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(83 reviews)

Wow, what can I say other than fantastic? Maybe awe-inspiring, beautiful, fun, exhilarating,…read moreonce-in-a-lifetime, etc, and on and on! THAT'S what my wife and I experienced on this utterly stupendous helicopter flight!! From the moment I booked with Jana, who answered all our questions and briefed us before the flight, I knew this was the absolute best helicopter tour in Maui! And Nick with his 20,000 hours and 37 years of flying (20 years in Maui) was safe, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! I'm a retired Air Force pilot with 22 years of experience. He was absolutely outstanding and made my wife and I feel totally at ease! We saw waterfalls and valleys that are not accessible any other way than a helicopter. And having the doors off made it a premier experience and epitome of "free" flying. Thanks Jana and Nick - you made this flight a highlight of our travels!!

We started our day off a little early because we wanted to be out in the air as the air was still…read morefresh. We had Nick as our pilot and boy what a treat. My son who is 10 opted to do doors off and Nick approved because of his maturity level. Doors off is absolutely the way to go but please come prepared in addition to wear in the flight suit it was pretty chilly up there. Being cold was just a small sacrifice to pay for the absolute beautiful creations you will see well up in the aircraft. We chose the road to Hana and what a treat! Don't forget to tip and bring your patience's!

Bring your camera!

Sunset over Kapalua

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Doors off experience!

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It wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth every penny. We paid up to get seats up front with the…read morepilot. 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!

60 minute doors on Complete Island Tour. Highly recommend.

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4.3

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I was so scared at first being this was mine and my husbands first time on a helicopter…read more Our pilot, Mike, was amazing! I felt safe, and I cried a couple of times because of how epic this was. Highly recommend!

Excellent communication and a great tour! They provided all the info needed prior to the tour and…read morecalled to confirm the details the day before. They did end up swapping our tour time a couple times, but I didn't have anything else planned that day so I had the flexibility. The waiting room hospitality was quite good, with coffee, tea, and water. The wall decor and infographics were interesting to look at too. The safety briefing was concise but to the point and they provided clear and direct instruction prior to heading out to the airfield. They tooks photos of us with the heli and also took a photo with one of our phones. The pilot/tour guide was very engaging, informative, and made sure to warn us of any possible turbulence so we wouldn't get startled.

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Maui Plane Rides

4.8

(43 reviews)

14.7 mi

Maui Plane Rides is located in Maui Hawaii at a small airport deep in the island near the Costco…read more 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.

Very disappointing experience. The tour advertised six major sightseeing locations, but the pilot…read moreonly 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.

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Go Fly Maui

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14.7 mi

What an experience!!!! We booked a private photography flight for two hours and it was just…read moreincredible. Nick our pilot was super knowledgeable and give is a great tour, using his helicopters as a tripod we got some amazing photos that we can wait to print! From the water falls, to the amazing coast line, the whales from above, the golden hour flying over Molokini... Hands down the best experience we ever had as photographers and has tourists! Go for it you won't regret it!

Best helicopter in Maui for photography or just getting the best views of Maui with doors off!read more

The best tripod ever built

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

(368 reviews)

64.8 mi

We had a great experience with Blue Hawaiian helicopters this week. My wife and I enjoyed an hour…read moreflight with our Pilot Kaj Loken-Kim from their Waikoloa heliport. The whole crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, but more importantly everyone made us feel safe during the whole trip. We got a breathtaking view of the Kohala Coast and landed on a secluded clearing near a spectacular waterfall. The entire experience was amazing and the video we took with us captured the whole thing for us to review and enjoy again. I hope to visit them again here or on another island for a future flight and recommend them to anyone who wants to make their visit to Hawaii amazing and memorable!

