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So cool! It's a live tour of the islands and the coastal waves up close with waterfalls in between valleys. Love the view and different perspective of Maui and neighboring islands! Spencer was a great pilot and nice fun facts of the history and landscape. read more

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2 years ago

This helicopter ride was fun for the whole family :) our pilot Andy was great, knowledgeable of the area, fun and made us feel very safe the whole time. We couldn't go over Haleakala due to weather condition, were re-routed towards Molokai which was a bit of a bummer but still great. read more

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We arrived Maui two days ago & immediately planned to explore Maui in the the shortest time so we took a helicopter tour that was the most recommended & best value in time & budget. We arrived in time & then everything was ready & clear they explained to us the safety procedures and rules which was very helpful. Be sure to remember your seat number it is a must when you get in line to the ride. The receptionist Lu Nae , pilot Christina & the assistant Jennifer were amazing & helpful & funny the brought the sun to owe day Besides the wonderful one of a kind ride that will be remember for the rest of our life as a family celebrating in this Holiday. Trust me you go a head & do it or keep in your bucket list . read more

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Boogie W.

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Had a 5 star experience with Sunshine Helicopters. Luan our driver 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 read more

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Jennifer K.

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My friend and I had such a great experience with pilot Chrissy (five stars) and the Sunshine ground crew that I sent my mother and her partner the next day. While they enjoyed the flight, their pilot (Simon?) didn't share much if any information during the tour which is such a shame. Chrissy was not only skilled but knowledgable and warm. She pointed out different aspects of Kauai including coffee farms, Steve Case's ranch, and much more. I wanted that experience for my mother and didn't completely get it. BTW the Whisper Star is a very smooth ride - highly recommend it. read more

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Janice B.

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This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. So thankful that I was able to experience this with my sister. Just letting you know, you must pay for parking and as they say, "don't press the yellow button." Lol You'll know what I mean. The whole staff was amazing. Luann was so helpful and handled everything as a pro. It was just her running the front desk bcuz the other worker is on vacation. As a reminder, do not bring purse or any loose items. Spencer was an excellent pilot and loved his information on the flight because it was so informative. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. read more

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Vinita S.

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3 years ago

Thanks Sunshine Helicopters for a spectacular experience. Stunning views of Moloka'i and West Maui. A special shoutout to Justice for her friendly customer service skills. read more

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Nemanja J.

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Great experience, stunning views, awesome team. Everything went smooth and on time. Pilot and ground crew were very professional. I have just couple comments on recorded video footage: 1) Please raise camera to capture little bit more above horizon 2) Please use music that would not trigger copyright violations on YouTube Neither bothers me as I would anyway cut this footage, but someone might want to use it as-is. read more

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Jeniffer M.

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We enjoyed our flight very much! We took the Whisper flight. Spencer was our pilot and he was very knowledgeable & asked often if everyone was ok & comfortable. Afterwards we were directed to a restaurant a few minutes away. I highly recommend Fuego's for din read more

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Nataly M.

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This Amazing place in Maui was so much Fun. The experience was great, the pilot and staff was awesome! read more

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Jeff G.

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We took a tour of the island with Sunshine and it was amazing. Everyone at Sunshine was just great. It was an experience we'll never forget. Thank ya'll so much! read more

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Mayra G.

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I was so close to chickening out and I'm so glad I didn't! It was the best experience I've ever had in HI Christina our pilot was knowledgeable and soooo sweet. There's really no other way to see Maui Maholo!! read more

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Christa P.

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We had a great experience with Sunshine Helicopters. Most of us were first timers in a helicopter and our pilot, Andy, was fantastic at making us feel comfortable. We learned a lot from him during the tour. Highly recommend! read more

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Michelle S.

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Nothing beats seeing Maui from a birds eye view. We definitely recommend anyone who wants to see the whole island to go on this tour. read more

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Pam W.

