All Reviews for Helicopter & Airplane Tours

Everyone is writing various things, but if you're unsure, just go for it. I can't do a 10-meter bungee jump, but the fear was almost zero. The staff were friendly, which was great, but the driver's "give me a tip" was a bit annoying. Well, I guess there are many people who wouldn't pay unless they insist. By the way, tips alone can run about $50 per person, but it's still worth doing. I recommend it.

皆さんいろいろ書かれてますが、確かに迷ったら飛べですな。１０ｍのバンジーできない僕ですが、恐怖はゼロに近かったですね。スタッフの皆さんもフレンドリーでよかったのですが、ドライバーさんの「チップよこせ」がちょっとうざい。まあ、しつこく言わなきゃ払わんやつが多いんだろうけど。ちなみにチップだけで一人50ドル位飛んでいきますが、それでもやる価値ありますね。オススメです。

At first, I was nervous, but I really had a great time. However, I had a bit of dissatisfaction with the response from the local Japanese staff, but the fun I had outweighed that!!!

最初はドキドキでしたが、本当に楽しかったです。
ただ、現地日本人スタッフの対応に、少し不満がありましたが、それを超える楽しさでした！！！

I had never taken a helicopter ride before and I am glad that I chose Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. This was the best tour that I took on my vacation. This is definitely a MUST for all visitors to Oahu.

I felt more fear about signing a consent form that seemed to relinquish all my rights than I did about flying, but once it was over, I thought, "I'm glad I did it!"

It's such an extraordinary experience that it creates unforgettable memories.

If you're interested, I recommend giving it a try.

　人としての権利をすべて放棄してしまうような承諾書に
サインすることに対しては、飛ぶこと以上に恐怖を感じて
しまいましたが、終わってしまえば「やって良かった！」
と思えます。

あまりに非日常的なので、忘れられない思い出ができます。

　興味があるなら、飛んでみることをお勧めします。　　　

Went to Kauai as part of our honeymoon and thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter tour. The most beautiful and amazing parts of Kauai can only be seen from the sky and this helicopter meant we could see it all! Pilot was very friendly and it was a plush helicopter, making it a comfortable journey. The pilot narrated the journey and made sure we saw everything very clearly. When the sun wasn't in the best position, he turned the helicopter around to make sure we got good photographs - nothing was missed! Would fly with Blue Hawaiian again :)

It was excellent. I thought it was a little overpriced but other than that it was a great experience. I also wished it had lasted longer.

I'm not sure if it was because I mentioned it was my second time diving, but this time the instructor (Bandi) taught us how to operate the parachute during the fall and let us play freely (laughs). Also, before opening the parachute, perhaps because I was particularly excited, he allowed us to experience some intense movements that the previous instructor didn't do. It was amazing! I definitely want to participate again.

However, there was one issue... We were picked up at our hotel in Waikiki at 7:10 AM, and the four Japanese groups who came with us finished their dives around 10 AM, but the return vehicle didn't leave until 1 PM... During that time, there was nothing to do, and everyone was sleeping. The reason for the wait was that we were waiting for a foreign family who arrived much later to finish... I remember waiting for about three hours after finishing last time as well. If it weren't for this, I think it would have been even more enjoyable.

ダイビングをする前に２回目だと伝えたからかどうかはわかりませんが、今回のインストラクター(バンディ)は落下中にパラシュートの操作法を教えてくれて自由に遊ばせてくれました(笑)またパラシュートを開く前にも僕のテンションがやたら高かったせいか、前回のインストラクターはやってくれなかったような激しい動きも体験させてくれました。最高でした！また絶対に参加したいと考えています。
ただ一つ問題が・・・・７時１０分にワイキキのホテルピックアップし、１０時頃には一緒に来た日本人４組のダイブは終わっていたのですが、帰りの車両が出たのが１３時・・・・。その間は何もすることがなく、みんな寝ていました。
待っていた理由は、だいぶ後から来た外人家族の終わり待ちち・・・・。確か、前回も終わってから３時間程度何もやることがなく待っていた記憶があります。
これがなかったら、もっともっと楽しいと思います。

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I participated with that thought in mind, and it was absolutely addictive!!!

