Maui Plane Rides is located in Maui Hawaii at a small airport deep in the island near the Costco. We were out enjoying happy hour in Maui when we met a young couple originally from Colorado. The female half was a pilot. While talking she recommended to us that we should take a sunset flight over Maui with her old boss at Maui Plane Rides. She said it was truly a life changing experience. Well, that was enough for us, we booked one and embarked on our journey a few days later. We arrived to the small airport and met our pilot, Eric was his name maybe? He was originally from New York and was a very friendly fellow. He did his pre flight checks and we loaded into the plane and away we went. The pilot flew us all over the island and he was a very informative with his knowledge of the island and local history. The flight path he took was truly EPIC! He let my wife fly the plane for about 5 minutes, which was super cool of him. The flight was absolutely a must do if you have the opportunity and the funds. You will never see a sunset quite like the sunset over Maui from a plane. It was the most beautiful sunset ever. And I have seen many sunsets in many locales. The experience was top notch, the pilot was A+++++ and the night was truly incredible as our newly met Colorado friends stated it would be. I cannot recommend Maui Plane Rides enough, the experience was truly like nothing we've ever done before. read more

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Very disappointing experience. The tour advertised six major sightseeing locations, but the pilot only flew us over three of them. While it was raining that day, the pilot only called beforehand to say we'd get wet walking from the car to the plane. He never mentioned that we would miss half of the advertised sights. After the flight, I requested a partial refund because we only received about half of the promised tour. The pilot then claimed he had warned us that weather would prevent us from seeing several locations, which simply isn't true. I understand that weather can affect flights, but customers should be clearly informed when major parts of the advertised experience won't be delivered. Poor communication and misleading expectations made this a frustrating experience. read more

Had a wonderful panoramic view of Maui and the surrounding Islands with an engaging and informative pilot.

One of the most amazing and must do experiences to do while at Maui. A private experience just for the family in a plane with an amazing pilot and tour guide. It was a five star experience all the way right from arrival to departure. Eric was one of the most perfect host and a fantastic pilot. The experience was not only thrilling and breathtaking but Eric our Pilot made it interactive by ensuring we got a hands on experience to fly a plane all u see expert guidance. His calm demeanor and professional expertise so was amazing that even my 9 year old felt confident flying with hands on. If you are at Maui, you really don't want to miss this private experience driven by a family business. I think it's one of the best experiences you can have at Maui. And make sure to request for Eric as your pilot and get ready for the most thrilling plane ride of your life. read more

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Had a great time with Steve earlier today- such a great way to see the beauty of the island! Definitely vm ale sure your camera is ready! We'll do the full island tour next time! read more

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A once in a lifetime experience! Eric is an absolutely amazing pilot and guide. He's personable, accommodating. The views are just breathtaking; we saw whales, so many whales...the color of the water is unspeakably dreamy; Molokini and Haleakala in the background. I can't wait to print these and am grateful for these lifelong memories. I cannot thank you enough!!! What an experience. read more

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Must see if you want a better alternative to the otherwise really commoditized helicopters flying around. Much personalized service and Erik really takes care of you. We saw incredible sights around the island , craters, lava fields and beautiful beaches from above. Entire process was highly efficient- Erik welcomed and engaged with our family and within 10 mins we were wheels up after a thorough safety briefing. Flight was mostly smooth but wherever it was rough, Erik took us through it well. We have been to chopper flights and it takes way too long to check in and board and of course you have more company. This was ideal for us as a three pax group. Erik spent good amount of time showing us everything that was to be seen around our chosen flight path. Must do if you want to avoid the cost and hassle of chipper flight. Also highly customizable and wonderful pilot. read more

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Initially we were looking to do a helicopter tour, but decided on the plane because of the cost and duration. We weren't disappointed! It seems like these tours are truly a labor of love for Eric (Pilot) as this was far and above, the most memorable experience of our trip thus far. The incredible views and Eric's knowledge of the islands were second to none. I would recommend Eric and Maui Plane Rides to ANYONE, and EVERYONE. Skip the helicopter tour and do this instead, you'll be glad you did! read more