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Everything about this experience was outstanding! The boarding process was seamless, the team was all very knowledgeable and the captain was excellent. We had a wonderful experience in this spacious helicopter; lots or leg room, and we didn't feel at all uncomfortable at any time. It was a flawless experience! Both of us highly recommend this tour company!!!! Pam and Chris read more

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Karen A.

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Fantastic trip! Beautiful way to see the island and pilot, John Song, was so awesome. He knows everything about the island and made tge trip so relaxing. Loved it! read more

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Eric L.

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Amazing experience!! John was an amazing pilot who told us a lot about the islands. Would 100% recommend to everyone, well worth it!! read more

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Sam M.

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Amazing expert pilot. I love the company and their team that treated us great. read more

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Anne D.

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The ride was beautiful and scenic. The only thing I was disappointed with was the sound system. We could not hear/understand the pilot very well and neither could the pilot hear/understand the questions we asked. So, the commentary could definitely have been better. We could see everything but not hear everything. read more

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This was my first experience riding in a helicopter, and wow! The experience is amazing and I am not sure there is any other helicopter tours that would come close. We saw some of the best sights including ones that were filmed in Jurassic Park. Yes, these sights were surreal. And it wouldn't be a complete Hawaiian experience unless our pilot flew in sandals. We loved our experience and I am certain that you will too. The entire experience was effortless. Don't wait and book with Sunshine. read more

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Would highly recommend Sunshine Helicopters in Maui! We were welcomed by Louann who was friendly and knowledgeable. We did the Maui/Molokai Deluxe Tour and Spencer, our pilot/tour guide did not disappoint. Breathtaking views and plenty of whale sightings. Definitely a highlight of our vacation. Worth every penny. read more

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Marcela M.

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Spencer is the cutest pilot, very nice and great driver! The trip was so nice, we wish it had been longer. It's a must do while in Maui! Austin was the BEST checking us in!!! Mahalo read more

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Mayan J.

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The flight was amazing, Carlos flew over the Jurassic movie scene and he was very friendly. Would definitely recommend, but please come straight to this place and not a third party for best prices. read more

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Michelle L.

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The view it's amazing it is totally worth it, I had such an amazing time the whole crew were nice and Carlos our pilot was wonderful and super friendly!!!! Ready to do it again read more

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Kate P.

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What an experience! I was terrified before we got on the helicopter, but as soon as we took off I was totally at ease. We got to see the island from a totally new perspective. Spencer was awesome and gave us cool info about the island as we flew around! Would definitely recommend Sunshine Helicopters to any of my friends coming to visit. read more

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David A.

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Pilot was fun and staff was fast and efficient. if youre looking for something quick-ish before you need to be on your flight i would highly recommend. read more

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Doug B.

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4 years ago

Had an amazing flight with Drew. The ground crew was awesome too. We went on the Molokai flight and saw some breathtaking views. read more

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Nikki M.

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This was a blast! Pilot was very knowledgeable and I felt very safe considering I am afraid of heights. We got such a great tour!

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Loved the helicopter tour over Maui. Chris our pilot was very nice and informative. All the staff was super and did everything to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommend! View you can't see anywhere else! read more

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America Allisson P.

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It was an amazing experience. I enjoyed it and Spencer our pilot was amazing. I will come back for the longed tour read more

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Dennis J.

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Such a fun, exciting experience. My wife was very unsure of doing a helicopter ride and felt very safe and comfortable. Highly recommend. read more

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We took a helicopter with Sunshine helicopters to Moloki. it was incredible. when we hit turbulence, our pilot, Spencer moved us out of it. He was knowledgeable and polite. The views were amazing. I would go again with Sunshine, anytime!!! read more

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Craig T.

