Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour: 5 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE Even MORE!
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Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour: 5 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE Even MORE!
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 75–90 minutes
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
- Live commentary on board
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Landing and facility fees
- Parking Fees
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- 90 Kuhea St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA*NO EARLY CHECK IN NEEDED* Directions: GPS: EENA ST then: 1)Follow Road Signs for MAUI PLANE RIDES. 2)Go Past Tall Control Tower, And TURN: 3)Make FIRST LEFT Turn into Row of Parked Cars along Fence. Park. Call 808-800-6394 if needed. *Any Gratuity for Exceptional Service is Appreciated* Aloha
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91999P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Full Mobility Required
- Please enter the accurate weight of EACH passenger in POUNDS at booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91999P10
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- 90 Kuhea St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA*NO EARLY CHECK IN NEEDED* Directions: GPS: EENA ST then: 1)Follow Road Signs for MAUI PLANE RIDES. 2)Go Past Tall Control Tower, And TURN: 3)Make FIRST LEFT Turn into Row of Parked Cars along Fence. Park. Call 808-800-6394 if needed. *Any Gratuity for Exceptional Service is Appreciated* Aloha
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- Q5331QVscottt0 contributionsRun here for fun here!Amazing experience for my friends and I e see so much beauty and it was a lot of fun. Recommend for a great time. Really special.Written March 14, 2025
- Y7554CZannat0 contributionsAmazing.We had a wonderful flight beautiful views. Excellent instructors flight absolutely must do if you come to Maui. He had an absolutely amazing trip loved it so much.Written March 14, 2025
- michaelcT7734SB0 contributionsSpectacular!Really smooth ride and landing, our pilot was very knowledgeable about the island and would definitely recommend seeing the island with them!Written March 9, 2025
- S9450ORamberb0 contributionsAmazingIt was an absolutely amazing experience! It was a beautiful vibrant colorful flight. We were able to see the whales as well! Would highly recommend this trip!Written March 6, 2025
- MjDHamilton0 contributionsAbsolutely gorgeous!Truly enjoyed this experience. Saw every thing we hoped we would- whales (Momma, baby & escort), seascapes, towns & lush forests. 😍Written March 4, 2025
- kevinL2513OM0 contributionsGreat experience, very glad we did it.Good experience. The ride was smooth. The pilot was competent and offered information on what we were seeing. A good experience all around. We even saw some whales.Written February 26, 2025
- ssR1895WU0 contributionsFantastic!This experience was truly magical. Because we got to see the island and surroundings from a Birds Eye view and it was lots of funWritten February 25, 2025
- armandogO2498SM0 contributionsAmazingNice flight, nice service and of course very nice pilot!!! It was a lot of fun and my family enjoyed it slot Thank you so muchWritten February 21, 2025
- olgarS4919RF0 contributionsIncreíbles in Any language!This private fñugjt ea san extraordinaria fligjt. Se Feli amazona and the experiencia das excelentes. Resñoy fun and thsbksWritten February 21, 2025
- Thomas K0 contributionsBetter and better! Repeat visit!!Just an amazing flight. The colors were beautiful and we saw some whales. Were actually repeat visitors from last year. Really happy with another tour!Written February 19, 2025
- jimdavie0 contributionsCool views Amazing Time!This experience was in my humble opinion absolutely AMAZING.! I had a lot of fun and so I’d recommend to Everyone! Cool views for sure!Written February 14, 2025
- jeffarmstrong20180 contributionsPretty spectacular! Do it!The views were amazing. The pilot was smoorh and friendly. Really informative and quite informative. Colors were amazing and thanks!Written February 14, 2025
- G6779HMmh0 contributionsFantastic!Fantastic day! Fantastic views! Fantastic experience! We would do it again! Saw whales, waterfalls, lava flows, fun!Written February 14, 2025
- 340kaleys0 contributionsOne of a kindThe experience was great! We saw tons of whales. We got several great pictures, they had a small window that allowed for great shotsWritten February 10, 2025
- ssmith72970 contributionsWhales by airPilot was great making sure we got to see lots of whales. We saw moms and babies and the most beautiful shades of blue. 100% recommendWritten February 10, 2025
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Deborah B
Newark, OH19 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Whale watching with Pacific Whale was wonderful, as always. Went a little earlier this year in the hope of seeing more whales. Did see more baby whales but fewer competition groups (where the male whales are showing off to attract the females by breaching & slapping the water). Arrived in Maui 2/20/23. Left 3/1/23. More rain than usual. Three trips with Pacific Whale - snorkeling, whale watching & dinner cruise. All were first rate. In addition to whales, saw Bottle Nose Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins & crew member thought she spotted Hammerhead Shark. Trip to Haleakeala to see the sunrise is always "iffy" and was a disappointment this time. It was clear and warm when we boarded the tour bus at the ocean at 2 a.m. but, by the time we reached the crater, it was 40 degrees. raining, windy & so foggy you couldn't see anything. The breakfast on the way back down, however, almost made up for the disappointment.
