From the start we were greeted with a smile and helpful staff. 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! read more

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This morning commenced the undisputed highlight of our trip: a three-island aerial spectacle courtesy 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. read more

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Once in a lifetime experience! My family of four had the best time on the rainforest experience with Felix as our pilot. Our flight was absolutely breathtaking and I loved landing in the rainforest and having champagne! We got to pick passion fruit and star fruit and see some really cool plants and trees. We saw so many incredible water falls and the road to Hana. Our pilot was so knowledgeable and showed us some cool stuff like the tree from The Lion King and some locations from Jurassic Park. I would highly recommend this experience as is one that you will never forget. Thank you Maverick Helicopters! read more

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We had an amazing time today on the Hawaiian Odyssey tour! Jake was our pilot and tour guide and we felt super safe the whole time and he was a great driver. The route was gorgeous and thankfully we got just the right weather to see all the spots that sometimes have to be skipped due to wind or cloud cover. Website was very clear for booking and we appreciated the clear language around weight restrictions. Another helicopter company had some weird things about combined weight that had us confused, but Mavericks policy of under 300 per person was straightforward and easy to work with. read more

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What a top notch experience we had with an excursion from Maverick. A one hour ride over Maui, and the Island of Malakai. Our pilot Ethan was awesome. Played great music that really helped accentuate the experience. I can't recommend this experience enough. read more

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We chose to do the Rain Forest tour and we were not disappointed! We seen the most beautiful sights! We had Jake as our pilot and we felt completely safe and Jake was very informative while giving the tour. And hello...mimosas in the rainforest! I loved that as we were flying by waterfalls he you make sure to flip the helicopter around so that the other side could get a view of it also. And you get to hear "Danger Zone" while flying read more

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One star because of the rude girl named Olivia who ignores me standing legit right in front of her face!! Then another couple walks in and she addresses them regardless of the fact that I said I've been waiting!!! She also gave me no instructions like she was giving for others. Some people have no common courtesy and when she checked me in I stated she skipped me and she say sarcastic, "oh I'm sorry..."; um, are YOU blind!! Go to the heli tours like Air Maui or Blue Hawaiian or Sunset instead. Bad customer service kills businesses!! read more

Not to miss experience. Extremely professional Pilot and staff. We did the two island experience. Only wish it lasted longer!

Our captain was awesome! The whole team was great and helpful from calling to book through the entire flight process. The views from the sky were amazing and unlike anything you see on land. So glad I had this experience and Maverick made it a wonderful first time flight experience! read more

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Wowww what an experience! If you want to get upclose and personal with the different islands this is it! I couldn't think of a better place to be on my birthday. You can see several waterfalls up close. We flew across the mountains and water. The pilot gives you an educational history while doing so. His name was Eddie. We also got to see parts of the mountains that can only be seen while flying. He stated even the hikers wouldn't see those views. The helicopter is seated for seven passengers. So be prepared to meet new people. They also take a photo before boarding that you can purchase. Which we did!! Definitely a must do if you're visiting or live in the Maui area. read more

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Where do I start!!! Can I give a 7 or 8? Bucket list item and it was definitely filled! 30 minutes into flight a sensor light came on and we had to land in a baseball field. Nothing serious, but landed due to safety protocols. Another bird was sent to the field and pilot moved us all over to the other bird and we finished our tour. Jake was an awesome pilot and we felt safe the whole time. Jake's knowledge of the Hawaii island was second to none!! Flew over Maui and moloka'i and it was breathtaking. It is an opportunity to see the island you will never see otherwise. read more

Just make sure you do not get the back right location. Seems like the front or back left are better locations. But nothing negative to say, everything is super tight. Staff is really friendly. We bought a bunch of gear and thought it was a fantastic journey. read more

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Stunning! We loved it. Our pilot was fantastic. The originally scheduled trip was canceled due to weather and we were very grateful that they rebooked us (rather than taking us on a suboptimal trip) and the triip we took was perfect! read more

This was an amazing experience! Our pilot was outstanding. He knew when to speak up and when to let us all soak in the scenery. We especially enjoyed the stop in the rainforest. You can't go wrong with Maverick! read more

The views are absolutely amazing but being weighed prior to the flight and being put in the back in the only seat that was farther forward than the rest was a little disappointing. Even though I was able to see some amazing views my photo opportunities were extremely limited. read more

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I'm scared of Helicopters and Eddie and the support staff made the experience feel better than some airline flights!!

