All Reviews for Helicopter & Airplane Tours

Experiencing hands-on piloting is quite rare globally, making it a very valuable experience. Takeoffs and landings are handled by the pilot, but if you follow the rules given and build a trusting relationship with the pilot, you may be allowed to pilot the aircraft solo from a relatively stable point. Having many Japanese staff members provides a great sense of reassurance. I highly recommend it!

体験操縦ができるのは世界的にも稀で、とても貴重な経験ができます。離着陸はパイロットにお任せですが、言われたルールを守っていただき、パイロットとの信頼関係が生まれれば、ある程度安定したタイミングからひとりで操縦させてもらえます。日本人のスタッフが多くいらっしゃることはとても安心感があります。おすすめです！

I was treated very politely and friendly, which made me feel at ease. I waited in the lounge as a companion, and I was able to enjoy drinks and snacks, as well as books like the "Rurubu" guide, so I didn't get bored while waiting. My husband, after his flight experience, was very happy and said he thoroughly enjoyed Oahu from the sky. However, it seems he couldn't directly control the takeoff and landing (perhaps because the wind was a bit strong), and he really wanted to do that. But he was excited that he could maneuver the turns in the air with his own controls. The staff were truly attentive and made it a pleasant experience to participate in the tour. Thank you very much!

とても丁寧にフレンドリーに接して頂き　安心できて良かったです　私は付き添いでラウンジで待っていたのですが　飲み物やスナックを頂き　るるぶなどの本もあり　退屈せずに待てました　体験操縦終わった主人はとても喜んでおり　空からのオアフ島を堪能出来たそうです　ただ離着陸の操縦を直接出来なかったみたいで(風が強めだったからでしょうか)本当はしたかったみたいです　でも空の上での旋回は自分のハンドルで出来たみたいで興奮していました　スタッフの方々は本当に至れり尽くせりで気持ち良くツアーに参加出来ました　本当に有難う御座いました

Saw all parts of the island. Tons of waterfalls. Even whales in the ocean. Saw one breech. Mark did an excellent job of explaining the island past and present. I had to reschedule due to rain but the next day was fabulous weather. Building staff very helpful and pleasant to work with.

I participated with my family, and it was a truly valuable experience to be able to pilot a Cessna. The pilot who accompanied us was very kind, and it was an enjoyable flight. Flying around Oahu, crossing over Waikiki and Diamond Head, was refreshing and exciting! The program is fantastic as it allows you to take in the sights of Oahu from above, as you circle all the way around to the North Shore. Of course, holding the controls and piloting really makes you feel like a bird! It's a rare experience, so if you have the chance, definitely go for it!

家族で参加したのですが、
何せ、セスナを操縦できるということで大変貴重な体験でした。
同乗したパイロットの方が大変優しく、楽しいフライトでした。
オアフ島を１周、ワイキキ市街からダイヤモンドヘッドを横切り、上空を飛行するのは爽快で、興奮しました！
ノースショアまでぐるっと１周丸々周るので、オアフ島を俯瞰で観光できる、素晴らしいプログラムです。
もちろん、操縦桿を握って操縦すると本当に鳥になったような気分です！
滅多にできる経験ではないのでチャンスがあれば是非！！

We had a wonderful experience with Tiana as our helicopter pilot. She was extremely skilled at flying and was a wealth of information regarding the areas we were flying over.

We took off from Honolulu Airport in a Cessna and flew over Hanauma Bay, Sandbar, and Pearl Harbor, enjoying the wonderful views from above.

セスナでホノルル空港を飛び立ち、ハナウナベイ、サンドバー、パールハーバーを飛行し、素晴らしい景色を上空から堪能できました。

I fly with Blue Hawaiian every time I am in Hawaii and love it. So for our family reunion I treated twelve family members to a complete island tour. Everyone truly enjoyed their flight. The staff worked to accommodate our family and were so kind. The family said it was the best experience they had on the trip. The pilots were very informative about the island. Mahalo for the amazing tour.

The kind and gentle owner couple came to pick us up at the hotel for the shuttle service. While hearing local stories about Hawaii, we arrived from our hotel in Waikiki in just 30 minutes.

We were welcomed by a wonderful lounge and staff. The restroom was the cleanest I encountered during this trip (laughs).