Written April 4, 2023
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Ladya407
Orlando, FL6 contributions
The views you get on this tour are breath taking. There are places on the islands you would never be able to see except by small plane or boat which makes the entire experience exceptional.
This is a small business so changes are possible but not cancelations. In their fine print it clearly explains that any refunds are at their discretion so be mindful of that.
The only thing I really didn't like and the reason I deducted 1 star is because when the trip was over and the operator had been paid we were held up until everyone completed their review and he stood over everyone in the group to ensure he only received 5 star reviews and even coached what he thought you should write. I didn't like that. If people feel pressured to write you a 5 star review, how honest is it? Let the tour speak for itself.
Also, the ad says you do as much or as little as you want, that it's a flying lesson but really its just a photo op. You really only take the controls for a few minutes. Long enough for him to take a picture of you with your hands on the controls, and he held the pictures he took for us until he got all of his 5 star reviews from each of us.
It was a worthwhile experience. Total expenses out the door including tip it was just under a $1000 for 3 people for about an hour of actual flying.
This is a small business so changes are possible but not cancelations. In their fine print it clearly explains that any refunds are at their discretion so be mindful of that.
The only thing I really didn't like and the reason I deducted 1 star is because when the trip was over and the operator had been paid we were held up until everyone completed their review and he stood over everyone in the group to ensure he only received 5 star reviews and even coached what he thought you should write. I didn't like that. If people feel pressured to write you a 5 star review, how honest is it? Let the tour speak for itself.
Also, the ad says you do as much or as little as you want, that it's a flying lesson but really its just a photo op. You really only take the controls for a few minutes. Long enough for him to take a picture of you with your hands on the controls, and he held the pictures he took for us until he got all of his 5 star reviews from each of us.
It was a worthwhile experience. Total expenses out the door including tip it was just under a $1000 for 3 people for about an hour of actual flying.
Written August 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Autumn M
4 contributions
Nov 2022
Our 5 island discovery flight was simply incredible! Three of us flew with Laura, our pilot, and it couldn't have been any better. She is an excellent pilot and I felt very safe in her care. Her attention to detail for the history of the islands and knowledge of the most picturesque spots was greatly appreciated. She created perfect photo ops by maneuvering the plane just at the right time and place. We felt welcomed from the very first interaction where she showed us where to park to the very end when we refreshed with some strawberry sodas and chatted about our flight. The plane was comfortable and it wasn't too warm. I am a local business owner and cannot wait to recommend this once-in-a-lifetime experience to all of my clients.
Written December 4, 2022
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KT
Dallas, TX2 contributions
I am rewriting this review, as my first review was softly forced. The pilot stopped the golf cart near the hangars and asked us to click the links and do the review on the spot…and then he checked our phones to see that the reviews were completed with a thank you screen showing. While I understand they need reviews as a small business, soft forcing and checking doesn’t feel like it’s the right way to do it. I’ve been on other plane tours around a couple of the other Hawaiian Islands, so I have reference points for comparison.
Pros: We did a custom tour, which is supposed to be a combination of two tours, with circumnavigation of Maui and a tour of the surrounding islands. The views of Molokai and the surrounding area were fantastic. The pilot, Eric, was skillful and we felt safe. He was a nice guy and tried his best to be a good guide.
