Reviews

We went on a helicopter ride in Oahu. Paid over $450 and was looking forward to buying the video of our flight advertised in their brochure and on their website as "A Souvenir of a Lifetime". Only problem was the video wasn't work the day of our flight. They knew it beforehand, but failed to mention it. Huge disappointment.

We arranged 2 helicopters for a 2 hour tour. What an amazing trip. Shane and Greg were our pilots. They nailed it! We'd recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters at anytime.

This was probably the best value we received on anything we spent our money on while in Oahu. My guy stated that it was one of the best experiences of his life...and he has travelled! The views were amazing and it's stuff you simply can't see from a drive around the island....especially all the coral reefs up the west side of Oahu. Blue Hawaiian was excellent. Our 11:00 pm trip was cancelled because of the winds and the rain clouds ... So turbulence but as Taylor said to us, they want us to see the stuff we paid for...so we rescheduled for 3:00 pm. And my guy almost wanted to cancel. SO glad we didn't! They shuttled us back in and the back out and we went up with Christie. She rocked. Good pilot, super friendly and made all 6 of us on the copter feel included, teasing some of the guys, telling us all about the various places and flying the flight back into Honolulu basically along the route the Japanese took to bomb Pearl Harbour. Just a great afternoon!

Miguel did a fantastic job showing us the sights of Oahu today. It was an amazing experience full of beauty and wonder. The flight was so smooth! I expected bouncing around but it was just like floating on air. The entire experience was a joy from start to finish. Thank you!

This is a great activity to do before or after you've gotten familiar with the island. It was great to see things I have not yet had a chance to visit such as Koko Head Crater and Hanauma Bay. The views were breathtaking, both in a good and bad way since I was a bit afraid anytime a gust of wind blew. However, our pilot Lauren, knew how to keep us calm and relaxed. He did a great job informing us of the history and significance of many of the island attractions including dormant volcanoes. The soothing music was essential since I started to have an upset stomach during the last 15 minutes. I do not recommend eating prior to take off at least for a couple hours..but overall it was amazing! They have great local discounts too!

shay was an excellent tour guide/pilot. he gave us a great over view of Kauai. loved the views of Waimai canyon, Na Pali coast, N shore, Queen's Bath and cattle ranches. So much fun. This was the high point of my trip. I picked up a flash drive of our tour for $40. 4 cameras mounted outside the helicopter, 1 inside plus microphones recorded the entire trip so no need to photograph. 50 minute tour for $250 a piece. wonderful tour. waterfalls too numerous to count.

Although this activity isn't cheap, Blue Hawaiian's prices are competitive, and the experience was completely worth it to me - it even exceeded my expectations. Everything was seamless and well-organized, from the check-in process to the safety presentation to the procedures for getting on the helicopter. Our pilot, Greg, was very warm and friendly and clearly experienced (nearly 8,000 hours in the air!). Though his voice was calm, he showed great enthusiasm for the beautiful island of Kauai. It was a nice touch that he referred to each of us by name, got to know us a bit, and made sure to include each of us at some point during the tour (for example, "Tiffany, below you can see your hotel as we fly over Princeville"). Although the service was top notch, what really blew me away was the scenery. The angularity of the mountains, the colors of Waimea canyon, the numerous waterfalls... I just couldn't believe how beautiful it was. It also struck me how undeveloped Kauai is, so I felt so fortunate to see these gorgeous places that you can't easily access any other way. Greg also played some music during the tour, and I have to say that seeing 400-foot waterfalls while listening to "Only Time" by Enya made for a pretty dramatic experience! There were cameras inside and outside the helicopter recording the whole tour (including Greg's narration and the questions asked by the guests), and when we saw the preview of the video, the quality was really fantastic. I decided I was too cheap to purchase it, and I had taken a lot of photo and video myself (on my admittedly less fancy camera), but I do feel like it would be a great memento. Last note - I get carsick and seasick so I was pretty nervous about the helicopter ride. They do make helpful suggestions, like taking off jackets, since staying cool helps avoid nausea. I had taken some antinausea medications before the tour and I ended up being just fine :) I actually would love to do this again next time I'm in Kauai! The memories, pictures, and video don't compare to the experience and how incredible it feels in that moment!

