Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Originally booked the big island spectacular, but due to Volcano erupting yesterday (vog), only was able to tour the north part of the island. Greg was a good pilot and knowledgeable about the area we flew over. He took time to get to know us and ask us what we would want to see which made the trip more enjoyable. Everyone we dealt with was very nice and safety was top of mind for them. They fly a 7 seat ecostar helicopter and the helicopter looked well maintained. We were promptly issued a refund for the difference in trip cost, much appreciated! Thought $120 was a little expensive for the photo package, try asking if any discounts are available. I bought first class tickets ($150 extra) because I am 6'8" tall and 240 pounds. I had plenty of legroom. My wife is 5'1" and also enjoyed the front seat view. I did ask in advance for the companion seat price waiver as I was on the line. No issue there. Great views and highly recommend for a more comprehensive view of the island. Thanks again to Greg and crew for the great time! Sharing some pics of highlights from the tour...truly awe-inspiring!

Absolutely amazing experience! Spectacular views, highly recommend it. Waterfall landing was an awesome addition, and our pilot Greg made the trip fun, and taught us a lot about the island!

Bastian was amazing! Gave us a wonderful tour of the big island and gave us some amazing facts about the island. Waterfall landing is totally worth it! It was beautiful and so green. I highly recommend this tour!

We had a great flight! Comforting, informative and really fun! It was so cool to see parts of the Big Island not seen any other way. Our pilot James was helpful and full of neat local info

June 3rd 2023 Our family loved this tour! We had rescheduled from a Hilo tour due to weather and the company was phenomenal to work with! We enjoyed seeing the coast and the valleys! Sorry forgot great pilot name but he was phenomenal and explained us much in detail and depth during our helicopter ride, Thank you!

Great experience! Our pilot, James, was very informative and made flying through the Big Island memorable. I was able to get some great photos and videos of the volcano (some lava sighting), Kohala coastline, Hawaiian valley (Waimanu I think), and even a rainbow sighting. The accompanying music and ability to ask questions while in the air was a great way to enjoy the sights and learn about the island. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Big Island.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters – An Unforgettable Experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. From start to finish, the entire staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely interested in making our excursion memorable. Our pilot, James, was exceptional. Not only was he highly skilled, but he was also incredibly informative and engaging throughout the flight. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best views possible, making multiple passes over the breathtaking active volcano and stunning waterfalls. To top it off, we were lucky enough to spot breaching whales on our return, which James made sure everyone onboard could see. James’ professionalism and charisma made the flight enjoyable for everyone, including two young children who were equally captivated by his commentary and attention. The entire Blue Hawaiian team made us feel valued, taking the time to talk with us about the flight and ensuring we had a memorable experience. We can’t recommend this adventure highly enough—it’s a must-do for anyone who has the opportunity. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience we will never forget!

We have used Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in the past, on the other Hawaiian Islands and this experience lived up to their prior reputation of excellence. Our pilot James was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Unfortunately, for us, the volcano had erupted two days prior to our tour and apparently erupted again a few hours after our tour. Nonetheless, another truly amazing experience. Thank you Blue Hawaii Helicopters and especially Mr. James for another memorable experience

It was a great experience- very smooth and views are amazing. Great staff from start to finish Definitely one to put on your list - can't wait for the next time

Definitely the flight of a lifetime! Shane our pilot; made us feel safe, was a great storyteller, and a fantastic photographer! Thank you, Shane and team for making this the highlight of our trip! Notes: I get vertigo walking and didn't experience any motion sickness - the company you choose for your flight matters.

Aloha. We were a party of four on the Big Island Spectacular with Landing tour. The phone booking agent, receptionist, ground crew, and our pilot (Kai) were all super friendly, knowledgeable and eager to make the experience pleasant and enjoyable. They were successful! The helicopter was state of the art and using headphones and microphones to communicate with each other made the ride super quiet. Hawiian themed music is piped in throughout the flight. The landing, by the waterfall, was exciting and memorable. You have time to take in the beautiful ocean and waterfall views. Seeing the Kilauea crater from the air as well as the cones atop Hualalai was spectacular. We would highly recommend a Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour. A hui hou Blue Hawiian!

