Reviews

After some initial hesitation about going for a helicopter ride, a couple we met at our resort recommended that request Ian Robinson as our pilot. We booked a trip but since it was several days in advance we had time to back out, given our nervousness about being in a helicopter. I am so glad we didn't cancel because this ride turned into one of the highlights of our vacation to the amazing island of Hawai'i. First, Ian was wonderful. Very professional yet jovial and playful; knowledgable but not "canned". He was very attentive to our nervousness about being in the helicopter, but didn't make a big deal of it. Ian made it feel like my friend was flying me around in his helicopter. Not "tour guide" cheesy, but knowledgable and narrative. Great soundtrack too! Next: the sights; I don't have the words to describe the beauty. All the clichés come to mind: awe inspiring, life altering, makes you feel insignificant. All of those and more. The water, the lava, the waterfalls, the cliffs, the valleys, the rainforest - pictures and videos cannot capture the feeling of seeing this.

$845 for 4 adults but worth every single penny. The best visuals we had in our tours of 6 of the 8 Islands. A lifetime memory. If you are twice blessed, you will have Brody as your pilot. Aside from being a magnificent aviator, he is also native born and extremely knowledgeable about Kauai. If you have to, skip a few meals to afford this attraction. It really is worth the sacrifice.

This was our first helicopter ride ever but Pilot Geoffrey made us feel so safe and comfortable. His calm demeanor worked wonders on this "nervous newbie" plus his knowledge of his home Island was invaluable. The whole experience was so amazing, that my husband and I were both moved to tears; we felt so close to heaven! We also recommend you get the video of your experience. Since returning home, we have enjoyed it several times and shared it with our family who were not with us in Kauai. It's new every time we see it! Thanks again to the Blue Hawaiian ohana!

Wonderful Experience. I did my research online and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was has highly rated and now I can see why. They were very organized and professional. Our pilot was very well skilled with many years of experience. This was my wife's first experience in a helicopter and he made her feel more at ease. This was the highlight of our honeymoon.

Our extended family group of 7 from NZ and the UK did this tour. From the outset, Blue Hawaiian were reassuring, organised and efficient. The staff were extremely pleasant and professional. The safety briefing was thorough but reassuring. Our lovely pilot - Miguel - again assured of his experience and background and the background music was a nice distraction for the nervous flyers! My youngest son and I were seated in the front and our view was outstanding. It was a first helicopter flight for my sons and it was a real highlight of our Hawaiian holiday. The scenery is outstanding and the Napali coast is truly awe-inspiring. It was a great bonus to have several whale sightings from the air too. What a beautiful island - we loved it. Could not recommend more highly. Just do it...

I have many hours of fixed wing time and could tell from the minute we entered through the front door that we were in for a real treat. We arrived at the port via Princess Cruises where a Blue Hawaiian representative picked us up at the pier, the Airport and FBO were only minutes from the port. Check in and the safety briefing were painless and the employees took the time to answer any questions. The Pilot was very pleasant and took the time to get to know his passengers, he also positioned the helicopter throughout the flight so that everyone on board had the opportunity to see all the beauty the island had to offer.

Marco was our pilot. He was from the same area where my wife and I grew up and live. Marco did an awesome job of making sure everyone was afforded the same great views on the trip. He took time to share information and to go show us some whales as they were moving. What a fantastic adventure.

We signed up after the concierge talked this trip up to the hilt,was great to see lava live and up close and to see the valleys etc however $140 usd each for a remote landing, 6 people in the copter so $900 usd for 20 mins extra n it wasn't a 2000 ft waterfall in the back of a canyon that was inaccessible any other way was just on the coast and around 1000ft,still lovely but not what made us want to pay that extra

Took morning helicopter tour of oahu island. Fantastic weather as usaual. The flight was fantastic great views and the pilot gave you some informative facts at what your seeing. You have to watch your weight over 260ibs cost extra i paid almost half again but still totally worth it. You can also purchase a sd card with film of your trip $26 on your return which i did and its great. Shuttle there and back as well. You can only take your camera etc and a bottle of water on the flight any else can be left at the base for pick up on return.

This was a wonderful experience, a great way to see the island, places we would not be able to see any other way! The pilot was very good, information was to the point, never rambling nonsence, made us feel safe even when diving down to see the swimming turtles. I will always take a helicopter ride when visiting new places from now on (hoping to get the same super type of pilot)!

My wife and I did the Big Island Spectacular tour with Greg (Gogo) today in the Eco-Star. Although a little pricey, would highly recommend. Greg was an awesome pilot and made the tour what it was. Loved his choice in music too which makes the experience better. Great tour, definitely a must-do.

At the last minute we choose this activity, WOW, I truly wish we had done it first! Totally captivating and breathtaking. Highly recommended by me. Oh, do make a reservation, you don't want to miss it.

My husband and I took the two hour Big Island Spectacular Eco Tour this morning and had an absolutely fantastic time!! Our pilot (Greg "Go-Go") gave us a great tour and was a wealth of infomation about the sights we visited. It was especially fascinating to view the many waterfalls up close! We even saw two whales breeching as we flew out over the sea alongside the cliffs! We would highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours as a great way to see the island!

My husband and I did 2 separate helicopter flights - 1 on the big island and the other on Kauai. We weren't able to do them together as we were travelling with a 16month old and we hasn't able to come with us. My husband thought the volcano flight was amazing. He saw the recent lava flow and said the female guide was really informative and helpful. I did the Kauai flight and it was incredible. It rained for the better part of it but that didn't dampen it. I had Barrett as a guide and he was also very informative and professional. They offer a DVD of your trip for $26 and we both got one and watched each other's and appreciated what one other experienced. These flights are worth every cent. There is so much you can't see from the land that you really have to get up in the air to experience it - like Kauai with the coast and crater. Truly exceptional!!

If you have the money to drop, this is a must-do on the big island. Friendly people, beautiful aircraft, super friendly and skilled pilot (we had Toshi who was a riot), and vistas not to be missed. We did the shorter helicopter tour of the northern part of the island/ waterfalls and it was gorgeous. Also had the opportunity to see whales breech. It was my first time in a helicopter and I felt safe and truly enjoyed myself.