The captain came to greet us in advance and explained the planned flight route. And finally, it was time to board!

The cabin was smaller and more cramped than I expected, but it was exciting. Daniel K. Inouye Airport was extremely busy, so we had to wait a bit until we reached the runway. During that time, we could enjoy watching planes and helicopters taking off right next to us.

Finally, we took off. To be honest, I was scared (laughs). However, as I got used to it, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery. We could see Waikiki Beach → Diamond Head → Coco Head → Kanahoe Sand Beach → North Shore → Pearl Harbor all at once.

The pilot, who was a woman, was also happy! Thank you for this precious experience. The owner couple and all the staff were wonderful people who helped create memorable moments.

This is a recommended activity in Hawaii. Thank you!

送迎ではとても親切で優しいオーナーご夫妻がホテルまでお迎えに来て下さいました。ハワイのローカルな話をお伺いしながらワイキキのホテルから３０分で到着です。

素晴らしいラウンジとスタッフの方にお出迎え頂きました。
トイレが今回の旅行の中で一番綺麗でした（笑）

機長が事前に挨拶にきて頂き、フライトの予定航路を説明して下さいます。
そしていよいよ搭乗！

思ったより小型で窮屈な機内ですが、むしろワクワクします。
ダニエルKイノウエ空港は激混みですので、滑走路まで少し待ちます。
その間にも横で離陸する飛行機やヘリコプターを目の前で見て楽しめます。

いよいよ離陸。
正直言って怖かったです（笑）
ですが、慣れてくると景色の素晴らしさに感動します。
ワイキキビーチ　→　ダイヤモンドヘッド　→ ココヘッド　→ カナオヘサンドビーチ　→　ノースショア　→ パールハーバーと一気に観光できます。

操縦した彼女も喜んでくれました！
貴重な体験をありがとうございました。
また、オーナーご夫婦、スタッフの皆様も素晴らしい方々で思い出に残る体験をお手伝い頂きました。

ハワイではオススメのアクティビティです。
ありがとうございました！

The sunset ride was unreal! The views of the sun on the Oahu waters was memorable.

I was very satisfied. The staff were kind and explained everything clearly. Thank you very much. I look forward to visiting again next year.

大変満足しました。
スタッフの方々も優しく、わかりやすい大変ありがとうございました。
また、来年宜しくお願いします。

Highly Recommended!

Superb business and employees. Pilot had excellent communication with passengers, ground crew were beyond helpful and friendly.

The views were breathtaking and you are able to capture stunning pictures of the island beauty.

Tianna was our pilot and was a phenomenal one. She handled that very tiny helicopter without a problem. I have a tendency to be motion-sick and I had zero problems with her at the stick.

We were disappointed that there wasn't any lava flowing but we got great views of Kilauea's craters and the changes since we were last on the Big Island. She made sure everyone got a good view of what we were seeing and was quite knowledgeable about the area.

They give you advice about what to wear and I fully advise everyone to pay attention to it. Temp in the chopper was ~50°F with buffeting winds from the rotors. Because we listened, we were comfortable. The only complaint was the wind was strong enough to make my eyes water and it was hard to see at times. That said, it was a fun experience and I highly recommend it.

I was able to fly with my daughter on the flight we had promised before, creating memorable experiences. I would like to take my younger child next time as well. Thank you very much.

前より約束していたフライトを娘と一緒に飛ぶことができました、印象深い思い出をつくりました。まだ、今度、下の子も連れて行きたいと思います。よろしくお願い申し上げます。

Do not miss a helicopter tour in my opinion , amazing event

This was seriously SO COOL. the oceanfront landing was unbeatable

Ride was good. Nice welcoming area. Reasonable price.
BUT:
1- the ride was supposed to be west Maui and Molokai. We started at the airport, ride only the northern part of west Maui up to Kapalua, then went on to Molokai. On return from Molokai, it flew back over on the north side again! It was supposed to fly over the rest of west Maui (Kaanapali, Lahaina, etc.), but it basically went over the same route.
2- The pilot was silent for the first ~15 min and the last ~10 min of the flight. I understand they have to communicate with the tower. But almost half of our tour was silent.

Overall, it could have been better.