Cons: (1) I feel like the price of our combined tour was a bit high (around 1250 for two people) especially considering the total time was only about 1.7 hours, which is about the time of just one tour. I feel like more time could have been spent around west Maui , Molokai/Lanai and Molokini rather than Hanna, which is comparatively not that impressive. I would not recommend our tour to others, based on my experience and at this price point. (2) They could use newer planes. The current single engine plane (Piper Archer) is very old. The exterior looks old and the interior is in rough shape. Again, it was safe, but the plane could at least use a new coat of paint, the seats need to be re-upholstered and the interior needs a good cleaning/vacuuming and wipe down. Also, the control pod of my headphones was coming apart with interior wires showing, and all the headphones had earmuff covers that were dirty and almost coming off…they could use disposable ear muff covers and mouthpiece covers…these things are very cheaply available on Amazon. Finally, the pilot’s clothes looked like they were not washed for weeks. Again, I think the pilot is a nice guy and I have nothing against him, but both my wife and I noticed this and thought it was strange. Cleanliness is very important…it’s the first things people notice and experience. These are simple things to fix. (3) They really need a shared office or at least a hangar where customers can sit down and wait and get checked in etc. It seems all they have is a parking spot on the tarmac and a golf cart that they use to get customers directly from their cars. This is ok, but this is just a tip based on what I’ve seen with other tour operators.
I would recommend this company over a helicopter tour because it is better for a small group. However, I would like to see some of the things I mentioned to change. They have been in business for 7 years. So I feel like some of these things should be addressed for their benefit and that of future customers. All they have to do is go experience some other airplane tours on other islands (like Kauai for example) to get more tips on how to improve.
Pros: We did a custom tour, which is supposed to be a combination of two tours, with circumnavigation of Maui and a tour of the surrounding islands. The views of Molokai and the surrounding area were fantastic. The pilot, Eric, was skillful and we felt safe. He was a nice guy and tried his best to be a good guide.
Cons: (1) I feel like the price of our combined tour was a bit high (around 1250 for two people) especially considering the total time was only about 1.7 hours, which is about the time of just one tour. I feel like more time could have been spent around west Maui , Molokai/Lanai and Molokini rather than Hanna, which is comparatively not that impressive. I would not recommend our tour to others, based on my experience and at this price point. (2) They could use newer planes. The current single engine plane (Piper Archer) is very old. The exterior looks old and the interior is in rough shape. Again, it was safe, but the plane could at least use a new coat of paint, the seats need to be re-upholstered and the interior needs a good cleaning/vacuuming and wipe down. Also, the control pod of my headphones was coming apart with interior wires showing, and all the headphones had earmuff covers that were dirty and almost coming off…they could use disposable ear muff covers and mouthpiece covers…these things are very cheaply available on Amazon. Finally, the pilot’s clothes looked like they were not washed for weeks. Again, I think the pilot is a nice guy and I have nothing against him, but both my wife and I noticed this and thought it was strange. Cleanliness is very important…it’s the first things people notice and experience. These are simple things to fix. (3) They really need a shared office or at least a hangar where customers can sit down and wait and get checked in etc. It seems all they have is a parking spot on the tarmac and a golf cart that they use to get customers directly from their cars. This is ok, but this is just a tip based on what I’ve seen with other tour operators.
I would recommend this company over a helicopter tour because it is better for a small group. However, I would like to see some of the things I mentioned to change. They have been in business for 7 years. So I feel like some of these things should be addressed for their benefit and that of future customers. All they have to do is go experience some other airplane tours on other islands (like Kauai for example) to get more tips on how to improve.
Written August 23, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Russ C
11 contributions
I usually don’t write reviews but this trip is worth praising Eric and Maui plane rides.
This is one of the best sight seeing trips I have been on. I have taken Helicopter tours in the past and this tour surpassed those trips with flying colours. Having a private flight all to yourselves with your pilot is epic.
My wife and myself booked the 5 Island flight and then had the option to extend the flight to fly around the East side of the Island to see the “rain forest” side of the Island. I would highly recommend taking that option to anyone.
