Blue Hawaiian Helicopters provides a comfortable and convenient first-class private transfer for your most discerning guests. Arrive in style, or …
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Feb 17, 2025
Our experience was what dream vacations are all about. If you just take the ride alone, it is worth seeing the island from a topside view. We went early in our trip and it really helped orient us to …Full review by Doug K
Jan 15, 2024
We took the long tour with the special landing. James was our pilot. Extremely knowledgable about the geography and the history of the Big Island. Very personable and a highly skilled pilot. We thoro…Full review by LBT2014
Nov 10, 2023
Great Trip. Did the Valley trip today. Have flown with them 6-7 times on several different islands and Blue Hawaiian never disappoints. Kaj did a great job piloting the helicopter.Full review by scottv283
I am scheduled for a tour next week. Will there be opportunity to see any lava if it is still flowing? Please let me know what the views the flight includes.
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Not sure but assume if weather is good and faa is ok with it u should be able to do a fly over
Hi We are coming to the big island in this August, how long ago should we book the helicopter tour in advance? Is there any change due to the recent volcano activity? Thanks! Paul
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We also booked a few days in advance but the space availability was getting very limited so the further out you booked a better time slots
Is there a big difference between the Eco-star and A-star helicopters?
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I like to compare the two aircrafts to rental cars. The A-star is going to be your compact car, takes 5 people and has bench seats. The Eco-star feels more like an SUV, takes 6-7 …
I like to compare the two aircrafts to rental cars. The A-star is going to be your compact car, takes 5 people and has bench seats. The Eco-star feels more like an SUV, takes 6-7 people and has 1st class seats + more windows to view out of. I like to fly Eco when I get the chance.
Hi, I am travelling to Maui at the end of next month and I was hoping to head to the Big Island for a day to see the active volcano. My boyfriend is a Geology Major and would love to see the lava, I was wondering if it would be likely that we could see it? Also if we book now but are unable to fly because of air restrictions if we get our money back? Thanks :)
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When we went we were able to see tons of steam vents and lava. The helicopter comes in so the wind is blowing away from you so you get a pretty good view. In fact almost all the …
When we went we were able to see tons of steam vents and lava. The helicopter comes in so the wind is blowing away from you so you get a pretty good view. In fact almost all the footage of the recent explosions has been provided by the tour companies. However, as the activity has been increasing, I think calling and finding out the options, risks and what you have for guarantees is a good idea. Blue Hawaiian will not take you into anything risky so sorting out what things are like now would be worth it.
Wondering if the helicopter tour is any good right now with the somewhat dense fog and smoke from the increased volcano activity . Also wondering about safety of this tour at this time. Do we even get to be anywhere near the volcano? Or do we get to fly over the Leilani estate area where the new Fissures are opening ?
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Aloha, Our tours of Big Island continue to showcase the beauty and majesty of the Volcanoes National Park and the Waterfalls of the Kohala. Conditions within the National Park change …
Aloha, Our tours of Big Island continue to showcase the beauty and majesty of the Volcanoes National Park and the Waterfalls of the Kohala. Conditions within the National Park change hourly, and our Pilots always endeavor to provide the best viewing aspects which showcase the Kilauea eruption. The FAA continuously institutes and updates Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) as volcanic activity changes. These airspace restrictions require all flights to maintain a safe distance laterally and vertically due to the unpredictability of force, and the magnitude that lava can burst from the surface. Blue Hawaiian is also very sensitive to the current situation in Leilani Estates. Unlike a surface break which dispenses lava in the controlled viewing environment of the Volcanoes National Park, this current eruption is occurring in the neighborhood streets of our family and friends. First responders, property destruction, and loss of livelihood within the local community is not something we feel is appropriate to showcase on our tour.
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