Pilot and staff were great! Originally booked the BI Spectacular (Aug 20) but due to poor visibility on the Hilo side, they recommended changing to a coastal tour and/or waterfall landing only. Appreciated that they offered the flight change and refund of the difference, even if the weather is out of their control. That's integrity!

What an amazing experience! Sebastian went above and beyond to guarantee our safety and comfort on a breezy day. Blue Helicopters is unparalleled in our helicopter ride experiences on the islands. Their extensive knowledge of the elements and excellent service made our time enjoyable! The kohala Coast tour offers a fantastic opportunity to see the stunning protected landscapes of the Big Island from the sky! Highly recommended!

The counter person was unfriendly as soon as we walked up. he was short staffed I believe. Tried to get us to pay an extra 300 dollars to ride in front seats. We didn't want to so our seating was going to be in the center in the back. Made us watch an extra video after safety video in a hot room. Canceled flight due to maintenance issue. The family with us had the same company cancel their flight last year. Didn't even apologize and even though it's took seconds for them to take our money to book it will take 5 days to get our money back. I would suggest to anyone on vacation to not book with them as their are a lot more friendly and reliable operations.

Big Island Spectacular Tour was a great smooth flight. The pilot Shane was amazingly knowledgeable and accommodating. The flight was gorgeous. We went over the saddle between both volcanoes, and over Kilauea, which was the day before an active eruption so we were able to see lava. Hilo was beautifully clear so the flight of the coast was gorgeous. We saw a huge pod of spinner dolphins, and all the amazing waterfalls. I ended up buying the video at the end simply because I don't ever think I could relive that adventure any other way and it made it easy to share with others.

I felt totally safe on my first helicopter experience in the Big Island many years ago. Then I tried an open door helicopter experience in Kauai and said I"d never get on another one- scary! I was back on the Big Island with 3 kids in tow and they begged to do a helicopter experience. I was hesitant, but after re reading my review decided to go for it. Unfortunately, by the time I decided we couldn't get a helicopter ride to see the volcano since it was active and that's when everyone wants to see it. Instead I booked a helicopter ride to see the island. They told us to get there an hour early to go thru safety procedures. 30 minutes would have been fine because it ended up being a lot of sitting around, but we make friends with their cat mascot. And then it was time for take off! I was a little nervous at first, but our pilot put me at ease within a few minutes. And it really was such a cool and gorgeous way to see the island! My kids seemed to think it was pretty cool too, although my youngest enjoyed talking into the microphone and annoying us the most. We landed safety, took a few pics and were excited that we were the very last flight of '24. I've now been on a total of 3 helicopter rides and would do it again, but think i'll hold off on anymore open door rides.

Very professional organization, I mean everyone you deal with is A+. Great way to tour areas you would net see and I am averaging 20,000 steps a day foot and bike and had a car rental for a day, so this is must try.

Kevin from the office was very difficult to deal with. I tried canceling 24 hours before and he wouldn't let me because he said I couldn't get my money back. Looking at other reviews this isn't the first time they have done that to people.

Amazing views, eco friendly, smooth wonderous flight. Thank you Robert for the beautiful aerial tour of Kauai. Spectacular is an understatement. Kauai is the most beautiful island and the waterfalls are even more amazing flying bythem. We were even fortunate to see humpback whales as well. Blue Hawaiians safety records speaks for themselves and was one the most important reasons we chose them. We will be back. 10 starsIf you debating whether it is worth it, I can tell you it was a memory of a lifetime. Teared up at times and speechless, simply beautiful