Actually, I have a severe fear of heights, but from 14,000 feet, I felt no fear at all and was able to enjoy it without any stress. For those who are struggling with skydiving due to a fear of heights, I highly recommend giving it a try!

By the way, in my opinion, the bungee jump from the Macau Tower at 233 meters was scarier!!!

Lastly, the DVD was edited very nicely, making for a great keepsake!

I want to experience it again!

一生に一度の体験を！との思いで参加しましたが
これは、ハマりますよ！！！

実は、極度の高所恐怖症なのですが
高度１４０００フィートからの絶景に
恐怖感など全く感じることなく
ノーストレスで楽しむことが出来ました。
高所恐怖症でスカイダイビングを悩んでいる方
是非、参加してみてください！

ちなみに私の感想としては
以前、経験したマカオタワー２３３ｍからのバンジー
の方が恐怖でした！！！

最後に・・・
ＤＶＤは、とてもいい感じに編集してくれるので
いい記念になりました！

また経験したいです！

Before it started, I was quite nervous. The instructor was friendly and cheerful, chatting to help ease my anxiety.
We took off in a Cessna, but it was quite cold up in the air.
When I jumped, I was so caught up in the moment that I couldn't think of anything, but I wasn't scared.
While flying, it was hard to breathe, but once the parachute opened, I felt so good that I could sense the vastness of the Earth. The ocean and islands of Hawaii were incredibly beautiful. I was deeply moved.
I highly recommend that everyone experience this at least once!!!

始まる前は、かなり緊張していました。インストラクターのかたは、気さくで明るく、不安を取り除くようにいろいろおしゃべりしてくれていました。
セスナで空へ向かいましたが、上空はかなり寒かったです。
飛び降りるときは、何も考えられないままで、夢中でしたが、怖さはなかったです。
飛んでいるときは、息が苦しかったけれど、パラシュートが開いてからは、地球の大きさを感じられるほど、気持ちがよく、ハワイの海、島は、とってもとってもきれいでした。大感激です。
ぜひ、一度は体験してほしいくらい、お勧めです！！！

I made a reservation.
However, I was unsure about canceling until the day before.
The night before, various thoughts crossed my mind, and I couldn't sleep well.
In the morning, when I opened the curtains and looked at the sky, it was a bit cloudy and the wind was a little strong,
and I found myself hoping, just a little, that the flight might be canceled.
But then, the shuttle bus arrived at the pickup location.
Including the two of us, there were ten people on the bus.
The driver handed us a document regarding liability in case of an accident, and I signed it.
It was written in Japanese.
In other words, it was about not suing no matter what happens, and it was about three pages long... I signed it.
We arrived at the airport, and the weather was nice.
This means the flight will take off; I had to brace myself.
The DVD plus photos cost around $180.
With the yen being strong and it being a valuable experience, I decided to go for it.
Additionally, various tips amounted to about $50.
There was a simple lecture, really just a basic explanation, and then we put on our harnesses and boarded the plane.
The Cessna took off with the window wide open, which was super scary.
It took about ten minutes to reach 14,000 feet.
Finally, the moment arrived.
Here we go, descending!
Wow, this is amazing!
Incredible, incredible.
It's a pleasant yet strange sensation, fantastic.
If you have even a little curiosity and quite a bit of courage, I definitely recommend trying it.
You will surely experience something wonderful.
By the way, the girl who participated with me got so scared before jumping from the Cessna that she froze up and was pushed out from behind.
But the moment she safely landed on the ground, there were high-fives and hugs with the staff... it was so exciting.
She said, "I was hoping it would be canceled due to rain, but I'm glad I did it."
I completely agree.

