Probably Will Be The Best Part Of Your Vacation! Excellent Tour! Some Important Details If Your Taking Photos. I was the solo admission, but was paired with another family of course. The company team allocated everyone fairly. One person from the family in the front. The rest of the family sat in the back. I was solo, so I was the other person nominated in the front. The helicopter can seat 6 passengers. 2 in front, which have full view of the front of course and sides. 4 in back, only the two passengers on the sides have windows. We had 5 passengers total, not including the pilot. You can bring camera equipment like a mirrorless camera or DSLR with a long lens, but make sure it is not extremely long and intrusive. I highly advise against bringing very large camera gear. You are only allowed your one camera with the lens attached at all times, no camera bags, no extra lens. Please be mindful of this. Nicole was our pilot. She is excellent! If you get her as a pilot you are in good hands! She is patient and mindful of all passengers during and after the flight. She gives everyone on the flight multiple chances and opportunities to see everything by performing multiple turns to allow all passengers on all sides to see while keeping it smooth. She narrated the key points while also allowing periods of quiet ambience to enjoy the breath taking views of Oahu. Whatever questions you asked, she answered professionally and with courtesy. Every pilot has their own unique music playlist in the background. Nicole had Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Stuff (Nero Remix); Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i - We Know The Way (Finale); Weezer - Island In the Sun; Coldplay - Clocks; Chicago - Saturday In the Park. There are a few others I didn't list or I don't recognize, but also I am being bias and I'm just recognizing the songs I personally enjoyed and listened to. The flight was about 55 minutes approximately, based on video you can purchase at the end, from take off to landing. My vacation was not very long in Hawaii, approximately a week. Out of everything I have done from hiking, driving, dining, and so on this was probably the number one highlight out of the whole trip! If you are able to do this helicopter tour, please do it, it is something you really don't want to miss. And if you can bring a "nice" camera, your smartphone won't capture some of the impressive details you will miss. This was by far the best experience ever! Mahalo, Nicole and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! read more

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We were supposed to do a helicopter tour on The Big Island, when that fell through we decided to still schedule one when we made it back to Oahu. So with our time constraints and trying to stay somewhat in budget we decided on a last minute tour with Blue Hawaiian. The morning of, received a notification that our tour had been upgraded to the full island tour. The aircraft was in excellent condition and the pilot was very knowledgeable and personable. The one disappointment was that the Secret Falls part of the tour turned out to not be visually what we were expecting. With waterfalls being one of the big reasons we wanted to take a helicopter tour. I would recommend them for a tour just temper your expectations somewhat. read more

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This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience! We knew we had to book this as soon as we were coming to Hawaii! We found this experience through hotel website, and booking was very easy and quick to do! After booking, however, it was a little hard for me to find the email booking, but good thing I'd created a calendar invite with the information I needed! Transportation is not provided, get an uber. Chris was our pilot and he was so funny and entertaining for sure! He provided us with great info on island, history and a lot of funny jokes to keep us entertained! Good thing is you can bring your phone to record and take pictures, but they also provide full video and pictures for you to purchase! read more

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Is it Okay to say the only thing that would have made this trip better was if it was no door helicopter? Regardless this was freaking amazing! The views you would get to see are so amazing, the pictures do not give them enough credit. The pilot who was also great, takes you all over Honolulu. You go over waterfalls, forest, and the stadium the pro bowl used to be held at. You also over place where move scenes were filmed such as Jumanji, Hunger Games, and Jurassic Park. What are you waiting for? Sign up now! read more

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We had an awesome ride and pilot who narrated the tour. Marcus was our pilot and he did an amazing job throughout the tour. I highly suggest if you're in town, to take a tour with blue Hawaiian helicopter tours. read more

