Sunshine helicopters big island1/3/2024 ![]() The captain did circle the areas of interest to allow all to see the points of interest from the side windows. I think the 4 passengers in the back were also comfortable although they would not have had as good a view. The helicopter, a WhisperSTAR was quiet and very comfortable even though I weigh about 250 so there is lots of leg and butt and shoulder room. ![]() If you can afford it, do it for sure! We paid the extra fee to secure the 2 front passenger seats which ensured we got a full view and it was worth the total of $1120 spent. Given the very rugged terrain, it is only by air that you could possibly really see this island and only a helicopter can have a slow enough airspeed so that you could really see what there is to see. Kona is defined in almost every way by its volcanic past and present. Go with a more reasonable flight if you want a helicopter trip. The pilot never told us there was a volume control on the earphones. Also, they played really loud annoying music the entire trip. I probably saw 20% of what everyone else saw. All I could see was what directly out of the right window.The pilot would explain what he saw from his view to the left, do a 30 second view for the right side then move on. There was a bar right over my head so I couldn't see above me. ![]() I am a petite woman and was on the back row. And If they seat you in the right hand seat - demand your money back - you will see very little. NOT> Unless you can afford the upgrade to "first class" which seats you next to the pilot - go with a less expensive company. This was the most expensive of all the helicopter tours we looked at, but we were promised the most up to date copters with guaranteed views. ![]()
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