All Reviews for Helicopter & Airplane Tours

We arrived at the appointed time for check in after making the 2 hour drive from the opposite side of the island. We were greeted nicely, had a short conversation, then found out the booking agent sent the email with the requested date/time, but the booking agent actually booked us for the following day.

After a few minutes, the tour company resolved the oversight by calling in the standby pilot, upgraded us to the bigger helicopter (to fly with only us), and would provide us with a free copy of the flight video. The only issue was it would be an hour later than our scheduled time. This gave us time to eat lunch at the airport before our new check in time, so no worries.

The flight was fun, great photo opportunities of the volcano areas/lava tubes, and very interesting facts from the seasoned pilot. I would use this company again despite the scheduling error.

I experienced skydiving for the first time in Hawaii! While flying up in the airplane, I was able to see the neighboring islands, and during the skydiving, I could see both the horizon and the sea at the same time! It was truly a great memory, and I want to do it again! However, I felt a bit nauseous during the turns, so next time I want to take motion sickness medication and be fully prepared for the challenge!! Thank you very much ^o^

初めて訪れたハワイで人生初のスカイダイビングを体験しました！飛行機で上空へ行く際は離島も見ることが出来、スカイダイビング中は地平線と水平線を一度に見ることが出来ました！本当にいい思い出でまたやりたいです！ですが、旋回などの際少し気持ち悪くなったので、次は酔い止めを飲んで万全な状態で挑戦したいです！！ありがとうございました^o^

I was scared for my life, but it was amazing!!! Our pilot Eli was awesome!!! Highly recommend it!!!

It was my first skydiving experience. I had wanted to do it for a long time, but I never had the opportunity until I was able to fulfill my dream in Hawaii this time. At first, I was very nervous, but once I jumped, it was an indescribable joy. I highly recommend that anyone who is even a little interested should definitely try it. The staff were all very nice as well.

初めてのスカイダイビングでした。
以前からやりたかったのですが、なかなか機会がなく、今回ハワイで夢を叶えることが出来ました〜
最初はとても緊張しましたが、飛んだら何とも言えない楽しさでした。
少しでもきになる方は是非体験する事をオススメします。
スタッフも皆さんいい方でした。

I was able to fulfill my long-time dream of skydiving in Hawaii. In no time, we ascended to 14,000 feet in a Cessna. When my body jumped out of the Cessna, I was scared, but once I was in the air, the time flew by. I initially intended to only get the optional GoPro photos, but I ended up purchasing the video as a keepsake as well. The package was $199. I want to challenge myself again.

ずっと夢だったスカイダイビングをハワイでする事が出来ました。
セスナであっという間に14000フィートへ。
セスナから身体が飛び出した時は、怖かったですが
飛んだらあっという間の時間でした。
今回、オプションのGoProの写真だけのつもりでしたが
記念に動画も購入しました。
セットで199ドルでした。
また、挑戦したいです。

It was amazing! You have to do it!! A tip of $20 for the diver and $10 for the driver is essential. If you're taking photos, you should also give $20 for the diver who flies with you. The locker costs $1 (four quarters, with a change machine available). The French toast from the van next to the waiting area was delicious for $6. Just to be safe, it's best to take motion sickness medication right before the hotel pick-up. I will definitely do it again!!

最高です！やってください！！チップはダイバーに20ドル、ドライバーに10ドルは必須です。カメラ等撮るなら、一緒に飛んでくれるダイバーの分も20ドル。ロッカーは1ドル(クォーター4枚、両替機あり)待合横のワゴン車のフレンチトースト6ドルが美味しかったです。一応、酔い止めは、ホテルにお迎え来る直前に飲んで置いた方が無難です。また絶対やります！！

I participated as a couple at the age of 22.
The transportation was handled by a local Japanese driver who spoke Japanese, which made me feel very secure.

Depending on the weather, the flight time and waiting time may vary a bit, but in our case, we were able to fly right away, so we didn't waste any time.

I had the best experience of my life, so I am very satisfied.
I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

カップルで参加した22歳です。
送迎はしっかりと現地の日本人のドライバーの方で、日本語で話せてすごく安心しました。

天候によって飛ぶ時間や待ち時間も多少前後しますが、自分たちの場合はすぐに飛べたので時間を無駄に使うことがありませんでした。

人生で最高の経験ができたのでとても満足しています。
機会があればまた参加したいです。

It was my first skydiving experience. It was absolutely amazing. I would love to try it again if I have the chance. Thank you!

