I just returned from my first visit to Kauai. My husband had been before and really wanted me to experience the helicopter trip. We booked with Island Helicopter and had trouble getting a flight - first trip scheduled was cancelled due to mechanical problems, second due to the weather.
The day we were leaving Kauai was a beautiful morning and I started calling around to find a flight. Will Squyres had one opening but I would have to get there immediately. We scrambled and they helpfully took my credit card and other info on the phone as we were driving there. Made a special effort to fit me in.
The pilot, NIck, was fantastic! He was very sensitive to three young children on the flight and made the experience gentle and fun. I loved it. He was extremely knowledgeable and obviously loved the island. The helicpoter had wonderful views and I was lucky to have a very clear day. I thought I'd be a bit scared but the pilot's demeanor and the beauty of the island made it very special and wonderful.
I highly recommend this service. A very professional company.

I flew on one of Will's helicopter tours in October, 2005.

I selected Will's business for two reasons: 1] he has a perfect safety record. 2] Will spent 2 tours flying medivac helicopters during the Viet nam war. Having been a part of that era, I realize what skill and courage is required to land anywhere under the worst conditions and successfully extract the wounded service personnel.

One cannot put a price on safety.

My flight was excellent. I had already seen the Wiamea canyon on a previous visit, but from the ground. From the air, it was a wonderful sight. The best part of the tour was when we flew over the Na Pali coast. The pilot flew out over the beatufil blue Pacific, and turned the craft to face the magnificient Na Pali. I was awestruck. One cannot imagine the pure beauty, and I could not help but think that surley this is the place where the earth and ocean meet the heavens.

The noise cancelling headphones were excellent and very comfortable. The passengers were shown a pre flight video of what to expect, and were given safety instructions that were very clear and concise.

When we arrived by van at the Lihue heli pad, we were given life jackets, and shown the proper way to wear them, and how to use them. Please take thewse instructions seriously.

You will get plenty of photo ops, so bring lots of film or video.

if you've nver flown in a helicopeter[I have flown several times], don't stress out. the experience can be compared to floating in a bubble.

For the experience of a life time, take this trip! Please don't travel all the way to Kauai [the most beautiful place i have ever visited] without taking Will's flight!

Sincerely
Chris L.

ChrisisOne2@aol.com

A great trip - my son loved the experience as much as I did. The pilot was very knowledgeable and gave great insight into the island and the sights, as well as a bit about helicopters. However, when I came home I found that Wil Squyre had put through a second, additional $150 charge to my credit card, several days after I left the island. This overcharge has taken me 2 months to clear off of my credit card. I'll certainly go back to enjoy another heli-tour, but I'll most certainly pick a different company next time.

On our first trip to Kauai (2001), we did the much recommended tour of Kauai---the helicopter. Through our resorts recommendation, we went with WIll Squyres Helicopter Tours and weren't disappointed. We met at their office in Lihue and were taken by van to the airport in Lihue.

Having never been on a helicopter before, I was surprised at how smooth the ride was. We were given headphones to drown out the noise of the chopper blades and make it easier to hear the guide/pilot. The scenary was unbelievable. The shapes of the mountains are very unique and covered with many shades of green. The contrast of ocean blues and landscape greens are a real treat to the eye. We were even able to see a couple rainbows----one by Mt. Waialeale, "the wettest place on earth", and another over the ocean by Princeville.

The cost for the tour was high, but by touring our resort we were able to get a 2 for 1 coupon for the tour. I also would have been disappointed if I were one of the passengers stuck in the middle seats. But it was a tour I won't forget and well worth our cost.