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This is a must do if you are visiting Maui. Don't go for the helicopter rides! This is way better. You are guaranteed a perfect view and you get the whole plane to yourself. There is a small opening in the window where you can put your phone out to take pictures from. Fly with Eric if you want an incredible and personal experience. You can tell he is passionate about his job. He greeted us with leis and took pictures for us. He was knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout the flight. He even let me (pretend to) fly the plane! read more

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Maui Plane Rides tour with pilot Eric was fantastic! My dad and I went up today and had the most beautiful views of the island, the water, and even saw some whales! My dad is 86 years old and hasn't flown a plane in years but Eric let him Take the controls from time to time and it was a super big thrill. We found Eric to be professional and the plane and everything about the flight felt very safe and secure. I have no worries and we had a super fun time! Thanks Eric for helping us have a very special memory together today. read more

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We took the 45 minutes ride and it was stunning !! The pilot was fantastic, super friendly. The whole experience was awesome. We saw Humpback whales breaching right below us and he even turned around to take a better look of them. The ride was breathtaking. They also have a 1 hour flight and a one and a half hour ride. We will definitely be back again !! Mahalo and Aloha !! read more

Flying with Maui Plane Rides was way cooler than taking a helicopter. I live here on Maui and look forward to many more adventures around this and other islands! Take it all in and enjoy! read more

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Me, my husband and my three year old daughter had a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it! The pilot Eric was very friendly, accommodating and did everything possible to ensure we were comfortable and had a great experience. Especially for my daughter We would definitely do it again!! Thank you Maui Plane Rides for such a special day:) read more

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Amazing experience from the 1st phone call with Eric, you can see how much he loves his profession and to represent beauty of Maui and adjacent islands from the sky to whoever wants to touch the sky! Aloha and Mahalo Eric! read more

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Eric the pilot was excellent. Not only is he an excellent pilot, but he also explained all the different areas we were seeing, including the history and warned us about different winds and how they effect the plane. We were highly impressed with his knowledge and experience. We plan on booking other tours with him. We highly recommend!! read more

We were very pleased with our plane ride with Eric. He genuinely wants to make sure you are happy. It's nice when the owner of the plane is the one taking care of you. We did the 5 island Maui county ride which was just a tad over 1 hour. Eric was very attentive and equally concerned with my wife who was in the back and a little nervous. He helped me take the plane off the runway and let me fly it whenever I wanted. But the views were so incredible I didn't really care about the piloting part after a while. The plane was relatively quiet and the Bose headphones were great to be able to talk with each other. There was even a little window I could open to take pictures through (no glare or haziness that way). Truly a trip of a lifetime and very fairly priced. I recommend this trip. read more

What an amazing way to see Maui ... from the sky! Thanks to Eric and Maui Plane Rides for the sunset ride - which brought much MORE then just the sunset! North beaches with cliffs ... west beaches including aerial whale watching and rainbows ... south beach resorts and monokini crater!!! Private ride for two read more

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I was a little nervous taking a small plane around the islands, but once we started flying we kept being assured that everything was going smoothly and I definitely felt safe during this flight! Our pilot was awesome and so so sweet! He flew us around and taught us a great deal about the islands and the history of each one. Definitely one of the best activities we booked while in Maui!! We really enjoyed the relaxing flight and got some wonderful photos!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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This was an absolutely fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it! The pilot was so nice, accommodating and did anything and everything possible to ensure we were comfortable and had a great experience. Thank you Maui Plane Rides for making our anniversary so special and memorable! read more

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Booking a flight with Eric is a must! He is great starting with his flight experience, the way he cares for every detail (he waited for us with lei), and the knowledge about every amazing aspect of the islands! My husband is a flight instructor and he was very impressed with Eric. I was more into taking pictures and enjoying the flight and the energy of the mountains, ocean, whales (he helped us see then from the air - magnificent!). I can't wait to get back and book another flight with him. read more

Maui Plane Rides - super fun! - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