初めてのスカイダイビングでした。とにかく、最高でした。また、機会があれば挑戦したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

I had an awesome first time experience. The employees treated me well. This experience was a check off my bucket list. I don't know if I'll ever do it again, but if I were to, I would definitely go with North Shore Skydiving and would let all other "first timers" to do the same..My guy Brad, was great, in that he helped feel me comfortable and talked me thru many things, however the jump will explain itself!!

The helicopter ride was fantastic, the Hana road trip was rushed, not really any swimming time and stuck with a family that had a kid throwing up all the time. Very unpleasant. Driver Gary was not the most amiable person.

The views of the volcanoes were amazing! I was a bit disappointed in the waterfalls though. We didn't get as close as it appears in the pictures!

Every time I visited the Big Island, I applied for a helicopter tour of Kilauea Volcano, but I never succeeded due to bad weather or unfavorable wind conditions—six times for me and two times for my wife. This year, I wanted to finally make the volcano helicopter tour happen, so I applied to a different helicopter company with a Japanese pilot. However, since I applied close to the date, even foreign pilots were fully booked. Eventually, I managed to secure a reservation with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, not being particular about having a Japanese pilot.

Fortunately, our helicopter pilot was Japanese. A German father and son who came from Singapore, a Japanese newlywed couple, and my wife and I—six of us in total—took off on this helicopter tour (Photo 1). Although there was quite a strong wind that day, the helicopter was stable, and the ride was comfortable with hardly any significant turbulence. Since there were four Japanese passengers, the pilot provided explanations in Japanese as needed, which made it very easy to understand. We toured both craters of Kilauea and were able to see orange lava, fulfilling a long-held wish (Photos 2, 3). The lava reached the coastline through a lava tunnel, creating steam (Photo 4).

After seeing the volcano at Kilauea, we went to Waipi'o Valley and enjoyed the beautiful coastline (Photo 5). I was very satisfied to see the red lava from the helicopter and returned to the hotel.

これまでハワイ島を訪れる度にキラウエア火山ヘリコプター遊覧を申し込みましたが、私は6回、家内は２回、悪天候、風向きが悪い等の理由で一度も実現したことがありませんでした。今年こそ火山ヘリコプター遊覧を実現したいと日本人パイロットで別のヘリコプター会社に申し込みましたが、期日がせまってからの申込みのため外人パイロットですら予約満杯でした。そしてやっと日本人パイロットにこだわらないとして申し込んだブルーハワイアンヘリコプターの予約が取れました。
幸運にも我々のヘリコプターのパイロットは日本人でした。シンガポールから来たというドイツ人親子（お父さんと息子）、日本人の新婚さん、我々夫婦の6名がこのヘリコプターの遊覧に飛び立ちました（写真１）。この日は結構強い風が吹いてましたがヘリコプターは安定しておりほとんど大きな揺れはなく快適な遊覧でした。日本人が4名乗っていることからパイロットが適宜日本語で説明してくれるのでとてもわかりやすかったです。キラウエアの二つの火口を遊覧しましたが、ともにオレンジ色の溶岩を見ることが出来て長年の願いが叶いました（写真２，３）。火口から溶岩トンネルを通じて海岸線にまで達し水蒸気があがっていました（写真4）。
キラウエアで火山を見た後はワイピオ渓谷に行き、きれいな海岸線を見ました（写真５）。
赤い溶岩をヘリコプターから見ることが出来て大満足でホテルに帰りました。
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I booked this trip with my girlfriend over the phone and it was very convenient and turned out like I planned it to, I got all the info I needed and all I had to do was be there on time which wasn't an issue. The skydiving experience was definitely worth it I would definitely go back another time. The staff was friendly and kept us informed on what we needed to do and it went smooth. I would for sure recommend doing the ultimate instead of the regular because you freefall for 60 seconds which goes a lot faster when you are up there and it's an awesome experience and depending on who you fly with they will let you control the parachute for awhile. Definitely give it a try I wasn't disappointed whatsoever!!

Seeing the lava in the cauldron coupled with the lava flow hitting the water and the massive lava fields was amazing. Throw in the waterfalls and it was an unforgettable experience.

I saw waterfalls and mountains and the Na'Pali Coast. It was pretty awesome.

MY 12 YEAR OLD GRANDSON AND I WENT ON A DOORS OFF VOCANO TOUR WITH ROBERT AS OUR PILOT. AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE, TOTALLY UNIQUE AND WORTH EVERY SINGLE CENT OF THE COS, FROM CHECK IN TO DEPARTURE. SOMETHING THAT BOTH OD US WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. THANKS FOR A DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE!!!

