Reviews

Besides the beautiful landscape we enjoyed very much the clear voice of our pilot Barry, easy to understand even for us as non-native speakers! Thanks Barry! Aloha

Kauai has so many beautiful sites it would take weeks to see them all as some areas are only accessible after a multi-day hike. And you still could not see everything since so many stunning sites are on private land. That is why taking a Blue Hawaii helicopter tours is a must ‘do’ while on this island! This was my first helicopter tour so I was glad it started with a safety discussion and proper weight balancing. Take off began to offer incredible views or the ocean and mountains nearby. The helicopter held 6 and is set up so you can talk to the pilot and ask questions although many details were provided along the way. The flight through the Waimea Canyon offered great views of the valley. I loved soaring over the Napali Coast and seeing the dramatic carved mountains that plunged into the bright blue sea. We were lucky to see whales migrating in the waters below as well. The stunning, waterfall filled valley featured in Jurassic Park was another highlight. It was too bad that landing and exploring this beautiful valley was not an option! As we had good weather, a drop into the old volcano crater gave us another view into an area that would be impossible to access on foot for a leisurely traveler. The whole flight was accompanied by light music which highlighted the engaging views although I think I would have preferred more Hawaiian themed music. The photos and video offered as extra’s were great as there were so many stunning views it was hard to capture it all yourself.

The staff are very courteous, professional and answer all your questions. Safety briefing is easy to understand and the staff care that you enjoy your time with them. Our pilot - Mark - was very informative and even though the flight was only for 1 hour, he has given us memories we will never forget. To be able to fly so low and close into the lush valleys and waterfalls of Kauai was just amazing. Truly spectacular to see Kauai from the air and you will see things you can never see from the ground. The ride was an absolute highlight of our trip. We have used Blue Hawaiian before on a ride in Maui and would definately recommend this company. No it's not cheap but it's a bucket list tick off that must be done. The company is located at Lihue airport and they are easy to find. They have free lockers to store your belongings, free coffee and tea and their bathroom facilities are very clean. This company is well worth trying out.

Wonderful: exciting. Honored to fly with a former black hawk pilot. (Mark) Helicopter and ride was very comfortable. Highly recommended.

Amazing terrain with a very skilled pilot. I was surprised he was able to take us into tight canyons quite close to waterfalls. Scary and amazing!

My husband and I visited Kauai for part of our honeymoon and decided to take the helicopter tour. We have been to the other Hawaiian islands and never did this before. It was an incredible experience. We visited the island during rainy season and of course it rained the morning we went, so I was worried we would not be able to see anything. As soon as we took off from the heliport to the coast, the views were beautiful and it was actually sunny. We saw everything that would be difficult to see on our own like the Jurassic Park falls. I would highly recommend this excursion. Now I want to take a helicopter tour of the other islands.

We chose the Big Island Spectacular tour, and it truly was spectacular. My husband and I felt that it was worth every penny it cost us to take this tour. There is no way you would be able to see Kilauea or the waterfalls they way we did without taking this tour. Our pilot, Greg, was very personable and informative. He also made sure that everyone in the helicopter had a chance to see everything. My husband and I (this was our honeymoon!) stayed 5 nights in Oahu and 5 nights on The Big Island and had a schedule jam packed with activities. Out of everything we did, this was hands down our absolute favorite. We would definitely recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to anyone. It was an incredible experience!

My husband and I did the big island spectacular tour with the waterfall landing. It was absolutely incredible! We were able to see about 3/4 of the big island by air which included actually being able to see flowing lava, more waterfalls than you can count and unbelievably beautiful land and seascapes! I can't say enough wonderful things about this tour and the company was fantastic! The waterfall landing was definitely worth the extra expense! I cannot recommend this tour enough!

We took the Big Island Spectacular tour, and it sure was!! Our pilot Jason was very friendly and knowledgeable with a terrific sense of humor. Starting out on the west side of the island, we headed Hilo way. Great views of the volcanoes. We saw hot lava in both crater and breakout flows. After a 15-minute stop in Hilo, we headed over to the northeast coast with its beautiful coastline and absolutely breathtaking waterfalls. Would recommend to ANYONE!!

We saved this for the last day of our vacation and it was well worth it! We were able to see from the air many of the sights we had visited on the ground all week long and the views were amazing. Our guide Julie was great and the entire experience was very memorable. Again, highly recommend!

We were totally impressed by our helicopter tour of Kauai. We weren't planning on this activity when we arrived, but after seeing how remote much of the island is, and after doing some hiking on some rocky, mud-slick trails, we opted to try this tour. Our pilot Barrett is local and extremely knowledgeable about the island, which added to our appreciation of the spectacular scenery as we flew over the canyon, cliffs, up to the waterfalls and even into the volcano. All staff were helpful and courteous, very professional. Safety issues were stressed. The flight itself was awesome and incredible--if you plan to travel to Kauai, don't miss this tour! You will see so much of Kauai that can't be seen any other way. It's absolutely awesome!!!!!

My first note would be to start your trip with the helicopter flight. It gives you a great overview of the island and helps you decide what else you want to do. The flight is so incredible, so many beautiful sites. I found that my jaw hurt after the ride, because I was smiling the whole time. Our pilot was Brandyn and he was really nice and informative. I would also suggest buying the video of your flight. We did but were not sure how much we would watch it. We have been home about a month and have watched 1 time already. It brought back such great memories. A few other notes, there is glare from the windows so pictures might not be as great as you would hope, again another reason to get the video. Wear dark color clothing it helps the glare. Lastly I saw in a travel book that it was best to request a seat on the right side as the flight travels in a clockwise route and the seats on the right have the view of the island. That was true, but when we got to the big attractions the pilot will turn the helicopter to ensure both sides get a great view, so basically no bad seat. The flight is pricey but I can say for sure it is worth every penny. They also have a nice waiting area/gift shop with bathroom facilities.

We took the Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour over Kauai. Brandyn, our pilot, not only flew us into amazingly gorgeous places, he also knew the island's recent and ancient history extremely well. As beautiful as the island is by car, it does not compare to the beauty you can see by flying over the ridges and along the coastline. It was an incredible experience! By the way, Blue Hawaiian sells 20% discounted gift cards at the Costco in Lihue. Save some money while you enjoy the ride of your life!

This is our second time flying with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters; and once again, your company did not disappoint. Chris, our pilot, was very informative and friendly. He has lived on Kauai all of his life, and it shows. The Eco Star is a great helicopter to fly in, very comfortable and great viewing. Thanks again!

Absolutely fantastic a must do when in Hawaii. Friendly staff, knowledgeable and experienced pilots. Best safety program I have seen. Don't miss it.