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We selected this company because they have a good reputation for safety. The whole experience was well organized and professional. My only gripe was that I was seated right behind the pilot and didn’t feel like I got views on par with the people in the front and on the other side. About 70% of what the pilot described was on the right side of the chopper and while he did sometimes turn to give me a view, it didn’t feel like it was as balanced as it could have been. In an Ecostar, the front is undoubtedly the best place to sit, following by the right side. I know not everyone can sit in the front or right (they claim to use an algorithm to determine seats), but when one is paying so much money, you don’t want to leave feeling like you got the short end of the stick. They really should try to do a better job of balancing views and commentary on both sides (or then provide discounted seats for the left). When considering my next tour I may look at a company that offers front seats at premium pricing. That said, the views are absolutely gorgeous so it is hard to still not leave the chopper with a smile on your face.

I submitted the following review online at Blue Hawaiian immediately following our tour: "Just stepped off the helicopter ride with Barrett as our guide. Best experience ever! Thrilling ride and the most beautiful sights imaginable. Thanks for the ride!" Barrett was a great guide and clearly has great knowledge of the island from his experience being born and raised on Kauai. He was a really fun guide to have on the tour. The ride was smooth and we had a great clear day to see all of the sights, including Wai'ale'ale. My husband and I were even lucky enough to see two whales swimming in the water below us when we were hovering over the Na'pali coast. Not a bad way to see the beautiful sights of the island. Words really do not do the experience justice. Everyone who visits Kauai should do this. We didn't think that the windows posed much of a problem for us as far as glare was concerned. Turn off your flash and be sure to wear dark clothing so it reduces glare. One guy in the back had on a white shirt but it didn't affect our pictures at all. You can always order the video for a pretty decent price, too, and there's no glare in it. Overall it was a great experience for the value. No complaints here. Thanks for everything!

I've flown on many air charters , and Blue Hawaiian is THE BEST ! They're located in the Harbor Mall, within easy walking distance across from the Kauai Marriott. We took their one hour flight on their EcoStar . The pre-board procedure has obviously been well rehearsed. The pilot, Stephen, offered the perfect blend of personality to put the passengers at ease, and professionalism while piloting the EcoStar flawlessly. The Bose noise canceling headphones provided a well choreographed musical score, ( taking off to the Hawaii 5-0 score , and including the Jurassic Park movie score as well), to accompany our flight. The flight was smooth as silk ,with the time passing in a blink of an eye. A truly once in a lifetime experience tat should not be missed! Do it ! You will NOT be disappointed !

Just getting up in a helicopter in Kaua'i and seeing all those things you would have no way else of seeing is a marvelous experience no matter how you get there. I cannot compare Blue Hawaiian to any other companies, but I can say that it is hard to imagine any other company running their tours more efficiently and professionally. I am fascinated by "process' so I tend to pay more attention to how the they went about their business. You can see that they are run on a very precise schedule, and have lots of experience making sure everything happens safely and efficiently. GIven that, you might expert it to be a dry, mechanical experience, but the folks you interact with seem to have a great way of balancing that operating efficiency with making it a very pleasant, personal and enjoyable experience, so you do not really feel like you are just part of the machine.

Blue Hawaiian has tow pilots the day we went...both vets of Iraq/Afghanistan. Both were excellent pilots and tour guides with lots of dialogue as we flew over the island--coast to coast, down into canyons, over sugar cane fields and waterfalls. Simply a spectacular tour. Our pilot made may "U-turns" so everyone had a clear view no matter which side of the copter they sat. A 55 minute tour, with optional video purchase of your individual flight, with your voice (if you spoke/asked questions during the flight). Several camera mounted on the outside of the copter made the video of your journey. Well worth the just over $200. I'd do it again in a minute! Safety conscious and well able to calm nervous passengers. Six, plus the pilot, in our copter, all first timers, and all thrilled with ear-to-ear smiles at the end.

I have to admit that it's definitely a unique experience and there is no doubt you will get to see things that you otherwise wouldn't. So everything that the company or for that matter any helicopter company is advertising is true. Blue Hawaiian has very nice helicopters, great gear and the pilot was knowledgeable. The only issue I had with the company was the seating. Not everyone will end up by the window. The best seats are in the front by the window and worst are in the back. It's supposed to be based on weight. While I understand that there may be a safety reason for doing things this way I completely disagree that someone who sits in the middle in the back should be paying the same as someone who sits in the front. The experience will be very different and you will not be able to see nearly as well. I didn't try the other operators in Kauai. Some of them specifically make a point to advertize window seats for everyone. However, if I were to do it again I would definitely consider this point.

My wife and I thought this helicopter tour was the absolute high point of our entire trip to Hawaii. The pilot was very informative and was great at pointing out the sights. However, the scenery was the star of the show. Words cannot describe the experience. My wife is afraid of hights, but this ride was so smooth she didn't have a problem. The Bose noise cancelling headsets were great. The other helicopter tour companies did not have as nice a copter or the Bose headsets. Do not bring any bags or hats with you, as they are not permitted.

