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Open-Door Helicopter: Oahu Aerial Views
4.9
1,396 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience the thrill of an open-door helicopter tour over Oahu, taking in iconic landmarks and breathtaking views. Fly in the same helicopter as seen on TV’s Magnum PI!
Experience the thrill of an open-door helicopter tour over Oahu, taking in iconic landmarks and breathtaking views. Fly in the same helicopter as seen on TV’s Magnum PI!
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- USS Arizona Memorial - Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri.
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial - Arizona Memorial.
- Kane’ohe Bay - Kaneohe Bay, coral reefs.
- Waimanalo Beach - Waimanalo Beach.
- Makapu’u Point - Makapuu Point and lighthouse.
- Sea Life Park Hawaii - Sea Life Park.
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Mokoli’i Island - Chinaman’s Hat.
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- USS Arizona Memorial - Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri.
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial - Arizona Memorial.
- Kane’ohe Bay - Kaneohe Bay, coral reefs.
- Waimanalo Beach - Waimanalo Beach.
- Makapu’u Point - Makapuu Point and lighthouse.
- Sea Life Park Hawaii - Sea Life Park.
- Mokoli’i Island - Chinaman’s Hat.
- Aloha Tower Marketplace - Aloha Tower.
- Sandy Beach Park - Sandy Beach.
- Waikiki Beach - Waikiki Beach.
- Ala Moana Beach Park - Ala Moana Beach Park.
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Hanauma Bay.
- Honolulu Harbor - Honolulu Harbor.
- Magic Island - Magic Island.
- Halona Blowhole - Halona Blowhole.
- Diamond Head State Monument - Diamond Head Crater.
- Sacred Falls - Sacred Falls.
- Kaaawa - Jurassic Park Valley.
- Dole Plantation - Dole Pineapple Maze.
What's Included
- Transport by open-door helicopter
- 50 Minute Helicopter Tour
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by open-door helicopter
- 50 Minute Helicopter Tour
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience an exhilarating open-door helicopter flight to witness the finest sights of Oahu! With an unobstructed view, embark on a breathtaking 50-minute narrated helicopter tour for an unforgettable adventure. Feel the breeze as you enjoy unparalleled aerial views of Oahu’s iconic landmarks, including Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole,…
Experience an exhilarating open-door helicopter flight to witness the finest sights of Oahu! With an unobstructed view, embark on a breathtaking 50-minute narrated helicopter tour for an unforgettable adventure. Feel the breeze as you enjoy unparalleled aerial views of Oahu’s iconic landmarks, including Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, and the USS ‘Arizona’ Memorial.
- To allow maximum flexibility in your schedule we have 6 flight times to choose throughout the day. Please note that seats are in high demand and space is limited so try to book ahead of time.
- All guests must be able to climb three stairs and lift themselves into the helicopter. It is NOT wheelchair accessible.
- For safety reasons, children 9 and under are unable to ride. Each child age 10-14 must be seated next to a responsible adult. No lap children are allowed; each person is required to wear a seat belt.
- Magnum Helicopters always flies with a full flight. If all four seats of the helicopter have not been sold the day before your scheduled flight we will contact you to reschedule. If unable to reschedule you will be given a full refund.
- The First Class option must be sold as a party of 2 only. If there are more than 2 adults in the party, a separate reservation must be made for the remaining members of the party.
- The combined weight of the two First Class passengers must not exceed 340 lbs. (156 kg)
- Open Seating and Extra Fees: Passengers are seated according to weight and balance and sat in travelling pairs. Passengers that exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) are subjected to an additional fee of $100. Passengers over 300 lbs must purchase and additional seat.
- Parties of 3 or 4: two of the passengers must meet the max combined weight limit of 340 lbs to accommodate the front seats. Please note, passengers are seated according to weight and balance limits of the aircraft. If the limits are exceeded, some parties may need to be split up and fly in separate aircraft or purchase an additional seat.
- Check in will be (45) minutes PRIOR to tour departure.
- Closed-toed shoes are required.
- It can get windy so we recommend a light jacket and folks with long hair bring a strong hair tie.
- Phones and cameras must have a safety strap. (Phone straps are available for rent or purchase at the gift shop.)
Location
Magnum Helicopters
Iolana Place
We apologize, but we have suspended our Waikiki shuttle operations until further notice. Please taxi or ride share to our location.
Check in will be (45) minutes PRIOR to tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Robert_b
Mar 14, 2026
Probably the best tour I... - Probably the best tour I did during a two week stay on Oahu. Some people might find the price steep but it was a much longer helicopter ride than you will find in most places, and in my opinion I got my monies worth. Staff was very friendly and our pilot Kanani was excellent. Got to see an overview of much of the island and was able to take some excellent pictures, probably the best of my trip. If you don't have a lanyard phone or camera the business will let you rent or buy one for $5/$10.