As someone who is afraid of heights, I researched the various options for helicopter tours in Oahu. This would be considered on the higher-priced tours but was 100% worth the money. Markus was a pro from the minute we took flight; he was safe and knowledgeable, and he provided detailed information on each area of the island we flew over. Our family of four agreed it was one of our top experiences to date on vacation. I also really liked the grounds team, facility, and communication regarding pre-arrival instructions. We bought the video as we needed proof I rode on the helicopter for friends and family. read more

We took a helicopter tour in Maui, great experience. It was originally supposed to be to Hana, but due to weather, we went to Molokai instead. Tour was great, we got to see some waterfalls and whales in the ocean on our way to the island. Our pilot was Pete who was very nice and knowledgeable. read more

Do not plan your trip around this company. We booked tours two days in a row only to be called the day before the tour saying there were issues with our reservations. We booked First Class seats, paid for the seats, and received confirmations back. A while later I received a call from their customer service saying that someone else had booked the same seats. I figured it was an honest mistake and booked seats the next day on the suggestion of the customer service representative. The next morning I received another call saying the same thing - that there was a mixup and someone else had booked the same seats. This happened for tours two days in a row! I'm not sure what's happened to this company. We used them for tours on Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island in the past without issue. If you are planning a helicopter tour as part of your trip, I would suggest using a different company. read more

We had an amazingly ng experience and Flight yesterday. The pilot had pointed out 3 whales below. they had a chair lift to get me into the helicopter read more

Incredible experience. Loved every minute. Markus was our pilot and phenomenal! Highly recommend! read more

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Such a great experience. Marcus was an amazing pilot and tour guide. Would highly recommend. Also a huge shout out to Jaime who checked us in and taxied us off to the sky. read more

Easy location to get to from Waikiki. Easy check in process and little waiting area. The safety briefing was informative and made us feel comfortable walking out to the helicopter but not overbearing. Our pilot was great, showing different landmarks and circling around so everyone got a great view. Definitely 10000% recommend! read more

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I had a blast, awesome experience... Will definitely come back to do it with my daughter... Jamie, Mae and Pilot Marcus were awesome, explained everything that we needed to know to stay safe and best of all to have fun.... Thank you!!!!!! read more

Highly recommend for some incredible views you can only see from helicopter. The hidden waterfall was simply amazing during our Oahu tour! We were thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and Island knowledge that our pilot shared during the flight. We were also impressed with the level of customer service that the staff provided to us and other customers while we were there. read more

It was absolutely worth it! I got nervous beforehand but they made me feel safe. The pilot's narrative was so interesting (and calming) read more

The Big Island Spectacular was an amazing flight. Soaring along the 3 volcanos the pilot gave us fantastic insight about the history of how the islands were created and still growing. The head sets and communication was also on spot. Best of all was flying along the Kohala Coast and getting to land at a waterfall. Very majestic. read more

During this mornings visit to Blue Hawaiian Maui, I observed the woman behind the counter displaying a dissatisfied demeanor. She interacted with customers, including myself, in an uncaring manner. The only time she displayed any positivity was during a casual conversation with an employee, while positioned away from the main area. As a customer, I expect to be greeted by staff members who exhibit a positive attitude, regardless of their personal feelings towards their job, customers, or any external issues. One Star. read more

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Hands down one of the most incredible experiences in my life! The pilot, Benjamin, was amazing very personable and nice. He even played a music sound track to go along with the areas we were viewing. When you go over the area where Jurassic park was filmed he played the sound track it was so surreal. Absolutely incredible. Would 1000% do it again if I ever make the trip back!! read more

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We chose the full island tour and it was amazing. Definitely worth the money. The pilot gave a wonderful tour.