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Easy to get to the hanger. The check-in staff were very friendly and made us feel comfortable as we prepared for our tour. Uncle John was our pilot. He provided a LOT of detail during the tour and showed us multiple waterfalls, flew into the inner parts of the island. We REALLY liked that he took the opportunity to maneuver the chopper so riders on BOTH sides could see what he was talking about! I've been on other helicopter rides before- they don't normally do this! Be aware that it CAN be (aka IS) turbulent in some parts of the ride- it isn't the pilot's fault. It's just a fact. Wind sheer is a reality in the Hawaiian islands. PS Pay the extra money for the group picture and for the cockpit video/outside video. I wish we knew about this BEFORE the ride so I wouldn't have Taken so many videos and pictures myself during the ride. I would have just soaked it all in. Thank you Sunshine Helicopters read more

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From the confirmation call the day before with details needed, to the arrival and then the amazing flight, we highly recommend sunshine helicopters to all visitors to Maui. Our pilot, Uncle John, was an awesome pilot and provided excellent history and commentary on our flight. read more

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Great commentary, amazing views, and well worth given the length of the tour and what they show you!

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Great service and the flight was amazing! The entire crew was on point from start to finish! Great experience.

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The staff was super friendly! The flight was amazing! Spencer was awesome! Highly recommend!

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Have to say this was the highlight of my trip! My first time in a helicopter and the pilot Carlos and all the employees made us feel welcome, safe and comfortable. Carlos was very knowledgeable and shared lots of history about the island while in the air. We flew over the rainforest and saw beautiful waterfalls, saw the volcano and the road to Hana and the coastline was beautiful. It's well worth the money, highly recommended! read more

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Amazing. ! Staff and Spencer were great! Felt so welcome! Thank you so much!!! Deff recommended! read more

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1 Kahului Airport Rd- Hangar
Ste 107
Kahului, HI 96732
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What time does Sunshine Helicopters open?

Sunshine Helicopters opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sunshine Helicopters close?

Sunshine Helicopters closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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In an industry that demands the best Sunshine Helicopters delivers! Nothing better than having The Power of Choice! Sunshine operates a fleet of FXStar and WhisperStar Helicopters, both offer air-conditioned cabins, pilot-to-pax intercom and a 3-camera Sky-Cam video system recording your Actual Flight. The Eco-friendly FXStar Helicopter upgraded with the more powerful Honeywell Turbine engines, burns 10-15% less fuel than our competitors, allowing Sunshine to pass on a tremendous amount of savings to our guests. The FXStar offers the most competitive rates available on Maui. For those passengers that want that extra touch of Luxury and Comfort, fly the WhisperSTAR; by far the most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever built! Sunshine customized the standard WhisperStar interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Tours depart daily from the Kahului Airport.

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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!

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Maverick Helicopters

4.7(201 reviews)

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From the start we were greeted with a smile and helpful staff…read more We were supposed to do a 3 island tour however they could not get enough people to book it so they put us on the molokai 2 island tour with 3 other people. The 3 other people did not show so we got a private tour with our pilot Josh. Josh was safe, informative, and made my wife feel at ease for her first time! Josh took us through canyons for awesome waterfalls, over the coral reef, and whale watching on our way back. By far worth every penny! When we returned the staff was very helpful and we learned of a new breakfast place called Baked on Maui. It was off the beaten path and a perfect recommendation. I did not get the name of the young lady at the desk, but thank you very much for all your help! You are awesome!