Waterfalls, whales, and windmills, oh my! Kaj knew just how to thrill us locals as we saw our Big…read moreIsland from the air, 1000+ feet above ground, as we flew over the Waimea windblown crest, where the clouds bunched up against the windward side, with a small opening to the stunning blue shades of coastline. The fluffy cloud cover gave way to a slightly misty and broken front, with the Big Island's coastline calling us closer. The long black sand beach of Waipio Valley gave way to cascading waterfalls dropping hundreds of feet down sheer remote cliffs. We were lucky the drought was recently punctured by rain, replenishing the splendorous sight! We ducked into a canyon for a closer look -- everyone was entranced, overjoyed to see such wonders. Lucky for us no one was nervous, we all were relaxed and ecstatic. Whales came to the surface when we returned to the Hapuna area, it truly was magical, a solid check for my bucket list! At the age of 73, I am now using a walker and so this was a treat. (A short ramp leads into the office in Waikoloa, there is a bathroom inside the building, if you have trouble walking, do not rush to use the bathrooms outside to the left of the building, they are harder to navigate. Once inside and everyone heads to the helicopter, the ground crew will open the gate so you can roll back down the ramp to walk level instead of using the steps out back from the porch like everyone else. Crew will assist you getting into the helicopter if you able to stand up but you will need some arm strength to pull yourself into the seat, the overhead grab bar gives the necessary swing point.) We had a great time with Kaj, being locals, we are looking forward to seeing him in the water at Pine Trees, the Kohanaiki Park is great for watching surfers and enjoying some lunch bought from Pine Trees Cafe, nearby (go all the way to the bay for closeness to the showers and restroom). Yeah, I'm gonna plug my favorite spots! The helicopter ride will be loud (they give you headphones to block), and will be like riding a vibration disk. I loved it. So relaxing. There are 3 microphones shared by the six people riding, otherwise you will be reduced to using body language, not hard to decipher arched eyebrows, open mouths. I did not realize that Kilauea had fountained the night before, glad I did not know because maybe we would have taken the option of cancelling when they offered it, due to the buffeting winds and slight mistiness. I know that others did reschedule, perhaps thinking it was going to be disappointing. But we were gungho, why not? They promised that if we had to turn around due to weather, we would be reimbursed. To be fair, a fountaining volcano is not safe to be near and so it means staying far back. We have been here through three eruptions so we did not feel deprived. And, the fiery display was over by daylight. As a surfer I have watched and lived among the island's locals with fascination for two decades, as the aloha spirit transcends everything they do, and Blue Hawaiian has earned its place of honor. The company has donated lifesaving equipment over the years to the various beach parks and the lifeguard department, which is managed by our Fire Department. The staff I met embodies that spirit as well. From the moment we set foot in the door, the prep process for our trip was smooth, swift, and relaxing. I hope you have as much as we did. Its a full 24 hours later and I am still buzzing from the natural high! Grab a friend or two, or five, and take the ride of your life!

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Sunshine Helicopters

4.5

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62.8 mi

A helicopter adventure exploring the lush valleys and breathtaking waterfalls on the north shore of…read moreKona was on my bucket list! Connor, the pilot, and the Sunshine Helicopters crew gave an unforgettable flight of a lifetime. We took the Kohala Hamakua Coast Tour. It was spectacular! We paid the extra for the First Class Seating...I highly recommend this option if your budget allows. Connor, a lifetime resident, gave an interesting and engaging narrative. The valleys offered a pristine viewpoint only available from the air. I always felt very safe. It was exhilarating lifting off and maneuvering up through the valleys, hovering just in front of the falls to make sure we had our photo op. If you are going to the Big Island of Hawaii, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HELICOPTER TOUR.