This was a great tour and we were treated to some really fantastic sights. It was our 10 year anniversary and Blue Hawaiian went out of their way to put us in the seats that I requested from my online booking. I can't remember the name (sorry) of the lady who gave us the safety briefing and drove us to and from the helo pad but she was very nice and professional (Dec 12th, 0900). Dawn was our pilot and she too was very nice, professional, informative and operated the helicopter in a manner that made us feel very safe throughout the entire flight. Everyone we encountered at Blue Hawaiian was great and I would highly recommend this operator if you're going to book a helo tour. By the way, I'm an 8,000 hour professional pilot, so I know what I'm talking about:)

After having to reschedule our flight due to problems with the copter, we had an amazing flight with pilot Jimmy. Great commentary, calming voice. Comfortable ride, little bit of rain. Hard to get good pictures due to window reflection, but several good ones anyway.

My wife and I took a helo tour with Blue Hawaiian today and it was beyond belief. Totally professional, from the receptionist to the pilot. These guys have it wired and tuned in to make the experience the best it can be. Got the recommendation from Kauai Recealed - another great source. We saw everything we wanted to and frankly, flying into the caldera of the extinct volcano took our breath away. When you make your reservation remember to request the front seats. We did and got them. It made all the difference. Finally, I am not a helo advocate - just too many military experiences. Their equipment is the best - quieter, more comfortable, and the pilot's skill gave us a smooth ride as well as information we never knew. I know it is not cheap but as far as we are concerned it was a value. Wish we could go again tomorrow.

We toured Kauai via Blue Hawaiian for my husband's 65th bday and it was a wonderful experience! The views were breathtaking and there were so many waterfalls! Na Pali was beautiful and the pilot was pleasant & informative! It is truly worth the money taking this tour. We live here & plan to tour the other islands via Blue Hawaiian, too!

The Blue Hawaiian Tour office is easy to locate in the Harbor Mall where there is lots of parking and they provide a van shuttle to the airfield. The orientation is held at the office, a brief video on safety and a locker where you can secure your valuables. No purses or paraphernalia allowed in the helicopter. It's OK to hang on to your camera :) The actual flight was fabulous with more close-up views of waterfalls and cliffs than I could have ever imagined. Our pilot was Dean from Missouri and he was not only knowledgeable and informative and humorous BUT he also possess the rare and valuable trait of knowing when to be quiet and let you just soak up the beauty and splendor that you are witnessing!! The office staff and ground-crew were courteous and helpful. I lost an earring when I was taking off the head set and figured it was gone forever. The fellow from the ground-crew located it and returned it to me with a smile. A word of advice, ladies.... Just take off your earrings for the trip! Now here's the other part of this story. The Blue Hawaiian company does an actual video of your tour. The camera pops in and out of various views, cabin interior, front, port & starboard. This makes for a unique and personalized DVD that you can purchase for $25. The flight videos are played on monitors back in the office and you can see what your trip was like. The video from our trip was rather static-y and the color was washed out. It was a huge disappointment but I purchased it anyway as I figured it was probably the monitor as I saw a different flight trip on the opposite wall and theirs was perfect. When I got back to Massachusetts and popped the DVD into the player I realized it wasn't the monitor, it was the actual movie. I e-mailed the company and they responded promptly with an offer of a full refund or a commercial video that covers all of the islands. I told them that I had already purchased that DVD as well. What I really wanted was a copy of someone else's trip with Dean as I figured his tour path and patter would be pretty much the same. Not only did they NOT treat me like a lunatic (which is pretty much what I expected for such a weird request). They tried to find a Dean trip without static and eventually sent me a totally different trip with a different pilot's narration. I am sure now that once aware of the microphone problem they have taken care of it!! What I learned from this experience is that Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Company cares about their customers and wants them to be completely satisfied in the air and on the ground. I also learned that not all tours are the same and I intend to take a Blue Hawaiian tour every time I am on Kauai because each trip is a unique experience. Pilot, music, weather and time of day all play a part in what you see and how you see it. The time and money spent on a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour is worth every penny! Do yourself a favor and include it as a "must" on your next Kaua'i itinerary!

This was by far the best shore excursion we planned on our entire Hawaiian vacation. The helicopters are spacious, big enough to hold 6-7 people plus the pilot. Everything is provided with regards to safety. This was the first time I'd ever flown in a helicopter and the ride was amazing. You get so close to the mountains that you feel overwhelmed by their majesy. Appropriate music is played in the background as the pilot narrates and points out places of interest. Several highlights for me were Jurassic Park and Fantasy Island waterfalls, the Waimea Canyon and the infamous Na Pali coast. Our trip was video taped, including shots of the inside of the cabin. It was a bit rainy so there were some spots on the outside camera. There were also pink lines through the video but Blue Hawaii discounted the price of the video as compensation. The video images unforetunately did not show everything you could see because the camera was fixed. This is really the best way to see the island because there are so many secluded spots of beauty that you will never see on a tour bus. My one complaint would be the glare and reflections that showed up in my photos.

We were travelling to Kauai as part of our wedding trip and friends had purchased this trip for us.The folks at the office and the flight staff are professionals all the way! The trip was smooth and very scenic! We had the Aloha spirit all the way through! We booked through AAA for this trip and for a first experience well worth it!

If you don't have the time or ability to hike the Napali coast, it' s worth it to spend about $200 to go up in the air so you can see the breath taking scenery. Ride is about one hour long.