Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

    3.9 (207 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Tours Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

    Recommended Reviews - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    I will highly recommend blue Hawaiian helicopter My pilot Wesley was amazing, and knowledgeable Than you blue Hawaiian helicopter for a great experience!!!!!

    Be afraid
    Ari J.

    Live your life like an action hero and get in the Choppa!!! It's kinda like... nothing else in this world. Pilot Jeremy flew this bird like he never left The Nam. No matter how thick the shit got, he kept his promise; not to leave anyone behind. Even though we all begged him to drop those two bitchy tween kids into the mouth of Kilauea.

    Kathy V.

    Highly recommend!! We enjoyed our tour with Ethan. He was very knowledgeable and charming! I think this company is very thorough- you feel safe from beginning to end. It was also my first helicopter experience and I feel that it was a very smooth ride. Ethan gave us a heads up each time he turned, etc so I really appreciated that. It was really cool getting to see the volcanos from an aerial point of view. There is also video footage from your flight that you can view if you wanted to purchase as well. This was the highlight of my trip!

    Leonora C.

    Scott was great. Helicopter ride over the volcano? Sure that sounds incredibly safe... but Scott made it just that! Amazing pilot with cool music tracks that matches the scenery creating this magical moment that'll left me breathless. This is a must do in Big Island, plus swimming with stingray, swimming with wild dolphins and stargazing tour.

    Jennifer D.

    I took the amazing tour over the big island. My pilot was really funny. He was very talkative, and told us facts about the island. We flew over molten lava, waterfalls , and circled the island. This was my first helicopter ride since childhood. It was a tad awkward having to be weighed before the flight to make sure everything balanced out. Having the birds eye view was really neat. Our helicopter had a glass bottom, so we could view from more angles . Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has a high safety record and a professional flight crew. They provide a great service.

    ready for take off!
    Andrea R.

    Ever since we decided to honeymoon in Hawaii (probably about a year ago) my husband has been talking about going on a helicopter ride. I wasn't so fond of the idea....I'd rather live through the honeymoon. We made it through Maui with both feet on the ground, but when we got to the Big Island the concierge at our hotel insisted that the best way to see the island was by helicopter....thanks lady. And after dragging my husband to the spa I figured I owed him one so I agreed to the helicopter ride. The concierge told us the price was approximately $1050 for the 2 of us, which was the same price as the fabulous bottega purse I had been admiring earlier that day. I sighed thinking I'd so much rather have the purse...at least that wouldn't kill me! We decided to do an early morning helicopter ride so that we'd have the rest of the day to enjoy the resort (that is, if we lived to make it back to the resort). Tom, who works for Blue Hawaiian, picked us up and was so friendly that he eased my fears (at least a bit) about flying. Once there we met up with 2 other couples who'd be joining us on the ride. They weighed us and since I was the lightest I had the "privilege" of being the co-pilot...probably the one time I wished I was heavier (i should have had an extra dessert at Alan Wong's restaurant the night before). Dave was our pilot and when I hopped in right next to him I nervously asked him "so you've done this before, right???" Dave rolled his eyes and said "Nope, first time. Did you ask your pilot that on the 757 you took over here?" Oh great, I already pissed off the pilot... The take off was a bit scary (my husband has it on video and I'm gripping his leg), but once in the air I found it quite enjoyable. And we weren't that high in the air so I figured if anything happened I could easily jump and swim to shore. Ok, maybe not. I have to admit that this really is a great way to see the entire island...it was beautiful: waterfalls, rainbows, and very cool to see the lava! Pissy Dave happened to be very knowledgeable about the island as well. We made a quick stop in the middle of our 2 hour trip to refuel because I guess the helicopter needs more fuel than about an hour...kind of scary it can't make it through an hour, but landing and then taking off the 2nd time wasn't a big deal at all. I do recommend wearing a tank top and shorts...I had a hoodie on over my tank (it was a bit chilly that morning) and i was dying of heat and couldn't get it off after I was all strapped in. And your ears will hurt from the pressure, but it really is worth it...and this is coming from anti helicopter girl! And if you're not an early morning person Blue Hawaiian makes 4 trips a day and they have 5 helicopters going out at once. We were there during a slow time in Hawaii (right before schools get out) so we had no problem getting a last minute reservation, but I'd suggest booking it ahead of time during busy season. They do sell you a dvd after your trip (for the money you pay they really should give you one), but apparently our dvd player was broken so they gave us a highlights dvd to watch from other trips. Oh, and in case you're wondering...we survived!

    Lava flow into the ocean
    Tom S.

