Reviews

We enjoyed the Blue Hawaiian Helicopter trip around Kauai. It was spectacular and the new helicopters they have are very quiet and easy to get in and out. Four seats in the back and two in the front for customers.

Simply amazing. 60 minutes of the best views in the world. Completely safe and very comfortable. The pictures last a lifetime. Travis, our pilot was extremely knowledgable and friendly. if you don't do anything else on Kauai, do this!

I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian for a helicopter ride around Kauai. Our pilot, Captain Jimmy, was a very capable and knowledgable pilot and put everyone at ease. He provided many excellent insights during the flight about the areas we were flying over and the company had music broadcast over the headsets synced nicely with the flight's progress. I will definitely do this again!

I do not like to fly, so first off I did my research and read through FAA and NTSB crash reports to determine the safest helicopter company (all have a small risk, see http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20111110X01102&key=1). As the hyperlink will show, even one of the safest Helicopter tours can have its risk. That out of the way, let me tell you that this is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had! Our pilot, Kevin McIntyre, was great, kept the flight as smooth as possible (it was a little windy that day) and he was extremely knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture and geography. We saw things that you cannot see unless you are in a Helicopter. The flight itself was very comfortable and we could see extremely well because we flew in the Eco-Star (see picture). I do suggest (Highly suggested) to schedule your flight early in your vacation because Kauai has ever changing weather and the flights do frequently get pushed back or cancelled due to weather. If you schedule it for your first or second day you can always reschedule if need be before your leave. Have fun and hope this helps. And ask for KEVIN (you may see him in the background giving the shaka sign).

Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! Professional staff and wonderful pilot who pointed out all the sights and then some. It was a first ride for all four of us and we left wanting to go again! The location was a little tricky to locate in Lihue as it is in a cluster of stores configured in a round shape. Well worth every penny for such a phenomenal view of the beauty of the island.

Great ride,excellent people. Everyone on the Helicopter has a view of everything. This was the best way to see the island. We will do it again next year.

We couldn't get a late checkout from our resort, so had an afternoon to kill. We called Expedia and they were able to book us last minute on an afternoon helicopter trip with Blue Hawaiian. Travis was our pilot...I was lucky enough to sit front and center! I'm terrified of heights, but this was my second helicopter ride (first time was with Maui-scape in Maui) and this did not scare me at all! The views were amazing and we were able to see the NaPali Coast, which we weren't able to see otherwise because the boats weren't going that way due to the surf/swells. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Kaua'i.

Our pilot was so knowledgeable, made the trip relaxing for first time scarred of heights person. Beautiful

My wife and I enjoyed another Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour. Kevin was our pilot he was fantastic! By far the best way to experience any of the islands ....but Kauai is so beautiful and wild it truly allows you to see it's unspoiled wilderness.

Great way to get your bearings. Seamless checking process with no worry or work on your part.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was a professional service from beginning to end. Dawn, our ex-Coast Guard pilot, was a delight. She not only flew the helo with a calm air of expertise, but acted as an excellent tour guide and camera operator as well. We were in a 7 seater plane (pilot plus 6 guests) and had wonderful views. We flew around the island, into canyons and generally saw the island of Kauai as only birds do. We felt comfortable and safe and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. NOTHING was left to chance or was anything less than perfect in our nearly one hour tour starting at 9 am on a clear blue sky day. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My husband and I chose to go on our first helicopter ride in Kauai when we were there in April 2011. It was the BEST decision we could have made and Blue Hawaiian made everything so easy and worry-free. I would normally be very anxious about a helicopter ride, but not once did I feel unsafe or afraid. Our pilot was Stephen, he was great, very laid back and knowledgable. You will never forget this if you do it and it allows you to see the whole island in one hour, not to mention see parts of the island only visible from air or sea. Do not hesitate to take a ride with Blue Hawaiian, you will not be disappointed. We even bought the DVD of our personal helicopter ride so we can relive it at home!!

After reading the trip advisor reviews I was aware of the 'risk' of the heli tour. These tours aren't cheap and can even make or break you trip (especially if your itinerary makes this the highlight of your stay). Blue Hawaiian uses the ECO-STAR chopper which flies faster than those used by other tour operators and may account for the shorter tour lengths, IMO. It seems all the south side heli tours have same itinerary; a clockwise route around the island en route to Waimea Canyon, track out over Palihale to the Napali Coast, then around Princeville and then over to the crater. The problem with this route is that the unfortunate person in the left back doesn't get the same experience as those in the front or right; I heard folks that were in the back saying that next time they'd fly doors off. I was lucky enough to be up front, which gives you a great view but the bubble shape to the front glass isn't kind to picture taking (more reflective). Pictures out the right window were typically clearer however the BRIGHT YELLOW pouch containing our lifebelt was reflected in many shots as we were told to wear them on our right hip. Regarding picture taking, you don't need a big zoom lense as the flight takes you close to what you need to see. Using my DSLR all of my shots were in the 18-70mm range. I took a couple with a 200mm zoom but a bit blurry, even with a VR lense. DON"T TRY TO FOLLOW THE WEATHER FORECASTS TO CLOSELY! This bit several of us in the butt. I booked my flight on-line before arriving and on my first day on the island the forecasters gave a 40-50% chance of rain for my tour the next day and 0-10% for the following day. Well, I called to change my tour and they said they had received many of those requests. Well, you guessed it, at my original flight time I walked out of my hotel to bright skies with scattered clouds and on the next day intermittent showers for several hours. The flight went on, and we saw the coast with mostly flat light and the interior of the islnad was shrouded with clouds. There were 3 and half WOW moments for me: 1-the first time you get a glimpse of the coast from the air (about 2 minutes in) 2-The Napali Cliffts (awesome) 1/2- Waimea Canyon - if I hadn't driven to it a day earlier it would have had more visual impact. When we hiked it, it was sunny. When we flew into it, rainy. Plus they fly into the same area that you can see from the road. 3-Lastly, and most surprising was the flight upto the crater right at the end with about a dozen waterfalls. Even though it was rainy we were below the cloud ceiling with very good upclose views (out the right window). TIP: If you're on the island for more than just a few days, I suggest making your reservation after you arrive. There are deals and specials available at Activity Kiosks (one near JJ's Broiler) with rates much lower than the advertised prices. Not every tour operator participates but if you don't care which operator you choose you can get a great deal and if you end up in the backseat it won't be as upsetting.

We had an afternoon ride with Pilot Joffrey who may have been the most mellow person ever...very chill and calm, which was nice for a first-time helicopter passenger :) He grew up on the island and as a result knew tons of fun and sometimes obscure facts and gave a great running commentary. Whenever there was an especially cool/popular sight such as the "Jurassic Park" falls, Joffrey made sure every side of the helicopter got a good view of it. According to our guidebook, Blue Hawaiian is one of the only (maybe THE only?) tour that uses the Eco-Star helicopters, which are extremely roomy and comfortable. The trip was about an hour in total so we really felt like we saw everything. We would highly recommend this company to other visitors to Kauai...this type of excursion is definitely very pricey, but from what we hear if you pick one island to splurge for this on make it Kauai...the landscape is totally unique, lush, and gorgeous. (Very different from Maui, which is the only other island we have visited.) Thanks Blue Hawaiian for an amazing tour that we will definitely never forget.

Had a wonderful flight with Tobias. Very knowledgeable and a great pilot. Check in staff was friendly and prompt. I whole heartedly recommend blue Hawaiian!