Helicopter Tour Recommendations in Kauai

[mdj59]

This question was asked in the Hawaii Ports of Call board, but didn’t receive much traction. I’m hoping that some of our Princess friends might have some insights and recommendations to share. Mahalo!

[EDVM96]

5 minutes ago, mdj59 said:

This question was asked in the Hawaii Ports of Call board, but didn’t receive much traction. I’m hoping that some of our Princess friends might have some insights and recommendations to share. Mahalo!

I would strongly recommend a fixed-wing flight, they are much less expensive than helicopter flights.

https://www.wingsoverkauai.com/

Wings Over Kauai Air Tours is located at Lihue Airport. Easy to get there from the ship.

 

[mdj59]

2 hours ago, EDVM96 said:

I would strongly recommend a fixed-wing flight, they are much less expensive than helicopter flights.

https://www.wingsoverkauai.com/

Wings Over Kauai Air Tours is located at Lihue Airport. Easy to get there from the ship.

 

Thanks. We’ll check it out.

[LeeW]

We took the blue ones in Kauai a number of years ago.  Check trip advisor for current companies.  Would expect that a lot of them have changed owners with covid.

[Rick&Jeannie]

We've used Blue Hawaiian Helicopters twice now. Yes, pricey...but it's not something that you will likely forget! Don't know if they still do this, but they used to offer the flight video for sale after you land.

[ISABELLA]

3 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

We've used Blue Hawaiian Helicopters twice now. Yes, pricey...but it's not something that you will likely forget! Don't know if they still do this, but they used to offer the flight video for sale after you land.

Another vote for Blue Hawaiian. We used them 20 years ago. Unforgettable experience.

That one was on my bucket list. Feel bad that my video got lot during the move.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Here is the link to Blue Hawaiian:

 

https://www.bluehawaiian.com/en

[cr8tiv1]

I can't remember which tour company I used, but "Ernie" was the pilot.  A Vietnam helicopter pilot who was skilled, but not a dare devil.  We were able to fly close to Waialeale Falls, the wettest place on earth.  Kauai is a place to see by helicopter since there are so many remote places like the NaPali Coast Line.  

 

Also took a door's off helicopter ride over an active lava flow on Hawaii Island. 

[StormySeas]

On 3/31/2024 at 7:56 PM, Rick&Jeannie said:

Here is the link to Blue Hawaiian:

 

https://www.bluehawaiian.com/en

thank you! I have been thinking about doing this for a day on our cruise!

[Owenny]

On 3/31/2024 at 5:41 PM, EDVM96 said:

I would strongly recommend a fixed-wing flight, they are much less expensive than helicopter flights.

https://www.wingsoverkauai.com/

Wings Over Kauai Air Tours is located at Lihue Airport. Easy to get there from the ship.

 

Do you mind if I ask how you got from the ship to Lihue Airport? We're looking at a trip with Wings Over Kauai in September, but don't want to rely on the taxi rank / Uber to get to the airport and back to the ship. 

 

Thinking it's either a walk (approx. 2.5 miles) or trying the rental car shuttle bus without a booking.

[EDVM96]

18 minutes ago, Owenny said:

Do you mind if I ask how you got from the ship to Lihue Airport? 

I had a rental car, it wasn't a cruise vacation.

 

Using a taxi from the airport shouldn't be a problem.

https://airports.hawaii.gov/lih/getting-to-from/ground-transportation/taxicab/

 

25 minutes ago, Owenny said:

Thinking it's either a walk (approx. 2.5 miles) or trying the rental car shuttle bus without a booking.

Using the Alamo or Hertz rental shuttle is a nice idea. 😄

But I'm not sure if the drivers checks reservations first.

 

Or maybe give them a call and ask if they pick you up at the port.
It's a 6 minute drive.

 

[princeton123211]

36 minutes ago, EDVM96 said:

But I'm not sure if the drivers checks reservations first.

They typically do-- will check you off the list of reservations when you get on the bus. 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

16 hours ago, EDVM96 said:

Using the Alamo or Hertz rental shuttle is a nice idea. 😄

But I'm not sure if the drivers checks reservations first.

 

As far as I know, neither Alamo nor Hertz offers a shuttle to the port, just Avis/Budget.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

17 hours ago, Owenny said:

Thinking it's either a walk (approx. 2.5 miles) or trying the rental car shuttle bus without a booking.

 

It would be a brutal walk, uphill a good bit, and in tropical heat and humidity.

[Owenny]

Thanks all for your help, greatly appreciated.

[DCwom]

18 hours ago, KeepCalmBearOn said:

 

As far as I know, neither Alamo nor Hertz offers a shuttle to the port, just Avis/Budget.

Just Avis/budget shuttle in May. The 1st shuttle was full and had to leave people for the next shuttle, they were only taking drivers, you needed to drive back to the port to pick up your passengers. I don't recall them checking a list, but I wouldn't want to be taking someone's seat who was actually renting.