予約をする。
でも、キャンセルしようか前日まで迷う。
前の晩、いろいろなことが頭をよぎりよく眠れない。
朝、部屋のカーテンをあけて空をみると、少し曇り空、風も少し強い、
飛行機飛ばないかもと、それをほんの少し期待する自分がいる。
でも、ピックアップ場所に送迎バスが来た。
自分たち二人を含めて、バスには１０人だ。
ドライバーから事故の時の免責に関する書類を渡され、サインをする。
いろんなことが日本語で書いてある。
つまり、なにが起きても、なにがあっても、訴えたりしませんよという内容が３枚くらい・・・・サインする。
飛行場に到着、天気がいい。
これは、飛行機飛ぶな、覚悟を決める。
ＤＶＤプラス写真で１８０ドルくらい。
円高だし、貴重な体験なので申し込む。
あと、もろもろのチップが５０ドルくらい。
かんたんなレクチャー、ほんと、かんたんな説明で、ハーネスをつけて飛行機に乗り込む。
離陸するセスナ、窓あけっぱなし、チョー怖いよ。
１４０００フィートまで１０分くらい。
ついにその時がきたよ。
いよいよ、降下ーーーー。
わぁぁぁぁぁ、すごいよ、これ！
すごい、すごい。
気持ちいいというか、不思議な感覚、ファンタスティック。
ほんの少しの興味と、結構な度胸があるならば、ぜひ、トライしてみてください。
素晴らしい感覚を味わえること、間違いなしです。
ちなみに、一緒に参加した彼女は、セスナから降下する前に腰を抜かしてしまって、後ろから押されるようにしてセスナから飛び降りました。
でも、地面に無事着地した瞬間、周りのスタッフと、ハイタッチ、ハグ、ハイタッチ、ハグ・・・大興奮でした。
その彼女は、
「雨が降って中止になればと思ってたけど、やってみてよかったあ」と、言ってました。
同感です。

I didn't have a friend to fly with, so I participated alone this time! I'm not good with roller coasters, but to be honest, this was way less scary than a roller coaster. It was exhilarating! However, I did feel quite nauseous after the parachute opened. I ordered the DVD, and when I had a screening with my friends at the hotel, it was a lot of fun!

一緒に飛んでくれる友人がいなったので、今回は一人で参加しました！
ジェットコースターが苦手なのですが、はっきり言ってジェットコースターよりも全然怖くりませんでした。爽快の一言！！
ただ、パラシュートが開いた後がかなり酔います。
DVDを申し込みました。これはホテルで友人達と上映会をしたら、かなり盛り上がりましたよ！

my wife and i had the most thrilling experience. kauai is beautiful from the air. our pilot JIMMY was about as knowledgable as can be. he answered all the questions and was so informative. he made our flight a total satisfaction.

It was my first experience and I was very nervous, but as the instructor said, I was able to fly like a bird without feeling weightless. Falling from 4,200 meters at a speed of 200 km/h was thrilling. If you pay an additional fee (USD 188), a personal photographer will capture the entire experience from takeoff to landing on DVD and in about 100 photos. If you request something like "Please take a photo that captures the curvature of the Earth," they will likely accommodate that. Before flying, there is a few minutes of an image video and a brief lesson, but you will sign a contract stating that they are not responsible for any accidents, so the decision to participate is at your own risk. If you have any health concerns, it is recommended to see a doctor beforehand.

