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I absolutely loved our tour with Blue Hawaiian. It was my first helicopter ride so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was nothing short of amazing, espcially because Kauai is so beautiful. I was lucky to get a window seat on the back right of the plane, and I got some amazing pictures. The glare in the window is a bit harsh at times but if you position your camera well and don't use any flash, it is not noticeable. The service was great. I highly recommend this tour. I did a lot of research before booking, and I knew I wanted to ride the eco star helicopters and Blue Hawaiian were the only company that used it. Well worth the 200 bucks! BTW if you reserve online at least 5 days before your tour date, you should be able to get a bit of a discount. We were lucky that the weather was perfectly clear on the day of our tour.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was one of two companies recommended by "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" so I chose it.  The ride itself was awesome, and our pilot/tour guide Jimmy was professional, friendly, and informative.  I almost knocked off one star because the staff that answers the main reservation number gives out inconsistent information concerning discounts, and they can be a bit brusque.  But once I got through that, the experience provided by the Lihue staff was 5-stars.  I appreciated the fact that for safety reasons, people are seated according to weight so as to balance the load.  And again, according to the guidebook, compared to the other helicopter tour companies, they will err on the side of safety and cancel flights if the weather is not conducive to flying.   I think BHH is the company that studios use when filming in Hawaii, so if good enough for them, good enough for me!

This is the Rolls-Royce, the French Laundry, the whatever you wanna call it, of helicopter tours. Sure, it's pricey to secure a seat in these bad boys. I said to myself, "So, when's the next time you'll be in Kauai?" I don't regret the decision one bit. Three of us went and let me say our helicopter was filled for that one hour in stunned silence. The ride itself: slick and sweet, smooth as silk, and incredibly spacious. Our pilot was great. I don't think I've ever been so awed since Santorini. It's a beautiful island anyway, but to appreciate it from above was magical. Especially Waimea Canyon. Especially the Napali Coast. The Napali Coast was absolutely stunning and to be able to go in and out of the different valleys with ease was amazing. We even flew into the wettest part of the planet. I have never seen so many waterfalls in my life. Save up for it. Borrow money for it. Set up a lemonade stand to fund it. If you're here, this is a MUST DO! Oh, and if you have a fear of heights or flying? I have both. You forget those things real quick.

The ride itself was great.  There is no way you can walk off that helicopter without feeling awestruck by the views.  Our pilot was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave me an incredibly comfortable ride (this was the first time I'd ever set foot in a chopper). My only issues were more admin related.  When we booked the flight online, we requested a morning flight, but noted that we were flexible on date/time as long as we could sit front, or back-right on the flight (several friends recommended that we request this; those seats are definitely the better ones to have).  We ended up with an afternoon flight, and they acknowledged they would do their best to accommodate our seating request.  I should've called at this point to clarify that this was important to me, but I didn't. We ended up sitting back left.  This didn't ruin the flight by any means; the views are still incredible, and I'm still glad we took the flight.  However, I did time it, and from rails up to touch down our flight time was under 50 minutes, not the 55 - 60 minutes advertised.  Nit-picky, I know, but for the price (over $450 for my wife and I) 5 - 10 minutes is a big deal. Overall a good experience, but when we return to Kauai, we will try a different company for our next helicopter tour.

My boyfriend took me on a helicopter tour of Kaua'i Hawaii. It was simply amazing. The helicopter ride was with a seasoned helicopter pilot who was very knowledgeable. He spoke of history, films and other interesting fact about the island. It was the first time I was in a helicopter so I am happy that we had such a great guide who made the experience smooth and turbulent free. My boyfriend and I are going back for Thanksgiving and are taking our family. Looking forward to sharing this amazing experience with them.

The helicopter tour is freaken expensive, but really is the best way to view Kauai (only because a lot of main attractions are not accessible by foot). I want to say the tour cost about $230 per person for 55 minutes. Come to think about it, it really doesn't not make a difference if it's 55 minutes or one whole hour on the helicopter tour, it's only 5 more minutes longer, beside blue Hawaiian does a pretty good job making sure they cover all the highlights of Kauai. I also read some reviews that mention open door helicopters. Since it was my first time in a helicopter I do feel much safer having a close doors. Even though if was mid-may, the weather was more like April according to the locals, so it was bit unpredictable.  My bf realized that in the afternoon the sun tend the stay out so we decided to pick a afternoon tour. Which was prefect. During our flight, there were total 6 of us flying beside the pilot. Each pair of us get a microphone to communicated to each other. Our peculiar crew were very quiet. No more ask any questions or was speaking to each other (my bf included was shy too) Since I did my homework prior to coming to Kauai. I end up to be the one rising questions here and there. That is the only way to get the pilot to speak little bit more about Kauai don't you agree? Or else the whole tour will be pretty quiet. At the end for $25 dollars you can even get a copy of the tour. Which is cheap compares to all the helicopters company we seen. The ONLY problem is the sound quality was horrible on the DVD. You have to turn the TV volume way high to hear anything. So that was a big disappointment. Other than that, the experience was truly amazing!

Other Yelpers have elaborated upon the details. My tour was slightly less than an hour and it was just the right amount of time. I think the only real question to ask yourself is whether it is worth the cost. First, I questioned cost prior to committing to it; by the finish, I was a believer that the cost was completely reasonable. Second, 'The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook - Kauai Revealed' (recommended) says to go to Kauai and not take a helicopter trip is like going to the Sistine Chapel and not looking up. This is true.

