Reviews

This is a great way to see the 90% of the island that the rest of the world never get's a chance to see. The staff at the office were pleasant and efficient. They got us to the helipad with no fuss. Our pilot and tour guide (Jimmy) was skilled and knowledgable, and put everyone at ease with his professional and laid back demeanor. The views of the island are wonderful... bring your camera, wear dark clothing (to avoid reflections from the canopy), and hope that the rest of the passengers on your flight wear dark clothing also. As it worked out, everyone on our flight was in darks, so photos turned out much better than if light colors had been worn. Also, if your camera will accept one, put a CP filter (circular polarizer) on the lens to further reduce reflections and enhance the colors that you capture. For those that have a little bit of fear... Just do it. Once airborne, you will be overwhelmed with scenes of beauty, and will forget your fears. Well worth the time and money. Expedia offers good savings if you book with them.

This was our first helicopter tour and it was even better than we had imagined. Informative and beautiful. Nathan was a great pilot and tour guide. Once we were on the ground we were ready to do it all over again as the hour went by so quickly. We booked online for the discount. Thanks for a great morning on Kauai!

I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours! When we got to the airstrip and we saw the Blue Hawaiian helicopters along with the helicopters from other touring companies, we quickly realized we'd made the right choice. Some companies provide tiny little helicopters with no doors. We spoke with someone who took one of those and, not only did they feel nauseated the whole time, they also felt pretty terrified! As always, we still felt a bit anxious about being in a helicopter, despite the fact that we've ridden them before. But with Blue Hawaiian, the helicopters are noticeably bigger and more sturdy than some others and they have doors! The whole outfit was very professional and our guide Jimmy had been flying helicopters for 45 years - that was a big comfort! We loved seeing the stunning beauty of Kauai and we enjoyed Jimmy's commentary, as well as the wonderful selection of music that he played. It helped to calm our nerves and distract us from our anxiety. Though Blue Hawaiian costs more, it is definitely worth it for peace of mind, safety and comfort.

This was absolutely the best excursion I have ever done on any vacation! First off, I felt extremely safe with our very experienced and knowledgeable pilot, Jimmy! Secondly, there are not enough “spectacular” adjectives available to describe the many magnificent vistas we saw on our 50 minute journey! The highlight definitely had to be flying through a 360° rainbow! Would I do it again: DEFINITELY!!!!

One of the best tour I took in Kauai. The helicopter had a glass bottom and glass all around so we got a great view. The flight was fantastic. Flying between valleys, the Waimea Canyon, the Napali coast. Could not see these views from the ground. Because of some bad weather we had to reschedule the helicopter tour twice but the tour was worth it.

We have taken heli tours in Moorea, Tahiti and the Grand Canyon and this topped them both. Our pilot Barret was excellent. Informative but not too chatty, great music with the Bose headphones, which was timed to the appropriate scenery. The chopper itself was state of the art, very comfortable and smooth and even on an inside seat the view plane was excellent. The tour was incredible with breathtaking views we would not otherwise have ever seen of the Na Pali Coast and the extinct volcano crater. We would jump at the chance to this again. Thank you Blue Hawaiian for one of the highlights of our trip.

The topography of Kauai's interior & Na Pali coast are unbelievable -- but cannot be accessed by car. That leaves you with only a few other options: (1) Helicopter tour - around $220/person (2) Boat tour - around $150/person (3) Kayak - around $150/person to Kayak the Na Pali Coast (4) Hiking - 22 miles round trip to hike the full distance of the Na Pali Coast ...but the helicopter tour is the only way to see the lush interior, much of which is owned by a single family (the Robinsons) and they do not allow hiking on their property. For instance, if you want to see the waterfall from Jurassic Park, you have to take a helicopter tour. We selected Blue Hawaiian because of the reviews offered in the "Kauai Revealed" guidebook which you should definitely have with you at all times: http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Kauai-Guidebook-Revealed/dp/0981461018/ref=dp_ob_title_bk We booked our trip for the 8am tour. Here is the most important information that I can provide you: the guidebook says that you want to sit in the front, or at worst on the right side of the helicopter. This is 100% ACCURATE. Unfortunately, you cannot request seating with Blue Hawaii. The helicopter seats 6 people and they distribute the weight on the helicopter based upon a computer program that I still cannot figure out. I was originally under the assumption that the lighter people would sit in the front with the pilot. This is not the case because my wife and I were definitely the lightest couple on our tour and we did not sit in the front. When our helicopter landed and the next group boarded, I saw a rather robust couple being led the front of the helicopter...so who knows how it works. Here is how the seating works: Seat #1 & 2 = 1st place seats -- you are up front with the pilot and get a front shot of all of the amazing views. Seat #3 & 4 = 2nd place seats -- you are on the right side of the helicopter behind the couple sitting in the front. The helicopter flies in a clockwise route around the island, so the best sights are viewed from the right side. This is where my wife and I sat on the tour. Seat #5 & 6 = 3rd place seats -- you are on the left side of the helicopter behind the pilot. You will find yourself trying to look out the right side window often, but the pilot does try to turn the helicopter to the left side so that they get views of the amazing sights as well...but when the pilot has to verbally say "Ok, I am now going to turn the helicopter so that the people on the left can get the same view" -- confirmation that the left side is the 3rd place seats. The views from the tour are amazing. There are many parts of the island that you can only experience through helicopter. In my opinion, if you are paying the money to experience Kauai then you HAVE to take a helicopter tour just to experience the full beauty of this island. It is worth the money because you have no other option available to you to see the majestic views that Kauai offers...and you do not want to leave the island without seeing all that the island has to offer. I am giving Blue Hawaii 5 stars because: (1) You have to view the island by helicopter (2) They were the company we selected I did not take a 2nd helicopter tour so I cannot compare it to other outfitters. However, if I had an extra $600 to spend, then I would look into the 65 min tour on Jack Harter with "doors off" and only seats 4 people. Or I would look into the Jack Harter 95 min. tour that is $375/pp. At the end of the day, the tour companies appear to fly similar patterns around the island so I have to imagine that they are all comparable to each other. The Blue Hawaii helicopters are supposed to be the most comfortable -- so if most of the tours are the same, and the only variable is the comfort, then you should select Blue Hawaii #1. If you want a different experience (ie: doors off on a smaller helicopter) then you should look into a different company. Hope this helps!!