1 star. Absolute bait-and-switch…read more We booked Blue Hawaiian Helicopters directly through their website. Not a waitlist. Not "pending confirmation." The site showed availability. We selected a time. We paid in full. Then, the day before the flight, they casually informed us they wouldn't fly unless they had four people. Let that sink in. If you "need four people to fly," then your website should not allow bookings for fewer than four. Period. Anything else is deceptive. Taking someone's money first and disclosing your internal minimum later is not a policy. It's a cash grab. No proactive call. No warning during checkout. No accountability. Just a shrug and "sorry." This wasn't a weather issue. This wasn't an emergency. This was poor business practice baked into their system. And judging by the volume of similar complaints online, this isn't rare. It's a pattern. Vacation time is limited. Schedules are tight. People plan entire trips around experiences like this. Blue Hawaiian seems perfectly comfortable blowing that up after holding your money hostage. Want amazing views of Hawaii? Plenty of companies can deliver that. Want reliability, transparency, and basic respect for customers? Look elsewhere. Because nothing kills the magic of a helicopter tour faster than realizing the company never intended to honor your reservation unless it worked in their favor. Savage truth: If you book here, you're not a customer. You're a placeholder!

The ride was so great and the pilot was so informative!! Will recommend!!

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Pilot Don and my auntie

Sunshine Helicopters

(233 reviews)

Had a 5 star experience with Sunshine Helicopters. Luan our…read moredriver picked us up from our hotel to take us to the hilo pad. Eric our pilot was amazing. My son and I paid for the 1st class experience. We sat in two seats up front next to pilot. Had a great view of Kona the Big Island from above. Eric is Army veteran pilot who flew F-16 fighter jets and later helicopters while serving. He had great flying skills and took us to see some hidden gems in the valleys only accessible by helicopter. It was an amazing 2 hour flight around the island. We flew over volcanoes, even saw one emitting smoke but no active lava flow. Was in town for a week for a business seminar, stayed a couple of days later to enjoy the island. If you're thinking of taking a Hilo ride. I highly recommend Sunshine. Tell them Al sent you. LOL I kidding they won't know who the hell I am. LMAO

They closed permanently with no notice. Customers with reservations were told the money would be…read morerefunded. It was not. Had to go through my credit card company.

The take off area

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Pilot and my husband

Maui Helicopter Tours

(2 reviews)

25.4 mi

Fabulous trip...We saw so many sites that we would've never seen if we hadn't taken. Loved the…read moretour of the island of Malachi. Attentive pilot.

We loved our pilot, we were not able to use the route we initially booked but it was still pretty.read more

Sea Cliffs of Molokai

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Auntie Snorkel - Kihei

(759 reviews)

2.3 mi

Had a greet experience with Art. Friendly, knowledgeable and pointed me to recommended spots to…read moresnorkel at. Very reasonable prices as well!

Great selection, organized, and friendly customer service. Jay helped us with our rentals and she…read morewas fantastic! Online, we rented an umbrella, wagon, chair, and boogie board. All items were readily available and in great condition. I'd definitely rent from Auntie Snorkel next time we're on Maui!! Aloha!!

Walk to Kamaole Beach 1 or Kamaole Beach 2 in 2 minutes from our shop.

Come down to the shop and take a photo with our shop Caddy.

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Dozens of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles live across the street from us at The Kamaole beaches a short one minute walk from our shop.

Maui Zipline Company

(821 reviews)

12.1 mi

The guides/instructors were amazing!!! They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. We…read morewent with a group of 12, ranging in age from 10-50 and couldn't have had a better experience. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a little excitement in between beach days on the beautiful island of Maui. Shout out to the best crew...Vincent, Micah, and Nate.

We went zip lining yesterday with our 2 kids (age 9) and had the best experience. Our guides were…read moreMicah, Ezra, and Owen. They kept things fun and made us all feel very safe. We felt like we were in great hands and completely trusted them even though zip lining is a bit scary at first. Would absolutely go back again! They were really great with all the kids. Thank you Maui Zipline company!