    I had a nice flight with family. We got lucky and were able to see lava flowing into the sea and also a new breakout flowing on land. Not a lot mind you, but enough to make it worth the flight in my mind. We took the a- star on our trip. It is a bit crowded, however the pilot told us that it is able to bank more steeply and we got some good shots because of it. The waterfall portion isn't worth too much in my mind. It's on the way back to the airport. It's a bit of a jaunt over to the lava flows and there aren't rivers of glowing lava, but I knew that going in and was satisfied with what we got.

    See all

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kate C.
    86
    1047
    3750

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lynne M.
    7
    259
    97

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Greg N.
    83
    89
    57

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great tour, great service and friendly staff. Awesome experience all around. Be sure to check out this amazing tour company

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Are flight with Mike was amazing , he was knowledgeable, informative. I felt safe flying with him . Thank you so much Mary Schmidt

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ari J.
    1952
    623
    2959

    8 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kathy V.
    1032
    673
    3756

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andrea R.
    3731
    3415
    1863

    18 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kari L.
    50
    83
    26

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nic R.
    45
    55
    324

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kali A.
    145
    4
    15

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emma C.
    253
    337
    3230

    7 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kali K.
    0
    32
    15

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kakoo L.

    Kakoo L.

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Loic C.
    2933
    324
    2295

    14 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

    Review Highlights - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

    We saw the lava entering the ocean and then Jeremy flew to fissure #8 show us it between all the smoke.

    Mentioned in 51 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Hawaii Volcanoes Helicopter Tours - Robinson R44 Doors On or Off Tours, Charters, & Photography Flights

    Hawaii Volcanoes Helicopter Tours

    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    It was extremely hard to find decent reviews for this place. So, I am going to write a review that…read moreI would've liked to see: This tour was provided by Polynesian Adventure Tours (land tour) and Paradise Helicopter. My boyfriend and I bought the Oahu to Hilo Volcano w/airfare and land tour and helicopter ride. The guy who picked us up was 20 min late. They called us two days before to confirm our attendance and asked us to wait in front of hotel between 4:45-5AM. Pickup after arrival was smooth. Our tour guide was Captain Rob. Great guide! The itinerary says "breakfast buffet". The menu was terrible so make sure you eat before boarding. The Hawaii Volcano National Park was awesome. After touring around ourselves, the driver drove us around to see everything. The hikes were fun. However, we went on a rainy day and it was extremely slippery. The trail to the steam vents were nice! However, if you enjoy hiking, go head and hike down to Halema'uma'u Crater. I wished I knew this beforehand but the driver did take us the crater with a better view. Lunch was at the macadamia farm. The options were Burgers and hotdogs. PACK YOUR OWN LUNCH. The helicopter tour was beyond amazing, so I won't spoil it for you here. They do a safety briefing and you hop on. It's breathtaking! Bring a raincoat, good walking shoes, and sandals (black sand beach). Had there been better communication about the food options, I would've given it 5 stars. No one likes to be hungry.

    Let me start by saying the booking process was painless and easy, even when we had to change the…read moredate within the month prior. We had a party of six and booked two flights. The helicopter will only hold three passengers. Luka, the owner and pilot was both professional and friendly. He was engaging before, during and after the flight. You have an option for a doors on or doors off tour, one of only two companies that offers this. Flying with the doors off is the best way to experience the feel of the lava flows and the best for photography. Additionally, I chartered the flight for an hour, which provided additional flexibility to fly at lower altitudes and allowed for better photos. Luka did great maneuvering the helicopter so both sides had a great view. We saw the volcanoes/lava flows and the waterfalls. I HIGHLY recommend HVHT and Luka as a MUST DO on your visit to the Big Island. Thank you Luka for helping to make this a memorable vacation!

    Photos
    Hawaii Volcanoes Helicopter Tours - There is no bad seat on this helicopter.  Luka will make sure everyone gets a good view of all points of interest.

    There is no bad seat on this helicopter. Luka will make sure everyone gets a good view of all points of interest.

    Hawaii Volcanoes Helicopter Tours - Luka makes sure you see the waterfalls by approaching them at all angles.

    Luka makes sure you see the waterfalls by approaching them at all angles.

    Hawaii Volcanoes Helicopter Tours - Luka circled closely around the volcano and got us really close to the lava flowing that you can feel the heat!

    See all

    Luka circled closely around the volcano and got us really close to the lava flowing that you can feel the heat!