初めての体験でとても緊張したが、インストラクターの言ったとおり無重力を感じることなく鳥のように飛べた。4200ｍを時速200Kmの速さで落下するのでスリル満点。追加料金（USD188)を支払えば自分専属のカメラマンが離陸から着地までの一部始終をDVDと写真（約100枚）に撮ってくれる。おそらく「地球の丸さを感じる写真を撮ってください」などと希望すればそうしてくれるだろう。なお飛ぶ前には数分間のイメージビデオと簡単なレッスンがあるが、いかなる事故の責任も問わない旨の契約を結ぶので、やるやらないは自己責任。体調に不安がある人は、事前に医者に診てもらうことをお勧めする。

This tour was so cool I honestly can't decide which part of the two I liked better, the helicopter flight or the drive along the road to hana. Both were such once in a lifetime experiences, i really don't know how I am gonna top a tour like this on my next vacation anywhere. really enjoyed both of them, and would do them BOTH again in a heartbeat. Maui is so pretty, and being able to see it from the air and on ground really gave a great diverse perspective of just how great this island really is. thanks alot

June 25, 2011: My first and probably last skydiving! I want to praise myself for doing well... Anyway, 1. Fear of heights doesn't really matter 2. There’s no G-force like on a roller coaster, and you don’t feel that floating sensation 3. The instructor is reliable, and you can experience it without any anxiety 4. The rapid descent changes the air pressure quickly, so your ears might hurt a bit 5. I think those who participated should definitely order the DVD 6. For those who haven't experienced it yet, those who are hesitating, and those who are unsure, I highly recommend participating (please consider the risks carefully). In December, I'm going to Hawaii with my husband, and he has also expressed his intention to participate, lol. It was so much fun!! Thank you to all the instructors!!

2011.6.25　初にして恐らく最後のスカイダイビング！よくやったと自分を褒めてあげたい。。。とにかく 1高所恐怖症はあまり関係ない　2ジェットコースターの様なGはかからないし、フワッとした感覚もない 3イントラが頼もしくなんの不安も感じることなく体験出来る　4急降下で気圧が一気に変わるので多少耳が痛い 5参加された方はぜひDVDを申し込まれた方がいいと思います 6まだ未経験の方、ためらってる方、迷ってる方、ぜひ参加される事をお勧め致します（リスクは熟慮して下さいね）　１２月に今度は主人とハワイに行きますが主人も参加を表明いたしておりますｗｗ　楽しかったぁ~！！　イントラの皆さ~んありがとうございましたぁ~！！

I've jumped a solo skydive from one km height before, but it can not compare to this tandemjump five km above the hawiian sea with one minut of free fall. Exciting, thrilling, beautiful and well worth trying.

This is something I absolutely think everyone should experience!

In addition to seeing the moving red lava, they also took us to a canyon that can only be accessed by helicopter, showcasing a world you can't see in everyday life.

You can witness the wonders of nature.

The pilot, Toshi, was a fun person and provided a lot of explanations, which was great.

I heard that Toshi also runs a company called Aloha Breeze.

Since you can see the natural conditions at that time, I don't think you'll ever get tired of the experience, no matter how many times you do it.

I definitely plan to ride in a helicopter again next time!

これは、絶対経験するべきと思いました！

赤い溶岩が動いている様子やワイピオ渓谷の他にもヘリでしか行けない渓谷にも連れて行ってくれて、日常では見られない世界です。

自然の素晴らしさを見られます。

パイロットのトシさんは、楽しい方で、いろいろ説明もしてもらえてので良かったです。

トシさんはアロハブリーズという会社もされているそうです。

その時の自然の状態を見られるので、何度経験しても飽きないと思います。

次もぜひ、ヘリに乗ろうと思います！

We participated as a couple.
Both of us had a great time.

The view from above was very beautiful.
The sensation of being hit by the wind during free fall, which is hard to experience elsewhere, was incredibly refreshing.

We purchased the photos and DVD.
It will be a wonderful memory.

夫婦で参加しました。
二人とも、とても楽しめました。

上空からの景色はとてもきれいでした。
他ではなかなか体験できない自由落下による風を猛烈に浴びる感覚は、とても爽快でした。

写真＋ＤＶＤを購入しました。
いい思い出になります。

was skeptical at first b/c i'd never been on a chopper before. it was a smooth ride with an experienced pilot. i was able to actually be over a rainbow...somewhere over the rainbow, way up high! would do it again. highly recommend it. you only live once.