Never got to go booked my trip early in the morning and in the evening they called me said they had to buy two tickets because I weigh 300 lb and I am handicapped and it ruined the rest of my trip read more

The pilot was very good, we felt safe at all times. If you want to create some great memories this is a must

We have flown with maverick before in Las Vegas so we already had an amazing experience with them in the past. We did look at the other companies but it was a no brainer for us. They have very well kept helicopters and great pilots. We got into the air fairly quickly and the check in experience was a breeze. There's a short safety briefing then you're off in the sky. The views on this whole trip were completely breathtaking. You can't even describe or picture how beautiful everything was. You just have to experience it. For how windy it is there is very little turbulence on the helicopter. Even though we didn't wear our headphones we could tell the pilot was being very informative with the other passengers. Overall this is a must do experience to truly get in all the beauty that Maui and the surrounding islands have to offer. read more

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Amazing ride with a stop in the rainforest where we were treated to champagne and tried wild fruit. Because it was a clear day, our pilot also took us close to Haleakalā crater. Definitely take this trip! read more

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Words are inadequate in describing our tour with Maverick Helos and our fantabulous superfragulistic Capitain, Aaron Hamm. What an experience of grandeur. Are you kidding me!? I had expectations, having done this many years ago (like 13) with another Island establishment who'd done a great job, and a local tour provider in SoCal where I live. But this? Blew my mind! I think the real variable that did it here was our pilot. Aaron's personality, knowledge, humor, and confidence paired with his professional air time experience made our experience what it was. Mind blowing is an understatement. We were a group of 7. My daughter and I. And our friends who came to Maui with us and their three daughters who are ages 16, 14, and 12. Everyone had a spectacular time. This couldn't have been scripted better. Like I said, words are inadequate so I've posted a few pics and video clip. If you're thinking of doing one of these tours, I'd without a doubt go with Maverick Helo, especially if you have a party of 7. Only they are able to accommodate that many passengers on an EC 130 Eurocopter. Which by the way is such a sexy chopper. Rear rotor blade is housed into the tail and the sound it makes is just amazing. But all this aside, Aaron is without a doubt someone who would be an awesome tour guide to go with if you're lucky enough to get him. What an awesome guy. I just want to thank the entire Maverick team from the booking contact who helped me on the call, to the staff on site, to Aaron and the support staff on the deck getting us the safety check in. What a terrific experience. I look forward to being back again! I highly recommend them and hope you give them a try. You'll be very happy you did. read more

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What an unbelievable way to see a Maui!! If you want to really see Maui this is the way to do it! High from the sky, right into areas you can't see otherwise, guided with commentary, and flat out breath taking views! The flight, even for a guy afraid of heights, was fun and exhilarating. The view just can not be beat! Our pilot was fantastic... he said today was the perfect day because the clouds were higher and we would get to see it all and we did! Waterfalls, beach line, the crater of the volcano, cliffs, ocean and ohhh how beautiful! Worth every penny and I'd do it again for sure! read more

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Best way to see Maui and Molokai!! The views of the islands from above were breathe taking. We were also able to see a few whales in the water from above. Our pilot was very informative of the area. I get motion sickness and this trip did not bother me at all. I was sitting in the front and the pilot warned us of all of the bumpy spots along the way and got us through them with ease. High recommend this tour group. read more

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Our tour guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the islands history and plants. He was a fantastic pilot! I have no complaints and highly recommend read more

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Thank you to our amazing pilot , Eddie! Highly recommend maverick helicopters for your next adventure! Very professional and always made us feel safe . Loads of knowledge and information about Maui!! Thank you Eddie and crew at maverick helicopters!! read more

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Booked this for my husband's 50th birthday and it was AMAZING!!! Felix was our pilot and he was most excellent! Very knowledgeable and shared so much information about the areas we were flying over. If you are in Maui you need to take one of these helicopter tours. You will not be disappointed!!! 10/10 will do again!!! read more