This morning commenced the undisputed highlight of our trip: a three-island aerial spectacle…read morecourtesy of Maverick Helicopters. Our 11:00 AM departure was aboard an EC-130, configured for four passengers plus one additional pilot from Maverick who was aboard purely as an observer to gain route familiarization. Reassuringly, he remained a passenger throughout--no hands on the controls, just enjoying the view like the rest of us. The ground crew delivered impeccable service: warm welcomes, streamlined procedures, and not a single indication that we were about to star in an unsolicited adventure film. For my wife, this marked her very first helicopter flight. She admitted to pre-flight nerves substantial enough to generate renewable energy. I, of course, congratulated myself on arranging this exhilarating vertical ascent. Fortunately, the moment we lifted off and the earth receded gracefully, her anxiety evaporated, giving way to unfiltered astonishment. The 75-minute flight enjoyed weather so flawless it seemed custom-ordered. Our pilot, Ethan--undisputed champion of the day and recipient of our profound gratitude--navigated us over Maui, Molokai, and Lanai with the serene authority of someone who unmistakably knew exactly what he was doing. We began with panoramic sweeps of West Maui and Kapalua, then crossed the Pailolo Channel for an intimate view of Elephant Rock--a geological formation resembling an elephant that clearly lost an argument with erosion. Circling Molokai, we admired the world's tallest sea cliffs (surpassing most personal regrets in height), ancient Hawaiian fish ponds, and the longest continuous fringing reef in the United States--nature flexing every possible asset. Next, we proceeded to Lanai's north shore and the aptly named Shipwreck Beach, featuring its photogenic WWII shipwreck that has been picturesquely deteriorating since 1944. Consider it the ocean's original unfinished project. The return over Maui--the Valley Isle--offered enchanting aerial perspectives of historic Lahaina, immaculate beaches, and verdant valleys. The finale routed us through the rugged West Maui Mountains: razor-sharp ridges capable of slicing envelopes, precipitous drops prompting existential reflection, concealed waterfalls engaged in eternal hide-and-seek, and the iconic Iao Valley resembling Mother Nature's grand cathedral. In a delightful cinematic twist, parts of this very West Maui mountain region--including remote valleys and waterfalls accessible only by air--served as stand-in shots for the helicopter approach sequence in Steven Spielberg's original Jurassic Park (1993). Due to a hurricane disrupting primary filming on Kauai, the production captured these lush, misty valleys on Maui to evoke the prehistoric wonder of Isla Nublar. Flying low through the hidden canyons felt uncannily like recreating that iconic arrival--minus the dinosaurs, thankfully, though Ilona half-expected a T-Rex to poke its head out from behind a ridge. The experience was breathtaking; the immense scale and beauty of Hawaii from above left us nearly speechless. Nearly--Ilona still produced a few delighted exclamations once assured we would not become the day's impromptu attraction. 5 "Keopuka Rock (Jurassic Rock) on Maui, featured in the original Jurassic Park helicopter scenes." Following a flawless landing (no theatrics or spontaneous applause required), we expressed heartfelt thanks to the crew, captured the mandatory "we survived" photographs, and departed buoyed by adrenaline and a touch of lingering dizziness. Thanks Team Maverick for a wonderful experience.

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4.6(489 reviews)

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My first time riding in a helicopter was with Air Maui Helicopter Tours and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. 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

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!

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

4.3(337 reviews)

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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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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

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Maui Plane Rides

4.9(42 reviews)

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.

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

Beauty from above

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Sunset over Maui

Maui Flight Academy

4.7(29 reviews)

As a PP on the mainland, I was excited to have the opportunity to not only see Maui from the air,…read morebut to log some SR22 time too. Just because I do have flight experience, if you don't, do not let that sway you away from this experience. The views of the island are stunning and it's something you wouldn't otherwise experience. For my GA friends who are looking to say they "flew in the islands" this is a must do. The landscape, the weather, and the overall experience absolutely worth it.

What an experience! Laurence is a pleasure to work with, my husband and I had SO much fun on a…read morebeautiful day OVER Maui, Molokai and Lanai! My husband flew to Lanai, our driver was there waiting to pick us up(arranged by Laurence of course!), drove us to the Four Seasons for lunch and I flew back to Maui. Hubby got his logbook and on his way to pursue his Private Pilot license! Thanks Laurence!

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Maui Aviators

4.8(23 reviews)

I had an extremely good experience with Maui Aviators and highly recommend them…read more I wanted to get some "dual time" to renew my Private Pilot license and see Maui from the air with my wife. We got a pilot and plane at Maui Aviators that were perfect. Our pilot (Lewis) was professional, efficient, understand what we wanted and was also humorous. He gave me confidence to do pretty much all of the taxiing, takeoff, flight, maneuvers, approach and most of the landing/flare. The winds were pretty gusty.

