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We had a FANTASTIC time! Eric was awesome! Professional, friendly, very informative and we felt really took the time to make sure we were enjoying the flight. Thank you! PS - I've taken Blue Hawaiian on Maui and it was a great experience too! :)

My first time viewing the volcano, lava fields and ocean shoreline with 4 grandchildren (ages ranging 6-14). Jeremy our pilot was the best we could have hoped for. He answered all the questions from the kids and made our flight interesting and informative. Thank you Blue Hawaiian for setting up a livelong memory for all of us! Along with the memories, I thank you for helping me set this trip up for my son and his wife as well, (first timers as well). Top recommendation for Blue Hawaiian Helicopters!

Our pilot was very friendly and welcoming and made us feel at ease from the start. He had good knowledge of the area, answering all of our questions. We got great views of the island with the volcano in particular looking spectacular, including current lava flows and smoke. Although expensive, I would definitely recommend it to do at least once!

Being obsessed with all sorts volcano, my husband and I booked this flight with this company. It was handled in a professional manner and exceeded our expectations about our needs. My husband is a photographer and I'm a volcano enthusiast. The pilot made sure he got his shots and I got as close as safely possible. I had many questions about the area, volcanic activity, and the Big Island in general and our pilot, Scott, answered them patiently and as best as he could. I recommend this experience with this company. And as my title said, the only way to get closer is a grueling, hot, and long day's hike in and out. It's worth the money to view the activity safely and as close as possible. And this is not something you will see wandering around Volcano National Park.

I had never flown in a helicopter before and the ride was wonderful and smooth. We had great weather and the pilot was friendly and informative. I just hated the cost! When we were not dressed in dark shirts, they let us borrow a $2 cost tshirt and then had the nerve to take it back. Do they wash and reuse? EW! Come on! the $2 shirt would pay for itself with free advertising. Would have been very nice if the pilot had taken us down to the beach level and then climbed to the top of the waterfalls. (another BH chopper did before us and we saw it. maybe our guy was crabby or we were too heavy, dunno) I'd like to do it again but do not want to take out a loan for 2 people at close to a grand.

We had hoped to take the Circle Island Trip, which circles the whole island including the volcano. Unfortunately, due to weather and the high level of activity of the volcano our trip was cancelled and rescheduled three times. In the end we opted to take the shorter trip over the Wailea Valley. Gorgeous views. It was a wonderful experience and another time we hope to be able to complete the full island trip. Thanks to the staff, they managed everybody's disappointment at having to change their plans with smiles and efficiency.

The trip was 2 hours of information about the Big Island, Mauna Loa is one impressive site with history.

This review is mostly from a photographer's point of view. First flight on a helicopter for me. I don't like heights but no problem looking at the scenery way below. I brought along my professional level camera (24-105mm lens) and a GoPro camera and hoped for clear views through the windows. Maybe the staff noticed my camera gear but it was probably just luck that I got the front row seat next to the door. We started from the Waikaloa area and headed east toward the volcano. This was about 9:30am so the sun was in your face and not so great for photos but there were some really nice views of the Mauna Loa lava flows. The pilot circled the steaming Kilauea volcano which gave everyone on board a good look at it (and a slight whiff of sulfur). The GoPro camera videos of the volcano came out very good but there were some reflections and distortions from shooting through the windows. We landed in Hilo to refuel and to take advantage of the restrooms. From Hilo we flew north toward the valleys and waterfalls in the Waipio area. The sun was now (mostly) behind us which made for much better photography conditions. This area is quite spectacular and maybe even more so than the volcanoes. The pilot flew past the cliffs in both directions to the benefit of all the passengers. I wish I'd brought along a wider lens since we were pretty close to the waterfalls and I couldn't get them all in the frame. The GoPro got them all in since it was at its widest setting. The 2 hour trip was expensive but for the memories and images I got, it was worth it.

Is it expensive? Yes! But we got to see more of the island than I ever imagined. The crew - ground and air - were top notch. Picked us up early at the hotel, drove us to their facility, weighed us (discreetly), briefed us on safety, and off we went. Our pilot was safe and funny - a great combo. We did not see much active lava - but we saw a lot of it's aftermath. After a technical stop in Hilo, we were off on what I thought was the best part of the trip - waterfalls and valleys. Seriously some are 3000 feet high!. Coming out of the valleys onto the upper pastures of the island was breathtaking. So, yeah, it is expensive, but the experience, professionalism, and the once in a lifetime views were worth it.

The staff and pilot (Tim) were knowledgeable, helpful, and safety conscious - I would fly with them anywhere in the world! The price was reasonable and we felt like we were provided a custom tour even though our family members that went ahead of us saw the same things. Really great experience.

A great way to see the Big Island. The lava flows were awesome. A once in a lifetime opportunity to see an active volcano. The cliffs and waterfalls that we saw are only able to be seen from the air and our pilot got us into position to make the most of it. Absolutely breathtaking. Well worth the money.

After spending two weeks hiking around the Big Island the one thing I hadn't managed to do was see lava. I booked the 2hr Big Island tour to try and resolve this. I can't praise Blue Hawaiian enough. I received a friendly welcome in the morning and after a briefing we were taken to our lovely Eco-Star Helicopter. The views from the helicopter were fantastic. We covered all the main sights and the best bit was flying over Kilauea and getting up close and personal to the eruption sites. We managed to see lava. Noah, our pilot, was brilliant and provided great commentary throughout. The video of the trip was a great purchase at the end. Very professional video and a great reminder of a fantastic flight. Yes, it's not cheap. However, it's worth every penny.

It was a memorable experience. Tim was entertaining. I especially enjoyed how he asked where we were staying (Pahoa) and proceeded to fly us by the town. All the views were wonderful, but Tim made a big difference. We were comfortable asking any questions, and we always got honest and interesting answers. What a great ride. Thank you!

The flight was very pleasant, the views breathtaking and the hospitality and friendliness of the staff unparalleled. Our pilot, Nathan, made the flight all the more pleasant with the explanations of the sites, and with his amicable demeanor. Thanks a lot! I hope to come again!

This was fantastic. The ride was very smooth. Jax was knowledgeable and accomodated everyone so that we could all take pix. The lava flows were amazing. It will be something we remember forever.