We have been on vacation in Maui for nearly a week now and have been all over the place and done numerous fun activities around the island. I would have to say that Maui Plane Rides is certainly at the top of the list! We haven't stopped talking about how wonderful the whole experience was since we got out of the airplane. Eric is AMAZING and makes you feel very safe, comfortable, and welcome on his airplane. The views once you are up in the air are surreal and something that my wife and I will never forget! If there is one thing that you are going to do in Maui, it should be this plane ride. Absolutely incredible. read more

Amazing!! I wanted to plan something special for my husband's birthday and this was perfect. We saw parts of Hawaii we never would have seen otherwise and seeing it this way provides a totally different perspective. Much less noisy than a helicopter and a much smoother ride - I get motion sickness so I very much appreciated this. Eric is both a great safe pilot and a super nice person. He helped me plan the trip and walked us through everything. He was happy to help me find something within my budget. I splurged a bit and I am so glad I did as we will remember it forever. FYI I didn't get anything for this review, I just wanted to share so other people looking for a special, one-of-kind experience will know about this. read more

Eric was such a wonderful guide! Thank you so much for the amazing time! He is very professional and knowledgeable. He knows a lot about the island. The tour and ride was thrilling and definitely a ride of a lifetime. It was a life changing experience. I recommend doing especially if it's your first visit in Maui. You'll be able to see waterfalls you can't see by driving and landscape of Maui you won't be able to access by land. Eric will take you on an adventure! read more

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This tour is an absolutely must do in Maui. Amazing tour, including Molokini Crater, Whales, Water Falls, Blowhole, Red Sand Beach, Big beach,etc. The best aerial tour I have had by far, much better than helicopter tour. Eric, owner & pilot, is very friendly, who provides great service and deal for us. read more

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I really don't know where to start ! Ok maybe i do , Our pilot Eric top notch! I found Maui Plane Rides on yelp which lead me to the website, I looked at what they had to offer, and from that i couldn't really decide. So i reached out to Eric via text, crazy right!? It gave the option to text or call. We went back for a bit and he gave me a some options as far as price and time was concerned and he was very accommodating to my budget and time. Very cool by the way! We ended up deciding to take the trip to Honolulu. I must say that the journey was the highlight. We passed the Sea cliffs of Molokai. Yes it is breath taking, much more beautiful than the scene in Jurassic Park. One thing I must say is this is a real adventure it's a four seat single engine airplane. No red carpet, no flight attendant and definitely no fufu first class flight. That being said , it is a clean safe plane that will give a memory that is going to last you life time. What more do you want? Now back to Eric extremely professional and was always checking to make sure we comfortable and ok, he has 15 years of experience and it showed , flawless take off and landings. He also was great at pointing things out and giving information on sites , land marks on the island's and even some history. This is now one of my favorite and bucket list check off's in Maui and in life! So it goes without saying I highly recommend it! read more

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Flight was fantastic, spectacular views, amazing pilot, Eric, showed us the most beautiful views of Maui and Molokai, gave us so much i formation about what we were seeing and my husband even got to take the stick for much of the flight! Once is a lifetime experience, do not miss this, you will no regret it! read more

How did u get to MAUI? Answer : FLY! & when your here A must see is The #MOLOKINI CRATER also the Sea Cliffs Of #MOLOKAI one of the best ways is by helicopter- A 5*exp. For ^$$$ but now there's more @Maui Plane Rides- A 5*star Exp. For low "$" its a roller coaster like thrill as you maneuver through the Skies while being given Real Life Flight instruction, that combined with the phenomenal Scenic views these locations near Maui possess there's no doubting that this Air Tour 4 seater plane flight is the best way to see these sites of wonder *(OH & IF U WANT YOU CAN *FLY* THE PLANE)* read more

Maui Plane Rides - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

We were able to use Maui Plane Rides on NYE for my sister's birthday to get a bird's eye view of Maui. The Photo Special deal was a very affordable way to do this. Eric owns the company and the plane you take for your trip. He gives you options of what you can see during the half hour trip. My sister sat in the front and got to try flying, which made her feel very special. This was a day we won't forget! read more