(Tom Cruise voiceover) The vibe is I should be flying but instead enjoying a fab helo tour of the Big Island. Janie warmly greeted us. She is so friendly! She'd provide us with those fancy floatation devices. Jonalynn went over the safety briefing. Super helpful. Amazing service! Hans was our pilot. Super cool. Super safe! (Fiction:) I'll ask him for advice on stunt flying for my next Mission Impossible. Thankfully, he didn't see past my disguise as a tourist from Texas. Shhhhhh. Haha! (Fact:) Hans is so knowledgeable and dare I say humble like me with an amazing music playlist. And he happily shared all the in and outs of things to see and do on the Big Island. From boar hunting to zip lining to snorkeling. A super welcome wisdom & knowledge transfer. Then we landed in a small patch of green right by the falls. It was epic! Reminded me of filming for one of the best movies on planet Earth: Tropic Thunder. Needless to say it was Hollywood spectacular! But nothing beats seeing the majesty of nature firsthand! The experience is truly surreal and cinematic! Would do it again! Thanks Janie, Jonalynn, amd Hans! Woohoo!

Horrible costumer service. We are suppose to leave at 2pm and I get a call at 1:20 saying they are taking off. It's my husband's birthday, we were 15-20 minutes out and they said we can no attend the flight. Great way to treat firemen and first responders. Btw they said I cannot get a refund for my $800.00. I would rather use a different company that believes in hospitality. So disappointing. I hope you think twice on booking this company and thank you again for ruining a fireman's birthday that is always there for you when you need them!

Easy to book, great pre-trip prep and a wonderful experience in the air! The Big Island Spectacular was just that - beautiful views for a good long trip. We went all over the island - a great way to see the varying topography and learn more about the Island. Highly recommend and worth the money!

Very organized, professional group with a comfortable fleet of helicopters. Located very conveniently right off the main highway in Waikoloa. We did the Kohala Coast 50 minute tour. The views were jaw dropping, as expected. To see the Kohala Coast from the sky, get up close to some remote valleys and waterfalls, and get a glimpse of the WaiPio Valley where we once horsebacked was amazing. Price is steep and definitely a splurge. Also, the 1hr pre-arrival time was a bit unnecessary being that all we needed to do was watch a 5 minute safety video. But, of you're considering the splurge, Blue Hawaiian is a very notable company and our experience reinforced their reputation.

We were so lucky to book this trip when we did. One of my big goals on our trip to Hawaii was to see the volcano erupt, and we certainly did! This was a once in a lifetime experience. The ground crew and our pilot Kaj were so friendly and knowledgeable. This was my first helicopter trip and I was a bit nervous. The flight was so smooth and I had a great time. It is such a great way to see so many features of the island without having to spend hours in the car. We learned a lot and got to see some incredible sights that would have taken several days and tours to get to experience. I highly recommend taking a trip with these guys!

This is such a wonderful way to see the Kohala Coast. It's actually the only way! The entire staff was wonderful. I wish I could remember all their names. They all embodied the aloha spirit! Mahalo to every person we came in contact with! During the trip, I couldn't stop smiling or exclaiming "wow","amazing", and "omg." The amazing waterfalls and landscapes were breathtaking! Our pilot was Dale, and he was wonderful. If you want a one of a kind experience, this is it!! Please follow the suggestion of wearing dark clothing. My husband ended up with the reflection of the front passenger's bright shirt in his picture views.

Highly recommend! One of the top two things to do in Hawaii is definitely the helicopter tour. We had amazing views and it was so informative to see all of the volcanoes and land/ocean scape from above. As a bonus, we also saw so many whales in the ocean from above! Shout out to our pilot Shane from being so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour!

This was the first time I've ever been in a helicopter and what an experience! Our pilot Hans was very informative as he pointed out the various lava flows from different eruptions and explained how certain areas of the island were formed and where development of the island had taken place for the sugar industry. The views were breathtaking and provide a unique view of the island you just don't get from the ground, especially as the helicopter gives access to areas of the island and coastline that are otherwise inaccessible. I have been to the island before and I've been all over it by Jeep so I can honestly say that you may think you know the island but you really don't until you see it by air. It is an experience you will not forget if you are willing to take one small step out of your comfort zone for the ride of your life.

