They say it is a "must" for a reason. I'd never been in a helicopter before, let alone one without the doors on. I was not prepared for just how windy it would be. Yes, it is a bit scary, but so worth it. Got to see just about the entire island from above. Hard to explain just how beautiful it was. You'd think 45 minutes too short, but it is a lot longer than you think. Note: you think you are going to be able to use your fancy camera, but it is so windy up there, you can't really handle it. I used my new iPhone 16 Pro and it was perfect.
Be prepared - this particular outfit has a little different set up, as you go to a fenced in parking, and there's a locked gate you have to be let in. As a solo traveler, who was super nervous, the check in process was a little chaotic. BUT, they were all SUPER nice. Just busy. They are sending up 3 trips at a time. And get there on time! They aren't wasting anyone's time with tardiness.