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So I'm generally not a fan of helicopter tours, but considering how many movie scenes have been shot by helicopter in Kauai, it seemed like something I had to do.  But, being that helicopter travel is pretty dangerous (statistically speaking), I was willing to pay a little more for a legitimate organization, and I was very happy with Blue Hawaiian.  Based on what I saw at the Lihue airport, they are probably the largest tour operator with 5 helicopters, have the newest choppers and are the best organized.  Their operation is run with Southwest Airlines like precision and I felt well cared for in every part of the journey.  Definitely worth the price premium.

This company really has it together. They had everyone step on a scale upon check-in, and the computer calculates seat assignments between the three choppers, making the weight and balance considerations a no-brainer. After check-in they safely stowed all of our non-essential items in the back room, showed a quick and dirty orientation video, passed out PFDs and then loaded us into shuttles, dropping us off at the airport directly in front of the helipads. We watched from covered seating as the helis came in one by one, and everyone was loaded in a safe manner, with plenty of staff on hand to keep it that way. The windows of the chopper were clean and the view was uninstructed even from the middle seats, and our pilot was very professional as a pilot and knowledgeable as a tour guide. He used the capabilities of the aircraft to our advantage and made sure that everyone for a great view of all of the sights to see, plus a DVD of our flight was recorded with four on-board cameras for purchase afterwards. Although this tour was very expensive as far as tours go, it was worth every penny and I would fly with them again on another island if I ever get the urge to do so.

One of the best (and only) ways to see Kauai is by helicopter since over 70%(!) of the island is inaccessible by car. After researching various helicopter tour companies, I decided to go with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. They've received lots of accolades and seemed to have the best reputation for service, experience, and safety. B and I were fortunate enough to be seated in the front of the helicopter with the pilot. By far, the best seat in the house with open views in all directions. FYI - you can't reserve the front seats. The seats are assigned by the computer based on weight, and you're more likely to sit in the front if you're lighter. The most amazing part of the flight was flying into the middle of the island and being completely surrounded by waterfalls. Our pilot performed a smooth 360 turn so we had a total panoramic view of all the falls. With almost 800 inches of rain each year, this is the wettest spot in the world! The helicopter ride was spectacular and well-worth the $200/person. [Tip: Book online to save 10%.] I would highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters...the staff was professional, the helicopters looked new and felt safe, and the experience was mesmerizing.

It was hard to decided which helicopter tour to go with cause a couple of them have good reviews. We were pleased with this company.  I think our pilot was Ken and he was very professional and kind.  He checked to make sure everyone could hear him on the intercom. They are very organized. We had entertainment on the bus ride to the airport provided by the driver who shared a few of her lame jokes, cute lady and she was the one who admitted her jokes were lame.

This is the perfect way to see the island!  The view of the Na Pali Coast inspired me to do the Na Pali outrigger race soon.

The pilot was great and the tour got me to some amazing sights that could not be experienced any other way. Their outfit made me feel safe and their office and helicopters were clean and seemed well maintained. They share a fairly dirty bathroom with the strip mall and the woman at the office was a little mean - but everything else was great!

Pilot was very knowledgable and the trip was a blast. For plus sized persons, they only charged for 1.5 seats instead of 2.

5 stars for an AMAZING experience.  We were visiting Kauai with a friend who lives on Oahu and got the Kamaina discount ($169 instead of $229).  If I had to pay full price, I would have been annoyed with being seated on the left side of the helo. I would pay the $229 price, but would want a guarantee that I would be seated in the front or on the right side of the helicopter.  All the tourist helos fly clockwise around the island, so the right side gets better views than the left.  Our trip was on an overcast day, which made the views slightly obscured, but the clouds added a very cool atmosphere.  Yeah, it's not cheap, but it is worth it.  The DVD we bought for $25 is okay, but would be better if we had more sunshine as water droplets on the camera lenses are rather annoying. Also, I am not a fan of heights and had NO problem with the helicopter.  However, if you get motion sickness, you should plan on taking something to combat that.