I was really satisfied to participate in skydiving with my family, something I had wanted to do before I die! There was some anxiety about jumping, especially since one of my family members has a fear of heights, but we were with high-quality professional staff, so even my scared family members had a blast! Seeing their happy faces made me really glad I participated.

死ぬまでにやってみたかったスカイダイビングを家族で参加出来て本当に大満足でした！　家族に高所恐怖症の人間もいたりで飛ぶまで不安もあったけれど、質の高いプロのスタッフと一緒だったので怖がってた家族も　めっちゃ楽しかったー！と喜んでた顔を見て参加して本当に良かったと思いました。

I have gone skydiving in Japan, and the energy of the instructor and everything else was so much more fun than I could compare! I added the photo option, and while it was expensive, I was satisfied because they took really great pictures. I regret not purchasing the video as well…

日本でスカイダイビングをしたことがありましたが、インストラクターのテンションの高さや、その他いろいろ日本とは、比べものにならないくらい楽しかったです！
オプションで写真を付けましたが、値段は高いですが、とても良い写真を撮って頂いたので満足です。
ビデオも購入しとくべきだったと後悔してます…

I applied here and had an incredibly fun experience.

The teachers and staff were all very kind.

It was simply breathtaking, thrilling, and the best life experience.

I want to go again.

こちらで申し込み、最高に楽しい体験ができました。

先生やスタッフの皆さんも優しかったです。

とにかく絶景で、スリリングで、最高の人生経験です。

また行きたいですね。

Awesome!!!! The most extreme experience I have ever done....

Great tour of volcanoes and waterfalls, definitely would recommend. Pilot Paul was a great guide and wonderful with the kids.

I participated in a tour that took us around Kilauea Volcano, over Hilo, along the eastern coastline of the Big Island, and through Waipi'o Valley. It was my first experience in a helicopter, and I was truly moved by the magnificent natural scenery of the Big Island. The pilot provided guidance in both English and Japanese, which made for an immersive and informative experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.

キラウエア火山、ヒロの上空、ハワイ島東部の海岸線、ワイピオ渓谷を周遊するコースに参加しました。ヘリコプターも初めての体験で、本当に素晴らしい雄大なハワイ島の自然の景観を目の当たりにして感動のフライトでした。　パイロットは英語と日本語でガイドしていただけたので臨場感たっぷりの説明が聞けて素晴らしい体験ができたと思います。　どなたにもお勧めできるツアーです。

天海一色，景色非常美丽，壮观，与经验丰富的教练一起飞行非常安全，一点没感觉到恐惧，真是一生难忘的超值体验！

We arrived at the helipad we spotted on the way from the airport to the hotel, picked up by the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. We were the only Japanese couple there. We received instructions in fast-paced English, but as long as we could catch some words, we managed. We stored everything except our cameras and water bottles in lockers, put on life vests, and waited while watching a safety video. Everyone was excited by the sound of the helicopter returning with the previous group. After the helicopter returned and underwent maintenance, we had to wait quite a while. Due to nerves, everyone kept needing the restroom, but there was only one unisex restroom, so it got crowded.

There were about 20 people in our time slot. We were grouped based on our participation unit and weight, and we shared the helicopter with two other couples and six individuals. We communicated through headphones and handheld microphones. Even if you're not good at English, the staff is friendly and engages in conversation, so it's fine to speak in broken English.

As we ascended, background music played effectively, and the optimal music for each spot was prepared, which further lifted the mood. Unfortunately, I have a weak vestibular system, and shortly after ascending, I started feeling nauseous and couldn't look down when we approached the most scenic spot near the magma. I managed not to throw up, but I held onto an etiquette bag the whole time. The etiquette bag was stuck in front of my seat, but since I was firmly secured with the seatbelt, it was out of reach for someone petite. I couldn't reach it, so I gestured to my tall husband to get it for me, but I think those with a weak vestibular system should move it closer to them beforehand.

Unfortunately, I felt nauseous, but it was undoubtedly a valuable experience to see breathtaking spots that are normally inaccessible up close.