I woke up at 3 AM and finished a 10 km walk that started at 5 AM, arriving at the hotel just before 8 AM, feeling quite dehydrated. After cooling my lower body in the shower to prevent muscle soreness, I replenished fluids without eating anything and took a taxi I had booked for 8:30 to Pacific Skydiving Center (136 dollars plus a 15% tip). I arrived at 9:20, and it seemed like it would take about 40 minutes if there wasn't much traffic. I heard there were Uber rides available for around 80 dollars, but since it was busy with the Honolulu Marathon and I was worried about not being able to secure a ride back, I decided to take a taxi for the return trip as well. Little did I know how that decision would turn out later!

The check-in was at 10 AM, and skydiving was at 11 AM, so I had plenty of time. Perhaps due to dehydration from the 10 km walk, I wasn't hungry and didn't eat the food I brought or the cup noodles sold at check-in while waiting for the flight. I think this decision also affected the outcome later.

At the site, my English was poor, but I managed to communicate with the guide and another cameraman in broken English. They took great photos for me.

Now, regarding my condition in the air, the one-minute free fall made it difficult to breathe since my mouth was wide open, but I managed! When the parachute opened, I felt relieved, but then it turned into a nightmare. As we descended, we made turns left and right, and for someone unaccustomed like me, it felt like I was spinning out of control, and I quickly became dizzy. The rapid, repeated turns caused such jolts that I felt like my stomach was about to come out of my mouth, and I started feeling nauseous in the air. If I threw up here, I might shower the guide who was closely attached to my back or the other customers above, so I desperately held it in. Perhaps because I focused on this, I finally ran out of strength and, from the second half of the parachute descent, I was like a limp rag doll hanging there! I landed safely, but I was so weak that I leaned on the cameraman. After that, I threw up twice in the office restroom, but since I hadn't eaten anything, not much came out. I shudder to think what would have happened if I had eaten; perhaps I would have felt better and avoided this situation.

During the ride, I mentioned to the taxi driver that I would take an Uber back, so I didn't need him for the return. He then negotiated with me for 130 dollars without a tip, which was a bit high, but I thought it was okay! We shook hands and agreed, so the driver stayed at the local airfield. This way, he got to watch me take off energetically and then land feeling exhausted, rushing to the restroom twice.

Because of this, on the way back, he delayed the departure a bit to let me rest on a bench, brought a paper bag for my nausea from the airfield, and drove smoothly without sudden starts or stops, showing great hospitality all the way to the hotel. When I got out, he kindly spoke to me, and feeling moved for a different reason, I gave him a tip, which I hadn't planned to do, and we shook hands before parting ways.

In this way, I think it's best to approach skydiving when you're not tired, dehydrated, or lacking proper meals and sleep. By the way, everyone else who went skydiving seemed to be enjoying themselves!

Looking back, I realized I have a hard time with thrill rides like roller coasters and centrifugal force rides like teacups, generally anything that involves G-forces. I never expected that I would feel so dizzy from the parachute during this skydiving experience, so it might be tough for those who are sensitive to G-forces.

Overall, this experience was invaluable, and I am very satisfied. However, whether I will challenge it again next time... I think I will consider that while consulting with my body.