We flew on Kauai with Pilot Jimmy who was absolutely fantastic. The whole experience, from booking to landing was exceptional. This was an expensive excursion for us ($240/person) but totally worth it. We saw places on the island that would be literally impossible to see by any other means than from the sky. The pilot was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Kauai and genuinely wanted us to have a good experience. He delivered. The flight was comfortable and the views were amazing. I highly recommend doing Kauai by helicopter!

Counter help was ignorant, other than that our flight was on time and lasted almost an hour. The flight was awesome, the pilot Jimmy gave a superb narrative, the views were unparallelled as over 70% of Kauai is inaccessible. A helicopter is the only way to see it all- 100's of waterfalls, burial places of Kings, early settlements, places where films were shot. All items you simply would not see (or even know about) from the ground. Flight was nice and long, almost an hour. Seemed pricey, but, what do I know? I am not rich, it takes me a week to make enough money to pay for two tickets here.

Thank you Blue Hawaiian for making my first helicopter ride a spectacular experience! Everything went smoothly starting w/ check-in all the way to check-out.   We had a wonderful pilot named Vincent, who had just retired from flying for military after 20 some years and just joined B.H. in November.  He was super mellow and insightful while giving us a tour. He also made sure to rotate the helicopter at key sites to ensure everyone had a great view.   I also chose Blue Hawaiian because of the unique helicopter they flew - bigger and more comfortable.  Try them out. You won't regret it.

(4.5) ~ Very Good...just wish it was easier to find "free" parking.

It's all about perspective.  I thought I appreciated the depth and grandeur of Waimea Canyon from the lookout point we drove to a few days prior.  I thought I grasped the height and steepness of the Napali cliffs from the catamaran tour I went on a few years prior.  And I thought seeing 7 waterfalls lining the northern facing mountains from Hwy 56 through Princeville was more than I'd ever see in a lifetime.  But a helicopter ride proved me wrong.  We got to see so much of the island's most scenic wonders in one sitting that I found myself wondering if I was actually just in some 3D-Imax simulator.  Because it's that peaceful and comfortable too--with A/C, a relatively quiet cabin apart from pilot narration and adventurous music (i.e. the theme song from Indiana Jones at lift-off).  A pleasant surprise and highlight of the tour was a 360-degree flight through the volcanic crater of Mt. Waialeale, which at the time was capped with a cloud layer that made experience even more surreal.   In retrospect, it really is the most efficient way to see the island, which kinda makes the expense almost trivial.  You invest in what is important to you.  And for me, an experience such as this which increases my awe and amazement of nature, and therefore its creator, is priceless.  I praise God for this aerial perspective of one of His most beautiful islands--it was like one (infinitely small) step closer to what God sees. :)

Good experience overall. I can't compare to any other company because this is the only helicopter ride I've taken. I was impressed with the helpers who prepared us, drove us to the airport, and loaded us on the helicopter. They were friendly, pleasant, patient. The pilot -- the only woman pilot on the island! -- was great. A smooth ride, good explanations, nice soothing voice. Gorgeous views, of course, and a comfortable flight. I didn't like the Blue Hawaiian customer experience in the office, though, where you check in. We came in and were completely ignored for at least 10 minutes. Just standing there at the counter, not sure who we were supposed to be talking to, where to check in. The counter girl just kept answering the phone over and over without even holding up a "just a minute" finger or telling us to go sit down. It was awkward. The girl by the door was no help, either. She didn't even say hello to us when we walked in. Considering how much money you spend on a trip like this, you expect a certain level of service when you walk in -- at least a "Hello, sit over there and we'll check you in in a few minutes." As I said above, however, the rest of the staff was excellent and friendly. One more complaint: The shuttle van they used to transport us to the airport was hideous. It was a large van with several bench rows of seating. We had to cram 12 people plus the driver into this van and the people in the way back (me) were really smushed back there. Plus car sick. And hot. And claustrophobic. I'd really like to see them use an appropriate shuttle for 13 adults.

What's more beautiful than the glory of a circular rainbow? A Double Glory A helicopter tour is definitely a must do in Hawaii. The tour lasted approximately an hour and the sights were breathtaking. Kauai is absolutely beautiful and majestic. Seeing it from above is spectacular; sometimes beauty can't be verbalized. Blue Hawaiian is 5 stars all the way. Everyone, from the ground crew to the pilot were super friendly and professional. The pilot was experienced, charming and very knowledgeable. The suitcase containing my DVD was lost and Blue Hawaiian sent out a replacement to me in less than a week.

We enjoyed our tour guide Brad immensely and the service, however after spending so much money to fly it was disappointing to have a heavy, big, person in the front seat in white pants. The reflection of her pants made it frustrating to take pictures. Perhaps when someone does wear white clothing ( after being told the day before not to by the company) give them a black sheet to wear over their legs or put them in the middle in the back seat but not by the front  window! Personally.we enjoyed the boat tour more of the Na Pali coast then the helicopter. If you are debating between the two,go one the boat because you're sure to see well and not have limited viewing - and it's cheaper and a much longer ride.