My family of three went on the private plane ride from Maui to the Big Island to see the active volcano and waterfalls. It's a 4-5 hour tour with a landing in Hilo for a delightful walk. The tour completely exceeded our expectation! My son and I were able to take turns to co-pilot with captain Eric, who provided instructions for the flight operations. He is the best captain and guide we could ever hope for. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and fun!! We went up close and personal to the waterfalls and observed the active volcano and massive lava field. It feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience we could have ever wished for. Every view is like a postcard and the scenery is to die for. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone!! read more

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called to book a plane ride. I was asking for options and the representative on the phone rudely asked if I wanted a free plane ride. Horrible customer service. read more

So worth our time and resources!! Seeing Maui from the the air w/ Captain Eric was both thrilling and relaxing all at once! The viewing windows are so big and Eric is always willing to "dip a wing" for beautiful vistas. We asked him to circle certain areas a few times... He was just so accommodating to all our request and wish list on this tour... Even let me take the controls on takeoff and a few times while flying. We did the sunset tour and even saw the "Green Flash" at sunset. Pinch me experience. read more

Eric is an amazing pilot, host and he really made the whole experience from beginning to end an enjoyable one. He's a great coach as well in case you want to take a crack at flying the plane at takeoff then he'll guide you through what to do. This was a bucket list item that has been fulfilled by Maui Plane Rides!!! I would highly recommend you book this tour with Eric right away!! Well worth the money and the experience is unforgettable. Thank YOU Eric/Maui Plane Rides for the amazing flight, beautiful views and experience. read more

AMAZING!!!!!!! Eric is so nice, friendly, experienced and knowledgeable!!!! We will do this again! 5 Star Experience!!!!

What an epic experience!! We enjoyed our Anniversary flying over the sea cliffs of Molokai!! The views were spectacular, and Eric shared so much history and information with us. I had a panoramic view of the waterfalls and cliffs. The location was very easy to find, as Eric sent us turn by turn directions to get there, and was waiting for us to wave us into the parking area. We were even greeted with leis, which was a very nice touch. He even sent us photos of our experience, at no additional charge. This was the highlight of our Anniversary. Thank you so much, Eric!! read more

Thank you Eric for an amazing flight. He gives you a taste of what it's like to be a pilot as you can sit side by side with him to assist in controlling the plane if you choose to. Views are amazing up there. He's a great pilot and tour guide. Would definitely plan another ride to see more of the island and would recommend to anyone! read more

Such an amazing experience !! I also had the chance to learn how to fly which is super amazing. It was a great day and I highly recommend this service to everyone visiting Maui! read more

Eric was so accommodating, he met up with us very last minute as we were heading back to Kaanapali from watching the sunrise at Haleakala. At first we wanted to do a helicopter tour but since it was last minute planning (full accountability here!) on our part, there weren't many options available. We decided to search through yelp and Eric's company was at the top of the list. We gave this company a try based on the raving reviews and we were beyond satisfied! Eric was so chill and gave great guidance on how to takeoff his plane - what a thrill! And once we were in the air he let me continue to control the plane (with his guidance) - how awesome is that! We decided to take the 30 min tour along the Hana route/coast since Tropical Storm Olivia had just passed 2 days prior - hoping for some nice waterfalls. What a treat we had - the views were SO wonderful! What makes this company stand out is the small business feel, the great service, and the fact that he went out of his way to give us one of most memorable experiences ever! I look forward to returning again and hope to take his half day tour to the Big Island. Mahalo Eric! read more

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I travel all over the world for work and this was one of the best activities I have had the chance to participate in! The crew is wonderful and so accommodating! Definitely something I would recommend to all friends visiting! read more

Great experience. An amazing way to see Hawaii. Eric was great! Would definitely recommend this.

What a great way to see the island on your own private tour! Eric was very kind to tailor the tour to us. It's one of the best ways to take some beautiful photos. We live on the island but have never had an arial tour until now! read more

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