Reviews

Our pilot Julie was excellent very skilled and excellent commentary too. We did this tour on our last full day having already toured by bus and hire car and this finished it off wonderfully. From the air you see everything so clearly and are able to get a feel for the whole island at once. Its not cheap but honestly is worth every penny. The helicopter is super modern and you get a unobstructed view from every seat. The pilot also turns the helicopter around so no-one misses anything. You can talk to the pilot at anytime and she was just ace! We got a great DVD too of the entire trip (optional at $25) The only negative was I would have liked to be picked up at our hotel in a transport that had had Blue hawaiian helicopters all over it so everyone knew and also knew why we were smiling so much when we got back!!!! Oh and wear only dark clothing so they dont reflect on your photos or other peoples photos

So glad we opted for this tour! It was awesome! This is a first rate company. I was very impressed with the professioalism of the staff and pilot. The tour takes you over spots you would never see otherwise. You can also buy a DVD of your tour at the end. These are the guys to go with if you are planning a helicopter tour!

I was really glad we did this. We spend most of our vacation exploring Waikiki, so it was incredible to get out and see an aerial view of the entire island. Breath-taking sights. They were able to accommodate us last minute during the busy New Year tourist weekend. They arranged transportation to and from our hotel, and I felt very safe during the tour. Also i didn't get motion sick, which is something I was really worried about.

During our visit to the Hawaiian Islands, we spent 5 days in Oahu and then boarded a 7-day cruise which visited Maui, the Big Island and Kauai. One thing we wanted to do on any of these islands was take a Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour - however we couldn't decide which island, there were a few options, but we finally decided to go to Hilo (Big Island) and take the Circle of Fire and Waterfalls tour on the Eco-Star series helicopter - this was the highlight of my 2 week trip. This 50 minute tour flies over the famous Kilauea volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983. We saw black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, lovely waterfalls and the piece de resistence was seeing red hot lava activity at the Puu o o vent. Our pilot (Jeremy) was very skilled with navigating the chopper and knowledgable and provided excellent narration of the crater and the surrounding areas of Hilo. I would definitely take another Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour they are highly recommended by others and the most reputable on the islands - enjoy your experience!

My fiance bought this as a suprise for my birthday that i was celebrating whilst on holiday. Big thumbs up to him,i absolutely love it!!!! You're given a safety brief and as you are not allowed any bags on the helicopter they have a safe that you can leave your valuables. You are allocated your seats, we were sat on in the back, but no matter where you sit you have the most amazing views! You had a little microphone so you can communicate with the pilot and the others on your flight. Our pilot was Johnathon. He was so informative and knowledgable. Answered all the questions people asked him and made sure that if there was a point of interest or something that we were talking about was pointed out and made sure that everyone had a good view. We flew over places like diamond head, chinamans hat, up to the North Shore, over the pineapple plantation and over pearl harbour. We bought the dvd of our flight, which is recorded inside the helicopter and out which was $25. I can't say enough about this experience, it was brilliant!!! It's definately a great way to see and learn about the island.

We added this as a something special we would do in Hawaii and so glad we did. We chose the Eco-Star helicopter (7 seater) - as website states : more personal space, first-class individual seats, and expansive glass for exceptional visibility. This is the world's newest and most expensive model of touring helicopter. Julie was our pilot - a complete angel in the sky and so considerate to ensure all passengers get a view of everything (left and right views). In the previous week we had hired a car for 2 days and taken advantage of seeing much of the North shore and West side beaches. Also climbed Diamond Head and visited Pearl Harbour. Seeing the same from the sky in this amazing 45 minute flight recapped and gave a completely different perspective of Hawaii. Wonderful views with a great photo opportunity.

The most majestic experience of our lives. Amazing flight, Barrett shared his experiences of this beautiful island and allowed everyone in the helicopter to get great photos. Would highly recommend this excursion it's a must in visiting Kauai!!

Definitely the way to see the island! Our pilot, Craig, pointed out every sight of interest (that is everything) and made sure both sides could see it. We were very fortunate with our weather, not unusual. Mahalo! Bring your camera!! To reduce reflection, wear dark clothes. If you don't have long pants, bring a dark towel or cloth to lay over your legs. It's worth it to purchase the video of your flight!!

This was an amazingly breathtaking experience. It was a great tour with views that brought tears to my eyes. It was absolutely worth the money... This was something I couldn't experience in a car, boat, or plane. We flew over Wiamea Valley, Napali Coast, Jurassic Park waterfall, and into the volcanic crater. The helicopter experience in Kauai with Marty was an experience of a lifetime!

Wonderful flight. Thanks so much for a never to be forgotten memory. Our pilot was knowledgeable and lots of fun. He made the trip that much better. Recommend to anyone, well worth the time and price.

I thought I'd look back at some travels I've had in the past 5 years and this was one that popped into my mind right away. After I drove the island of Kauai for a few hours -- making sure to drive the Canyon up to the top and see the view that will take your breath away -- it was nice to take a helicopter tour to see an aerial view of all that I drove that day. I took this trip solo, when I lived on Oahu, and it's really a thing you can do alone ... or enjoy with another :) Since I was solo, I rode in front with the pilot. There are windows at your feet and plenty of chances to take pictures. Next time I visit, I will take my guy and make sure he gets the chance to see it, too! (Ps. I was not able to select the actual date I visited, which was Oct 2008)

Sunny morning turned into rainy lunchtime and I thought my trip would be a little disappointing when we took off into the skies. Fortunately for me that wasn't the case. I was positioned up front beside our pilot Chris who kept us entertained for the entire journey with his witty quips and information on all the hot spots on Kau'ai. From Lihue to the beautiful Waimea Canyon to Jurassic Falls, to the breathtaking mountains of the Na Pali Coast and Mt. Wai'ale'ale this is an experience not to be missed. The 50minute tour is worth every cent. If you do nothing else when on the Garden Isle then let this be it!

it was my first time on a helicopter & it was AMAZING!!! the helicopter had huge windows it felt like I was flying around in a bubble ~ the pilot was very knowledgeable about the areas we were flying over & even saw a stingray swimming thru the kaneohe sandbar .... it's a must do!!!

Worth every penny!! The views were breathtaking. The pilot was knowledgable and fantastic with our kids! Thanks for an amazing adventure

Excellent pilot and staff! History and stories about the island. The only way to see most of the island since there are limited roads to some of the most beautiful places.