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I wanted to see the lava and Pu'u O'o and the rest was a wonderful bonus. It did start to rain over Hilo but by the time we were at the park, the rainbows were out. Yes I would do it again but only if the lava was doing specific things. I did see other helicopters getting in closer but when that close, you can't see the grand scheme of things. At least you are safer up higher and I bet the ride is too. If you are taking pictures, keep your shutter speed high. Between the vibration and distance you need to be at least 1/500th for fair images. Wear black if in front or the reflections will not be good.

This was a great experience.  The pilot and front desk representative were both super nice.  The helicopter ride provided some great views of the lava and the island.   The only part that was below par was quality of the video they offered for sale.  If there had been a video that had true color and captured the experience I would have loved to buy it.  I'm not sure if certain helicopters have better cameras but ours appeared to be lower than VHS quality which was disappointing. Overall it was really great and I would recommend it to everyone unless you don't like heights or get air sick :)

I would give five stars with no problem, but my husband got a little freaked out. It was his first helicopter ride. He was ok until we came up over the ridge and dropped down. But I had a great time and would do it again. Blue Hawaiian is a great company and would not fly with anyone else. Our pilot was great and very knowledgeable. We got to see the volcano and the lava. Not to mention the damage it causes. But an absolutely worth the flight. You have to do the two hour big spectacular. Get the DVD of your flight. I think it was $25. But it is a must do to see the big island.

Should have written this sooner.  I can't speak highly enough about Blue Hawaiian! Super friendly and fun staff when I booked in their office. Everyone was professional, courteous, and helpful getting us ready so early in the morning. Our pilot was fantastic! Great stories, sense of humor and really wanted to make sure all on board had an exceptional experience. Weather was perfect, got to see active lava pot as well as sea entry. The waterfalls were spectacular! No better way to see the big island!

Our family of 5 did the Big Island Spectacular on the Eco-Star... a first helicopter ride for any of us. We particularly wanted to see the volcano & lava -- and indeed it was awesome to see from just a few hundred feet above. The lava flow is not highly active right now, so I doubt we would have been able to see anything from the ground (which I had done years ago at a distance of several miles). The trip along the wet coast's waterfalls and canyons were an excellent bonus. In fact, several of my family members say that was their favorite part of the ride. I was a bit nervous about safety going in, and was not thrilled when we had to exit the helicopter before take-off due to an unexpected engine light. On the other hand, our pilot (Toshi) had been flying for something like 20 years and Blue Hawaiian was running 16(?) flights that day, so I knew our odds were very good. And of course it all turned out fine. We were also a bit concerned about motion sickness, but had no issues. We gave the kids a low dose of Benadryl (pediatrician recommendation) beforehand and also took the first flight of the morning, which is reportedly typically lower wind. While I'm not sure either of these precautions mattered, our flight was quite smooth. Overall, the ride was both a thrill and a memorable life experience. Not sure it's something I would need to do again, but glad we sprung for this time.

My husband and I did the two hour Big Island Spectacular. The entire experience was wonderful. Our pilot was John and he did such a great job describing things throughout the tour and at all the right times he would say " okay, I'm going to stop talking now and let you all just enjoy the beauty". The Big Island Spectacular was just that, spectacular! If you're wondering if it's worth the money, my answer is yes! I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours!

WOW that sums it up. Im not one to do schedule kinda trip but let me tell you I have not bin able to stop talking to my friends about this experience. At several points i felt like i was not on vacation but on an adventure trip. And the service is the icing on the cake the staff is there for you and they show it

Both my husband and I had never ridden in a helicopter before so we were super nervous. Within the first 5 minutes our pilot, Miguel, had us at ease and we were able to release the death grip my husband and I had on each other. The views, the history lessons... Everything was perfect. I highly... HIGHLY recommend using Blue Hawaiian.

This was a truly amazing way to see the island of Kauai. We had Scott as pilot and he did a great job of giving us the tour of the island from the sky. This is one more expensive helicopter tours but it is worth every penny. Kauai is really difficult to see in most parts of the island from the ground so you have to see it by air. Book online prior to coming to the island and save some money on the tour. Also make sure you pay the $40 to get the blue ray/thumb drive copy of your flight. Couldn't be happier that we were able to do this on Kauai. When we return to Hawaiian islands. I'll make sure I book Blue Hawaiian to see the other islands from the sky. Truly excellent!!!

