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Blue Hawaiian is so great. I have flown with them on 2 different islands and have not been at all disappointed. I love that they have very experienced and friendly pilots. They are very informative and they make sure you feel safe. I can't say enough good things about this experience. The tour was fantastic. The staff was great. It was 5 stars for sure.

I took a flight over Oahu with my girlfriend on 12/05/16.  Everything about the company and the flight was very good.  Can't really ask for better.  All safety procedures were followed. The pilot was knowledgeable and informative.  The flight lasted an hour and it takes off from the airport in Honolulu.  The actual office is a bit hard to find, but once located, everything was great.  I recommend Blue Hawaiian.  Cost for 2 people: $480.75.

Go Kristie ! She is the best pilot I ever flew with. She gave us such a wonderful time! However, Seahawks is still the best! Sorry Kristie!

We flew with Loren on the last day of our visit, and I can't imagine a better way to have concluded the trip. The pilot: Loren was equal parts professional, informative, entertaining, and skilled (as far as I could tell with my non existent previous helicopter experience). I'm sure the rest are also great (not sure how many there are in total), but if you can help it I highly recommend him. The route: The 50' flight starts at the airport, and after flying east over Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head for some amazing views, you head north following the east coast all the way to the north end. There are several spots along that coast that we did not have the chance to visit during our 5-day stay, including some that we couldn't visit by car or foot even if we wanted. Among those, a few breath-taking valley views and a very exciting close up at an otherwise inaccessible waterfall, one of the highlights of the flight. The tour experience: We flew in a 7-seat helicopter including the pilot, and we were lucky enough to sit at the front next to him, with 4 more people in the back. Seating is arranged by the ground crew based on weight distribution, so there is no point trying to make it first etc. From what I could tell, lighter people are seated in the front, while trying to seat groups (etc couples) together, so the best you can do is lose some pounds. I am sure all pilots are equally good at describing what you see and keeping the 50' minute flight captivating. Aside from being hilarious, Loren's commentary was very informative. Small touches like the perfectly fitting music in the background along the different points - e.g. epic music as we flew above military bases (which made me want to play Battlefield again) made the experience complete. In order to make the most of the flight, I suggest that you save it for last, so that you know what you are looking at as you fly over it. Loren filled us in with some details on the attack at Pearl Harbor, and since we had just visited Pearl Harbor that morning, it was great to actually fly along the path that was taken by the dive bombers and reimagine the attack at the different bases. Similarly, recognizing the different beaches and waypoints made the flight much more interesting (let alone the "I can see my house from here" part). Finally, if you book 5 days in advance, or if you book through expedia or a resort, you can save ~$30 off each ticket. We paid the $245 because we booked directly through Blue Hawaiian, because we wanted to choose a particular time slot (agencies give you a 2-3 hour window, and I'm not sure when they tell you the exact time of your flight) 5/5.

The highlight of our Hawaiian vacation. From start to finish Blue Hawaiian exceeded our expectations. The shuttle from our Waikiki hotel was a real bonus considering that the tour originates at Honolulu International. Ater the safety briefing you'll board an Ecostar for an unprecedented low level tour of Oahu that includes remote valleys, shore vistas, the interior pineapple plantations and Pearl Harbor that even many locals have never seen. Our pilot Julie provided an excellent narration and maneuvered in such a way that all on board had an opportunity to take photos and observe the spectacular scenery of the island. She also pointed out historic details that worked to enhance the experience. Don't be confused by some of the comments here that lament not getting the front seat. Seats are assigned by weight in order to insure the safest balance of the aircraft. In any case, there really are no "bad" seats on the Ecostar which has wide windows that afford all passengers a great view. This one is a no brainer folks. Worth every penny.

Truly one the best experiences I have had! Friendly and helpful staff, great tour of Oahu,a friend of mine went with her daughter and her daughters boyfriend and they had posted the pics on Facebook and just by seeing the pics wanted to do this,she had highly recommended them and she was right,on labor day weekend I surprised my girlfriend with this adventure and everything from the choice of music playing on the headphones to the pilots explanation of what was what was exemplary even though I'm from here lol be sure to arrive early for the safety course and just as a courtesy so other people aren't held up,and make sure you have plenty of space on your SD card you will want to relive this I assure you,they also record the event for a nominal fee,I definitely plan on checking out the outer islands with them.