マウナケアビーチホテルからのピックアップで空港からホテルへ向かう道中に見かけたヘリポートに到着。日本人は私達夫婦だけでした。早口の英語で指示を受けますが、単語が聞き取れればなんとかなります。カメラとペットボトル以外はロッカーに入れて救命胴衣を装着、安全ビデオを見てその時を待ちます。前の時間帯のパーティーを乗せたヘリが戻って来る音でみんな大興奮。前機戻って来てヘリの整備やらでその後結構待ちました。緊張でみんなトイレが近くなるのですが、トイレが男女共用で1つしかないので混雑します。
同じ時間帯の組は20名ほどでした。参加単位と体重で乗る組み合わせを振り分けられ私達はカップル2組と6名で同乗。ヘッドホンと手持ちのマイクで会話します。英語が苦手でも楽しく話しかけてくれるので片言でも大丈夫です。
上昇とともに効果的にBGMが流され、スポット毎に最適なBGMが用意されているのでさらに気分が盛り上がります。
私は三半規管が弱いため上昇してほどなくして気持ちが悪くなってしまい、一番の絶景スポットのマグマへの接近で下を向くことができませんでした。なんとか戻すことはありませんでしたが、ずっとエチケット袋を抱えていました。座席前に刺さっているエチケット袋ですが、身体ががっつりシートベルトで固定されているので小柄な方では手が届きません。私は届かず背の高い主人にジェスチャーで即して取ってもらいましたが、三半規管が弱い方は事前に手元に移動しておいた方がいいと思います。
生憎気持ちが悪くなってしまいましたが、普通では立ち入れない絶景スポットを目近で見られるので、とても貴重な経験が出来たことは間違いありません。

It was a very fun way to see the volcano. The pilot made sure everyone could see everything available.

I'm really glad I did it!!! It’s something you should do at least once in a lifetime, and it was the best time! I was a bit scared and wondered if I could really jump, but with the instructor there, once you go up, you have no choice but to jump... The most nerve-wracking moments were when they were putting on the gear and when I was about to get on the helicopter.

However, once I saw the magnificent scenery, the excitement outweighed the fear!!! If you come to Hawaii, this is definitely something you should do☆ I thought it would be expensive, but I asked for photos and I'm satisfied with how they turned out. It was reassuring that there were staff members who could speak Japanese, and I really think everyone should try it at least once in their lifetime!

本当にやって良かった～！！！
一生に一度でいいですが、最高の時間でした！怖くなってほんとに飛べるのかな、、、と少し不安でしたが、インストラクターさんがいるのでもう上まで行ってしまうと飛ばざるを得ない・・・。一番緊張したのは器具付けてもらってる時とか、ヘリに乗る瞬間でした。
でも壮大な景色を見たら怖さより感動が上回りました！！！
ハワイに来たら絶対やるべきです☆私はお金かかるなぁ・・・と思いながらも写真をお願いしましたが、撮ってもらって満足してます。
日本語を話せるスタッフさんもいるので安心でしたし、一生に一度は是非やってみたらいいと思います！

The moment I dove into the sky, trusting the instructor, was the best. All the instructors were professional, allowing me to feel safe and secure. If you come to Hawaii, it's definitely worth the challenge.

インストラクターに身を任せ大空へダイブした瞬間は最高でした。インストラクターの方は皆プロ意識があり安心して身をまかせることができました。ハワイに来たら、チャレンジすべき価値がありますね。

I was filled with fear and anxiety before participating, but once I joined, the beautiful sea below was stunning and I had a great time!

Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day and we didn't reach the highest altitude, but it was still more than enough.

Depending on the weather, it might be canceled, so if possible, I recommend participating in the morning when the air is clearer!

参加するまでは恐怖と緊張で後悔してたんですが、いざ参加してみたら、眼下に広がる海も綺麗でとっても楽しかったです！

あいにくの曇り空で最高高度ではなかったですが、それでも充分でした☆

天候によっては中止になったりもあるよーなので、可能ならより空気の澄んでる午前に参加することをおすすめします！

I went skydiving for the first time in Hawaii! Since it was 4,200 meters, the free fall lasted about a minute and was incredibly fun! I couldn't hear my own voice even when I screamed. You can jump in a T-shirt and shorts.

After opening the parachute, there were occasional jokes from the instructor, and be careful because looking down can make you feel a bit nauseous.

I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sky and scenery of Hawaii!

ハワイで初めてスカイダイビングしました！
4200mだったので、フリーフォールが約1分間で非常に楽しかったです！
叫んでも自分の声が聞こえません。
Tシャツ短パンでも飛べます。

パラシュートを開いてからの空中遊泳は、インストラクターのおふざけがたまにあり、下を見ていると気持ち悪くなるので注意してください。

ハワイの綺麗な空と景色を存分に楽しめました！

It was my first time skydiving, but I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. The complimentary Wifi Free was very nice.

初めてのスカイダイビングでしたが、安心して楽しむことが出来ました。
無料特典のWifiFreeはとてもうれしい。