We loved our flight with Dale and the team at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! The kids (aged 8, 9, and 11) and I marveled at the sights. Thank you, Dale!

We had a great time with pilot Dale. Did a full charter with the family, with landing at a waterfall. First time for most of us. Pricey, but worth it. Will be something we all remember for years to come.

The experience exceed our families expectations. James was an outstanding pilot and guide. Aircraft were well maintained and staff was courteous.

Amazing experience! James is our pilot. He is awesome. The experience is out of the world!

incredible experience. was nervous about it being a scary thrill ride. absolutely not. incredible experience with beautiful views. Thank you Kai.

Great communication from time of booking until day of flight. Appreciated the personal safety briefs. Well maintained helicopters. Kai was an excellent pilot and knowledgeable guide throughout the flight. We had a great time.

I pulled a rookie tourist move when booking with blue Hawaiian. I made a reservation on the phone. The man asked where we were staying I said Waikoloa resort. I'm booking for the location across the street from the resort. He said okay no problem. Got it booked. We went to the location. Turns out we were booked for the Hilo location.. After speaking to a lady at the Hilo location on the phone she said sorry nothing we can do we still have to charge you the 1400 dollars. And the lady at the Waikoloa venue asked did you not check that address at the bottom of the email? I realize I should have paid more attention to detail. But after talking to the gentleman yesterday morning and explaining where we were staying I would have thought we would have been guided in the right direction. Just wanted to warn others to play very close attention when booking.

This is our first tour on Blue Hawaiian and the equipment, safety and processes are very thorough and great. We weren't able to go on the volcano portion of our Big Island Spectacular tour. Rather than cancelling everything, they augmented our trip (and credited our account) to see waterfalls and we were also able to see many whales when our pilot took us over parts of the ocean where whales were spotted. Unfortunately for us, we were on a helicopter with several Japanese passengers, and a bi-lingual pilot, and we felt left out of the majority of the conversations and observations. That portion of our experience wasn't as enjoyable as it would have otherwise been.

Hans was our pilot for the tour and was great! He knew a lot about the area, was friendly and ensured all of us were comfortable during the flight. We went on the bayside tour and into one of the valleys. Absolutely beautiful views! The whole crew was great. Amazing experience and highly recommend this company. My dad even had a great time and he's a helicopter pilot himself!

We did an 8:00am tour with Raj. he was an excellent pilot and very knowledgeable about the island and its geology and history. He took us to areas that were simply not accessible by car or on foot. we all had a great time and I would highly recommend it.

The only Hawai'i Helicopter you should choose. New Airbus helicopters are safe, quiet and great site lines. Captain Kia was fantastic.

Very friendly staff. On time and helpful. Hans our pilot was very knowledgeable and great at taking pictures. Saw so much of the island from the air our first day here and it helped us decide where to go the rest of the trip.

This outfit was great. Kai, our pilot, was good. While my wife and I were fortunate to be in the front two seats, he made the efforts to make sure those on each side in the back got good views as well. Everything went as planned from booking to the end. This is a must do if you don't do anything else. You get to see all of the Big Island that you can't see any other way.

Five stars all the way around! Spend the extra few dollars for this company. Mike was our awesome pilot. He was so informative with the facts of EVERYTHING we were flying over. He took the time to make sure both sides of the helicopter got their pictures. He found a rainbow & made sure all of us had our chance for a great shot. We felt safe & at comfort the entire time. Great experience & highly recommend it.

This was our first trip to the Big island. We stayed for 10 days. We did the helicopter tour on day 6. We did the Big island Tour with the landing at the waterfall. The weather was perfect; clear and not too windy. The helicopter was quite comfortable and smooth. We only had 4 on our trip since I was heavy (fat) enough to need the "comfort seat. That added 50% to my fare but guaranteed my wife and I had window seats. I was reluctant at first but decided this was probably going to be our only chance. I am glad I did. Having the extra room was crazy expensive but worth it. The flight was just amazing. Flying over the volcano area and the mountains is the only way to see them. Flying down the west coast and into the valleys was breathtaking. Landing at the base of the waterfall was indescribable. Our pilot was very experienced and smooth. He explained everything we were seeing with its history. The staff was friendly and very helpful. It was crazy expensive but worth every penny for the flight of our lifetime! We bought the video of our tour and several shirts/sweatshirts as well. I would highly recommend this tour!