朝3時に起きて、午前5時スタートの10kmウォークを終えホテルに着いたのが8時前で、かなり脱水してました。筋肉痛予防にシャワーで下半身を冷やした後、食事を摂らずに水分だけ補給し、8時半に予約したタクシーに乗ってPacific Skydiving Centerまで移動（136ドル＋チップ15%）。到着は9時20分で、混まなかったら40分くらいなようです。Uberなら80ドル代のクルマもあったみたいですが、ホノルルマラソンで混んでいて予約が取れないと困るので帰りもタクシーにしました。この判断が後々ああなるとは・・・！
受付は10時、スカイダイビングは11時なので、ゆとりがありましたね。10kmウォークでの脱水症状のためか腹が空いておらず、持参した食べ物や、受付で販売していたカップ麺などは食べずにフライトを待ちました。この判断もまた、後の結果に関わったと思います。
現地では、私は英語下手でしたが、一緒に飛ぶガイドさんや別のカメラマンの方とは、カタことの英語で何とかクリア。キチンと撮影もしてくれました。
さて、本題の空中での体調ですが、1分間のフリーフォールは口を全開にしたため呼吸しにくいものの、なんとかクリア！その後パラシュートを開いた時は、ホッと安心したのですが、この後地獄となりました。下降する際、左右に旋回するのですが、慣れない私にはきりもみ状態で落ちていくような感覚で、直ぐに目が回ってしまいました。更に左・右旋回が急激に何回も繰り返されたため、ターンが切り替わるたびにかかる衝撃で胃袋が口から出そうになり、空中で吐き気を催しました。ここで吐いたら背中にピッタリついているガイドさんや、上空にいる他のお客さんに逆シャワーを浴びせかねませんので、死ぬ気で我慢しました。この事に集中したためか、ついに力尽き、パラシュートの後半からは、だらんと吊るされたワラ人形状態でした！無事に着陸しましたが、腰が抜けてカメラマンに寄りかかったくらいです。その後事務所のトイレで2回戻しましたが、何も食べていなかったのでほとんど出ませんでした。食べていたらと思うとゾッとしますが、食べていたら体調が良くなって、こんな状態にならなかったのかもしれません。
タクシーの運転手さんとは行く道すがら、帰りはUberにするから要らないよと話してました。すると運転者さんが130ドルのチップなしでどうだ？と交渉してきたので、ちょっと高いけどまぁいいか！と握手して交渉成立しておいたため、運転者さんは現地飛行場に残っていました。なので私が元気に飛び立ち、そしてヘロヘロになって着陸し、2回トイレに駆け込む姿をしっかりとウォッチしててくれました。
そのため、帰りには出発を少し遅らせ私をベンチに寝かせてくれたり、アレ用の紙袋を飛行場から持ってきてくれたり、走行では急発進や急ブレーキなどGのかからない運転をしてくれたりと、ホスピタリティ溢れるドライビングでホテルまで送ってくれました。降車の時も優しく声をかけてくれて、違う意味で感動した私は交渉ではゼロだったはずのチップを渡し、握手して別れました。
このように、スカイダイビングは疲れていたり、脱水症状があったり、食事をきちんと摂っていなかったり、睡眠不足だったりせずに、万全な体調で挑まれた方が宜しいかと思います。ちなみに私以外のダイビングされた方は、皆さん喜んでいらっしゃいましたよ！
それから、思い起こせば私は、ジェットコースターなどの絶叫系や、コーヒーカップなどの遠心力系、総じてGがかかる系のアトラクションが苦手でした。
今回のスカイダイビングで、まさかあんなにパラシュートでグルグル目がまわるとは思ってませんでしたので、G系が苦手な方は厳しいのかもしれません。
私今回の体験、総じて貴重な体験となりましたので大満足です。ただし、次回チャレンジするかは・・・、体と相談しながら考えたいと思います。

I was able to participate with peace of mind, trusting the instructor! They kindly gave multiple lectures on how to jump and land, making the experience easy to understand.

インストラクターの方に身を任せ、安心して、参加できました！飛び方や着地の仕方など、親切に何回もレクチャーしていただき、わかりやすく体験できました。

I flew over the sights of Oahu for an hour in the morning. The view from above while piloting myself was amazing! Flying towards a rainbow was a unique experience that you can only have in Hawaii. Next time, I want to fly in the evening.

オアフ島の名所を朝1時間かけてフライトしました。自分で操縦しながら上空から見る景色は、最高でした！虹に向かって飛行したりハワイならではの体験でした。次回は、夕方に飛行したいと思います。

Exhilarating doors off helicopter ride, views were amazing, especially since you are able to see everything, you are at one with nature!! Niki our pilot was excellent, very informative throughout the tour, we had a fabulous trip, highly recommend this tour and Air Kauai doors off!

This was my first time in Hawaii for my honeymoon, and I took my first Cessna flight. I wanted to experience flying, but for now, I just wanted to enjoy the views from the sky and take photos, so I opted for a sightseeing flight. Since my English isn't that great, I felt reassured that the reservation was made by a Japanese person, and the person who picked us up was also Japanese, which put me at ease. The pre-boarding lecture was conducted by a Japanese person as well.

The pilot was from Hawaii, but there wasn't much talking during the flight, so it wasn't a problem. Once we boarded the Cessna, we had quite a long wait on the runway. This seems to depend on timing. The views after taking off were amazing! Seeing Diamond Head come into view was truly moving! There were occasional bumps, but I didn't get motion sickness.