My wife and I recently stayed on Kauai for our anniversary. We decided to try a few things that we had never done before. Riding in a helicopter certainly qualified! I am a very cautious person, and the idea of getting in one these things never was appealing to me. I know the statistics don't support my fears, so I convinced my wife to try it. I'm so glad that we did. The staff did an excellent job with the safety briefing, and explained what we could expect aboard. That didn't prevent me from being extremely nervous when I first got onboard. As we took off, I quickly felt better as the ride was much smoother than I anticipated. Not nearly as bumpy as what I have experienced on an airplane, it felt like we were just floating through the sky. The views were amazing, and something I will never forget. The Waimea canyon, coast line, waterfalls, etc are almost too beautiful to describe. I can safely say that I could never have seen most of this any other way. We dropped down into canyons, hovered near waterfalls, and flew just off the shore of the northern coast. My only regret is not being able to do it again soon. Highly, highly recommended.

I had always wanted to ride in a helicopter. My parents suggested we take a ride with Blue Hawaiian, as they had done so before while visiting Kaua'i. So glad I took the trip! At the BH office, you check in at the deck and have a seat. Before departure to the landing pad, you by watching a safety video and get belted up with a flotation device. Then a staff member drives you to Lihu'e heliport. You lined up according to your seat number (there are 6 seats in all - plus the pilot - I was fortunate enough to sit in the co-pilot seat!). Once ready to board, the same staff member instructs you to enter the chopper. The ground crew gets you buckled in and ready for takeoff. There are headphones to listen to music as well as listen to the pilot's narrative about the island. There is also a microphone in the cockpit to ask questions. Large windows for everyone to see the island during flight. The flight was smooth, no turbulence, not too much engine or blade noise in the cockpit, and the ride around the island lasted for about 30-40 minutes. No wonder they call it the "cadillac of helicopter rides". Our pilot, Brandyn, took us around the airport, over Waimea Canyon, to the Napoli Coast, around the island to the coffee fields, to the resort areas, and up and close to some beautiful waterfalls. I was in awe! And the weather was perfect for picture taking! The only thing that really bummed me out was our recorded video of our flight experience didn't come out. I wasn't very happy with that and the staff wasn't at all sympathetic. I'm sure there was nothing they could have done but at least they could have offered another souvenir at a discount for the problem. Thank goodness we got to take pictures! I'd fly with Blue Hawaiian again.

The Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour was a good way to see Kauai. They were professional and friendly. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the island and was able to answer all our questions. The only thing I didn't like was that they seated the max. number of people (8 including the pilot). It was very tight in there. It was hard to even turn your head sideways. I think the price for the time in the air was a good deal and would recommend it to others. Hopefully the don't always fill up all the seats.

If you are visiting the island do not miss going on a helicopter tour. Blue Hawaiian is the Ferrari of helicopter tours. Barrett our pilot was very professional and since he is also from Kauai he had a ton of information. The helicopters are outstanding and extremely comfortable. Best money I have spent on an excursion in years. Two thumbs up.

Our 55 minute tour around the Kauai was simply awesome. Nose first dives into the canyons and scraping the tops of the mountains. Even on a cloudy day Kauai was beautiful. Our pilot Nathan was very friendly, remembering all of our names, and very informative. If you debating between things to do on Hawaii and this is on your list, end the debate and fly Blue Hawaiian.

I've never been in a helicopter. The morning we went wasn't the best of weather. But we had friends from Texas who wanted to go ... so we went. Most fun I've had since moving to Honolulu four years ago. Nathan, our pilot, and a former Black Hawk pilot, was great. Seeing Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali coastline from the air ... all the waterfalls, etc was breathtaking. And the big surprise for me ... peaceful. I could have stayed in the Canyon for the full hour. Peaceful. Nathan's commentary and choice of music was perfect. I'm saving up my money and bringing my kids ... they would love it.

We just returned from Maui. This was our 3rd trip to Hawaii. We have done The Big Island, Maui Spectacular, Oahu, and did the West Maui & Molokai last week. This is a first class operation and the only way to see ALL of Hawaii.

This is a great operation. The helicopters are comfortable and well maintained, and the pilot and staff were very professional. Our pilot had been a news helicopter pilot in Seattle, and he was very knowledgable about Hawaii and Kauai. We could not find any discount coupons for this company, but they are clearly THE BEST operation around, so I guess they have no incentive to discount their services. Being a pilot and and aircraft mechanic, I can say they excell in safety. Top honors all around for Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.