Doors-Off Helicopter Adventure
The iconic Oahu experience — 50 minutes, doors off, unforgettable
Duration
50 min
Aircraft
Hughes 500D (MD 500)
Passengers
Up to 4 passengers
Style
Doors-off, open-air
From $380
per person
About this flight
The doors-off helicopter tour that put Oahu on the map. Fly in the same Hughes 500D made famous by Magnum P.I., with unobstructed views of Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, the North Shore, and the Ko'olau Mountains. This is the flight 1,200+ five-star reviewers can't stop talking about.
Ideal for: First-time visitors, photographers, bucket-list adventurers
Flight details
Route
- Pearl Harbor
- Diamond Head Crater
- Waikiki Beach
- Honolulu Skyline
- Hanauma Bay
- North Shore Coastline
- Dole Pineapple Fields
- Ko'olau Mountains
- Sacred Falls (visible only from the air)
Highlights
- Doors-off for completely unobstructed views and photography
- Same helicopter model from Magnum P.I.
- Featured on Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS: Hawaii
- 1,200+ five-star reviews across Google and TripAdvisor
- Local expert pilots sharing island stories
- FAA-compliant harness system for safe aerial photography
What's included
- 50-minute doors-off flight
- High-quality aviation headsets
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Pilot narration throughout
Curated Experiences
What you’ll see from the air
Every flight passes over Oahu’s most iconic landmarks — volcanic craters, historic harbors, legendary surf, and coastline that looks different from every altitude.
Diamond Head Crater
Oahu's most iconic volcanic landmark, rising above Waikiki with sweeping views of the south shore.
Pearl Harbor
See historic Pearl Harbor from above — the harbor, surrounding waterways, and one of Hawaii's most significant landmarks.
North Shore Coastline
Legendary surf breaks, long stretches of sand, and dramatic untouched coastline from Haleiwa to Kahuku.
Dole Pineapple Fields
The central plains of Oahu and the famous pineapple fields — a rare look at the island's agricultural heart.
Hanauma Bay
A world-famous marine preserve where turquoise water, coral reefs, and volcanic formations shape the coastline.
What guests
are saying
“The helicopter flight was amazing and breathtaking. The view of the skyline, waterfalls, and Pearl Harbor were incredible. We actually flew through a rainbow!”
“Josh was super knowledgeable and great about maneuvering the helicopter so everyone onboard could get amazing pictures. Best tour on the island.”
“Wow! What an experience. The pilots Travis and Josh were incredible. You haven't seen Oahu until you've seen it from above with the doors off.”
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50 minutes of unobstructed Oahu views. Secure your seat today.
From $380
per person