I took the Blue Skies of Oahu tour with Blue Hawaii Helicopters and my experience was amazing! I want to thank the staff and pilot Markus for making the experience the best! I took my 6 year old daughter with me on the trip and they were very helpful and friendly. The pilot Markus was very informative in showing us the different areas and names of the areas we flew over and got closer to some of the areas. We got a great view of one of the water falls and the community. I would definitely come again to do this tour, I highly recommend! read more

A very professional organization where safety and guest experience are both top priorities. We thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter tour, which included commentary from the pilot along with appropriate music to highlight the experience. A very special shoutout to employees May and Shawna (hopefully spelled them right!) who stayed with us for an hour after closing for the day, as we waited for our tour operator (not affiliated with Blur Hawaiian) to pick us up. May and Shawna, we truly appreciate you for going above and beyond to make sure we were safely on our way! Mahalo! read more

Staff was very detailed with explaining instructions. Mr. Loggins the Pilot was on point with all the locations we viewed from above. It was an excellent experience that everyone should do at least once in their life. Front seats are the best view in my opinion. Bring your sunscreen, you get sun blasted in the front. P.S. Your trip and you are being filmed during the tour...be sure to make a funny face! lol read more

Great experience, great way to see Hawaii and the pilot was very knowledgeable telling us what we are looking at in the sky. read more

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This was such a great helicopter tour!! I originally booked for the Waikiki by sky tour but they were not able to confirm it because they couldn't fill the 4th spot so they were able to offer me a deal of 3 for 2 on the Full 50 min Oahu tour ($668, should've been over $900). Our pilot Marcus gave us a good tour and educated us on the monuments we flew passed. I got to see the beautiful blue water of the beaches, mountains, rainforests, fields and waterfalls of Oahu. The ride was smooth and would definitely recommend! read more

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My wife and I did this as part of our honeymoon amazing time being able to see the island from a birds eye view. Alyssa in the office was very nice, patient, and welcoming. The pilot Marcus was a great tour guide and pilot very informal of what we were flying over. Only thing that sucked was it was very hot in the helicopter. Would 100% recommend this tour. read more

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I did a lot of research trying to find a company that would provide handicap access for our 44th Wedding Anniversary helicopter flight around Oahu. Blue Hawaiian's name came up again and again. Now we know why first hand! It was an awesome experience! The staff was friendly, professional and extremely helpful with getting my wife on and off the helicopter. Our pilot, Marcus, was an excellent pilot and knowledgeable tour guide. We had fantastic weather for our flight, so in addition to being a very smooth flight, he was able to take us a little further up the mountains. The views were incredible. I can't recommend them enough, especially if you have access issues. They exemplified the Aloha Spirit! read more

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You need to do this!!! I was a little hesitant about riding in a helicopter, I'm extremely glad we flew with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Staff was very friendly, profesional and reassuring. The helicopters looks well maintained (you could tell the quality of helicopter compared to other company's was extremely different) and they all made safety a priority. I was born and raised on the island and it was surreal to see it from the sky. In 1 hour and 15 minutes we saw the entire island. Waikiki, diamond head, hanauma bay, waimea bay, sacred falls, koolau ranch, dole canary, koolina, maile just to name a few places. Our pilot Miguel was very friendly and personable. They take a picture of your group bEfore entering the helicopter and video tape your entire tour. It can be purchased at the end. Picture was $42 read more

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The service was terrible, they cancelled our flight last minute after making us wait for an hour. I asked for the manager and the employee lied about who the manager was. The employees were rude and didn't care at all about our satisfaction. I do NOT recommend. read more

Love this company and it's new fleet of helicopters. The tour guide was its a must when you are on this island read more