Wow, wow, wow! This was the most amazing helicopter tour. Our pilot, Geoff, was a former Army pilot, so friendly, and so personable. We drove to the shopping center, watched a short safety video, and boarded a van for the airport. The next hour was absolutely amazing. Geoff flew us around the island and introduced us to his love of Kauai. He was so kind and friendly. After the great tour, hundreds of great photographs, and an unbelievable hour, we were returned to the airport where the staff took a photo of us in front of the helicopter. Upon returning to the shopping center, we purchased a DVD of our trip, audio and video, for a bargain $25. TAKE THIS TRIP! Thank you Geoff.

Best experience I had during my trip.  It felt like I was flying on a magic carpet through the beautiful canyons, waterfalls and Napali Coast of Kauai.  Not only was the actual ride breathtaking and smooth we learned a ton of fascinating facts about the island from our pilot (Shea).   He was so mellow during the entire flight; the dramatic background music made it feel like I was in a movie. I had a ton of questions and special requests to accommodate my 1 year old and all the workers were so sweet and helpful.  We went with this company over the others due to safety records and price.  You can't leave Kauai without experiencing the Napali Coast, waterfalls & canyons and there is no better way to do it! Tip: Wear a solid dark top/shirt otherwise they'll have you wear a black T-Shirt over your clothes to prevent glare in pictures.

They provide an exceptional experience to compliment the amazing views of The Garden Island. I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! Our pilot (Miguel) was extremely personable and provided plenty of interesting info about the island. He delivered a smooth flight and stunning views of this amazing island. Most importantly, we made a nice and smooth landing! The waiting area is super comfortable, clean, cool, organized, and inviting. The check in and safety briefing were very organized and easy experiences. They offer nice souvenirs, but they don't beat you down with upgrade or add-on offers, and you get a fantastic experience for your standard ticket. The optional personalized video of your flight is a nice addition at $25, but I wouldn't say it's a must-have. The standard DVD has some amazing views and history of all the islands.

Blue Hawaiian had excellent customer service! We did the whole island tour which was 50 minutes, well worth every penny. You get to see what seems like hundreds of waterfalls that you would never see from driving the island. Some are thousands of feet tall! Our pilot Barrett, was extremely knowledgeable about the whole island, lots of fun facts. They fly you right up to some of the waterfalls and a caldera. I was focused on taking really good photos which is tough to do from inside a helicopter with glass between you and the landscape, even though everyone was wearing dark clothes to minimize glare. I was able to get some good shots but it was difficult to eliminate glare. If your really into photography I would recommend doing a tour with the helicopter doors off. Otherwise this tour will work just fine.

My daughter (11) and I took a helicopter tour of Kauai at the end of June at 8am. It was quite expensive, $433 for the two of us, so I had high expectations. I found the employees professional and courteous, but not as friendly and engaging as most other people on the island, especially in the tourist industry. The flight was beautiful, made more interesting and educational by our pilot, Brody, who provided us with history and information about the island, the culture and the topography. I enjoyed hat he was a native. I was very disappointed that the billed 50-55 minute flight landed after 45 minutes. It wasn't just our helicopter; the one that left minutes before us had already landed as well. I also felt that my middle, back seat had too obstructed a view and the glare on the Windows made it difficult to take photos. It was a fun experience, but unless you've got money to burn, I'd recommend a hike along the Napali Coast or a boat ride instead.

Our family of 6 took the tour of Kauai earlier this week, filling one helicopter. Our pilot, Geoff, was a retired Army pilot and a proud Kauai native.  He was very knowledgable about the island, its' history and answered all of our many questions.  We had been warned about the air traffic by friends, but he put us at ease and was clearly a very skilled pilot.  There was not a time where we felt too close to other aircraft or anything but safe.  We warned our kids about the dreaded "middle seats" and explained the seating was pre-determined by size and age.  Even our one son and my husband had a great flight and wonderful views from the middle seats.  The helicopter had a lot of glass for great views and was very modern and comfortable.  Two of my sons had GoPros and they got great footage & we took a lot of gorgeous photos as well.  Cameras were allowed, but no stick mounts.  We appreciated Geoff's easy going but professional manner and all the local information he gave us - we took many of his suggestions and loved them all.  Would definitely recommend Blue Hawaii and our specific pilot to anyone for incredible aerial views of an unbelievably beautiful island.