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    4.8 (338 reviews)
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    Jennifer H.

    I could not recommend this business enough. From the moment I stepped in a felt not only comfortable and welcomed but taken care of. The crew was so sweet and friendly, I'm just sad I didn't catch everyone's names to individually thank them. Big shout out to Khrystlyne for being so fun and the BUMPING playlist, it got me so hyped! Josh was such an awesome pilot, navigating the strong winds while still giving informative facts about the island and keeping it funny. The music that accompanied the tour in the headphones was such a good touch! Such a great value and breathtaking experience, one of the best things I've ever done!

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    Francesca H.

    The entire trip and process was smooth, simple and exciting for my first time helicopter ride. Doors off was AMAZING. Travis (pilot) gave us such a smooth and relaxing ride with lots of knowledge along the route. (Felt very safe) The check in people, ground staff and checkout (khristlyne and Bianca and the others didn't catch everyone's names) were all sooo friendly and welcoming. Crew on Oct 17 was top notch. Mahalo for making our day amazing. We will be back

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    Tiare A.

    This was a dream come true! My daughter and I had an incredible time! Our pilot Josh, was so knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the flight fun. The island views were stunning-- a real bucket list moment! I highly recommend this experience. Josh is an excellent pilot, and the staff, including Kevin and Khristlyne, were great. We felt safe and had a wonderful time!

    We had a great time! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to see amazing views of the island!

    Christine L.

    Our family had an amazing tour! As soon as we arrived, Kevin welcomed us with open arms and shared all the things to expect during the flight. He was so entertaining and allowed our kids to hang out in the Ferrari. Tiana was amazing and a great tour guide during the flight keeping our family informed with everything to keep our eyes out for.

    Shaunna A.

    Sorry this is a late post. I wanted to thank the team at Magnum Helicopters for welcoming my son when we came by to visit and watch the helicopters. The entire staff were so friendly and accommodating. He felt comfortable there. My son is autistic and has some sensory issues. They acknowledged those issues without me saying anything. He loves helicopters and was so excited to see them up close. He got to watch them take off and land! It made me so happy to see him enjoying himself so much. Thank you to Ian for setting this up for me and Kanani and the other staff (sorry I can't remember the names) for making Cody's experience there a great one. We will be back again! Thank you!!!!!

    The crew - both ground and air are amazing! Great start to our trip. Helped us get the lay of the land and decide where we wanted to visit during the week. Herb the pilot is the man - great balance between giving some info but also gave time to soak it all in. They are also very accommodating - had a few extra jackets and hair ties for passengers without. 10/10 recommend

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    Hats Off to Doors Off! This was a terrific experience. A real dream to be on the Magnum PI helicopter! And the doors off was a real thrill. Our pilot Herb was extremely professional and highly proficient. He took very good care of us. And Khristlyne from the ground crew provided us with a warm welcome and great customer service. We highly recommend this tour!

    Absolutely recommend! The ground crew upon entering the building were all friendly, funny and inviting. Super helpful and knowledgeable. Our helicopter pilot was TYLER. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!! This was our first time in a helicopter and hopefully not the last. Tyler was thorough with his communication, knowledgeable about the island, really funny, and a terrific pilot! Do wear warm clothing (pants and light jacket or hoodie) and tie your hair back. This was the highlight of our vacation!

    John F.

    Magnum helicopters provided an awesome aerial tour of Oahu over Waikiki has to Coal house in Kailua area down back through the Dole Plantation and return to the airport area. The helicopter seats the pilot and two passengers up front and two additional passengers in the rear seats. I sat in the rear right side. I was really surprised that there was only a simple safety belt for each seat. Because there are no doors I really thought there would be a second safety belt of some sort like even a metal restraint or rope but I was just told don't lean out and you'll be fine. It was quite an experience to zip around the island in a helicopter without doors. Strongly recommended! Definitely a wonderful way to see the island!

    Jennifer M.