4.5 stars. OK, first let me say that reviewing this place at 4.5 stars isn't based on extensive experiences with scads of other helicopter outfitters.  I work at a school, I'm po'.  I *wish* I had the cash flow to be jet-setting about (literally) in helicopters in tropical ports-of-call all the time, but Kelly Preston I am not.  Husband and I just felt like we might as well splurge ourselves into debt and partake in what most people told us we simply haaaaad to do: fly over the islands in a chopper.  Boy oh boy, were all those peeps right. We had an amazing time on our Blue Hawaiian tour.  We lucked out and had a gorgeous, clear day to fly.  We also lucked out and got window seats for better views (actually, I'm not sure if it was luck, or the fact that we were giving everyone the stink-eye and hinting we'd throw elbows if necessary -- no, just kidding, we're really good-natured pacifists, I swear).  I'd had horrible visions of us dropping hundreds and hundreds of bones on this experience only to be sandwiched between fat tourists with oversized heads blotting out our view.  Phew! This was really a 5-star *experience* -- Blue Hawaiian was consummately professional and pleasant to deal with.  The pilot we had was wonderful and pointed out all kinds of amazing landmarks, including Wailua Falls from the opening credits of "Fantasy Island" so we could all scream, "Boss!  Da plane!  Da plane!" and pretend like Tattoo was anxiously awaiting our arrival.  Well, I did anyway. It's the incredibly steep price and the fact that you could end up with a less-than-desirable seat that keep me from giving Blue Hawaii a full 5 stars.  Still, I'd recommend this outfit to anyone visiting the islands.

Specular views and must do excursion while in Kauai - great pilot in Vincent, and it's worth the 55 minutes. Bring a camera and Go Pro.

This review will keep in mind the various ways I have seen various parts of the Na Pali coast and several Kauai waterfalls- by foot (by various means, including the 8 mile river-hopping Hanakapi'ai hike), by boat, and by of course by helicopter, all over 4 days. Now, granted that a helicopter really squeezes it all in, and gives you a unique experience, while going by foot really helps you to...appreciate the geography and interact with it...I have to say that the boat trip seemed to be the best value for time/money. The standard helicopter ride, which is already about $200 a person, just wasn't long enough, didn't linger enough or get close enough to details like waterfalls. Still, I am glad I did it. I wouldn't do it again though.   One thing to note is that rain can really affect your trip and it's not something you can predict. The trip before ours was rained out and the trip after ours was rained out (9am and 11am) while we enjoyed nice sunshine. So it's best to have some flexibility so they can rebook you, which they are very good at doing (or so I observed). You should also try your best to try and get the front seats. The two seats in the middle for the Ecostar are somewhat less value. However, if the sun is blazing, you might be grateful for the shade.

STELLAR!  Our helicopter tour was the high point of our Kauai vacation.  It was absolutely awesome.  Little pricey, sure, but you see so many things you'd never get to see otherwise and from a great vantage point.  I took a crap ton of pictures during our flight. We lucked out and it had rain massive amounts all day and cleared up just as we were heading to the center of the island.  the rivers and waterfalls were gushing and when we got to the crater...  AMAZING!  Water was cascading thousands of feet all around us.  Even our pilot was taking pictures at one point because in his 8 or 9 years of giving tours, he'd never seen it like that. Our pilot/guide was funny, entertaining, informative, and did a fantastic job.   Honestly, you should absolutely do a helicopter tour while you are on the island.  And if you do, you would be well served to book with Blue Hawaiian.  They certainly seem like the most established and trusty-worthy of the options.  Very professional outfit all around.

AWESOME! My wife and I took the Kauai tour in the Ecostar 130, and had a great experience! It literally is the only way to see all the splendor that Kauai has to offer. Everything was very organized, the staff at the office was very nice and informative and our pilot Brad was fantastic.  I was a little concerned that they let a couple with a 3 month old on the flight as I was afraid that he would cry the entire time...which almost happened. Luckily his mom got him to conk out within about 5 minutes into the flight. People, this isn't a place for young kids! We popped for the $25 DVD and we've been watching the video in awe of all the cool things that we got to see that we would have never seen without being in a helicopter. The Ecostar heli is really spacious and smooth as silk. It might seem a little expensive when you book it, but trust me, you'll find it was totally worth it when you land. Aloha!

Amazing! Spectacular! Well worth every penny. Pilot Mike was awesome mahalo pilot mike. Robin and Mercedes provided excellent customer service. Couldn't be happier with this experience  of a lifetime .

This place is great. Pilot Chris (son of pilot Craig, who looks like Walter White) is great.  Mrs. Tikimark was somewhat nervous about he first helicopter ride, but Chris is so great as both a pilot and a calm, cool, tour guide she was quickly enjoying herself.  Kauai is an amazing place and seeing by helicopter - especially from a great company like Blue Hawaii is something you shouldn't miss.