I have been on helicopter tours and charters on every island in Hawaii, and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Hilo and Waikoloa are the best by far. The service is exceptional. The staff is very friendly on the phone, at the desk, at the airport, all the way to the pilots. The last time I booked a tour with BHH, I had family visiting from Japan and I specifically requested a Japanese-speaking pilot. We were staying in Hilo and BHH explained that their only Japanese pilot was in Waikoloa (which is 100 miles away). The pilot voluntarily DROVE to Hilo just to fly our tour. I was so appreciative! If you're going to do a helicopter tour while visiting Hawaii, I highly suggest choosing to do it on the big island. There is so much to see. Lava, volcanoes, waterfalls, coastlines, ocean, it's so beautiful! Seeing it all from the view of a helicopter is definitely one of those experiences you'll never regret. READ BEFORE REVIEWING/BOOKING: Something I don't understand about the reviews is that some people rate the company bad just because 1) KIlauea wasn't very active that day 2) the weather was bad or 3) they got motion sickness. 1) it's not like BHH can turn the volcano on and off, just saying. If you're going to spend that kind of money on a tour, do your research and see how the volcano is doing BEFORE you book. Also, if you call BHH they'll be happy to tell you the status of the lava flow. 2) The weather in Hilo sucks. That's the truth of it. However, BHH is very swift to take action. If it's raining, they offer to move your booking to a different time or day, or they'll refund you without question. Safety first! 3) seriously...not their fault. The A-star and Eco-star helis are the epitome of luxury touring. It's like flying in a delicate bubble (caveat: that occasionally can get knocked by wind!) If you get sick, you were bound to get sick. In my day-to-day, if I happen to see a helicopter fly I by, I'll sigh nostalgically and envy the passengers, and I'll wonder, what magnificent things are there to see from the sky today? If you're visiting from the mainland and have the money to spend, I highly reccomend this activity. The experience is unforgettable!

A lot people are complaining about the "excitement" of the volcano or the bad weather. My review will be of the company and staff and the things within their control.   The staff was extremely friendly and took extra steps to make our trip enjoyable.  They were well organized and very accommodating. With this being my first time in a helicopter I was a little apprehensive but the teams pure professionalism put me at ease. The pilot Gregg was awesome. His attention to the flight felt like it was the first one he had ever done. Knowing he probably had to been on his fifth tour of the day, we appreciated that he was still enthusiastic and accommodating. I also felt his top priority was safety and felt completely secure in his flying ability.  Gregg also made sure to accommodate both sides of the helicopter when showing the volcano and waterfalls. We flew in an Eco star helicopter which felt roomy enough for me. I'm 6'2 and 220 pounds and I didn't feel cramped. The air temperature never got too hot for me but I was in the back so maybe the sun would have made it hotter for the passengers in the front.  Also you are assigned seats to balance the helicopter which wasn't an issue for me but it may be for some people that have a preferred seat in mind. When we landed the ground crew offered to take our picture in front of the helicopter with out own cameras. Then we were given a cool towel. While we waited to have a personalized DVD burned we got to watch a nice film of the other islands. The personalized DVD was also very reasonable in price. It was only 25 dollars which is less than I would have been willing to pay. Even if we hadn't seen the active lava flows or waterfalls the experience of flying in a helicopter for the first time over the Big Island was enough to make me a satisfied customer.