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I had been in helicopters many times before but wanted to surprise my friends with a special afternoon above Oahu. I picked Blue Hawaiian because of the type of helicopters they use. They use Airbus Eco-Star helicopters which are just about the best you can buy and the safest to fly. Just to give you a ballpark figure, their helicopters cost $3+ million a piece compared to other companies who use Robinson helicopters at $300K a piece. Safety was my main reason for picking Blue Hawaiian. They are also a lot more comfortable! Our pilot Loren was fantastic. He is a former military helicopter pilot with years of experience flying. He was quite knowledgeable during our tour and pointed out things of interest. He also maneuvers the helicopter so everyone has a chance to see everything. There really isn't a bad seat in the helicopter. In case you are wondering, you don't get to pick your seat. Every passenger is weighed and their computer assigns seats based on weight. This is for safety! Another reason why Blue Hawaiian has such a great reputation. The office staff and ground crew go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and ready for your flight. Everyone is so friendly. You can even sit back and enjoy the ride without worrying about getting that perfect photo. Your entire trip is video taped both inside and outside the helicopter. Transportation is provided with pickup and drop off at your hotel. Thinking about a helicopter ride? I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian. They are well worth the extra money. Don't forget to tip your amazing and very experienced pilot! Enjoy! read more

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This was our third time using Blue Hawaiian helicopter for a tour. We've used them twice before on Maui. this was our first tour on Oahu. The process is simple and easy to use. Their pilots or skilled in maneuvering and make the trip an enjoyable adventure. They are knowledgeable about the area and the history of the island. they are happy to share what they know, and answer questions. Loren was our guide this trip and he didn't disappoint! prices are a little high, but we are always willing to pay for the experience and adventure. read more

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What an amazing experience. Highly recommend. To be able to see the beautiful island of Oahu in all it's glory is truly magical. We got to see the vast blue ocean on one side and to the other the fruitful land of Oahu. To be able to see the reefs from above is amazing as you realize how clear the ocean is to be able to see the reefs outlines so clearly! We even flew over the submerged @atlantishawaii submarine that we were on a few days ago! Our pilot was great, he gave us such great information and even told us the Island that the old sitcom I grew up watching with my parents, "Gilligan's Island" was directed on! Who would've thought it was actually soooo close to civilization, ahaha . The most breathtaking view that I was so excited for was to be able to see the land and mountains that Jurassic World was shot at! Oh, my goodness, I because a kid fangirling over the scene ahahha. And the pilot made it even better by having the theme of welcome to Jurassic World when we came to the point of the mountains! It was perfect. Highly recommend flying with their amazing team! Tip: if you go first and early you can pick seats to be in the front row for a little extra! read more

Absolutely Amazing I was a bit nervous to do this but as soon as I came aboard I felt just a sense of calmness. We did the 50 minute tour and it was worth every single penny!! Our pilot was awesome and described everything and was very knowledgeable. The views are just breath taking, definitely a bucket list !!!! read more

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Took my wife here for her birthday. Although we've hiked a handful of these mountains, the views from a helicopter was impressive. Our pilot, Koji was friendly, safe, and knowledgeable. There isn't a bad seat in the helicopter because if his excellent flying! read more

