We booked the Big Island Spectacular tour for mid-July, for a family of 4 and are repeat customers…read moreof Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! Consistently, everyone at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is patient, professional and courteous. Jocelyn, a reservationist who assisted us by phone, was extremely patient, very helpful and is an excellent Ambassador of the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters brand! It's the employees and the service/tours that make this company great and it's why we keep returning to Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for tours year after year!

This is an overdue post but the memories are still fresh. After spending a few days of online…read moreresearch, I found that Rainbow Helicopter doesn't only do aerial tours but also offers a discovery course for those who want to learn how to fly. Purchased this package as a surprise for my husband and it's ranked one of our most memorable experiences. I took the backseat with the doors off, while the very experienced (read: female ) pilot /instructor carefully and patiently taught my husband how to communicate, navigate and fly the helicopter while in the air, up front. This was the perfect package as most helicopter schools only offer instruction for those who are pursuing a flying license, and has minimum required hours of flight instruction time. Look no further than Rainbow Helicopter if you're interested in doing a tour on (above) O'ahu. The views from the air are unbeatable. I recommend this company if you're looking for a doors on or off tour.. and if you're wanting a bit more of an adrenaline rush -- a discovery flight course for an introduction to flying.

It was a beautiful Sunday morning on the day of my helicopter tour! Prior to boarding, you watch a…read moreshort info./safety video, receive a life vest, and a clear phone case on a lanyard to use on the ride. After that, you take a short golf cart ride to the helicopter. Friendly staff directs you where to stand for photos and where to enter the helicopter. Once all passengers had their seatbelts fastened, Pilot Conor started our tour. (*Staff member Malia recommended doors off. ) Conor gave interesting commentary throughout the tour as we experienced the beauty of Oahu. It was breathtaking to have an aerial view of the "nooks and crannies" of the island from the island's coastline to the mountains! Highly recommend Rainbow Helicopters! Staff was professional and friendly from start to finish. This was truly a 5-star experience!

The tour was excellent. Crew and pilot were wonderful. Only negative was tour scheduled weeks ago…read moreand week before, we were notified we needed to reschedule due to scheduled maintenance. Hmm

This was one of the most thrilling helicopter rides I have ever been on. While driving from the…read moreairport, I noticed a sign about Magnum Helicopters advertising they did "doors off" helicopter flights. I was intrigued by that. Earlier that week, I had done another helicopter tour with another company that was more sedate but good as well. The day b4 my flight back to the states, I decided to give Magnum a try. I was looking for a thrilling ride that could rival skydiving (I used to skydive many years ago). This ride gave me the thrill I was looking for. It was so fun to have the doors off, be strapped in, and hear the wind rushing by. This place is very very conscientious about safety. You watch a safety briefing on a video, etc. The ground crew takes good care of you and makes sure you are strapped in well, etc. Our pilot was Josh and he made the whole trip fun. He was an excellent pilot, took us to see all the important sights, and had great banter with the passengers. You can tell he is very experienced with piloting a helicopter and very safe too. Feeling the wind blow in your face, mussing up your hair as you fly around was a lot of fun. We could bring our phones with us to take pics and videos but they had to be in a plastic bag case tethered to our wrist (case and tether is available for rent or purchase). Magnum Helicopters is also based upon the Magnum PI show. The helicopter is painted in those colors and there is a Ferrari that one can sit in (in the waiting area) and gets pics in. I am hoping to come back to Oahu later this year so I can visit the other islands. If I do, I'll be sure to come back to Magnum Helicopters to get another thrilling ride

Amazing all around. The best in the business. Incredible doorless and private experience.read more

Absolutely gorgeous. A one of a kind experience to see the massiveness of the ocean, yet quaintness…read moreof the islands. very unique experience.

Jay was great but he failed to mention that the video that you can purchase from them, is not of…read morethe whole flight. You only get a video that is 1 1/2 MINUTES long..... and you dont get it right then either.... it takes approx. 24-72 hours to receive via email. Oh yeah one other thing.....you are not up in the air for the full 30 minutes.... time starts when you get in it...