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Jungle Zipline Maui

(694 reviews)

20.5 mi

Alec & Kaan were the best part of our adventure!! It was like they were part of our group, learned…read moreour names right away, personable, funny as hell and catered to everyone's experience. Patient with the ones who were scared and showed a lot of confidence in their abilities. Shared a ton of knowledge about the plants and wildlife in the area and the jokes kept rollin! My kids were so comfortable with them... and so was I! I would give this place 10 stars if I could! We had such a great time, all the lines give a different experience (height, length, view, speed etc). You will certainly get your steps in! You'll see amazing views and gain more confident with each line... I was the most scared and Alec & Kaan gently suggested some ways I could make it more exciting and comfortable and they were right! Literally a core memory for me and my kids. Thanks Alec & Kaan!

Our family had a wonderful experience with Jungle Zipline. David and Krista were our guides for the…read more8-Line course and they were fantastic!!! They were in constant communication with each other and safety was definitely their priority while making it fun and exciting for our group. Don't hesitate to use this company for your Maui experience. It will be unforgettable! Mahalo Jungle Zipline for being a part of our family's core memories!

May 1-7th 2019.Mahalo for your visit

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May 1-7th 2019.Mahalo for your visit

Pacific Jet Sports

4.3

(294 reviews)

23.2 mi

amazing experience, I would recommend going earlier on when it's more choppy!! so much fun with the…read morewaves !! amazing crew, super helpful

Don't waste time reading any negative reviews! This…read morebusiness and its staff is 5 stars all the way. If you're looking to have a great time and build some great memories in Maui you can rent jet skies with Pacific Jet Sports and they even offer photo session while you're on the jet skies they email you at an affordable price. The staff "everyone" was super nice. We took a short boat ride to a designated section on the water where there shop was. They went over safety instructions with the jet skies. We had about 40-45 minute time to ride the jet skies. The water was amazing beautiful blue color and the waves were pretty wild. Great time - thanks !!!

Grandkids having a blast

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Makena Beach

(26 reviews)

3.8 mi

Absolutely beautiful beach with soft cushiony sand made out of broken sea shells. The water…read moremovement was too strong when we visited, so we didn't attempt to swim, but it was still worthwhile visiting to check out this beautiful spot. Note that this is a state park, so parking is paid, plus there is a per-person fee to pay upon entry. Cash not accepted, have to use a smart phone to pay, which would be a challenge if you've got no reception.

Wonderful beach for watching body boarders but too much shore break and steep slope for kids to go…read morein. Lots of space and parking. Right now it's $5/pp.

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Mukund M.

194

10 years ago

Watch out for misrepresentation and avoid getting scammed at this place. I used their services at one of the locations in Maui to purchase two tickets for a bike tour. I was "guaranteed" that I was getting a discount of $5 from the vendor's price. Forget about the discount, in fact, I was being up-charged to the tune of $30 per ticket. On the two tickets we purchased, we overpaid $60, on top of paying some "fees" charged by Snorkel Bob. If this sounds like a honest mistake, it's not. I called the location back and was given the phone number of a manager in HR, who was very curt, refused to listen to me properly and said he would call me back. Finally, I got a call back from a sales associate who herself had no authority to remedy the situation. Overall, very unpleasant experience dealing with this vendor. read more

Jonathon G.

11 years ago

I've rented a lot of snorkel gear on the island over the years but Snorkel Bobs is always the best with the newest gear especially the one in Wailea Zach is amazing he went out of his way to make sure our mask and fins fit perfectly ! Ask for Zach he's amazing read more

Adam V.

11 years ago

Wish we had found this place on day #1 of our trip. Great prices, great service and advice on snorkeling conditions in the area. Definitely recommend read more

Holly M.

1040

6 years ago

Had everything we needed, were very knowledgeable, and the drop off box was super convenient! Will definitely be back!

Jessena J.

4 years ago

Snorkels were great quality. Staff was very knowledgeable and pointed us to some great snorkeling locations.

Jay G.

12 years ago

Great deals!! Go here for all island activity needs.

Snorkel Bob's Wailea - snorkeling - Updated August 2026

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