Totally awesome! Mark was full of interesting information and the trip was beautiful and amazing! We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone!!

We participated as a couple. It was my husband's wish to join, and we had a really great time! I definitely recommend the course that has the longest airtime and goes the highest!

It gets cold up there. Also, the belts are quite tight, so I recommend wearing clothing that has some length around the shoulders and thighs. I wore a short-sleeve T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, but I ended up with light marks on my arms. If you have long hair, make sure to bring a hair tie! My hair is about shoulder length, and since I forgot a hair tie, it got really tangled after the flight.

You can land on both feet on the grass. I noticed that a few men landed on their bottoms (including my husband), so it might depend on the weight distribution with the instructor.

The mention of "long wait times" seems to refer to the editing time for those who requested DVDs. Still, during our time, there were 10 participants and 5 DVDs, and we were able to return to Waikiki around 12:30.

夫婦で参加しました。
そもそも夫の希望で参加しましたが、す~ご~く楽しかった！
絶対、滞空時間の長くなる、一番高く上がるコースをおすすめします！

上空は寒いです。またベルト類をぎっちり締めつけるので、肩口や腿の部分はある程度長さのある衣類をオススメします。
私は半袖Ｔ＆長袖シャツでしたが、腕の付け根に軽く跡がつきました。
髪の長い方はヘアゴムを！私は肩ぐらいの長さですがヘアゴムを忘れたため、飛び終わった後は髪が絡まりまくって大変でした。。

芝生地に両足で立って着地させてもらえます。
見ていると男性はお尻からのかたが数人いたので（うちの夫も）、インストラクターさんへの加重にもよるのかもしれません。

「待ち時間が長い」とあるのは、ＤＶＤを申し込んだ方々の編集時間待ちのようです。
それでも私たちのときは参加者10人、ＤＶＤ5人で、12時半ごろにはワイキキに戻れました。

After driving around the Big Island, I participated in this tour.

It was exciting to see the scenery and the overall landscape of the island that I couldn't see from the car.

In Hawaii, the clouds feel very low. The moment I entered the clouds, water droplets formed on the window, and the wind from the propeller made them slide down the window at an incredible speed, which was quite a surprise.

I could see the boundary between the grassy areas and the black regions where lava had solidified, observe plants growing only along the river in places without paths, suddenly encounter a volcano with glowing red lava inside, and get close to a magnificent waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. It was truly a tour that allowed me to experience the grandeur of Hawaii's nature.

I was hoping for a Japanese pilot, but unfortunately, it was conducted in English.

If I understood a bit more English, it would have been even more interesting... I realized my lack of English skills.

Of course, the pilot was very refreshing and a wonderful person.

After seeing the overall landscape from here, driving around the island might spark more interest in various things.

車でハワイ島を回った後に参加。

車では見えなかった景色や島の全貌が見え興奮ものでした。

ハワイは雲がとても低く感じられます。
雲に入った瞬間に窓に水滴がつきプロペラの爆風ですごい勢いで窓を伝って滑り落ちていく様までが珍しく、驚きの連続でした。


草原地帯と、溶岩の固まったような黒いエリアの境目が見えたり、道なき場所にある川沿いにだけ植物が育っているのをみたり、急に火山が出現しその中で溶岩が赤く光っているのをみたり、そうかと思えば、緑あふれるにある壮大な滝に接近したり、本当にハワイの自然の壮大さを体感でいるツアーでした。

日本人パイロットもいるということでそれにかけていましたが、残念ながら英語対応。

もうちょっと英語がわかればもっとおもしろかったのに…。自分の英語力のなさを痛感しました。

もちろんパイロットさんは、とっても爽やかで素敵な方でしたいよ。

こちらで全貌をみてから島を車でまわると、いろいろなことに興味がもてていいかもしれません。

I participated with my husband and niece. It was our first time, but thanks to the instructor who helped us relax, I was able to get through it without any issues and had a great experience. My husband seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you very much.