My favorite activity in Kauai; this is truly the best way to see the island! Barron was a fanatstsic pilot, he gave great commentary throughout our 55 minute flight, the background music in our headphones between his commentary was thoroughly enjoyable (I wouldn't mind picking up a CD with all the tunes the Blue Hawaiian plays)! The ground staff were super friendly, patient, and clear with their instructions. Blue Hawaiian did everything to ensure a professional, comfortable, and enjoyable experience, starting from an organized check-in to an exhilarating landing. I highly recommend the Blue Hawaiian for the adventurers amongst you! :D

So what your tour booking agency doesn't tell you in advance (something that Blue Hawaiian should be 100% responsible for making sure they disclose NO MATTER WHAT) is that these helicopters are 6 seaters and thus more subject to weigh distribution requirements and therefore your view might be minimal if you are sitting in the back 2 middle seats yet you have to pay the same as everyone else-you get no choice in the matter.  The other 4 seats are 2 in the front next to pilot (great views!) and 2 in the back but directly at the windows for pretty good views.  Guess where I was stuck? With a limited view in one of the 2 back middle seats-total bummer-I got to see a lot of close ups of other people's heads.   At least when I did the volcano tour on the Big Island about a decade or so ago while the helicopter ride was, yes, a bit bumpier at that time due to the state of the technology, at least the helicopter only held 4 riders plus the pilot so all the views were at least pretty good.  Thus, in conclusion, they should at least offer a back middle seat discount in the event you get stuck there.

We had the best time with Eric on a tour above Hilo's active volcano, and over the falls. Eric was so friendly  and made the trip so special. We would definitely go back. Thanks for a great adventure!

Pilot Greg was great! We went over to erupting craters as well as over the water falls. Amazing ride!

Taking a helicopter tour to see spewing red lava from one of the most active volcanoes in the world should be on everyone's bucket list. And when you take Blue Hawaiian for the ride, you can happily check that off your list with no regrets! There are several tours around the Big Island itself, including a waterfall landing - will have to use that as an excuse to come back to Hawaii and do the Big Island Spectacular tour for that one. They have tours on every island, so this really is a great way to enjoy Hawaii from the air. We experienced the Circle Of Fire Plus Waterfalls tour from Hilo. Staying in Maui, we took a quick flight over for the day just for this! Paying a little more to fly in the Eco-star helicopter is worth it because it has bigger windows! I like that you can speak back to the pilot if you have any questions. They're very informative and friendly. Have fun up there!

It's hard to compare companies as we only did 1 helicopter ride and it was our first ever. Since everyone we spoke with up front recommended Hawaiian Blue and since many news networks and National Geographic work with them a well, we also went with them. The reception staff is not the friendliest by the rest of the staff is great. To void reflection in the cockpit they recommend to wear dark clothes (blue/black) and my wife had brought nothing like that to hawaii. They gave her immediately a clean blue loaner shirt. No regrets of taking the investment in this tour, in contrary we had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience on the Big Island Great Spectacular 2hr tour. Professional staff, very safety oriented, great and highly experienced pilot (Shane), gorgeous 'Ecostar' helicopter with great views in each direction and at the highlights (so many highlights) the pilot ensures that all sides of the helicopter had great views of the sights. He explained a lot and answers all questions fired at him. I easily get air/car/seasick so I took medication for that and had no issues. The helicopter maneuvers smoothly and the little noise is filtered greatly due to. Noise canceling headphones. We were extremely lucky with the clear and calmest weather we had! Also the other 4 tourists who flew with us stated it was their best experience ever as they all had done helicopter flights before. The interaction between pilot and the tourists is phenomenal and the personalized DVD is a must. Very well organized and safe trip - one we will never forget. We recommend to do this experience early on during you vacation as it might alter the plans for the rest of the week as suddenly you understand the island much better and new highlight will be added to your further on ground experiences. Big Island-spectacular it is!!!

We had a great experience with Blue Hawaiian. My boyfriend spent a lot of time researching the safety records of the various helicopter companies, and Blue Hawaiian came out on top. After chatting with our pilot, we felt particularly safe -- he had years of experience, flying in considerably more stressful conditions than leisurely passes over the Hawaiian coastline (emergency medical evacuations, oil rig transfers, etc etc). All the staff were very nice -- friendly, and clear communicators. We did the volcanoes + waterfalls tour, and the views from the helicopter were, expectedly, spectacular. Photos don't really do it justice, and I'd recommend putting down your camera for at least half the trip -- it goes by very fast! Our pilot did a great job of explaining everything we were seeing. This was an expensive experience, but we definitely felt it was worth it.