About Oahu Air Adventure
Fly from Turtle Bay Resort with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on a 50-minute Oahu route that reaches beyond the North Shore to Central Oahu, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Makapu'u Point, Waimanalo Beach and Kaneohe Bay. The Eco-Star helicopter includes individual seats, large viewing windows, Bose noise-canceling headsets and two-way pilot communication.
Leave the Turtle Bay Resort helipad and rise above the North Shore's legendary surf breaks, watching ribbons of whitewater curl across Sunset Beach and Pipeline before the helicopter arcs inland over emerald folds of the Ko'olau Mountains. Your pilot shares stories of ancient valleys and modern surf lore as peaks give way to city skyline and the golden sweep of Waikiki below.
Continuing south and east, follow the curve of Diamond Head, skim turquoise Hanauma Bay and round Makapu'u Point where the windward coast unfurls toward Waimanalo's long white beach and the kaleidoscopic sandbars of Kaneohe Bay. From start to finish, every seat offers uninterrupted views while two-way headsets keep you connected to the narration overhead.
Tour Highlights
- Surfing beaches on the North Shore
- Central Oahu - Dole Plantation
- South shore - Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head
- Hanauma Bay and Makapu'u Point
- Oahu's windward coast - Waimanalo Beach and Kaneohe Bay sandbars
Tour Inclusions
- Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
- Two-way communication between you and your Blue Hawaiian pilot
Tour Add-ons
- Front Row Seating Add-on guarantees a front row seat. Please note the restrictions listed below for this add-on.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times:
8:00 am, 10:10 am, 11:15 am, 1:20 pm, 2:25 pm & 3:30 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to your tour departure time at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731 View Map
Restrictions
Weight Guidelines:
For each passenger weighing 240+ pounds (109 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft and requires an additional surcharge equal to 1/2 ticket price.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that each each passenger is weighed prior to departure. This weigh-in process is very discrete when you check in. Any significant variance in the weights provided and actual scale weight could result in flight delays or possible cancellation.
Front Row Seating Add-on Restrictions:
Combined Front Row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 240 lbs. Should the actual weights at check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and allowed a refund for the upgrade fee.
Front Row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation. NO LAP CHILDREN IN FRONT ROW. In the event of an emergency front row passengers must be able to receive instructions in English and be physically capable of operating exit doors. Chair lifts can only access the rear row seats, therefore guests requiring a chair lift cannot be accommodated in the front row.
You MUST have with you:
Passengers need to bring a government issued photo ID. International passengers will need their passport.
Special Notes
Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.
All helicopter tours are subject to weather cancellations. We are continually watching the weather to ensure safe flights. While we make every effort to notify you as soon as possible for changes, the pilot will make a weather call up to 15 minutes prior to flight time. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, we will give you an option to reschedule based on availability or refund.
Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.
Operation Days
Monday to Friday
Duration
50 minutes
Capacity
6 passengers
Equipment
Blue Hawaiian's fleet is Hawaii's largest fleet of touring helicopters. Their EC-130 Eco-Star helicopters have comfortable, individual seats for every passenger that afford the kind of shoulder room and personal space found in airline "First Class" seating. The Eco-Star is also significantly quieter than standard touring helicopters and offers more interior space, with 65 square feet of glass for panoramic views. A 4-camera video system captures touring memories to bring home for a lifetime keepsake.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
