Reviews

Our pilot Chad did an excellent job! We are so happy that we went on the tour. Can't wait to show the grandchildren! Mahalo!!!

Greg was fantastic! Smooth flight, and very informative and conversational. The ground crew was also efficient, friendly and informative.

The pilot was knowledgeable and welcomed questions. The air was calm and the pilot worked around the steam so that every one could see the lava as best as possible. Smooth transitions on all turns and takeoff/landing so there was little to no motion sickness. Thank you very much!

Well run organization and a great flight! We enjoyed our time with Colleen

What a fabulous experience we had seeing Kilauea volcano & several waterfalls on our tour with Blue Hawaiian's sister company, Hawaiian Helicopters. The aircraft used is the A-Star, which seats 6 people in close quarters. The price for this tour is more economical because this craft doesn't have as much glass as the Eco-Star helicopter used by Blue Hawaiian. For safety reasons there are no preassigned seats. Weight distribution determines who gets what seat. So we were a little nervous about how obstructed our view would be. My husband had a middle seat in the back (2nd) row. I had a window seat in the back. Both had excellent views. Each passenger is given a head set so everyone can clearly hear the pilot's informative presentation. Our pilot, Ethan, was skilled in flying the helicopter, making smooth maneuvers so everyone got a good look at the scenery. He let all of us know that he would circle first one way, then the other, so passengers on both sides of the aircraft could see & get photos. He inquired if anyone felt motion sickness in the turns before continuing to circle and he asked if we had gotten our pictures before heading to the next location. Ethan was engaging and interactive. He showed us how to use the microphones & encouraged questions from adults & children alike. The headphones not only facilitated understanding conversation, they also blocked the noise from the chopper. The music playing in the background enhanced the drama of what we were seeing. After 45 minutes Ethan landed the helicopter so smoothly we hardly felt touch down. We also would like to recognize two ticket counter employees Tyrell and Ranston. Both were friendly and helpful. Blue Hawaiian and Hawaiian Helicopters' ticket counter is located in Lobby 2 (Sign says "Air Tours") of the main terminal building. Parking is just across the drive in front of the terminal. 2450 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 215 Hilo, HI 96720.

We flew with Scott on the "Fire and Waterfalls" tour in Hilo! He was a great pilot and very knowledgeable he answered all our questions with gusto! It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the lava flow both in the crater and flowing into the ocean! The entire staff at Blue Hawaiian is very friendly and truly wants you to have an amazing experience! I live on Maui and would fly with them on every helicopter tour in the future! Thanks again Scott for an awesome tour!!

Great flight and an awesome pilot! We flew with my parents and kids. All ages enjoyed this ride. No motion sickness issues at all. Totally worth the money! Must do!

We have had a helicopter tour on our bucket list for years. Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour did not dissapoint, a perfect day for all of us. We took the helicopter tour on Maui and we were so impressed with the incredible tour of Maui we took a tour on the big island of Hawaii. Another fantastic tour of the islands of Hawaii. The day was perfect for seeing the Volcaino, the red fire glowing was breath taking. Our pilot circled the Volcaino 8-10 time so we could get a good look and get amazing photos. We followed the lava to the water and again had amazing views of mouton lave spewing into the ocean. What an amazing ride, beautiful waterfalls and lush rainforest added to the best tour in our life. Just GO.

An excellent way to see the island. Fun, professional, informative. We loved our pilot, Brian. Both skilled and personable. All the staff is wonderful. Just a great experience!

This really is the only way to see much of the island of Kauai. Having done a number of helicopter trips around the world, we found this very well organised, and a very slick operation. Our pilot, Greg, gave an excellent commentary throughout, and showed touches of sensitivity in his comments to the passengers. Undoubtedly the high I gut of our visit to Kauai. One tip, Don't try to take too many photos, you will miss the views.

Most excellent way to see whales and areas of the island you can't otherwise see. Very knowledgeable and professional

It was an unforgettable experience, especially watching the lava flowing into the ocean, and the lava crater. The waterfalls are also nice.

Our pilot David was excellent and highly knowledgeable. The waterfall landing was amazing and the highlight of our trip to the island.

Our pilot, Chad, was really great and knowledgeable. The sites we were able to see were more than we could have hoped for, and we really appreciated the amount of time and opportunities we had to see lava up close. Chad made our ride very comfortable and allowed us to enjoy the sites even more with all of the facts he provided about the volcanoes themselves, as well as the impact that they had on surrounding areas. The added adventure of seeing the network of local waterfalls was really great. We would happily fly with Chad and Blue Hawaiian again. Thank you for making our trip that much more memorable.

David was an AWESOME pilot; he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and definitely made the tour something both my father and I will never forget. Thanks so much!!