West Maui Deluxe (30 minutes)
Explore the lush West Maui Mountains on this 30 minute flight. Highlights include (weather permitting):
- Over seventeen waterfalls flowing at once - the "Wall of Tears"
- Maui's tallest waterfall at 1,100 ft tall - Honokohau Falls
- Amazing views of Launiupoko and Ukumehame valleys
- Soar above and see Old Lahaina Town
- View the resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua.
The West Maui Deluxe Flight begins with a coffee and a ground briefing. Enjoy pilot narration and choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control.
WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. Individual seats, more interior room, more visibility, added plexiglass, elevated rear seats. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter. WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Up to 6 passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance. WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: The 3 front seats are replaced with 2 front seats. Enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 pounds.
ASTAR: AS 350 BA, the industry standard, has forward facing customized bench style seats with excellent visibility. ASTAR OPEN SEATING: 6 passengers with seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
The Weight Limit for the ASTAR is 240 pounds per person. The Weight Limit for the WhisperSTAR is 290 pounds per person. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds, you will be required to purchase a comfort seat on ASTAR. For passengers between 200-290 pounds, we recommend open seating on WhisperSTAR. Passengers over 290 pounds will require a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR.
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Activity Type
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Helicopter Tours
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Island
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Maui
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Vendors
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Sunshine Helicopters
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Where And When
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Kahului Heliport, Hanger #107, North MauiView Map
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Operation Days
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Daily
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Requirements
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Must present government issued identification.
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Restrictions
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Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to this flight.
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Special Notes
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You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.
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