    What can we say? We've binge watched Hawaii five-o and magnum PI (new one) and were super excited to get on board the magnum PI helicopter tour in Oahu and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Everyone was super nice, friendly, informative, excited for us, knowledgeable, safety first, and helpful to get us going on our helicopter tour of Oahu. U fortunately we couldn't see the whole island due to weather conditions, but we made the best of it and saw all that we could. I can not say anything but fantastic things for the staffs the pilot, the whole team here at Magnum. You made me feel so comfortable for my first ride on a helicopter. And the ride was smooth and informative. Thank you so much for a great time. We are so glad we did the magnum PI package, our mini Ferrari video came out great and we will laugh every time we watch it and share it with our friends. Already got great use out of our luau aloha threads too! Thanks

    Amelia R.

    A Magnum Helicopter tour was the perfect way to kick off our trip to Oahu! It gave us a great overview of the island. It was so helpful to see the lay of the land from above, which gave us context about some of the other things we saw on tours throughout our trip. Our pilot, Jeff, was fantastic! We felt completely safe the entire time, and he made the ride so much fun with his commentary. Thank you to Darryl for recommending this tour.

    Stephen M.

    Great flight over the Island of Oahu. We got a lot of great views and pictures. The doors off experience was difficult for us in the rear seats as the rotor down draft was strong and rough on the edge of the opening. The views, however, were amazing. The pilot tried to describe what we were seeing. It was a good ride, overall.

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    It's was a grate ride, Travis did a great job and the ground crew was amazing. I would definitely be back.

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    Fantastic! They all did a great job! Was fun! Thanks Tianna! This helicopter tour was amazing!

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    Ask the Community - Magnum Helicopters

    Price of a no helicopter ride?

    Well, a "no helicopter" ride would be free, of course. Haha. If you mean "no doors", then starting cost is $350 per seat.

    Is Magnum Helicopters the previous dba "Makani Kai" tour? Truly enjoyed my doors off tour and planning to take my bro in law and wife this time on our upcoming trip!

    Yes, Magnum Helicopters used to be Makani Kai Helicopters. Why the name change? Because we decided to focus on our Doors Off tours. As word of flying without doors spreads, the tour is becoming increasingly popular. We currently fly three MD-500s… 

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    “If you wanna see the island of Oahu from the air, definitely book your doors off tour with magnum helicopters!”

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    This is an overdue post but the memories are still fresh. After spending a few days of online…read moreresearch, I found that Rainbow Helicopter doesn't only do aerial tours but also offers a discovery course for those who want to learn how to fly. Purchased this package as a surprise for my husband and it's ranked one of our most memorable experiences. I took the backseat with the doors off, while the very experienced (read: female ) pilot /instructor carefully and patiently taught my husband how to communicate, navigate and fly the helicopter while in the air, up front. This was the perfect package as most helicopter schools only offer instruction for those who are pursuing a flying license, and has minimum required hours of flight instruction time. Look no further than Rainbow Helicopter if you're interested in doing a tour on (above) O'ahu. The views from the air are unbeatable. I recommend this company if you're looking for a doors on or off tour.. and if you're wanting a bit more of an adrenaline rush -- a discovery flight course for an introduction to flying.

    It was a beautiful Sunday morning on the day of my helicopter tour! Prior to boarding, you watch a…read moreshort info./safety video, receive a life vest, and a clear phone case on a lanyard to use on the ride. After that, you take a short golf cart ride to the helicopter. Friendly staff directs you where to stand for photos and where to enter the helicopter. Once all passengers had their seatbelts fastened, Pilot Conor started our tour. (*Staff member Malia recommended doors off. ) Conor gave interesting commentary throughout the tour as we experienced the beauty of Oahu. It was breathtaking to have an aerial view of the "nooks and crannies" of the island from the island's coastline to the mountains! Highly recommend Rainbow Helicopters! Staff was professional and friendly from start to finish. This was truly a 5-star experience!