We were skeptical at first in seeing the price, but went after some encouragement from family who had been on it before and we're glad we did! The views are incredible, and you'll see - and visit! - parts of Hawaii you wouldn't be able to by any other means. On top of that the staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. Shout out to our pilot, Greg! If this is your first time on the Big Island (like it was for me), do yourself a favor and splurge on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Took a tour around the Big Island on Tuesday, February 13, 2023. Greg Fredericks was our Pilot and tour guide. He was so friendly, knowledgable about Hawaii and it's beautiful landscapes/animals. He was fun to engage conversation and he knew how to keep our attentions with good subjects about the Big Island. I have taken many tours with Blue Hawaiian Helicopter and I will continue to support this business as they are the best. If you want to see Hawaii from above, don't miss out on this excursion. Also, don't make this event on your last day of vacation. Make the reservation at the beginning of your vacation because if the weather is not good, you can more likely reschedule for a later date. Aloha!

Wow what an experience. The ground crew was fantastic. They assisted my 93 year old mother in law getting in and out of the helicopter using a chair lift. They were soooo friendly and accommodating. Our pilot was Matt he was friendly and highly informative. The flight was so much more than we thought it would be. We had been putting this off for 21/2 years and decided we would just do it. If you are hesitant on taking this adventure please don't be it was awesome and so worth the money.

What an amazing experience! The pilot Shane was very knowledgeable about the land and the historical facts. He had the perfectly timed music playing in the background... like flying through the perfect circle rainbow as we listen to Bruddah Iz' Somewhere Over the Rainbow . We got to see Mauna Lani, Kilauea Bolcanoes. Currently technically not active but still spewing bunch of smoke up in the air. We got to see a whole new perspective of the volcano seeing the whole rim and clearly visible path of the lava flow old and new. And to see so many tall, gorgeous waterfalls!! Waipio valley is somewhere sacred to Native Hawaiians and no longer accessible to general population. To see it even from the distance was a privilege and an honor. The next valley over we got to fly into was special! To hover in the middle of the big valley to soak in the view of the waterfalls, lush green, and looking out to the ocean was the rarest view of what I imagine heaven to be. There were so many waterfalls one after the other was the side of the island not easily accessible but by air. The uninterrupted nature is at its best in beauty, freely flowing clean water down the folds of the mountain. Have you seen a rainbow in complete circle? The pilot told us that the rainbows are made in a circle but on land we don't see the bottom. Seeing it with this magnetic background was probably once in a lifetime experience. With the perfect weather condition, it allowed us to explore further and we got to see the whole island. What a treat! We switched helicopter in Hilo, for their rotation for maintenance, so we got to see two types of helicopters too. We got the whole experience from inside the cockpit and outside camera on video. It's definitely worth the USB purchase! Sound and conversations are all recorded for you to relive the moments and share with your loved ones. Thank you Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! It was my best excursion of the trip!!