Eric was the pilot and was extremely accommodating, and friendly.
I highly recommend to everyone to take this trip while visiting Maui, in my eyes this is a bucket list item.
This is one of the best sight seeing trips I have been on. I have taken Helicopter tours in the past and this tour surpassed those trips with flying colours. Having a private flight all to yourselves with your pilot is epic.
My wife and myself booked the 5 Island flight and then had the option to extend the flight to fly around the East side of the Island to see the “rain forest” side of the Island. I would highly recommend taking that option to anyone.
Eric was the pilot and was extremely accommodating, and friendly.
I highly recommend to everyone to take this trip while visiting Maui, in my eyes this is a bucket list item.
Written November 19, 2024
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Brittany
3 contributions
Great tour, with Steve as our guide. He was able to provide a lot of information about all the islands we saw, and made us feel safe for the entire flight. The sights were beautiful and the duration of the flight was perfect. We highly recommend this tour for anyone, and look forward to booking again on our next trip to Maui.
Written September 13, 2021
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Ed Y
5 contributions
Jan 2023
This was a simply incredible experience. While my daughter and I fly in general aviation airplanes all the time, my wife is a timid flyer. This experience was so smooth and the explanation was so solid that even she enjoyed the trip. We loved the Jurassic Park cliffs. We flew over Moloka‘i. The rim of the submerged volcano is amazing. Everything about this trip is well practiced and planned. The water is an entirely different color than you see in the whale watching or reef crawling boats. January is a perfect time to go. A whale breached in the half moon of the volcano while we orbited. It's worth the money. “You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky.” - Amelia Earhart. You haven't seen the majesty of a pod of whales until you've seen them jump for joy from a plane, right above them. - Me just now
Written January 17, 2023
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divya mahajan
Mumbai, India111 contributions
Three of us friends went for the 5 island plane ride. Eric flew us around and his excitement plus knowledge made the ride super fun for us..
My husband who sat in the front had the most fun as he got a 360 degree view of the islands.
Highly recommend for people coming to Maui to go ahead and book the ride!!
My husband who sat in the front had the most fun as he got a 360 degree view of the islands.
Highly recommend for people coming to Maui to go ahead and book the ride!!
Written May 19, 2022
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,533 contributions
Thoroughly enjoyed this private plane ride(only one in Maui) with my family of 4. Saw all the 5 islands from a bird’s eye. Saw a whale as well. Our pilot was awesome and gave all the pertinent information that we needed during the flight. We were greeted with true Hawaiian hospitality throughout, including wearing of the garland of flowers at the beginning and offering a nice cold refreshing beverage at the conclusion of the tour. Would certainly very highly recommend this plane ride to anyone visiting Maui.
Written December 27, 2024
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Darliin
Northport, AL75 contributions
We had a great flight today with Laura. The weather was great and the information on the islands was interesting, we learned a lot. My husband really enjoyed flying and Laura gave him multiple opportunities to take over and he thought it was awesome. She made sure we were comfortable and keep checking on me since I was in the 2nd row. I’m so glad we decided to do this one versus a helicopter tour since this was private and we both had window views - I actually had views out of my left and right side windows. Hint - I think we got a better deal by booking directly through them and to save a little more, pay cash. We definitely recommend. A++
Written September 20, 2022
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He never told us how high we were. Whatever the altitude, the visibility was amazing.
Written August 12, 2022
Hi,
We're planning to take this trip in May (3 of us) and have a couple of questions..
1. Is there a pickup- drop service included in this? We will be staying in the Wailea area. Or will it be simpler to use Uber?
2. Assuming there will be a card machine to pay in USD at the location?
Thanks for your help,
Divya
Written April 6, 2022
I don’t believe he offers pick-up, but he does take card using an app on his phone. We paid with credit card at the end of our flight.
Written April 7, 2022
Does this flight have an option to leave from Maui? And is there another flight that can accommodate 4ppl?
Written May 18, 2019
Not on the airplane we flew on. I don’t know if this company has larger planes.
Written April 11, 2022
Flyer402785
Redgranite, Wisconsin
We have two adults n 2 children do they have a 4 person one
Written March 17, 2019
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