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Sunshine Helicopter on Hawaii

Vendor Description: Sunshine Helicopter is owned and operated by Ross and Anna Scott. Ross helicopter experience started with his first tour of duty as a gunship pilot in Vietnam. After the war, Ross managed a large aviation company in Alaska with 50 airplanes and 30 helicopters. Sunshine Helicopters now has the benefit of his vast aviation experience and the company operates helicopter tours on Maui, the Big Island and Kauai using both A-Stars and the advanced Whisper Star helicopters.

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Hilo Combo Heli + Body GlovePM - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Body Glove
Product: Afternoon Snorkel Dolphin Sail +
Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour

Activity # 1

Vendor: Body Glove
Product: Afternoon Snorkel Dolphin Sail
Description: This 3 hour snorkel sail to the Pawai Bay Marine Preserve includes 1.5 hours of snorkel time with all equipment and instruction provided. On board there are freshwater showers a variety of floatation devices, water toys and even a waterslide! *
Operates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:00 to 4:00pm (days and times vary with season)
Departure Point: Departs from Kailua Pier
Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Kanoa is a 51' Trimaran or on Kanoa II a 65' custom catamaran.
Capacity: Kanoa 90 passenger, or Kanoa II can accommodate up to 149 passengers.
Inclusions: Snacks and juice will be served and a no host premium bar is available. Also, includes floatation devices, water toys, and trolling for fish.
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: Optional scuba diving available must be 12 years and up, in good physical condition and may not fly and dive on the same day.
*Restrictions: Days and times can vary with season. Destinations are always weather and ocean conditions permitting.

Activity # 2

Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour
Description: The ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on earth. "Pele's Fountain" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. *
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
Adult PM Combo	$253.00	$253.00
Child PM Combo	$233.00	$233.00

Hilo Combo Heli 50Min+Body Glo - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Body Glove
Product: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Dolphin Sail +
Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour

Activity # 1

Vendor: Body Glove
Product: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Dolphin Sail
Description: Travel to the Pawai Bay Marine Preserve with Body Glove. Enjoy 2.5 hours of water time. Floatation devices, water toys, a 15' water slide, and fresh water shower are available. Your may see turtles, dolphins and manta rays as well as other reef life. Trolling for fish along the way. *
Operates: Daily, 8:00am to 12:30pm *
Departure Point: Departs from Kailua Pier
Duration: 4.5 hours
Equipment: Kanoa is a 51' Trimaran or Kanoa II a 65' custom catamaran.
Capacity: Kanoa 90 passenger, Kanoa II can accommodate up to 149 passengers.
Inclusions: Continental breakfast and a buffet deli lunch, no host premium bar, snorkel gear and instruction.
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: Optional Snuba (pay on board) must be 8 years and up or Scuba Diving is available, must be 12 years and up, in good physical condition and may not fly and dive on the same day.
*Restrictions: Destinations are always weather and ocean conditions permitting.

Activity # 2

Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour
Description: The ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on earth. "Pele's Fountain" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as wave's crash ashore.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport located at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
Adult AM Combo	$295.00	$295.00
Child AM Combo	$253.00	$253.00

Hilo Combo Heli 50Min+Sub - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo Combo Helicopter 50 Minute + Submarine*
Description: This trip includes the following items:
Atlantis Submarine- Kona Odyssey
Sunshine Helicopters- 50 minute flight

Activity # 1

Vendor: Atlantis Submarine
Product: Kona Odyssey
Description: Explore a 25 acre beautiful natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants on this 35 minute journey aboard Atlantis Submarine. A new adventure awaits you at depths up to 100 feet. Guests view the unique, fascinating natural coral reefs and their inhabitants in air conditioned comfort and safety.*
Operates: Monday - Friday 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00, 11:30 and 1:00pm
Departure Point: Atlantis Store at the Kona Square -75-5669 Alii Drive (under Casandra's Restaurant)
Duration: Actual underwater tour time is 35 minutes
Equipment: 65' air-conditioned submarine with 26 large, 2 foot diameter side view ports and one extra large 53" front view port.
Capacity: 48 passenger submarine
Inclusions: N/A
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: All tours are in English with headsets for Japanese interpretation available per request.
*Restrictions: Children must be 36 inches or taller and all passengers must be physically capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder.

