Wow...these guys fly close to the mountains...so close I inadverantly found myself leaning away from the mountains!! Our pilot, John, has been doing this for a very long time and thus you get up close and personal with the island. I have flown in helicopters before, but I was actually a bit nervous as we seemingly came soooo close! Will... more

We booked online direct with this company about a month ahead; they don't charge your credit card until you check in the day of your flight. You are shuttled from their office to nearby Lihue airport where most of the heli tour operators are located; there are at least six different companies here and WS has two aircraft which leave... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more