It's tough for me to review Blue Hawaiain fairly because I had two totally different experiences. Had I written this based on my first trip there would be a lot less stars involved. Let me explain. I was really looking forward to my first time on a helicopter so I booked the Kauai tour as I heard it was the most scenic. We had requested the front as we were on our Honeymoon. When we arrived, the place was very well organized & clean. The staff was friendly, professional, & ran the operation fluidly. We did the safety briefing which consists of a video, then we were given our bright yellow safety pouches(not the most ideal color considering you are told not to wear bright colors due to reflections on the helicopter glass) but hey, safety first I guess. Side note, these reflect a LOT on the glass. My smile quickly faded & turned into a WTF as I boarded and we were given seat #4 & #5 on the Eco Star. For those that haven't ridden on the Eco-Star, there are a few seats in front next to the pilot. These are the seats that are worth paying full price for. The other seats(a row of 4 behind the pilot) pretty much have a LOT of obstructed views. The window seats aren't so bad however the back middle two seats are horribly obstructed... this is the seat I got. Right from takeoff I knew this was going to suck. I was so mad I could barely enjoy any of the flight. The pilot was cool, the actual tour itself goes to some beautiful places but the only way to get your money's worth in my opinion is to sit up front. I spent most of the flight trying to lean out towards the windows to attempt to see anything. We ended up buying the video so I could at least see all the stuff I was supposed to. When we returned, I voiced my frustration with the staff in as polite a manner as I could being that I just spent $300+ for what I felt was worth much less. I was leaving the island soon so the best the staff could offer was a small discount to try them again on another island. Not wanting to have that be my first & last experience on a helicopter, I agreed & requested front seats again. The staff member (who was very understanding & helpful) did what she could to try & get us up front but could not 100% guarantee it. When we arrived at Blue Hawaiian in Honolulu, I was trying my best to go into the second trip with a fresh attitude. My smile was ear to ear when I heard we would be sitting up front this time! Although, as expected, Honolulu is more historical than scenic(compared to Kauai) it was still going to be a great flight. Our pilot was very nice, & even with a little rain, we were still in for a nice flight. We got to fly over Diamond Head, Hanamana Bay, we got to see where they filmed Giligans Island, 50 First Dates, & Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The most eerie part was flying the same flight path the Japanese Zeros took on Dec 7th, 1941 as they attacked Pearl Harbor. Having done both flights, if I had to rate sitting up front in the Ecostar to sitting in the back middle seat, it would be a 10 up front & MAYBE a 3 or 4 in the back. I can only imagine how amazing it would have been to sit up front during the Kauai tour after having watched our video. In summary, I'd only fly the tours again if I sat up front, but that's just me. Riding in the back might not bother some people. read more

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pilot Loggins was great and the staff did a great job getting us set up. This is the second time we fly with Blue Hawaii and never disappointed. read more

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I had a great time on this tour! I was nervous beforehand, but it was a great overview of the island and views you can't see anywhere else.

After researching various helicopter companies online, I decided to book my Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour via telephone. I had a few questions about the location and parking lot since I live on the island and would be driving my own vehicle, but the woman who answered the phone couldn't quite give me exact directions since she worked for the company but lived on a different island. However, she was really helpful in that I asked her if it was possible if we could have the front row seats and that is what we got the day of our flight. Having the front row seats made all of the difference! There was nothing that obstructed our view, which was excellent. The pilot drove over some well-known landmarks (Dole plantation, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Kualoa Ranch, the house from the movie 50 First Dates, etc.). However, as someone that grew up on the island, my favorite part of the flight was seeing all the waterfalls that you don't typically have access to. At the end of the flight, I decided to purchase the video of the flight to remember the experience. However, after going home and trying to watch the video, I discovered that they had given me someone else's video, which was disappointing. The next day, I went back to tell them that they gave me the wrong video. Although they were able to find footage of my video, they discovered that it didn't have any sound and unfortunately they couldn't correct it. On the bright side, they did refund some of my money and gave me a complimentary DVD that they sold in their store, which was a nice gesture. Although it was a bit inconvenient to come back to the office due to the video issue (which explains my rating), I did have a good experience with the flight itself and would probably use this company again to check out the sights on the other islands. read more

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Wow! These guys are fantastic! Best money spent on a tour so far. We came to Blue Hawaiian while visiting Honolulu in a short vacation to get a quick tour of the island, and these folks did not disappoint. Even though we had some bad weather (rain) the pilot did a great job of finding cool things for us to see. We pretty much saw the whole island in our short 45 min. flight. Beyond the great flight, the staff was super friendly and really made sure we had a good time. From "Tuesday" our driver and safety instructor, to "Brandon" our pilot, to "Mae" at the front desk, everyone at BHH was really nice, very friendly and super cool. I liked this tour so much that I'm booking another one for the big island. Are the tours a little pricey (about $250)? Yes, but in my opinion, it's the best money you can spend on a tour and you won't be disappointed, even if it rains. A well deserved 5 Stars! read more

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Amazing views. Great experience to see all of the island. Funny guides with terrific island knowledge and history, as well as great soundtracks for your flight-- with swiftly available videos of your adventure available for a souvenir upon completion of the helicopter tour! read more