Reviews

I've traveled with other helicopter agencies and while they all travel the same familiar route the don't all offer the same service nor use the same equipment.  Blue Hawaiian, however, is top drawer! Their helicopters are really good. Not long ago I road with another agency whose machine had seen better days...I wondered if we were going to make it over the top of the mountain...we did but it was close! On this occasion, I sent my mother-in-law with my youngest son...the results? She couldn't stop taking about the flight and about Blue Hawaiian. In fact I heard about it all day! The bottom line is this: If you're going to drop serious dollars on a flight go with the best: Blue Hawaiian!

We took a 45 minute helicopter tour while on the island of Kauai and I can honestly say it was the highlight of our entire trip.  Sure, it's pricey, but let me say, it's worth every single penny and some.  It's an absolute must do if you are on Kauai, you get to see so much of the island, including the waterfalls used in the helicopter scene in Jurassic Park and the beautiful coastlines.  I'm glad to say descending down by the waterfalls is a lot smoother than depicted in the movie! If you only read this far - then my job is done here.  For those who want a little more, here it is... First off, the helicopters are very modern and kept in first class shape.  Even as an aviation enthusiast, and someone who flies a lot, I will not deny I was nervous to take my first helicopter flight.  Well let me tell you, the nerves disappear the second you are off the ground and are replaced with "wow".  These craft are so smooth and vibration free you just become mesmerized with the gorgeous scenery passing below.  Of course, much of this comes down to the great pilots, and our pilot, Miguel, made our flight very smooth and very enjoyable, taking us very close to various landmarks and talking us through all of it.  He talked to everyone by name, and was very good at answering questions and accommodating requests to get closer to something or visit a certain landmark. Flying up and over the hills through the clouds is really cool because one second it's clear, then there is rain on the windshield, and in 10 seconds more back out into clear skies.  It's a cool experience. When we were done, both my wife and I said, I think there will be more helicopter flights in our future.  If you have any hesitation, don't, just do it.  You won't regret it.

Is it money?  Yes.   But its worth every penny. Our pilot (Shane?) was knowledgeable, funny, and easy to converse with, but I'm sure that they're all great. Just do it.

This circle island tour is amazing and spectacular! Our pilot, Barrett, is a local boy from Kaua'i and knows the island like the back of his hand. The new helicopters are terrific and give great views. Kama'aina rates are available which made the pain of the high prices (but well worth it!) more affordable. I'd go again in a heartbeat! You'll love it if you get good weather like we did. We were able to fly right into the caldera of Wai'aleale, a once in a lifetime experience. Na Pali coast was of course equally spectacular. I understand there is a boat trip at Na Pali as well which I am sure is also terrific! I must remember it for next time on Kaua'i!! And yes the souvenir USB stick with a recording of your tour is a very nice souvenir. The video is quite good but of course nothing beats seeing first hand!

Wow.  What an experience.  Our pilot, Brody, was great.  He did a fantastic job circling the helicopter so everyone got a good vie of the major landmarks on the tour.  He also did a great job listening to our questions when asked.  As a nice touch he also called all of us by name.  The ride was a bit behind schedule  but when we were loaded things went smoothly.  No need to take aisickness medicine as our ride was so smooth. I would wholeheartedly recomend Blue Hawaiian for a helicopter tour of Kauai.  It is an easy going experience not to be missed.

Wow!!!! Most fun I've had on Kauai! The best and only way to see this beautiful island. Brody was a fantastic pilot and tour guide!! Thank you for everything!!

This was the best thing we did on our trip, period. It was my first helicopter flight and I am scared of heights, so I was nervous. They go over extensive safety guidelines and directions before you board. They choose your seat based on your weight (discreetly) to make sure the helicopter is balanced. Lucky for me, I got to sit in the front with an unobstructed view! Our pilot, Brad, was great. Very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. I got teary as we came upon the Na Pali coast--it is just gorgeous. We were also lucky enough to see several humpbacks! Seeing a mom and baby was a highlight of the tour. We bought our video of the tour. We both thought that it was a perfect thing to do on Kauai. You really get a feel for the whole island! We did it on the first full day we had on Kauai--highly recommend!!

