Sunshine Helicopters Molokai Deluxe (60-65 minutes)
See the highlights of West Maui Deluxe and whale watch (in season) as you cross Pailolo channel between Maui's northwestern shore and Molokai's eastern coastline. West Maui is one of the wettest places on earth. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over seventeen waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 ft drop. View the resorts of Kapalua and Kaanapali. Soar above Hawaii's tallest waterfalls (including the 1,750 ft Kahiwa Falls) along Molokai's remote and isolated north shore. Gigantic sea cliffs, the tallest in the world will awe you. Discover Halawa Valley with 2 large and beautiful waterfalls flowing down the mountains. View Molokai's Kalaupapa Peninsula, which for years has been home to people suffering from Hansen's disease (leprosy) and see Father Damien's monument. Not many visitors see Molokai and it is Ross's favorite tour.
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Helicopter Options:
WhisperSTAR HELICOPTER DESCRIPTION:
The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters.
More interior room, more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear
seats. Sunshine customizes the standard factory interior with business and
first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar
in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the superb quiet and ultra
smooth most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever! WhisperSTAR
First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two
front seats. Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra
arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 490 lbs.
WhisperSTAR Open Seating: Up to six-passengers. Passengers over 290 lbs on the
WhisperStar will require a comfort seat.
FXSTAR HELICOPTER DESCRIPTION:
The industry standard “Black Beauty" has all forward
facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Sunshine has
flown over 850,000 satisfied passengers in our “Black Beauties” since
1985. Recently upgraded in 2008 to the all new ASTAR 350FX, the
“FX” carries more weight, flies faster, is quieter and more fuel efficient. The
increased capacity allows the FX to have “First Class” seating. The
conversion from AS350BA to AS350FX is provided by Heli-Lynx Helicopter Service
of Canada and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ross Scott, President says “the FX is the most environmentally friendly
helicopter we operate with a lower noise footprint and 25% less fuel burn. It
raises the bar for green helicopter air touring in Hawaii.”
FX Open Seating: Industry
standard six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
FX First Class Seating:
Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg
room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 400 lbs.
Flight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.