Activity # 2

Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour
Description: The ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on earth. "Pele's Fountain" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. *
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
Adult	$308.87	$308.87
Child Under 12 and Over 3 Ft.	$254.75	$254.75

Hilo Pele Explorer 35-45 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo Pele Explorer 35-45 Minute Tour
Description: Search for active lava flows and experience the newest place on earth, "Pele's Fountain'" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 35 to 45 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
FXstar First Class Seating	$229.00	$229.00
FXstar Open Seating	$169.00	$169.00

Hilo Volcano Deluxe 95-100 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Hilo Volcano Deluxe 95-100 Minute Tour
Description: Whisk above the beautiful Rain Forest of the Hamakua Coast and through hidden Tropical Valleys of the Kohala Mountains alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls. Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. *
Operates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Morning Tours only
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 95-100 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
A-Star First Class	$440.00	$440.00
A-Star Open Seating	$390.00	$390.00

Hilo Volcano Pele 45-50 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour
Description: Peer into the boiling vents of Pu'u O'o (weather permitting), search for active lava fields and experience the "newest place" on earth, "Pele's Fountain'" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
FXstar First Class Seating	$265.00	$265.00
FXstar Open Seating	$215.00	$215.00

Kona Combo Heli 105Min+Sub - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona Combo Helicopter 105 minute + Submarine*

Activity # 1

Vendor: Atlantis Submarine
Product: Kona Odyssey
Description: Explore a 25 acre beautiful natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants on this 35 minute journey aboard Atlantis Submarine. A new adventure awaits you at depths up to 100 feet. Guests view the unique, fascinating natural coral reefs and their inhabitants in air-conditioned comfort and safety. *
Operates: Monday - Friday 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00, 11:30 and 1:00pm
Departure Point: Atlantis Store at the Kona Square -75-5669 Alii Drive (under Casandra's Restaurant)
Duration: Actual underwater tour time is 35 minutes
Equipment: 65' air-conditioned submarine with 26 large, 2 foot diameter side view ports and one extra large 53" front view port.
Capacity: 48 passenger submarine
Inclusions: N/A
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: All tours are in English with headsets for Japanese interpretation available per request.
*Restrictions: Children must be 36 inches or taller and all passengers must be physically capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder.

Activity # 2

Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona Volcano Deluxe 105 Minute Tour
Description: Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Tour continues on to the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains and the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua coast. *
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Hapuna Helipad at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Duration: 105 minute
Equipment: Sunshine Helicopters offer you unobstructed 180 degree views, air conditioned cabin that is quiet and insulated, Sky-Cam 5 camera video system, custom recorded CD music, custom stereo aviator headsets, polarized bubble windows, customized seats and a custom built assisted passenger chair lift.
Capacity: 6 passengers A-Star and Whisper Star Helicopters.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat. Whisper Star - first class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
Adult	$500.16	$500.16
Child Under 12 & Over 3 Feet	$446.04	$446.04

Kona Kohala/Hamakua 40 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona Kohala/Hamakua 40 minute Trip
Description: View the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains and tour the deep winding valleys such as Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Duration: 40 minute
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:N/A
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat. Whisper Star - first class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
A-Star First Class	$250.00	$250.00
A-Star Open Seating	$200.00	$200.00
Whisper Star First Class	$300.00	$300.00
Whisper Star Open Seating	$250.00	$250.00

Kona Volcano Deluxe 105 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona Volcano Deluxe 105 Minute Tour
Description: Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Tour continues on to the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains and the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua coast. *
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Duration: 105 minute
Equipment: Sunshine Helicopters offer you unobstructed 180 degree views, air conditioned cabin that is quiet and insulated, Sky-Cam 5 camera video system, custom recorded CD music, custom stereo aviator headsets, polarized bubble windows, customized seats and a custom built assisted passenger chair lift.
Capacity: 6 passengers A-Star and Whisper Star Helicopters.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat. Whisper Star - first class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.

Directions: (for help using the directions click here)

	Regular Price	Your Price
A-Star First Class	$440.00	$440.00
A-Star Open Seating	$390.00	$390.00
Whisper Star First Class	$500.00	$500.00
Whisper Star Open Seating	$450.00	$450.00

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