At first we were very disappointed when our first flight was cancelled due to weather.   We were later thrilled because we came to realize that they knew full well when it was safe and ideal to fly.  We had a terrific flight and Jimmy was very knowledgeable about where to take us and what we were seeing.  Yes, the flight was expensive, but it was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Hawaii.

Great pilot (Barrett) a Kauai native, very informative and very experienced. We had a fantastic time! Worth every penny.

Our tour of Kaua'i via helicopter was really one of the highlights of our trip (asides from proposing to my lady!). Blue Hawaiian was professional and our pilot Barrett is an exceptional flyer and very humorous.  We were able to fly into the crevasses of the Na'Pali coast and see a beauty that is unparalleled.  We learned and saw many things that would have been unaccessible otherwise.  If you can I recommend flying in the Eco-Star helo and trying to get the front seats.  This bird is very safe, comfortable and has a great field of view.

We took a helicopter tour two days after driving the north coast and the day after visiting Waimea Canyon on our first trip to Kauai.  I have to say that this is the way to go. Seeing both perspectives is great. We booked thru the hotel.  Some people on our flight asked what we paid. They booked through a tour operator and paid $25 per person more. Go figure. You will have to disclose your weight when you book.  They weigh you when you check in. (although they don't announce it). Don't bother trying to blame the luau. All I'm saying is, if you want to be discreet about your weight, you better book the tour! Here is what you need to know. You can take a bottle of water, camera (without a case), and sunglasses on the flight.  You cannot take purses  or hats. They DVD the flight (inside and out) and sell them for $25 each. if you get a flight just after rain, the waterfalls will be terrific.  Our day was sparse. 3 couples per flight...so one of each couple will not get a window and the company chooses who sits where based on weight distribution for your flight. The lack of a window seat should not be a big deal, however, the guy in front of us wore a dark hawaiian shirt. (They recommend that you dress in dark clothes because of glass reflections).  A dark Hawaiian shirt still has white flowers and I really had to stretch to try and get pictures that didn't have his shirt reflected in them. Bummer.

I was nervous about a helicopter tour as there always seem to be accidents, but most of Kauai is inaccessible by car, so here it is a must see. Our helicopter seemed fairly new and well maintained, our daughter sat next to the pilot- he was really nice to her (calling her his co-pilot) giving a great commentary. Even though people talk about "bad seats, bad sides" - I had an interior seat on the left side, considered "the worst"- it is so spectacular there really is no bad seat. When we go to Big Island, we will use their service again.

This is a MUST!!  What a treat experience!  Well trained and knowledgeable staff!  Worth every penny and we even purchased the DVD of our flight and commentary for $25.

I absolutely loved our tour with Blue Hawaiian. It was my first helicopter ride so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was nothing short of amazing, espcially because Kauai is so beautiful. I was lucky to get a window seat on the back right of the plane, and I got some amazing pictures. The glare in the window is a bit harsh at times but if you position your camera well and don't use any flash, it is not noticeable. The service was great. I highly recommend this tour. I did a lot of research before booking, and I knew I wanted to ride the eco star helicopters and Blue Hawaiian were the only company that used it. Well worth the 200 bucks! BTW if you reserve online at least 5 days before your tour date, you should be able to get a bit of a discount. We were lucky that the weather was perfectly clear on the day of our tour.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was one of two companies recommended by "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" so I chose it.  The ride itself was awesome, and our pilot/tour guide Jimmy was professional, friendly, and informative.  I almost knocked off one star because the staff that answers the main reservation number gives out inconsistent information concerning discounts, and they can be a bit brusque.  But once I got through that, the experience provided by the Lihue staff was 5-stars.  I appreciated the fact that for safety reasons, people are seated according to weight so as to balance the load.  And again, according to the guidebook, compared to the other helicopter tour companies, they will err on the side of safety and cancel flights if the weather is not conducive to flying.   I think BHH is the company that studios use when filming in Hawaii, so if good enough for them, good enough for me!