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We did the three island tour. Absolutely amazing experience. Highly recommend the tour! We were able to see amazing cliff and waterfall views. read more

We had an amazing trip across West Maui, Molokai and Lanai by helicopter. Ethan was a great pilot, observant to everyone's needs, answered all our questions, and gave us a great experience! read more

Excellent! Safe pilot. A must see! Best helicopter tour, by far! Hawaiian Odyssey Tour, with spectacular views of Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Amazing waterfalls on Molokai! Kalaupapa Cliffs on Molokai BEAUTIFUL! I will be taking this tour again. Need I say more. read more

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Maui's best excursion Captain Nick made out experience one we will never forget. His experience and knowledge of the area made the adventure even more exciting. Thank you Captain Nick and the entire staff of Maverick Helicopters based in Maui. Date of experience: June 14, 2024 read more

Horrible if you are short. They put you in the middle of the back row and all you can see is the back of the peoples heads beside you and the back of the front seats in front of you. Oh you can see the clouds through the glass in the top of the helicopter but that is a big price for a view of clouds. read more

Sadly my wife and I had our flight cancelled, due to no fuel. This was my wife's birthday gift to me. Two and a half hours of waiting. All were disappointed. Just was not meant to be, everything happens for a reason. read more

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Best idea ever! I surprised my boyfriend for our anniversary and he was so stoked! I love that they offer the landing in the rain forest and the champagne of course to top it off. We saw lots of rainfalls and whales. Highly recommended. Our pilot was great and personable. He offered to take pictures for us which were amazing! A must when in Maui!! read more

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One of the best trips to the rainforests of Hana beautiful views great pilot. Would do this again for sure

We had the most amazing morning with Maverick Helicopters!!!! We saw 15-20 whales in the ocean, and our pilot Nick did an incredible job explaining everything we saw. This was by far our best experience on the island. Totally worth the money. You get to see things you can't access on land- as well as incredible ocean views. Staff was professional, check in area was comfortable. Felt safe the whole trip. read more

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Absolutely Amazing Experience with Maverick Helicopters and they are top notch from pilot to booking! Jake our helicopter pilot/guide with Maverick Helicopters took us on the ride of ours lives over Maui, Molkakai, & Lania. Jake was perfectly awesome in every way and so knowledgeable about the Hawaiian islands and their history, also he was so good with the kiddos (all 4 on this flight) in assuring everyone could see the views at every point of the flight. The best helicopter tour we have ever been on and with a huge group of 7. Also our tour was during peak whale season around the islands and I can 100% recommend if you want to see whales you must see them from the air, we saw way more whales on this flight then we did on our boat excursion just days before. Highly recommend Maverick Helicopters and especially Jake as a pilot, huge thank you for the unforgettable memories! read more

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Excellent experience, start to finish. The team is professional, helpful, and in a great mood. They seem to be well taken care of and it translates to the experience. The tour itself was amazing and the helicopter was well maintained and I felt safe the whole time. read more

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This helicopter tour was absolutely amazing. You get to go along the coast line and see all these wonderful views. The rock from Jurassic park, waterfalls, and you get to land and walk around the property they own in the middle of the forest. Our pilot was aaron and he was absolutely the best! He 100% made the tour! 1000/10 recommend read more

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Had a great time! Felt very safe and Captain Rick was very informative! The views were absolutely amazing! read more

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I've been out with Mavericks before so I already know they are great. I like to go every couple of years to remember what everything is like from check in till departure. As always we had a really great time. The girls checking us in we're prompt professional and friendly. We had the option to sit in the air conditioned room or wait in the waiting room outside. I wish we would have checked out the outside part because it was very nice. Our pilot; Tone, I think, was great. One thing I thought was really cool is when we landed in Hana he answered all of our questions then flew us over some of the stuff we had asked about. The tarp fields to be specific. I thought it was a ver nice bonus to show us the different levels of water now that we knew what to look for. I learn something new every time I go on an activity so I'm glad I chose Mavericks! read more

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