Simple Version: - Don't worry about weather. Blue Hawaiian is 100% professional, and they take care of customers. They will tell you what your options are, and you can make a decision right there if weather is sketchy. - Listen to the pilots. They know about seeing, weather, and more. Make sure you listen to them if you have to decide. Sunny is NOT always better. - While the volcano is truly cool from the air, including all the flow fields etc., Kohala is THE grand finale. Spend as much time there as possible and landing is just excellent. - Front row seats are worth it, windows in back are just fine, but they don't split couples so one gets the middle which have lesser views - Karl is a GREAT pilot and guide. Longer Version: On Big Island, we booked a long 3.5 hour full tour. We arrived and at the briefing we were told the weather would not allow us to view the volcano, which was one of our goals. There were ~30 people for 5 full copter tours going out at the same time on different flights/tours. They offered everyone three choices: cancel for full refund; reschedule for another day; or go on a tour to the Kohala coast. Each flight would have to have 4 minimum to go and they would combine copters to get as many as possible to go if we wanted. Kohala is truly the grand finale of the whole island tour and this shorter tour is solely focused on that area, with a landing. It was a much less expensive and we were informed we would immediately receive a refund if we "down selected" to that tour. We spoke with the pilot Karl, who said it is actually better with some overcast, as we go in/out of canyons without sun glare in the inside windows of the copter, and it is really cool seeing the many waterfalls in full flow. So, we decided to go, and 2 others on our flight agreed. We got windows in the back row, which was a real upgrade (middle seats have a lesser view), and if available, they would have given us front row. So, off we went. FYI: of 30 people, 21 opted to reschedule or cancel for a refund. Management did not blink twice. Our tour was truly wonderful. I had done a full island tour in 2018 including the volcano, on a very sunny day and the sun glare on this inside DID make taking picture through the glass tricky and often impossible. The purchased video was a Godsend on both trips. Flying into the Kohala valleys in the misty rain with waterfalls ALL over the place in full flow was magical. Landing at the base of one was bucket list worthy. Karl was right - he promised we would be delighted WITH the weather, and it really did make it special.
Awesome tour, had a fun time pilot Pete was great. Would highly recommend to anyone
Marshal, our pilot, did an excellent job. The views over Kauai were awe inspiring/ breathtaking!
Had an incredible time. Staff and pilot were top shelf
This helicopter ride over Maui and Molokai was one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery was breathtaking — we saw whales, countless waterfalls, and some of the most stunning views we’ve ever experienced. Our pilot was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and did a great job pointing everything out along the way. The entire experience felt special from start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Maui!
Woo hoo what a day!!! From check in to our flight! Great crew! Peter was a great pilot! awesome views and great company! so much to see he made sure we knew what we were flying over. Local history was interesting and informative. We loved watching whales from above, seeing the beautiful coral was amazing and so many waterfalls! you name it we saw it!!! We enjoyed a beautiful break on the ranch so green with amazing views! Blue Hawaiian thank you, and thank you Peter! We highly recommend Blue Hawaiian!
Hard to express how amazing this experience was. This was the second time I have gone and it's worth it every time.
Top notch! Enjoyed my first helicopter ride seeing waterfalls, whales, manta rays, dolphins, deer and beautiful scenery!! Would do it again. Thank you pilot Marco! And Happy Birthday!
We had an amazing trip with Chris. Thank you for the beautiful rainbow pics! We will definitely do this again!!
Great trip. We got a real sense of the whole island - more than you can do with a car. Shane was excellent - very calm and knowledgeable. Recommend!
Absolutely amazing - a definite must do on the Big Island. Our pilot Greg was superb taking us all around the island and showing us stunning scenery, live volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls etc all to his great commentary and perfect soundtrack. All the staff were so kind and helpful in getting my husband into the helicopter. They even have a special lift to use as he’s in a wheelchair. A day we will never forget. Thank you so very much
This was a once in a lifetime experience! Simply amazing. Our pilot Isiah was so informative ❤️
Very beautiful trip well worth the money. Very safe and comfortable.
So much fun, great staff and the best pilot Mike! Spring for the spectacular tour with the extra landing!
Absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend the 2 hour tour. The staff and pilot were excellent and wonderful to engage with. I can be sensitive to motion and I was very comfortable! Smooth, comfortable aircraft and such an excellent way to see everything the island has to offer!