THE MOST MAJESTIC EXPERIENCE!!! This was my first time being in a helicopter and it was an experience like no other. Our pilot Edmund was awesome! He was a very friendly guy, great conversationalist with his knowledge of the island, made us feel safe, and gave us the smoothest flight. When I first started planning our trip to the Big Island, I figured why not experience a first time helicopter flight in Hawaii. Not gonna lie, the prices had me hesitant but looking back it was worth every penny. We booked the Kohala Coast Adventure with the waterfall landing and TRUST ME - do yourself a favor and spend that extra money for the landing. It is a one of a kind experience to be able to land at this waterfall since there is no other way to access it other than flying to it. You get to spend about 30 minutes there. There are a couple of benches where you can sit and enjoy the waterfall or the ocean view from a private lookout. After visiting the falls, we flew over Waipi'o Valley. It was absolutely stunning and there are so many more waterfalls that you would have never even known existed. While you're enjoying your ride, there was also some ambient music that is plaything in the background which brought the experience together in my opinion. It really adds a nice vibe; so much that I almost cried when we landed at the waterfall because it was such an incredibly beautiful experience. While I can continue raving on and on about how great this company is, I find that there are a couple of things that everyone should be aware of. The first is that if one of the passengers in your party is over 240 lbs, there is an additional charge called the "comfort seat" which is half the price of a normal seat. Not ideal when you're already shelling out $2k but it is understandable since you're taking up what could have been another individual's seat for the tour... but still. The last thing is the USB purchase. First off... yes absolutely buy that USB, I think it's a great souvenir to have but if you only have a MacBook at home, FYI the files are not compatible. Fortunately, I have a PC as well but the videos from the flight were .AVI files which is not compatible with apple. That being said, I had to convert the videos to .MOV/.MP4 files in order to see them on my MacBook since I use that computer more. Other than these two things, I have no other complaints. Aside from the pilots, the staff was so great! While we were waiting for our party to arrive before our safety briefing, they were chatting with us, giving us some island tips, and were just enjoyable to talk to. I am still in awe of this experience and it was one of the most memorable experiences and gifts that I could have given and done with my parents. Thank you Blue Hawaiian and hopefully see you again for a different tour!

What an amazing experience! Highly recommended. Our pilot James is great! We wish that we'd known about the waterfall landing option! Maybe next time!

Amazing trip - beautiful views - very personable pilot! Smooth ride! Highly recommend.

Rip off!!! Paid for more expensive excursion and received the stepped down excursion without even telling us. They just fill the helicopter regardless what you paid for. When the ride was finished we were like hey we paid for a different excursion and they started playing dumb like what?? They rip off the buyer and don't have a care in the world. Also the headsets on the helicopter are crappy! If we pay top dollar check your equipment!!

Perfect way to see the island. The kids had a wonderful time. The scenery was magnificent. So glad we had the opportunity to take this tour. We would definitely recommend this company.

We had a great pilot. I flew as a medic in Vietnam so I know a good pilot or not. the flight was very picturesque. I would highly recommen!

Good ride yesterday and but at the end when simply asking for a good place to put garbage a Very hostile short hair Hawaiian rude man with arm tattoos (45-50 yr) was questioning if I was a customer after I said I was his unwariness resulted in following me into the check in office this resulted in invasion of personal space and negative/hostile energy making me feel very uncomfortable I never will be flying here again I am a person of color This is a perfect example of the historic oppression of racism with my appearance of a person of color Not a good place to be if you are mad don't take it out on your customers because it makes you look bad for you and for business Please never invade someone's personal space with a terrible attitude I wish I could get a refund for my expensive flight and the Maui Jim sunglasses I purchased It really killed me with anxiety and fear being approached that way by the Hawaiian man with arm tattoos who did not believe I was a customer Poor customer service go fly somewhere else

Best trip we have had with pilot Matt. Very knowledgeable on the trip of sights and history of sites below. Take the copter ride that lands at the waterfall. A once in a life time sight.

Kyle was a great pilot. I sat next to him as I had an expired pilot's license, but I do not know helicopters, It's not a cheap trip but worth it. The beauty of the ocean and going into verdant valleys with waterfalls. The ecostar is so smooth- and a great aircraft. I did a heli tour in Kaui with a different company and this Kohala trip with Blue Hawaiian was just better. If you are local and have Hawaii ID you get a large price cut

Had my 1st helicopter ride this morning. Toshi was our fabulous pilot. Went over volcano and coastline. Learned a lot and took in sweet views of black sand beaches and a few whales.

I was so afraid to ride in a helicopter, but no more. What a great experience. Shane, our pilot, was very informative and set us at ease. We were able to see what people can't see. Amaizing. I would do it again.