We traveled as a family of four with two teenage children and having flown all the way from the UK for a 'special' holiday we wanted to maximise our six nights on the island. We felt the best way to see the island and particularly the lava phenomenon that was happening during our time, was to take the two hour helicopter flight package. This included the volcano review and coastline exploration. It was expensive but without doubt worth every single penny. From arrival to departure you are well looked after by the friendly staff. Our pilot was Eric who was so knowledgeable and informative and really made the trip for us. He made it fun and educational. With apologies for the pun the two hour trip just flew by! The sights we were able to see were truly breath taking and we were able to capture some incredible sights on camera with Eric's assistance. Whatever you do don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible island by helicopter.

My husband and I did the Big Island Helicopter Tour in Hilo and it was amazing! We got some great pics of waterfalls and an active volcano. We would highly recommend!

I'm so glad I made the choice to make this a main part of my travel plans to Oahu this time. I have travelled there a dozen times for both business and pleasure and this experience was a real treat. I was able to see and learn more about many sides of the island I have been too and where I enjoyed hikes, scuba dives, mtn biking, etc. I would also recommend this early in a trip for first timers to this island or on a trip back- you get to see it all and the captain is so informative. The ride over the USS Arizona was very emotional and the music they played along the way was spot on. As important, the customer service was really great, especially from Kevin who I interacted with even after I left to get a copy of my video. Great hospitality and service! Highly recommend this experience, worth every penny!

helicopter tours are one of those splurges that are totally worth it. the pilot was fantastic and the scenery was spectacular. we flew over the active volcano and you could see the river of lava flowing down the side of the volcano.

Have never been to Hawaii before or been on a helicopter ride but I can say this was one of the highlights of my life. Of course the island of Kauai is stunningly beautiful but you can't see most of it unless you take the helicopter ride. Booking the ride was easy with super friendly, personable staff. When you arrive they have a pleasant waiting room/gift shop and then they give you a thorough safety briefing. Our pilot Brodi is native Hawaiian and his knowledge of and reverence for the Island made the trip wonderful. He answered all our questions and even added a little personal information about his youth on the island. At no time did anyone on the chopper feel uncomfortable or scared so those of you who might be afraid of helicopters don't miss this view of Kauai. He takes a video during the trip that contains what you see, what he says with our questions too and has views of the passengers reactions as they see the incredible sights of Kauai. It is well worth the purchase price.

This flight is definitely worth the money you have to fork out. The scenery you get to experience during the flight is incredible and will take your breath away. As a first time visitor to Kauai It was good to be able to hear the history of the island and see some of the main features i wasn't able to get to during the trip. Its a super easy process to check in and you are well looked after before, during and after the flight!

Debated doing taking the tour as it is quite expensive. So glad we did as it was amazing! Hard to describe just how breathtaking the views are. Marty, the pilot, did a great job of narrating the tour but didn't talk so much that you couldn't enjoy the views. Hats off to Marty! The staff and crew were very courteous and professional. This is a well run operation. We had requested front seats for two of our family and they said they would try but no promises as it goes by weight. They did get the front seats where the views are incredible. Two of us were in the back seats and we were still able to see everything. Truly one of those experiences you will remember for lifetime!!

There's no other way to experience the actual breathtaking beauty of Oahu than on a helicopter tour of the Island. We had an amazing experience with Blue Hawaiian that we will remember for a lifetime! They have a very gracious welcome center, and your excitement starts to build while waiting for your flight. The safety briefing was very professional. Our helicopter was so spacious and clean, with huge windows that made for easy viewing. The pilot, Jeremy, had customized music for his tour and his narration was interesting and informative, not over done, so you could soak in all the beauty that you were witnessing. We flew along the coastlines, into valleys and over extinct volcano craters and saw beautiful waterfalls and rainbows. So hard to put this in words that justify how special this was. A MUST DO!