Since flying Kauai’s first tour helicopter in 1962, Jack Harter Helicopters has set the island standard for awe-inspiring aerial adventures. Still family owned three generations later, the crew blends tens of thousands of flight h...
Pilots like Chrissy, Arthur, Mario, and Preston come up repeatedly in reviews, and for good reason. Passengers consistently describe them as knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely good at making people feel comfortable, even first-timers who arrive a little nervous. The ground crew gets high marks too, with multiple reviewers calling out friendly, organized service from check-in through takeoff. The doors-off experience is the clear crowd favorite here. Waterfalls, sea cliffs, and stretches of Kauai that simply can't be reached on foot make this a legitimate highlight-of-the-trip moment for most visitors. One thing worth knowing before you book: lighter passengers are seated in the center front seat, which some reviewers found limiting for photos and views. It's not a dealbreaker, but good to factor in when choosing your seat configuration. Weather cancellations happen on Kauai, and the company does cancel when visibility affects the experience, which most travelers seem to appreciate in hindsight. Rescheduling logistics drew some frustration in one detailed review, so if you're working around a tight itinerary, it's worth building in a buffer day. Overall though, the overwhelmingly positive feedback and the way pilots and staff are called out by name suggests this is a team that genuinely cares about the experience they're delivering.
10/10. I'm glad we went with these guys Their choppers are well maintained and their operations are smooth and flow well. We are a family of 3 and took the 3:15 pm doors off flight and paid for the extra seat at a discount so we could have the chopper to ourselves ( and the pilot , of course) Our pilot Mario was informative, experienced and we felt very safe The tour itself was amazing and the highlight of our trip..best way to see Kauai before or after you've explored the island
Shilpi Dey
May 20, 2026
10/10. I'm glad we went with these guys Their choppers are well maintained and their operations are smooth and flow well. We are a family of 3 and took the 3:15 pm doors off flight and paid for the extra seat at a discount so we could have the chopper to ourselves ( and the pilot , of course) Our pilot Mario was informative, experienced and we felt very safe The tour itself was amazing and the highlight of our trip..best way to see Kauai before or after you've explored the island
Shilpi Dey
May 20, 2026