What a Fabulous trip we had my wife, myself, and myparents have been on other blue hawaiian helicopters on the other island and this was just as Fabulous as the others. Julie our pilot was fabulous very very smooth pilot she was informative and a natural pilot you can tell she loves what she does. You won't be disappointed these guys are the real deal 1st class all the way. Very safe and fabulous day
The Blue Hawaiian Helicopter I was in, seats 6 persons, 3 in each of two rows including the pilot. Doors were on. Nevertheless from my center seat in back row I had great views through the wide glass-windows/doors. Naturally I could not take as good pictures as the guys directly on window.Doors were on, Some photos ended having glass reflection. The tour took about 45 minutes, Views were awesome, our pilot flew very smoothly and circulated important site for guys on both sides to have a nice view.GoPro camera mounted on front of helicopter alternated taking videos from outside, and inside of helicopter, at end of trip you can but your specific trip video for $40 on flash-drive This is a trip not to miss when in Oahu
While staying on Maui, we made arrangements to fly over to Hawaii to take the one-hour volcano tour. Upon arriving at the heliport facility we discovered that our reservation was cancelled in error and our whole day was in danger of being ruined (not to mention the cost of the inter-island flight!). The staff worked diligently to put together a new tour to accommodate our party of eight. They finally ended up sending us to another flight location and calling in an additional pilot to handle our group. When we arrived, the ground, mechanical and flight staff did everything to make sure we had an enjoyable tour (going so far as to providing us with a 2 hour tour taking in not only the volcano but the valleys and coastline) - And to top it off when we landed we discovered they had sent out for sandwiches and drinks etc because they realized we hadn't eaten since about 4:30 am that morning because of the time constraints of traveling from the airport to their main heliport (2 hours) and then to the other location (an additional hour) -- all this to take the tour (2 hours) and have 1 1/2 hours to get back to the airport for the return flight to Maui. Companies take heed --- your strength and reputation isn't in the hands of the CEO's and "fat cats", it's in the Office Managers, Customer Service staff and general employees -- this company not only has a strong and resourceful staff, but they have been given the authority to resolve problems quickly and on-site. Their determination in pulling together our tour was amazing and heartwarming --- I can't tell you how much we appreciated their efforts and to anyone thinking of doing a helicopter tour will not be disappointed in using this company! Thank you Trevor in the main office, Rozalyn and Francesca, pilots Greg and Shane, along with the mechanics and rest of the staff in the 2nd location for giving us the experience of a lifetime --- You all went above and beyond and the pride and enjoyment you take in your jobs was a wonderful testament to you and a great reflection on your company's culture. Kudos to all!!
ven though an expensive experience, it's one I will remember for a very long time. We had flown in an Ecostar helicopter with another company in Las Vegas and highly recommend the type. As for Blue Hawaiian, they were amazing. They seem to be the biggest company in Kuaui doing helicopter tours and I can see why. They are a very safety conscious and friendly company. Our pilot Greg was engaging and very knowledgeable. Even though the tour is 45 mins in the air, it didn't feel rushed and Greg seemed to add his own touches and favourite routes. Our son fell asleep about ten minutes into the flight, which is apparently quite common due to the motion. I think that also says a lot about the noise cancelling headphones and how smooth the flight is. This tour is worth the money.
Our pilot Brody did a great job! The views were amazing! Well worth the time and money! We would definitely go again.
This is definitely the best experience I had during my stay at Hawaii! I was lucky to have the front window seat and the view is just breathtaking. A good tip for the first timer is make sure you wear dark color shirt(shorts) as the windows have reflections and because of that half of my photos are wasted.. Anyway, you won't regret it!
If you're in Kauai this is a must do! We had Trevor as our pilot and he was amazing. Very knowledgable about Kauai, Trevor gave us a guided tour of all of the must sees on the island. The views are incredible !
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour of Kauai was excellent and great fun. Our pilot Marty was knowledgeable about the island, his craft and how to anticipate what his passengers were experiencing. We learned about the islands history and enjoyed the beauty of the islands unique topography. I was amazed at how we got close to water falls that inhabited the many canyons.
Like I said, I can't say enough good things! I had decided on another company that was slightly less expensive and then my husband convinced me to go with Blue Hawaiian based on reviews. And wow am I glad we did! I mentioned in my reservation that we were on our honeymoon and seeing Hawaii for the first time and they graciously gave us the two front seats. Which was amazing! Our pilot (Barett, I think- sorry it's been a few weeks!) was so personable and kept the whole thing very personalized. I basically need a glass of wine or an Ativan when I fly in a plane so I thought I'd be a mess but I wasn't nervous at all. Once you are 50 ft up seeing all this amazing beauty, you basically have no mental energy to concentrate on nerves. This was the best part of my trip and I would do it again in a heartbeat. My husband and I have talked about going back to Maui and using Blue Hawaiian there as well. Would recommend to literally everyone who visits Kauai!
One of the most enjoyable days of our holiday, my wife paid for my helicopter trip as a 50th birthday present and I was not disappointed. Friendly and knowledgeable pilot made it very interesting, the views were stunning and I have watched the DVD several times since! Can't recommend the tour highly enough!!
I convince my wife to take this helicopter ride, she was 6.5 month pregnant and doens't love to flight. Once we finished she wanted to go back!!. The views are amazing and there is no other better way to see, enjoy and understand the island. New helicopter and great service.
We had a party of 6 and were all in the same helicopter. It was very comfortable. Pilot Marty was excellent. He showed us the sights throughout the island and had recommendations for fun activities. He also provided interesting narrative throughout the flight. I would recommend doing this one of your first days there so you can plan the rest of your trip based on what you see and his recommendations. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
My wife and I took the Kauai tour on May 6. This is the best way to see the island (most of it has no roads). We thought the pilot, Barrett, was excellent. He was very personable and made us feel comfortable. Plus, he is an island native, having grown up on Kauai, so it was really nice to get his perspective while we were flying over the island. I also thought Barrett as a pilot was very adept at giving everyone a good view of every important sight along the way. Especially the waterfalls, which are spectacular, and the Nepali Coast. It was certainly a rewarding adventure.
Awesome experience Profesional Company high standards. Ask for GoGo as your Pilot great Profesional Pilot knows the island
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is a great company with wonderful customer service. Your satisfaction is their goal. From the greeters to the ground crew and pilot all was accomplished in a profession manner. We had a fantastic trip over the volcano, viewing the lava flows and the Hilo scenery to and from. Captain Scott (Red-Beard) was absolutely the BEST!