Second flight with Blue Hawaiian including the waterfall landing. SPEND THE EXTRA $$$ for the landing! The Kohala coast is spectacular, and the serenity of the landing area is unmatched any where else on Big Island. Pilot Ethan provided a great running narrative and when he was checking in with other pilots and ground control the classic Hawaiian music filled the void. Perfect if you're a first time (or multiple) visitor, or kama'aina. Weather prevented a trip to the current lava flows. Ethan was up front about the challenges that presented, and offered rain check, a reschedule, partial or full refund letting the passengers make individual and collective decisions. All of us opted to make the trip with a partial refund due to inability to fly the volcano route. I'll fly with Blue Hawaiian every time we visit Big Island. I'll even pay for my kids to come along too!
We were scheduled to go up Thanksgiving Day, however weather was not looking good. We were able to reschedule earlier in the week! A fantastic way to see Kauai! The pilot had years of experience and made sure everyone was comfortable along the way. We had minor turbulence and was mindful of several that were not feeling too well due to movement. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island. We saw all the key spots, the Canyon, Na'Pali coast, dormant volcano, waterfalls from Jurassic Park, etc. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend Blue Hawaiian!!
Expensive but amazing experience to see the Mauna Loa eruption from the air and the rest of the Big Island. Thanks Ethan for the smooth ride and informing us on different areas of the island! Tip to everyone going - please wear dark clothing as it recommends - don't let your ignorance mean a bad experience for someone else! Windows produce a lot of glare and reflections, which impact your photos A LOT. If you're bringing a DSLR or Mirrorless camera I highly recommend a polarizing filter (this saved my entire experience by cutting out reflections from inside).
Great experience seeing Kauai from the air with BHH. The pilot was very professional and explained what we were seeing and answered everyone's questions. The entire staff were very professional throughout. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience flying with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! Everyone was extremely friendly, the ride was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced the scenery was so stunning. The pilot was extremely friendly, he explained everything we were seeing very well, he made it so both sides in the helicopter could take pictures of the beautiful scenery. The pilot even went out of his way to find whales for us to see from up above. Strongly recommend this tour it was 100% worth it!!
Incredible experience and views! Very enjoyable and informative guided tour by Greg while flying. Highly recommend!!
We had booked the big tour with a stopover. Our pilot Pete flew us very well over the island of Maui. It was better than expected. Top, highly recommended.
Full disclosure, my helicopter ride got canceled, as I had arrived. The weather became too cloudy come out with no visibility. I just really appreciated the friendly customer service, and that they gave us all three options on how to proceed- full refund, different flight, or reschedule/standby. I went with the refund as I'm leaving the island tonight, but I am glad the company takes safety seriously, over profits. I'll try again next time I'm in town!
If you're going to Kauai, a helicopter tour is a must to appreciate the lush landscapes. Blue Hawaiian have a great operation and the tour was well worth the cost. While the helicopters have some AC, go early to avoid the heat as the sun beating through the windows can get hot.
This tour was worth seeing the island by air! Originally was planning to book for myself then asked my parents if they wanted to join. They immediately said Yes! This was our first time visiting Kauai and it was a special trip celebrating both my parents turning 80 years old! Our pilot, Mark was very knowledgeable and was well skilled in maneuvering the helicopter. We booked a morning tour and the skies were clear! Such an amazing experience!!! My dad was in the Navy and it brought back memories of when he was in training and had to hop on to the helicopter to get to his training site! The staff that guided us to the pre video, boarding, and unboarding from the helicopter were all so helpful!
Amazing view of a beautiful Hawaiian island. Pilot Chelsea was Outstanding, professional, knowledgeable of the complete tour. 10/10 recommendations
We are a local couple who wanted to see Mauna Loa eruption ...... this was worth every penny ....mike our pilot was super friendly , informative ...... we thought we had seen everything on this amazing island ..... best experience we've ever had !!!! Thank you blue Hawaiian helicopter for the amazing experience
What a wonderful experience! Derek made us feel very welcome. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I hadn’t seen any whales, and he circled around finally finding a whale foe me. The stop on top of the mountain was glorious. I highly recommend this trip!!
The volcano was erupting and the weather was perfect. The pilot was awesome and I have to say it was one of the best things I have done. I thought about going again.
We paid for and we’re promised a waterfall volcano tour .. but we’re only shown the volcanoes. While the tour guide was funny, it was NOT worth the price for this 3hrs of my life that I wold not get back. #rippedoff