From the owner: Skyland Air offers open-cockpit gyroplane flights over Oahu's world-famous North Shore — no flying…read moreexperience needed! Departing from Dillingham Airfield, guests can take the controls themselves on a one-on-one flight with an FAA-certified instructor What makes us unique: Breathtaking aerial views — Fly over Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, Turtle Bay, Kaʻena Point, and the Waianae volcanic range You can fly the aircraft — Guests have the option to take the controls at altitude with instructor guidance, making this far more interactive than a typical helicopter tour Open-cockpit experience — Feel the ocean breeze with unobstructed panoramic views, unlike enclosed helicopter or airplane flights Flexible flight options — Choose from 30-minute, 45-minute, or full 1-hour North Shore tours starting at just $249 HD photo & video add-on available for $109 Gift cards available — Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or anyone visiting the island Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before your flight Guests call it "the highlight of their whole trip." Open 7 days a week, 9 AM – 6 PM | By reservation only Dillingham Airfield, North Shore (~55 minutes from Waikīkī)

If you enjoy seeing great views from above then helicopters are the way to go. I decided to treat…read moremy girls to a great Hawaiian vacation this year. I figure why not make it memorable. The pricing for our 45 minute helicopter ride was very reasonable. We decided to do doors open instead of closed which made it more exciting. We were greeted by a great smile from a female staffer who gave us safety instructions and assisted us to the helicopter. The pilot, Riley, was great with bring us over the ocean and various spots on the island. He was very detailed and informative about island facts. He did a great perfect landing on the ridge for us to enjoy the scenery after flying us near the sacred waterfalls. Simply loved the trip and would do it again. ENJOY!

I wish I didn't have to write this review, but, I don't want anyone else to have to experience what…read moreI did. . . It was always on my bucket list to go in a helicopter. So, while staying at Turtle Bay, I treated my brother and myself to a helicopter ride. It was organized by the hotel concierge. We were so excited. Upon arrival at the helicopter office, Kanani showed us a diagram of where each of us would be sitting (there were 2 other people whom we'd never met on the same helicopter. I saw the seat they planned to put me in and I told Kanani that I'd prefer to be on the outside (or in either of the 2 back seats). She said, "oh, you will love it!" So, I got in & soon found myself staring at an ancient control panel the entire time. It was the worst waste of money. I couldn't see anything. I politely pulled her aside when it was over and asked her for a refund since I couldn't enjoy the view (the whole point of doing it). She said, "call the main office and they will be able to handle it." So, stopped back at the concierge desk on my way back into the hotel and mentioned it to them. They said, "I'm SO sorry! Yes, we will call the company and take care of it for you." (It had been charged to my room at Turtle Bay). I thought, "great. The experience sucked, but, at least I'm not going to lose hundreds of dollars because of it. An hour of my life, yes, but not lots of money." Unfortunately now that I'm back home, the charge is still on my bill. The concierge has now put me in touch with the helicopter company directly. They have refused to give me a refund, stating, "you should've specified that you wanted a specific seat when you first booked it." Again, it was the Turtle Bay concierge who was kind enough to facilitate the booking. But, even if it had been me, how would I (or anyone) know to ask for a seat that didn't have an almost completely obstructed view? Had I known I'd have such an obstructed view, I never would've spent hundreds of dollars to do this. I get that they have weight requirements, but, this middle seat should go at a discount with a disclaimer. To summarize, the customer service of this place is really bad. You might end up having to stare at a large console of instruments for the duration of your helicopter tour, and the helicopter itself was archaic (that last part wouldn't have been a big deal if I'd been able to see outside). Instead it just added to the entire experience :(

More amazing than we were expecting the pointing out of all the infamous and famous spots around…read morethe island. The actual flight itself even in heavy wind was rather smooth. My wife and I really enjoyed this trip. We enjoyed Stefan's humor and his knowledge of everything 2 thumbs up.

We had the best time on this helicopter tour and can't recommend it enough. From start to finish,…read morethe entire tour was incredibly well-organized and smooth. The location was super convenient--just minutes from the Honolulu airport--making it easy to find and get to. We flew with Scott, who was not only an excellent pilot but also a fantastic guide. His calm presence and deep knowledge of the islands made the experience even more memorable. He shared fascinating facts and stories throughout the flight that gave so much more context to the breathtaking scenery. We opted for the doors-off experience, and WOW--what a game-changer! It added a whole new level of excitement and really made us feel like we were flying through the heart of Hawaii. The views were absolutely stunning--from waterfalls to coastlines--it was a nonstop highlight reel. This was easily one of the most exciting things we've done, and I'd 100% do it again--next time maybe on another island! If you're considering it, just go for it. It's an incredible way to see the islands and worth every moment.

Probably Will Be The Best Part Of Your Vacation! Excellent Tour! Some Important Details If Your…read moreTaking 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!

We were supposed to do a helicopter tour on The Big Island, when that fell through we decided to…read morestill 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.

It was a very delightful sunset sail! The captains and the…read morerest of the crew were so wonderful! The food and drinks were delish! We spotted a family of dolphins along the way. We had a great time!

We had a great experience on the Catamaran Snorkeling excursion. The Captain and Crew did a…read morefantastic job of getting everyone ready for the snorkeling - from the safety instructions at the beginning to the lunch afterwards. Plus, they were right in the water with us the whole time - checking on folks and pointing out Sea Turtles and other interesting things! Can't wait to get back to do this again!