I'd flown with Maui Aviators a few years back and didn't think I could top that experience - then I…read moregot to fly with Ian a few weeks ago! Ian is a fantastic CFI who did a spectacular job given that I was a rusty pilot who hasn't flown much during the pandemic. He balanced my need to gawk at the sites, take pictures, and gauged my skill and comfort levels to give the perfect level of guidance for me to log some cool landings. Due to a scheduling issue we were also in a bit of a time crunch and he did a great job tailoring our route to make the most of our time. Thank you another amazing experience and motivating me to become more current now that I'm home - if I had an instructor like that here I'm pretty sure I'd be punching through a lot of ratings. Looking forward to flying with Maui Aviators again!

Molokini off the coast of Maui

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Crossing over from Maui to Molokai

Mokulele Airlines

3.0(45 reviews)

0.3 mi

We're on Maui, my new service dog is on Hawaii, after looking at the well known commercial airlines…read morewhose schedules didn't work for us, I found Mokulele. I needed to go from Kahalui to Waimea and boy was this easy. Small planes, with really nice staff, from counter to pilots. Our flights were easy, quick and fun. You can no longer watch the cockpit on regular flights, but you can watch the take off and landing on these flights, so much FUN. We met our dog in Waimea and came right back to Maui. So simple. The only negative is that our schedule changed several times but nothing that really made a difference for us. I will definitely use them again in the future. So easy to get from island to island without having to go through Oahu.

Garbage all the way around nowadays. If 0 stars were an option, I'd still go lower. Flew with them…read moreyears ago and everything was as reasonable as one could expect. Way too many ownership changes over the years for one to expect quality to still be in the top 5 company goals. I had multiple reservations/flights cancelled for BS reasons and then customer service was terrible every fricken time I called - no idea where the call center is, but it's crap too. The last time, they didn't even bother to process the refund I had called to request in the first place so I had to call back and burn another 30 minutes on the phone to do it all over again. Wasted more than 5 hours of my life between setting up flights with the transport of an animal between the islands and then having to request refunds because they would cancel the flights 24-36 hours in advance for one of a multitude of reasons which was different depending on who I talked to. First it was an "unscheduled maintenance", then it was "staffing", then it was "regular maintenance with no back up plane planned" and finally "weather related" and "unforeseen circumstances". And each and every time, the flights were cancelled more than 24 hours in advance...what in the actual FFF? Over and over again during the course of a week of flights, they'll happily sell you tickets on flights they just continually (planned to) cancel. STOP SELLING TICKETS if you can't actually supply the flights. Get your sh*t together or close up shop. Don't waste your time booking and just avoid the nightmare.

Our little plane, so compact and comfy

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The plane! The plane!

Maui Pineapple Tour

4.7(952 reviews)

6.1 mi

This tour was so educational honestly my husband and I feel like pineapple experts now! Lots of…read moregreat pineapple tasting on the way and you get a pineapple on the way out! (Packed for TSA)! 100% recommend to anyone traveling to Maui! Tour guides were sweet, educated, and personable! This is also locally owned and operated by Native Hawaiians completely now and is the 2nd last pineapple farm in the US and last pineapple farm on Maui!! I bought a pineapple for this Christmas for all my family members and they all loved them so much!

Overall the tour was interesting, and even though I have been to the Dole Plantation, I still…read morelearned a lot on this tour that I didn't know. The pineapples were definitely some of the best I have ever had. Very cool you get to take one home (and it did survive the plane ride). I have to agree with some others that it is a little pricey for what it is, but I also understand the challenges of keeping the farm going in today's economic climate. I would say if you feel comfortable about doing a tour for that price, go for it. If not, there are lots of other cool places in that region of Maui too.