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    Probably Will Be The Best Part Of Your Vacation! Excellent Tour! Some Important Details If Your…read moreTaking Photos. I was the solo admission, but was paired with another family of course. The company team allocated everyone fairly. One person from the family in the front. The rest of the family sat in the back. I was solo, so I was the other person nominated in the front. The helicopter can seat 6 passengers. 2 in front, which have full view of the front of course and sides. 4 in back, only the two passengers on the sides have windows. We had 5 passengers total, not including the pilot. You can bring camera equipment like a mirrorless camera or DSLR with a long lens, but make sure it is not extremely long and intrusive. I highly advise against bringing very large camera gear. You are only allowed your one camera with the lens attached at all times, no camera bags, no extra lens. Please be mindful of this. Nicole was our pilot. She is excellent! If you get her as a pilot you are in good hands! She is patient and mindful of all passengers during and after the flight. She gives everyone on the flight multiple chances and opportunities to see everything by performing multiple turns to allow all passengers on all sides to see while keeping it smooth. She narrated the key points while also allowing periods of quiet ambience to enjoy the breath taking views of Oahu. Whatever questions you asked, she answered professionally and with courtesy. Every pilot has their own unique music playlist in the background. Nicole had Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Stuff (Nero Remix); Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i - We Know The Way (Finale); Weezer - Island In the Sun; Coldplay - Clocks; Chicago - Saturday In the Park. There are a few others I didn't list or I don't recognize, but also I am being bias and I'm just recognizing the songs I personally enjoyed and listened to. The flight was about 55 minutes approximately, based on video you can purchase at the end, from take off to landing. My vacation was not very long in Hawaii, approximately a week. Out of everything I have done from hiking, driving, dining, and so on this was probably the number one highlight out of the whole trip! If you are able to do this helicopter tour, please do it, it is something you really don't want to miss. And if you can bring a "nice" camera, your smartphone won't capture some of the impressive details you will miss. This was by far the best experience ever! Mahalo, Nicole and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters!

    We were supposed to do a helicopter tour on The Big Island, when that fell through we decided to…read morestill schedule one when we made it back to Oahu. So with our time constraints and trying to stay somewhat in budget we decided on a last minute tour with Blue Hawaiian. The morning of, received a notification that our tour had been upgraded to the full island tour. The aircraft was in excellent condition and the pilot was very knowledgeable and personable. The one disappointment was that the Secret Falls part of the tour turned out to not be visually what we were expecting. With waterfalls being one of the big reasons we wanted to take a helicopter tour. I would recommend them for a tour just temper your expectations somewhat.

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    More amazing than we were expecting the pointing out of all the infamous and famous spots around…read morethe island. The actual flight itself even in heavy wind was rather smooth. My wife and I really enjoyed this trip. We enjoyed Stefan's humor and his knowledge of everything 2 thumbs up.

    We had the best time on this helicopter tour and can't recommend it enough. From start to finish,…read morethe entire tour was incredibly well-organized and smooth. The location was super convenient--just minutes from the Honolulu airport--making it easy to find and get to. We flew with Scott, who was not only an excellent pilot but also a fantastic guide. His calm presence and deep knowledge of the islands made the experience even more memorable. He shared fascinating facts and stories throughout the flight that gave so much more context to the breathtaking scenery. We opted for the doors-off experience, and WOW--what a game-changer! It added a whole new level of excitement and really made us feel like we were flying through the heart of Hawaii. The views were absolutely stunning--from waterfalls to coastlines--it was a nonstop highlight reel. This was easily one of the most exciting things we've done, and I'd 100% do it again--next time maybe on another island! If you're considering it, just go for it. It's an incredible way to see the islands and worth every moment.

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    Jay was great but he failed to mention that the video that you can purchase from them, is not of…read morethe whole flight. You only get a video that is 1 1/2 MINUTES long..... and you dont get it right then either.... it takes approx. 24-72 hours to receive via email. Oh yeah one other thing.....you are not up in the air for the full 30 minutes.... time starts when you get in it...

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