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

    4.6(363 reviews)
    55.2 mi

    Waterfalls, whales, and windmills, oh my! Kaj knew just how to thrill us locals as we saw our Big…read moreIsland from the air, 1000+ feet above ground, as we flew over the Waimea windblown crest, where the clouds bunched up against the windward side, with a small opening to the stunning blue shades of coastline. The fluffy cloud cover gave way to a slightly misty and broken front, with the Big Island's coastline calling us closer. The long black sand beach of Waipio Valley gave way to cascading waterfalls dropping hundreds of feet down sheer remote cliffs. We were lucky the drought was recently punctured by rain, replenishing the splendorous sight! We ducked into a canyon for a closer look -- everyone was entranced, overjoyed to see such wonders. Lucky for us no one was nervous, we all were relaxed and ecstatic. Whales came to the surface when we returned to the Hapuna area, it truly was magical, a solid check for my bucket list! At the age of 73, I am now using a walker and so this was a treat. (A short ramp leads into the office in Waikoloa, there is a bathroom inside the building, if you have trouble walking, do not rush to use the bathrooms outside to the left of the building, they are harder to navigate. Once inside and everyone heads to the helicopter, the ground crew will open the gate so you can roll back down the ramp to walk level instead of using the steps out back from the porch like everyone else. Crew will assist you getting into the helicopter if you able to stand up but you will need some arm strength to pull yourself into the seat, the overhead grab bar gives the necessary swing point.) We had a great time with Kaj, being locals, we are looking forward to seeing him in the water at Pine Trees, the Kohanaiki Park is great for watching surfers and enjoying some lunch bought from Pine Trees Cafe, nearby (go all the way to the bay for closeness to the showers and restroom). Yeah, I'm gonna plug my favorite spots! The helicopter ride will be loud (they give you headphones to block), and will be like riding a vibration disk. I loved it. So relaxing. There are 3 microphones shared by the six people riding, otherwise you will be reduced to using body language, not hard to decipher arched eyebrows, open mouths. I did not realize that Kilauea had fountained the night before, glad I did not know because maybe we would have taken the option of cancelling when they offered it, due to the buffeting winds and slight mistiness. I know that others did reschedule, perhaps thinking it was going to be disappointing. But we were gungho, why not? They promised that if we had to turn around due to weather, we would be reimbursed. To be fair, a fountaining volcano is not safe to be near and so it means staying far back. We have been here through three eruptions so we did not feel deprived. And, the fiery display was over by daylight. As a surfer I have watched and lived among the island's locals with fascination for two decades, as the aloha spirit transcends everything they do, and Blue Hawaiian has earned its place of honor. The company has donated lifesaving equipment over the years to the various beach parks and the lifeguard department, which is managed by our Fire Department. The staff I met embodies that spirit as well. From the moment we set foot in the door, the prep process for our trip was smooth, swift, and relaxing. I hope you have as much as we did. Its a full 24 hours later and I am still buzzing from the natural high! Grab a friend or two, or five, and take the ride of your life!

    1 star. Absolute bait-and-switch…read more We booked Blue Hawaiian Helicopters directly through their website. Not a waitlist. Not "pending confirmation." The site showed availability. We selected a time. We paid in full. Then, the day before the flight, they casually informed us they wouldn't fly unless they had four people. Let that sink in. If you "need four people to fly," then your website should not allow bookings for fewer than four. Period. Anything else is deceptive. Taking someone's money first and disclosing your internal minimum later is not a policy. It's a cash grab. No proactive call. No warning during checkout. No accountability. Just a shrug and "sorry." This wasn't a weather issue. This wasn't an emergency. This was poor business practice baked into their system. And judging by the volume of similar complaints online, this isn't rare. It's a pattern. Vacation time is limited. Schedules are tight. People plan entire trips around experiences like this. Blue Hawaiian seems perfectly comfortable blowing that up after holding your money hostage. Want amazing views of Hawaii? Plenty of companies can deliver that. Want reliability, transparency, and basic respect for customers? Look elsewhere. Because nothing kills the magic of a helicopter tour faster than realizing the company never intended to honor your reservation unless it worked in their favor. Savage truth: If you book here, you're not a customer. You're a placeholder.

    Photos
    Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
    Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
    Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

    See all

    Sunshine Helicopters - Island view from the copter.

