! (There's a picture of Oprah going on an Air Maui tour!) All the helicopter tour agencies are located at this heliport and there's a shared parking lot. It is $5 for two hours, so be sure to pay when you pull into the parking lot. As for the actual tour, it's pricey but very affordable through Boss Frogs if you do the time share presentation. Our pilot Kelly was incredible. No motion sickness at all with a bit of Dramamine. I would recommend the West Maui tour that gets you really close to the 6th tallest waterfall in the world! Next time, doors off! (Reflection is annoying even if you wear black.) read more

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We had the time of our life with Cameron. He is a seasoned pilot with the funnest facts. So glad we took time out of our trip to go on the tour of the island. If you can pick your pilot I strongly suggest Cameron! 5/5 read more

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Awesome helicopter tour by Air Maui! We got the West Maui and Molokai tour that lasted around 45 minutes flown by our amazing pilot, Richie. My husband and I were lucky to be seated in front beside the pilot so we had a wider view of the gorgeous scenery during the flight. We previously joined an Oahu heli tour in 2015 (at another heli company) but this was comparably more bang for your buck. During the ride, Richie gave us loads of information about the islands, local Hawaiians and their traditions plus more info on the various waterfalls, tourist spots and land formations we saw. He was a very skilled pilot where he was making maneuvers and getting us close to several waterfalls without making us scared or frantic. The whole ride was so smooth. LOVED that the entire flight had different background music that set the mood for the sites that we saw -- it definitely added more to the whole experience of seeing the islands from above. Upon returning, they show you a printed photo they took before embarking plus a clip of the whole ride complete with Richie's narration, soundtrack plus the views we saw. Naturally, we purchased the package bec it was def worth it! Highly recommend this experience to see the islands from the sky -- you won't regret it! read more

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This by far was one of the most incredible experiences I have done. Our pilot was phenomenal and recommended places to go during our stay. read more

Air Maui Helicopter Tours - Waterfall view from the helicopter. - Aerial Tours Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

A pricey experience that you should do once! We did the doors off Molokai tour which delivered an unobstructed views of the some of the prettiest views of Maui. The tour was narrated by our excellent pilot Kurt and had a nice soundtrack in the background. Note: Do sign up for the doors off tour if you are afraid to sit on the edge of the seat. The downforce is massive but if one person does not sit to their edge then the whole cabin gets cramped! read more

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Wow. Professional service and instructions. A nice waiting room, water and rest room. We had our ride with no doors. Much better without doors than in the past with doors. Communication from pilot was super. His name was Daniel. I highly recommend. read more

Such a breathtaking experience. We took a 45 minute ride with our pilot Kirk, who was kind, welcoming, and funny. Kirk made sure we were all feeling good and comfortable during the entire ride, and clearly had a ton of experience. I appreciate Kirk letting us all get adjusted before, as he put it, diving like a helicopter rather than a plane. And once those words are said be prepared for the most stunning Hawaiian rollercoaster ride!! read more

My husband and I wanted a once in a lifetime excursion to celebrate our honeymoon and we are so glad we booked through Air Maui! We booked the doors off helicopter ride and it was hands down the most insane and surreal thing we have ever done! You get a literal Birds Eye view of Maui and Molokai and it was truly something we will never forget. read more

I would recommend to AVOID open door ride. As much as it sounds fun, but the safety precautions are not there. - They dont care about the arrangement of people in helicopter. 7 people in one relatively small helicopter. Meaning 4 people in the back! And if you are unlucky and fly with people who afraid they will take the whole place in the seat, I my right foot was basically out of window the whole time. Instead of enjoying the view, I was fighting not to fall of the helicopter. - They only have headphones for the customer to wear, which means in any case you cannot talk back to the pilot. Consider any emergency if pop up! read more

This is the best tour ever!!! The pilot Vince was so professional, fun and made our tour fantastic! The doors off make you feel like a bird... I highly recommend this company and pilot Vince without any hesitation! Go for this adventure!!! read more