About Magnum Doors Off Helicopter Adventure
Fly over Oahu with Magnum Helicopters on a 50-minute doors-off helicopter route from Honolulu Airport, with open-air views of Keehi Lagoon, Honolulu Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Waimanalo, Kaneohe Bay, Ka'a'awa Valley, Sacred Falls, the North Shore, Dole Plantation and Pearl Harbor.
See Oahu from a completely different perspective on a doors-off helicopter flight that sweeps from Honolulu's waterfront to remote waterfalls, famous beaches and historic landmarks. The adventure begins above Keehi Lagoon and Honolulu Harbor, with aerial views of Aloha Tower and the downtown highrises before continuing toward Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island and Waikiki Beach.
Fly past surfers and pleasure craft off Waikiki, then continue over Diamond Head, Kahala and Hanauma Bay. As the helicopter rounds the southeast end of the island, take in the rugged coastline, Sandy Beach, Makapuu Point and lighthouse, Sea Life Park and the long white sand shoreline of Waimanalo.
The route continues above Mount Olomana, Kailua, Kaneohe and the coral formations of Kaneohe Bay. Look for Coconut Island, used in the opening shot of the TV classic Gilligan's Island, and the peaceful waters of the Kaneohe Bay fishpond, originally constructed by ancient Hawaiians.
One of the most dramatic views comes into sight above storied Jurassic Park (Kaaawa) valley, where scenes from a dozen major motion pictures have been filmed. The flight also reveals remote Sacred Falls, a delicate 1,000-foot cascade that can only be seen from the air.
Continue along Oahu's North Shore for sweeping views of Sunset Beach, Pipeline and Waimea Bay. On the return across the island's central plain, see the Dole pineapple maze and the "birthing stones" of Hawaiian royalty before the tour concludes above Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri.
This tour is currently unavailable until further notice.
Tour Highlights
- Keehi Lagoon
- Ala Moana Beach Park & Magic Island
- Waikiki Beach & Diamond Head
- Kahala
- Hanauma Bay
- Makapuu Point
- Waimanalo Beach
- Kaaawa Valley
- Kaneohe Bay
- Sacred Falls
- North Shore
- Dole Pineapple Plantation
- Pearl Harbor
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times:
8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:00 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to your departure time at Honolulu International Airport, 130 Iolana Place, Honolulu, HI 96819
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Restrictions
Minimum age to fly is 10 years old. Each child between 10 and 14 must be seated next to a responsible adult.
First Class: Seats are only sold as a pair (even for a single passenger). Two passengers combined weight must not exceed 345 pounds (156 kg).
Regular Open Class: For passengers weighing over 250 lbs (113 kg) a Capacity Surcharge applies.
Please wear closed-toed shoes. Hair ties are recommended for anyone with long hair. Warm clothing is recommended. Wear sunglasses or prescription glasses. Pockets must be empty.
Only 1 camera, cell phone, or recording device per person. Secure wrist and/or neck straps are required for any cameras or cell phones (straps subject to approval from staff). Approved cell phones cases/lanyards are available for purchase at Magnum. Cell phones larger than 6 inches, tablets, Ipads, and/or extendable poles/selfie sticks longer than 6 inches are not permitted on flights.
Non compliance with ground personnel instructions may result in denial of boarding aircraft and forfeiture of payment.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
50 minutes
Capacity
4
Equipment
Four passenger McDonnell Douglas MD500D - the same helicopter used in the Magnum P.I. TV series
Vendor
This activity is operated by Mauna Loa Helicopters.
