About Rainbow Helicopters - City by the Sea
Lift off from Honolulu for a quick Rainbow Helicopters flight over Waikiki, Diamond Head, downtown Honolulu, Punchbowl Crater and Pearl Harbor.
The 20-minute City by the Sea tour lifts off from Honolulu International Airport and climbs over the island's bustling urban shoreline. Downtown unfolds beneath the rotors with the Aloha Tower as its sentinel, while the gentle arc of Waikiki Beach shimmers in jewel-toned water below.
Banking toward Diamond Head, your pilot traces the crater's serrated rim before cruising over Punchbowl Crater and offering a distant glimpse of Pearl Harbor's historic harbor—all packed into a quick, exhilarating flight that leaves plenty of time for the rest of your day.
Doors Off Option: For an extra thrill and completely unobstructed photos, book the doors-off configuration at reservation time, or keep the doors on for a more sheltered ride.
Tour Highlights
- Honolulu Skyline
- Aloha Tower
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Punchbowl Crater
- Pearl Harbor
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour time: Departs hourly between 9 am and 5 pm. Tour duration is 30 minutes.
Driving Directions:
Check in 45 minutes prior to departure at the Castle & Cooke Aviation building at the Honolulu International Airport, located at 155 Kapalulu Pl., Ste. 197, Honolulu, HI 96819 View Map
Please park in the left-hand side lot and come to the large glass doors at the main entrance.
Restrictions
Due to FAA regulations, children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. Any child under 24 months is welcome on the lap of a responsible adult at no charge.
For each passenger weighing 250-274 lbs (113-124 kg), a weight balance fee of an additional 50% is required. For each passenger weighing 275 lbs (124.7 kg) or more, a weight balance fee of an additional 100% is required. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs (136 kg).
Rainbow Helicopters does not assume responsibility for conditions beyond their control, including adverse weather, regulatory restrictions, or any other condition that could compromise safety of flight. Unforeseen circumstances may precipitate varied scenic views, delay, or cancellation.
Special Notes
A flight must have at least 2 guests to be confirmed. Parties of 1 can be paired with other parties, but it is best to call about availability in that case.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
20 minutes
Capacity
3-6 passengers per flight. For larger parties, multiple helicopters will fly at one time.
Equipment
Rainbow Helicopters' fleet includes the Airbus AStar and the Robinson R44 helicopters. The Airbus AStar seats 6 guests and is known for its outstanding proved track record. The AStar has a spacious and comfortable cabin and panoramic interior for optimum visibility. The Robinson R44 seats 3 guests and features an open cabin design, offering unobstructed views for great pictures.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Rainbow Helicopters.
