Reviews

Outstanding, from the driver who picked me up to the office crew, ramp crew, and Loren, the pilot. Very pleased that the pilot was prior Army Aviator.. Pure Professional. Bottom Line --GREAT TOUR.

We had a great tour with Blue Hawaiian. My 9 year old daughter was a little scared as it was her first time in a helicopter, but Adam our pilot, did a great job of talking to her to calm her down. The tour itself was a fantastic way to see the island in a perspective you can't get from the ground. Yeah, it's expensive, but for a one-time event it was great to see everything they show you and get pictures as well.

My family of 4, with 2 children aged 16 & 15, visited Kona in September this year. We did the 2 hour Big Island Spectacular, taking in the lava flows, plus waterfalls etc. Greg was our pilot, very nice young man, and very professional. Was great on the commentary, and made sure the passengers on each side of the helicopter got to see everything. While we did hit bad weather on the Hilo side of the island, we set down for a time, so our 2 hours lasted a few more, but that's ok. Because of the rain, we were looked after by the ground crew at Hilo, and when all ok, we made our way back to Kona, via the wonderful waterfalls and scenery the other side of the island had to offer. A very professional company to deal with.

We took the Big Island Spectacular with the stop at the waterfall. Our pilot was Greg and we had an amazing time! He was knowledgeable and personable and made the trip extra special. This is a great way to see a lot of the island. We were lucky enough to see some lava hot spots. We did this about midway through our trip so we had already seen some of the locations from the ground, which gave us a better perspective on where everything was. The helicopter itself was comfortable. Be sure to wear dark clothing which cuts down on glare and allows you to see more. Wear sturdy shoes if you plan to stop at the waterfall. This is not a thrill ride and none of us had any problems with motion sickness. Highly recommended!

my pilot talked crap to the australians on my flight during the entire trip. then when i got home with my HD video, it only has 1/3 of the flight on it. And I had paid $645 for the Big Island Spectacular and the waterfall landing. Thought I was going with "the best"....best at taking your money...save it, and just fly with another company on the big island. I did a trip in Kauia as well and THAT one I recommend! Waikaloa office refunded part of my fees, so bottom line paid $375 and no video. Wish had used another company with video.

If you're wondering if it's worth it, it is. I know it's expensive. AND it's spectacular. You will see sights you simply cannot see any other way. You can NOT go to the top of the volcano on foot. You may never see an active volcano again. Seeing an active volcano, burning the trees around it, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We splurged for the Big Island Spectacular, and I'm so glad we did. As amazing as the volcano is, seeing the Kohala cliffs felt almost unreal. Soooo beautiful. Words cannot do justice. You just have to experience this to fully appreciate. Go!!

We did the volcano tour which included a short time over waterfalls at the end. As a family of 5 we had the whole helicopter to ourselves. Our pilot was very informative and was insistent to get us as close as he could to the caldera with its small amount of lava. Very expensive but spectacular views and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Flight was pretty smooth even for our scaredy-cat family member. Highly recommended.

I am a very uncomfortable flyer. I went with my husband and daughter to get pictures of them taking off and I ended up going up with them. The staff at the front desk was very reassuring and made me feel at ease. My daughter sat next to the pilot and I had a wonderful seat next to the window. All the seats are great though and it was a small group so the ride was very comfortable. I was not scared at all~seriously I am a white knuckle flyer and felt zero fear. We found whales in the ocean and it was a great way to see their incredible size. I could have spent the whole time doing that and of been happy. It was really neat going through the mountains and being so close to the waterfalls. Pearl Harbor was special to see and Gilligan's Island was a nice memory of being young again. I cannot wait to post my pictures when I get back home. Thanks again for such a nice time, and for anyone who might be scared of flying this for some reason did not seem scary at all.

Best helicopter tour ever, great way to see the island. Our pilot Julie was very professional and so informative Saw whales, rainbows, waterfalls and Gilligan's island. Would recommend great value

By far, the highlight of our vacation! Brad was amazing, knowledgeable and made this an experience we will never forget!!! Not only do I highly recommend, but if there is only one excursion while on Pride of America, this is the ONE!

Everything about Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was the best! First, the building! It's new, modern, air conditioned, with discrete weigh-ins, bathrooms, lockers, souvenir shop and a nice seating area for your pre-flight briefing. The air conditioned helicopters (6 of them, I believe) are newer with very experienced pilots. They make a personalized video of your specific flight, complete with audio (captures you, your pilots description, your questions, etc.) They are not the cheapest helicopter ride, by drive out to the airport and look at their facilities compared to their competitors and you'll see what I mean.

outstanding our pilot was great and very informative this was by far the best way to see the island we thought we were part of the mountains and waterfalls all the colors could not be explained....they were breath taking a picture would not do justice to all this beauty we would highly recommend this as a part of any Hawaii vacation ALOHA

Of all the tours I took on the Big Island, this one just totally blew me away. Our pilot, Shane, was great. He was very knowledgeable about the island's history, the landscape, and the volcanic activity. He also took the time to make sure that everyone got to see the sights out of the cockpit windows, from the spots of lava at the Kilauea eruption site to the various valley's and waterfalls. I also did the optional waterfall landing which was amazing! Definitely worth saving up for and doing again one day.

Aloha!!! This was quite simply one of the best experiences I have ever done!!! We did it close to the end of our holiday and it was a great way to see the trip out :) Its a really gentle flight with so much to see... Our pilot (Loren) was awesome, great sense of humor, really relaxed and along with all the other staff this couldn't have been easier... A great experience, highly recommended... Thanks Guys, Olli & Dani :)

Very safety conscious, only way to properly see lava. It's a long drive from Kona but worth it and we were cancelled the first booking and had to return. Kids loved it, worth the money.