Reviews

My brother and I took a flight over lava fields on Big Island as part of another tour we booked with Discover Hawaii tours. I can recommend both companies; the flight was comfortable and fun, and we got to see the lava flowing underneath the crust! We also had a quick flight around some waterfalls which are apparently off limits to hiking - its a real shame because they looked great! A big thank you to our pilot Greg, who was informative, polite, friendly, and flew like a boss.

Shane, our pilot, was absolutely perfect. His skill and knowledge of the island made the ride spectacular. The cameras on the helicopter captured the views and were available to purchase. The trip is definitely worth the money.

wow what a day! Loran was our pilot, he was so informative and super funny! I would seriously recommend this tour, and especially doing it early on in your trip, that way you can get an idea of where you want to be, how the waters look, and amazing places to see! We really wish we didn't wait till the day before we left, we would have done so much more!

nervous to book at first as I booked before the trip...but SO glad I did!!!! This was simply amazing! Loren, our pilot, was very friendly and made our experience something I will never forget! My girls (5 years and 7 months old) loved every second......we can't wait to come back and go on another Blue Hawaiian helicopter! Our recording was icing on the cake!

We recently spent a week on Waikiki and booked the 45 minute tour of Oahu on impulse and are glad we did. Obviously, there were spectacular views of the island. Highlights were flying over Pearl Harbor, going up a tight canyon to see the largest waterfall on the island, and hovering above a pod of 6-8 humpback whales. The trip is pricey but the whales made it worth every penny. Since whales cannot be guaranteed, use your own judgment about the value. If you have never done a helicopter tour before, Blue Hawaiian's crew and helicopters made it easy.

My son and I took a 10 am tour of Kauai and it was a wonderful way to view the Island. The pilot was very competent and I felt safe 100% of the time. The Eco Star is a comfortable ride. When you arrive, you get weighed and seating is arranged by computer. The computer separated my son and I, but the staff noticed that as we were about to board and reconfigured the seating to let us sit together. I'm very greatful for that. The experience is expensive but worth it.

This was the highlight of my trip to Kauai in August. Everyone there was very friendly. Our pilot Mark was just excellent in his knowledge of the island and I have to tell you the beauty you will see on this island is nothing short of heavenly. I actually cried at the beautiful scenery I was witnessing. You will see canyons, valleys, gorgeous shorelines of the island and the astounding Napali Park. You will not be disappointed. HIghly recommend this as a #1 must do on the island of Kauai!

We hadn't planned to take a helicopter trip and didn't book it until a few days before we went. We went on the Eco tour and it was completely worth it. I read a few reviews before we booked and had a few concerns about whether we would get a good view or not - no need to worry. The seats are allocated according to weight which worried me. I was sat in what you would call 'the worst seat' (In the back row of 4 in the middle) but the view was still amazing and the pilot (Shay) made sure he did a few turns to get everyone a great view. The 50 minute tour was the right amount of time to see everything we wanted to see. The views of Waimea Canyon and Napali Coast are just amazing and will stick with me forever. Thank you!!

We took a helicopter tour of Kauai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopter. It was a terrific way to see the island. Our pilot/guide Brad was great. He was very knowledgeable and struck the perfect balance between providing information and context and letting us just enjoy the natural beauty of Kauai. We did this near the beginning of our trip, and it was helpful to get a sense of the island and places we wanted to visit while we were there. Definitely would recommend Blue Hawaiian and Brad for those looking to do a helicopter tour.

This excursion is a must! Incredible views of Kaua'i and great, knowledgeable staff. Brody was an excellent tour guide.

After getting shut down for a heli-tour out of Hilo due to weather, we booked two days later with BH in Waikoloa. The "Island Spectacular" is not cheap, but holy moses was it great. Our pilot Eric was extremely professional and enthusiastic, with an impressive knowledge base on island culture, history, language, geology, economy, demographics, etc. He was also very good at flying the Eco-Star helicopter, which is important. The ride was smooth, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring, and the noise-cancelling headphones were top-notch. Our excursion included a fun soundtrack with a mix of Hawaiian and cinematic music, adding nicely to the scenery – which is hard to even capture in words. Imagine being immersed in your own 3-D National Geographic special, with sweeping lush green valleys, 1,000' waterfalls, towering cliffs dropping to infinitely blue water, and yes – a huge smoldering hellish crater with bright orange liquid rock visible inside. Molten freakin' lava! The expense of something like this can be difficult to rationalize, at least for me. It's a spicy meatball. But if you're up for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the island like you never could any other way – in a clean, modern, safe, well-maintained aircraft with a top-shelf pilot to match – Blue Hawaiian is the real deal.

I join my voice to the positive reviews of this company. Professional company that deliver a tour as depicted in their advertising. Amazing scenery and a view of the lava landscape, active volcano and magnificent coastline and waterfalls that leave a lasting impression. We had Carl for our pilot, he was friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. We were a rather quiet group and he gave us the right amount of commentary but also allowed us quiet time to enjoy the experience. We went on this trip for my son's 21st, Huge thanks to Blue Hawaiian for making it everything we hoped for. We were offered pick up but chose to drive, it was a very dark drive out on an unknown highway pre dawn and would recommend considering availing yourself to the complimentary pickup/drop off service. This was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii and I would thoroughly recommend. We did the 2 hour Big Island Spectacular in the eco-star, worth every cent, gave us some priceless memories.

Our guide - Adam, a younger but clearly experienced and dexterous pilot - was awesome. On a beautiful day we did a counter-clockwise tour of the island - from Waikiki Beach to the president's retreat, from the Jurassic Park valleys to the north shore surf beaches to Pearl Harbor - that was the most memorable conclusion to a three island tour of Hawaii.

This was such a great decision! Adam is a very skilled pilot. Our tour was so windy and he handled the helicopter like a champ! First wind gust and he barely bobbled. The tour included anything we wanted to try to see. We saw manta rays, sea turtles and even a whale from the air. Flying over the main attractions especially Pearl Harbor was amazing. The waterfall was just breath taking. The music playing in the headset was so appropriate for whatever we we're looking at. Just do this tour!

What a great experience. Our pilot was exceptional, I felt very confident in his abilities, he flew that helicopter like he was born doing it and did his best to inform and engage everyone in our group. This was a highlight of our trip!