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Billbf734as
Mar 11, 2026
Great flight….definitely worth it - Overall, a very good time, from the initial greeting to the final good byes. The flight was most enjoyable with lots of great scenery and commentary from the pilot. Definitely worth the money and time. As recommended on their website, bing a light jacket, even it is warm at sea level. In flight, with the doors open, etc, the wind was a bit chilly. We brought windbreakers which was perfrect.
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Mary_m
Mar 11, 2026
Such a treat! - What an amazing once in a lifetime chance to tour around the island. Four of us did a 15 minute loop. Our pilot Herb was terrific as were the rest of the staff. Clear instructions. Safety conscious. The coastline. The waterfall in the mountains. It makes you think there might be a god after all. A grand time was had by all.
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John
Mar 9, 2026
Most Memorable Experience on O’ahu - One of the best birthday gifts ever!!
First of all, Captain Herbert, our pilot that day, was extremely safe, skilled at the controls, and knowledgeable. He takes extremely good care of his passengers. He was patient and thoughtful through the flight to ensure that everyone on board could take in the views from both sides of the aircraft.
With that said, the ground team at Magnum Helicopters was courteous, knowledgeable and safety conscious. They ensure that the passengers knew what was expected of them and answered any questions we had. I recommend paying closer attention to this safety briefing than what passengers usually do on commercial flights. Proper seatbelt connections mean a whole more when the doors are open!
The flight around the island is as exciting as you could imagine it. I don’t think there is negative or note that could take away from the views and sites you will see. Some places that we saw are only visible BY helicopter! It doesn’t get much better than that.
Here’s a note: come prepared. Magnum Helicopters tells you to have closed toe shoes - yeah, do that. Be prepared for a high wind scenario…imagine if you were on the beach (not in Hawaii) in January on the East Coast or the PNW - elevated wind speeds, much cooler temps than on the ground, maybe some precip in that wind that you’ll experience while airborne. My brother and I wished we had on wind-breakers and maybe some light-weight golf slacks for the flight but we endured.
Like I said at the top: best birthday gift ever. When you come in the hangar, the Magnum P.I. Ferrari 308 GTS is right there! You can take pictures with it and even sit in it! So cool! They had a green screen behind the car with some GoPros set up, so maybe there is some package you could purchase that would make that experience even better but we didn’t purchase that experience. We did however rent the GoPro they offered. If you don’t have one or didn’t bring yours, I recommend this rental because you may not do this more than once, especially if you come to Hawai’i on short vacation. You get to keep the SIM card after the flight, so it is worth the rental, IMHO.
You can’t go wrong with this experience. I highly recommend Magnum Helicopters for your Hawai’i/O’ahu experience. You’ll never forget it.
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Matthew_h
Mar 8, 2026
Magnum is top tier - From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming, professional, and made everything feel effortless. They took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable and excited before we even lifted off. The pilot was outstanding ..knowledgeable, calm, and clearly passionate about what he does. He pointed out landmarks, shared interesting facts about the island, and made the whole flight feel both safe and unforgettable.
Flying over the coastline, seeing the turquoise water, the mountains, and the city all in one view was unreal. It gives you a completely different appreciation for how beautiful Hawaii really is.
Huge thank you to the entire team for making this such an amazing experience. If you’re visiting Honolulu and want to do something truly memorable, a helicopter tour is absolutely worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat. 🚁🌊🌴
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868chadf
Mar 8, 2026
What a great time! - This was a blast! First time for our two kids in a helicopter and our pilot Jeff was amazing. The sites were also amazing from the air. Would do again anytime.
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Barry_b
Mar 7, 2026
Magnum PI helicopter ride! - Very good experience the staff was very attentive. Really had a good time yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada yada.!
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Fernando_b
Mar 7, 2026
Best Adventure of my entire Trip! - What an expectable experience and to share it w my nephew even better! Do it once and with doors off to see the beauty Hawaii has to offer. Trust me you will want to come back for more!!!!
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Richandcas
Mar 7, 2026
Absolutely superb - What a super afternoon. We were greeted very warmly on arrival, shown all of the necessary safety features , and purchased some souvenirs. Our valuables were placed in a locker and we were escorted to the aircraft.
We had lots of pictures taken which we purchased after the flight for 35 dollars which was very reasonable especially for the amount of photos.
The flight ! Well it’s hard to find the superlatives really …. It was so exhilarating, fast! Breathless at times, as the scenery unfolded beneath- and beside you , the beauty of the island was awesome to see. With detailed commentary from the highly skilled pilot
Explaining what we were seeing as the flight continued through the journey.
Highly recommend this trip
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Cathyw480
Mar 6, 2026
This was the highlight of our trip. - Everyone one took great care of us. It was my first helicopter ride and I hope it’s not my last. What a great time
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