We circled around the right half of Oahu, and it ended in no time. I was quite happy with the afternoon tea that followed. The shop had a lot of hospitality! I plan to use their services again when I want to fly in a Cessna in Hawaii.

ハネムーンで初ハワイの初セスナ。
操縦体験もしてみたかったですが、ひとまずじっくり空からの景色を楽しんで写真も取りたかったので遊覧にしました。
英語もそこまで得意でないのでまず予約が日本人で安心し、送迎の方も日本人で一安心、搭乗前のレクチャーも日本人の方でした。
パイロットの方はハワイの方でしたが遊覧中しゃべることもそんなにないので問題なかったです。

セスナに乗り込んでから滑走路での待機がかなり長かったです。このへんはタイミングによりそう。
いざ飛び立ってからの景色は素晴らしいものでした！最初の方に見えてくるダイヤモンドヘッドはやはり感動でした！
たまに揺れたりしますが酔ったりはしなかったです。
オアフ島を右半分一周してあっという間に終わり。
終わってからのアフタヌーンティー的なやつが結構嬉しかったです。
とてもホスピタリティあふれるショップさんでした！
またハワイでセスナ乗りたいときはお世話になるつもりです。

We definitely recommend the doors off Royal Crown of Oahu helicopter tour. It was a windy morning but our pilot (Karsen) was awesome. He pointed out many landmarks along the way and provided a bit of background on each.

I was able to enjoy scenery that can't be seen by land! It was an amazing experience!
I saw waterfalls and canyons, and the deep blue sea and sky were very beautiful.
Since the sun was strong, I was glad I brought a light jacket and sunglasses.
I'm not good with heights, but I had no problem with the helicopter.

陸路では見ることができない景色を、たっぷり楽しめました！感動の体験です！
滝をみたり、渓谷を見たり真っ青の海と空がとても綺麗でした。
日差しが強いので羽織りものやサングラスを持っていって良かったです。
高いところは苦手ですがヘリコプターは問題なかったです。

I had an absolutely unique experience with a Cessna flight. The pilot handles the takeoff and landing, but I was able to take control during the flight, and it was really fun. A rainbow appeared in Haleiwa, and it was very beautiful. If you're even a little hesitant, I recommend giving it a try.

セスナ体験飛行という絶対に他ではできない体験をしました。
さすがに離着陸はパイロットがしますが、途中から操縦をすることができて、本当に楽しかったです。
ハレイワでは虹も現れて、非常に綺麗でした。
少しでも悩んでたら、体験してみて下さい。

I was able to see stunning scenery such as the lava of Kilauea and waterfalls on coastal cliffs that you can't see from the drive. The bilingual pilot and guide had extensive knowledge, and I enjoyed the experience more than I expected.

ドライブでは見られないキラウェアの溶岩や海岸の絶壁にある滝等、圧巻の景色を見ることができました。バイリンガルのパイロット兼ガイドの知識も豊富で想定以上に楽しむことができました。

Our pilot was really nice, however it was cloudy that day, which is not anyones fault, but bummer!

really awesome to go over the eye, esp with active lava

Seriously a one of a kiind experience, the landing and oceanfront views are breahtaking.

We had a group of 4 and knew we wanted to do a helicopter tour and this place knocked it out of the part the pilot (Wade) was amazing and all of the staff was great at communicating! They make it convenient by being able to call or text and ensure that you will be comfortable before going up in the air! Would definitely do this again if we ever return to the area! Mahalo!

The weather was bad (it was very windy), so we couldn't experience takeoff and landing, but we were able to pilot the aircraft in stable areas, which was very good. I think it's best to book for takeoff and landing when the weather is nice. The pilots respond kindly in English, so if you can speak even a little English, you can experience it with peace of mind. From booking to Q&A, we were assisted by Japanese staff, which was reassuring. Thank you for accommodating us as a couple for two consecutive days.

天候が悪く(風が強かった為)、離陸着陸は体験出来ませんでしたが、安定したエリアでは旋回など操縦させて頂き、とても良かったです。離着陸をどうして体験したい方は天候の良い時期を見て予約が良いと思います。パイロットも優しい英語で受け答えして頂けるので、英語が少しでも話せたら、安心して体験出来ます。予約から質疑応答は日本人の方々に対応頂けるので、安心です。2日連続夫婦揃って対応いただきありがとうございました。