Reviews

I took my wife and 85 year old grandmother on their first helicopter ride ever. We all loved the Circle of Fire tour. Great way to see the active vent and lava flows that my Grandmother would have otherwise never gotten to see. We saw the lava going into the sea and into the rainforest. We flew very close to the active vent. It was fabulous. I splurged a bit for the Eco-Star aircraft. The ladies sat in front. I had a window seat in the back. Not a bad seat in the aircraft. Our pilot Coleen was oustanding. She gave us a great flight, even with a bit of rain, and narrated everything.

Our 9 yr old went on this tour with her uncle recently. This business is a class act. The DVD of their flight got messed up so they gave us a free copy of the hawaii DVD that they play in the waiting room. They were extremely friendly and very professional. Their pilot was Scott and he was very informative and very sweet to our daughter. When asked what she liked best after the flight she said" Scott, the volcanoes and the waterfalls"....that has to say something for the employees of this business. The ground crew was also very nice... Thank you Blue Hawaii helicopters! You are the best!!!

We were in Hawaii for our honeymoon and wanted an unforgettable adventure in Hawaii. A helicopter trip with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was recommend by our friends. If you have read some of our earlier reviews, you know we are sticklers for perfection. Blue Hawaiian helicopters are the only way to tour the skies of Hawaii. We chose the Eco-Star based on earlier reviews and its NTSB safety record. We had a WONDERFUL time. Greg our pilot was considerate of everyone on board and remembered all our names. His skills were amazing. If your looking for a roller coaster ride, you will not get it on the Eco-Star. It was a stable smooth flight. I used to fly Cessna172 fixed wing aircraft, so tree top hugging is also something you will miss on this flight due to FAA reg's on the big Island. But the scenery was amazing!! A little pricey but well worth the once in a lifetime exclusive enjoyment.

What an adventure! From the moment we stepped onto the aircraft, the show began! Out pilot, Tom, was funny & informative. He interacted with each passenger & even remembered all of our names. Tom spoke Japanese to the couple who spoke very little English. We had an amazing flight filled with a surprise lava eruption out of the vent. Tom said he had not seen that much lava flow in 10+ years. As we traveled down to the coast to see the big island gaining land mass by the moment, more lava was flowing! One more fly by the vent, then off to see the waterfalls and beautiful canyons. It was like being in a movie. And with Tom's skilled flying abilities, you rarely felt a bump. We were greeted once safely back on the ground by the staff and given a cool & refreshing towel to wipe the amazement off our faces! Kudos to Tom for a great trip--can't wait to come back!!!

My 11 year old granddaughter and I went on on one of their big helicopters (expensive but worth it) and saw lava in the Kileaua crater and lava flowing into the ocean. The pilot, Shane, was wonderful and we had many opportunities to get photos. He provided descriptions and history as we rode. He was great with my granddaughter - she got to be the "co-pilot" and pushed a few buttons when he told her to. I have lived in Hawaii, have been on a helicopter ride over Ohau, and have traveled to other islands, but this was THE most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. I think it was called Waimanu Valley on the north shore. Very good service for ticketing, safety procedures, and storing valuables. The CD of our trip was great, too.

We booked the 2 hour tout and it was well worth the price. Our pilot was great and extremely knowledgable. The helicopter was spacious and modern. There really isn't a bad seat on these tours. We saw 3 different areas of the island, including active lava dripping into the ocean. Besides the volcano and active lava, we saw huge waterfalls and miles of beautiful coast. We also flew into lush green areas that was just like those scenes from Jurassic Park, I cannot describe what an awesome experience this was!

While on vacation my son and I wanted to take a helicopter ride. The pilot was friendly and knowledgable. It was a spacious inside and every chair had a good view. The views were beautiful and I recommend everyone take a helicopter ride while visiting Hawaiia.

This was a great experience. Ground personnel were all very helpful. Ecostar is a fabulous helicopter. The views of the lava and the waterfalls did not disappoint. Our pilot, Tom, was a professional as well as being very engaging. Highly reccomended.

Our Blue Hawaiian "Big Island Spectacular" helicopter tour was just that: spectacular. My husband and I were apprehensive at first--neither of us had ever flown in a helicopter before. However, our minds were put at ease by our experienced pilot, Toshi. Toshi was awesome--funny, informative, and excellent at what he does. We have traveled extensively, and this was the best tour we have ever experienced. We saw volcanic activity (the lava tube is closed, so it doesn't look like the crazy pictures of spewing lava--but hey, it's LAVA), the lush cliffs of Hilo and the Kohala Mountains, and 2,000+ ft. waterfalls. My one recommendation is, if you're at all motion sensitive, to take a half or full Dramamine. The last thing you want is to be distracted with anxiety about maybe not feeling well, even though it is a pretty smooth ride, all in all. Also, splurge on the Ecostar. It's worth it! Better views with larger windows--and it's spacious. What a beautiful place to see, and even the locals say it: There's no better way to see the island than from a bird's eye view. Maholo, Blue Hawaiian!

Well first day our tour was cancelled due to weather but we rebooked it. We took the tour of the volcano and over the lush green tropical valleys. Wow what a view , a lot of very interesting facts of the island and understanding their eco system etc. Our pilot Noah really nice guy, could of been a little more enthusiastic but overall a great experience. I did my research and Blue Hawaiian is deff one of the more reputable FYI

From the reservations to the flight, this was a smooth and easy experience. Like a well-oiled machine, the staff was helpful and informative and treated each passenger respectfully and with a great attitude. The flight itself was spectacular! Our pilot, Ethan, is a native Hawaiian and had so much information about the area and answered all of our questions thoughtfully and professionally. He made sure we all had views of lava flows, waterfalls, and everything else and kept up an informative dialogue about what we were flying over and facts about the island itself. I rode in the Eco-Star helicopter and it was comfortable and spacious. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in a helicopter tour.

Took Big Island Spectacular flight with Tom. We were lucky to have a very clear day and were rewarded with active lava inside the volcano caldron as well as a couple of active lava flows. Flight along cliffs and inside the valley was breathtaking.

We went on the 50 minute trip to the waterfalls, coastline and valleys which we found to be very scenic. Our pilot was Toshi and he had a great sense of humour and was very informative with lots of interaction with the 6 of us. The induction before the flight made us at ease. We would definitely try the longer volcano flight with Blue Hawaiian if we return.

It was my first helicopter flight and I really enjoyed it. I felt every time safe and in a good hand. The pilot did a great job, brought us to the volcano, spectacular lava fields and and waterfalls and explained everything very good. To my surprise the weather conditions don't play any role. We had a mix of sunshine, clouds and slight rain - but you could see everything and everytime.

The helicopter tour was great. We could ask questions of Kimo, our pilot, while he took us around the highlights of Volcanoes National Park and various waterfall. Kimo made sure we all had equal views by maneuvering the helicopter. The entire staff is very professional and the operation is well run. It is expensive but it is a once in a lifetime tour.