    Sunshine Helicopters

    4.5(98 reviews)
    53.1 mi

    1 star. Absolute bait-and-switch…read more We booked Blue Hawaiian Helicopters directly through their website. Not a waitlist. Not "pending confirmation." The site showed availability. We selected a time. We paid in full. Then, the day before the flight, they casually informed us they wouldn't fly unless they had four people. Let that sink in. If you "need four people to fly," then your website should not allow bookings for fewer than four. Period. Anything else is deceptive. Taking someone's money first and disclosing your internal minimum later is not a policy. It's a cash grab. No proactive call. No warning during checkout. No accountability. Just a shrug and "sorry." This wasn't a weather issue. This wasn't an emergency. This was poor business practice baked into their system. And judging by the volume of similar complaints online, this isn't rare. It's a pattern. Vacation time is limited. Schedules are tight. People plan entire trips around experiences like this. Blue Hawaiian seems perfectly comfortable blowing that up after holding your money hostage. Want amazing views of Hawaii? Plenty of companies can deliver that. Want reliability, transparency, and basic respect for customers? Look elsewhere. Because nothing kills the magic of a helicopter tour faster than realizing the company never intended to honor your reservation unless it worked in their favor. Savage truth: If you book here, you're not a customer. You're a placeholder!

    Awesome!!! Everything from the service to the flight was wonderful! Don, our pilot was great and…read moregave us a great tour. I would highly recommend this experience.

    Photos
    Sunshine Helicopters
    Sunshine Helicopters - The ride was so great and the pilot was so informative!! Will recommend!!

    The ride was so great and the pilot was so informative!! Will recommend!!

    Sunshine Helicopters - Expensive for 30 minutes ride, but it was enough to see many waterfalls and the north shore.

    See all

    Expensive for 30 minutes ride, but it was enough to see many waterfalls and the north shore.

    Paradise Helicopters - Flight pad

    Paradise Helicopters

    4.5(147 reviews)
    65.2 mi

    We enjoyed our trip with Paradise helicopters and glad we chose them. The ground crew was extremely…read morehelpful and informative. The pilot was just playing awesome all the way around, great guy, that caught us up to speed with the cultural side and a great tour guide. Took his Time around Kilauea to make sure both sides of the helicopter got great shots. Flying over the entire island, experiencing the volcanoes, the rainforest, the ranchlands, over 30 waterfalls including some that are 1,000 and 2,000 foot waterfalls. The vantage point to see the entire island, beaches is one of the best things that has ever happened in our lives, this is truly a bucket list that you need to add to your trip. This is the ultimate way to see the island, and we did the big tour that was almost 2 hours. Check your photos and videos as you are taking them. FYI. Depending on the position of the helicopter, sun or overcast will affect on howmuch glare/reflection you get on videos and photos, so you will need to try to take photos from a few different spots and angles near the glass. Practice makes perfect. Add, the soundtrack that plays while he is giving you the history of different spots is a hoot!

    Paige was an exceptional pilot and all the folks at Paradise Helicopters (those answering phones…read moreand greeting you upon check-in) were helpful and professional. The booking process was easy and they kept you informed with all you needed to know for the tour leading up to it. As nervous as I was to go up, they made me feel safe and I had a great time. The flight was unreal and Paige really knew what he was talking about! I'd highly recommend taking a helicopter ride with Paradise to see the amazing sites of The Big Island from overhead! It's an unforgettable experience!

    Photos
    Paradise Helicopters - Coast line

    Coast line

    Paradise Helicopters - Our chariot awaits

    Our chariot awaits

    Paradise Helicopters - Our helicopter

    See all

    Our helicopter

    KapohoKine Adventures - The painted church

    KapohoKine Adventures

    4.8(689 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    What an amazing experience. We booked a tour to see the lava fields and enjoy a snorkeling…read moreadventure and it was a full day of adventure. Keep in mind there is no snorkeling on this excursion and the area around the Hilton is not safe or appropriate for snorkeling. I am writing the review solely on the lava field excursion part. My wife was very dissapointed that there was no snorkeling as we purchased new snorkeling equipment. Roxy was our tour guide and was probably the most knowledgeable and professional tour guide we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Roxy was knowledgeable in the history of volcanoes on Hilo and elsewhere, horticulture, bird species, animals, Hawaiian culture, tourist attractions, history of the Hawaiian Islands, tribes and Capt. Cook, beaches, teachings, burial practices and so much more. Roxy told stories of the early days in Hawaii and how it evolved. Also as a noted her driving and safety practices were impeccable. If you are planning to come to Hilo you must make it a point to reach out to Roxy. We spent approximately 8 hours on the tour and it was so enriching although the lack of snorkeling was a dissapointment . Highly recommended Mahalo

    This company did not disappoint! Mac was a phenomenal guide--extremely knowledgeable, professional,…read morecourteous, and accommodating. He didn't just share information about the places we visited; he brought them to life and made the entire experience memorable. I highly recommend this company, and if you can, be sure to ask for Mac.

    Photos
    KapohoKine Adventures
    KapohoKine Adventures
    KapohoKine Adventures - Lava tube

    See all

    Lava tube

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - aerialtours - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...