Big Island

 

Why Choose Blue on the Big Island?

Blue has been voted the "Best of the Best" Air Tour by the readers of "West Hawaii Today" a record eight times since 2001, including 2009. Blue also has been voted "Best of the Best" Air Tour ten years in a row—including in 2009 — by the readers of the "Hawaii Herald Tribune," and was recently voted "Best Air Tour" in the first-ever "North Hawaii News" Readers Choice Awards (2009).
  • According to National Geographic, Blue is “Hawaii’s premiere helicopter tour company.”
  • The Travel Channel named Blue’s tour of the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park #1 in the “Top Ten World’s Best Helicopter Experiences.”
  • Blue has been the Big Island’s air-tour leader since 1990—with bases in both Waikoloa and at the Hilo International Airport.
  • In 2001 Blue introduced the 21st century “quiet-technology” Eco-Star helicopter to Hawaii, featuring first-class seating for every guest, an expansive cockpit, and incomparable panoramic views.
  • Whether you choose one of our Eco-Stars or sleek, customized A-Stars, you’ll enjoy:
    • Bose® aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
    • 4-camera digital DVD in-flight recording
    • Two-way communication between you and your expert Blue Hawaiian pilot—each of whom is a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide
    • The most honored mechanics and customer service in the industry

Wailkoloa Heliport

Wailkoloa Heliport


This view looks out to the Southeast from our dispatch area towards Kona.