主人と姪の3人で参加させて頂きました。私と主人は初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方がリラックスさせて頂いてくれたおかげで私はなんとか、事なきを終える事ができ、よい体験をさせて頂きました。主人はすごく楽しかったようです。有難うございました。

This was an excellent trip!

The pre-flight activities were well organized, and the staff was very courteous.

The actual flight was incredible, and the pilot was very knowledgeable. It was wonderful to be able to ask questions while in flight.

The weather was the only drawback. We couldn't see the crater due to rain/fog/wind. It was still an incredible trip, but it would have been even better to see the crater.

I would recommend this trip to anyone, although considering the cost, children probably wouldn't enjoy as much as adults. Seating is arranged by weight to balance the ride, so young children could be separated from Mom - might be an issue for some.

Overall, a wonderful tour conducted by a wonderful company.

I wasn't scared even though I have a fear of heights.

It was fun coming down with a parachute while looking at the beautiful sea.

However, there is a lot of waiting time afterward, so if you're short on time, it might be better to go by rental car. I think I waited for about an hour and a half.

高所恐怖症でも怖くありませんでした。

綺麗な海を見ながら、パラシュートで
下りてくるのも　楽しかった。

ただ、終わった後の待ち時間が多いので、
時間がない人は、レンタカーで行ったほうがいいかも。
１時間半くらい待ったかな。

The staff's service is outstanding. They are friendly and approachable. The pilot was cautious and serious, and the explanations were easy to understand (he's from Hawaii). It was the most comfortable helicopter ride I've ever experienced.

I started to get a bit bored with the endless expanse of volcanic ash and land, but then came the breathtaking beauty of the Kohala Coast and Waipi'o Valley!!!! I think this beauty can only be appreciated from a helicopter. When I spotted a mother and baby whale swimming from above and informed the pilot, he kindly showed us from an angle where everyone could see, which was truly moving.

For those who want to condense the essence of the vast Hawaii Island into a short time, this adventure comes highly recommended.

スタッフさんの対応は抜群です。気軽に話しかけてくれてフレンドリーです。パイロットの方は慎重な運転のかたで、まじめ、解説もわかりやすかった（ハワイのかたです）です。今まで乗ったヘリコプターのなかでいちばん安心の乗り心地でした。
延々と続く広大な火山灰と土地に半ば飽きが来てしまいましたが　そのうちコハラコースト、ワイピオバレーの鳥肌ものの美しさ！！！！これはヘリの上からでないと味わえない美しさだと思いました。途中クジラの親子の遊泳を上から発見した私がパイロットに知らせると丁寧に　全員が観れる角度で見せてくれて感激しました。
広い広いハワイ島の醍醐味を短い時間で凝縮して楽しみたいというかたは、ぜひお勧めのアドベンチャーです。

We loved our helicopter tour! Our first time in a helicopter and we both had a few hesitations, but the ground crew was very helpful and supportive and Koji, our pilot, was wonderful. He made an effort to circle around each area so that everyone would have a great view of the area. The tour was awesome, we felt like we saw all the highlights on the island and really got a feeling of how the lava flows and how the island has changed over the years. We would definitely recommend this tour. The highlight of our trip to the Big Island.

Greatest experience of our 20 day stay on Kauai!! Would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat.

For those of us who enjoy flying (and for those who are not sure), this is a once in a lifetime experience (to soar in Oahu Northern shore). Great time if weather allows, stunning views (we saw even whales...) !

Flew with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on our first ever trip to Maui. Overall experience was great, from their office personnel and ground crew to the pilot. What made it particularly well worth it was our pilot – Glenda, she was awesome! The moment we got on board she was so calm and in control. She provided a lot of information and answered our questions in a soothing, calm voice as she maneuvered about the sky and terrain so effortlessly. We flew over dense jungle that she said was inaccessible by foot and viewed waterfalls falling into pristine pools. Would be curious to try it again after a rain shower, as we were told each and every gully turns into a waterfall!