Reviews

my husband was very excited about the helicopter ride, but was a little nervous....i was pleasantly surprised! we had great service and our pilot, Jeremy, was friendly and very knowledgeable. we were able to see lava flowing into the ocean and waterfalls....both in locations that would be impossible to view otherwise. we were very pleased with the comfortable ride (we were in the Eco-Star) and blown away by the views. on thing that was not a big deal but that we were surprised by is that there are assigned seats based on weight. i had planned to snag a middle seat, but was assigned a window.....not a problem at all, since every seat has a fantastic view, but it was something we weren't aware of before we got there. anyway, worth every penny, i recommend this company without hesitation.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Big Island Spectacular Tour! Scott, our pilot, was very informative, funny and skilled at his job! He was amazing and made our experience very memorable! We opted to take the 2 hr tour over the volcano, coast, valleys and waterfalls because we didn't have time to go to the Volcano Park. I was a bit disappointed about the amount of lava we saw but it was still worth it! Seeing the steam along the coast where the volcano was also active was amazing too! Just don't expect it to be like the video on their website. The Kilauea volcano has been active for 30 years so the video was obviously taken on the best day as the lava flow varies from day to day. If you are concerned about the money, just take the one hour tour as that part was our favourite. The valleys and waterfalls are breathtaking and it gives you a chance to see part of the island you wouldn't otherwise see and can only be seen by air! It was a dream come true!

My first time to be in a helicopter, the staff really make you feel safe and educate you on safety. It was not far from our lodging, and the time went by so fast, I did not want to return, we saw waterfalls over three thousand feet tall, many waterfalls in lush green cliffs, then you go to the volcanoes and see the molten ash bubbling, then to the dry part of the island, and you literally see the difference due to the heights of the mountains or volcano's that hinder the moisture from reaching the east side of the Island. We saw whales in the Pacific. It was a most educational activity that is a must when visiting the Big Island. It also allows you to notice the difference in colored lava and its formation when it hardens.

We decided to take the 50 minute tour to celebrate our nephew's birthday. The staff were very nice and efficient and made us feel very safe. Our pilot was knowledgable and interesting. We really enjoyed the views of the volcano and our guests had a great time,too. We would definitely use Blue Hawaiian again.

We had.a fabulous pilot,, Scott, who gave special attention to all of the passengers and my husband and I were lucky enough to have seats in front next to him. This was a rare opportunity to fly in a helicopter over such interesting terrain. This was well worth the price.

Thank you James. Every bit of the flight was awesome. You are considerate of everyone on the chopper and rather knowledgeable of the history. It was a pleasure listening to the comments made throughout the flight. We'll remember this for a long time. Thank you again.

Our helicopter tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to the Big Island. The experience was truly amazing and provided a perfect way to see the diverse landscape of the island and appreciate its scale and magnificence. Active volcanos, thousand foot waterfalls, whales breaching, villages overrun by lava, waves crashing against the shore--this trip delivered the goods. Blue Hawaiian were very professional and took safety as well as comfort very seriously. The chopper was modern and comfortable and our pilot Greg provided us with a completely smooth ride. Greg was fun to spend time with and provided us with a lot of great insights without lecturing or being overbearing. Invest the money and go on this trip and ask for Greg as your pilot.

...can't write enough words to describe this experience. The beauty of the island, seen from a bird's eye view, is spectacular. No wonder the angels in heaven applauded Jehovah God's creation! Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful experience we will talk about and remember forever! And a special thanks to Scott - he was informative and entertaining - the perfect pilot - breathtaking maneuvers, yet smooth enough to keep everyone happy. Ahola!

We had a great time. Service was excellent. Scott did a great job, very informative. Ground crew was great.

Felt very safe. Saw so many beautiful things: lava flow falling in the ocean, lava on the land, valleys, falls ... Worth the price.

Our pilot was great and made everyone feel at ease. The view were fantastic overall an awesome experience.

During our recent cruise to the big island, the tenders were even shut down for a few hours as the sea was rough and it was quite dangerous. By the time we got to our destination, all Big Island Spectacular helicopter tours were cancelled due to bad weather. However, they compensated us by taking us on the Kohala coast helicopter tour – a freebie! This included views over the island including the farm land and ranches to the valleys and waterfalls - spectacular scenery on the Big Island. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible too. Two of us were lucky enough to draw Greg as our pilot – an awesome, fun, friendly, knowledgeable young man. We were also lucky enough to draw 2 front seats beside Greg. Got tons of fabulous pictures and consider this to be another highlight of our trip.

Just a great way to see the Big Island! Jason, our pilot was professional and friendly and had a great sense of humor. He was also knowledgeable and courteous. Worth the cost! The ground crew were great as well! A MUST!

First class all the way! Roomy aircraft, comfortable, very professional staff who helped us fully with the enter and exit, strapping in, just a First Class operation all the way. We took the Island tour, the pilot made sure that both sides of the chopper were offered the same views for photography. He explained what we were seeing as well as where we were. I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - can't see many of the views from any other way! We flew over the volcanos, the shoreline, the canyons.

Yes, you will think this is expensive; and it is. You could get a cheaper ticket to the mainland but that is a cattle run. This is truly an experience you shouldn't pass up. Toshi was an excellent pilot and guide. We took the 2 hour tour and went all the way to the Kilauea volcano, saw the lava flows and where the lava meets the ocean. From there we went up into the Kohala valleys and were able to see vistas only accessible by air. The entire staff at Blue Hawaiian could not have been nicer. The obviously have been schooled in guest service. All were very attentive and kind. Great place to do business.