This was one of the most thrilling helicopter rides I have ever been on. While driving from the airport, I noticed a sign about Magnum Helicopters advertising they did "doors off" helicopter flights. I was intrigued by that. Earlier that week, I had done another helicopter tour with another company that was more sedate but good as well. The day b4 my flight back to the states, I decided to give Magnum a try. I was looking for a thrilling ride that could rival skydiving (I used to skydive many years ago). This ride gave me the thrill I was looking for. It was so fun to have the doors off, be strapped in, and hear the wind rushing by. This place is very very conscientious about safety. You watch a safety briefing on a video, etc. The ground crew takes good care of you and makes sure you are strapped in well, etc. Our pilot was Josh and he made the whole trip fun. He was an excellent pilot, took us to see all the important sights, and had great banter with the passengers. You can tell he is very experienced with piloting a helicopter and very safe too. Feeling the wind blow in your face, mussing up your hair as you fly around was a lot of fun. We could bring our phones with us to take pics and videos but they had to be in a plastic bag case tethered to our wrist (case and tether is available for rent or purchase). Magnum Helicopters is also based upon the Magnum PI show. The helicopter is painted in those colors and there is a Ferrari that one can sit in (in the waiting area) and gets pics in. I am hoping to come back to Oahu later this year so I can visit the other islands. If I do, I'll be sure to come back to Magnum Helicopters to get another thrilling ride read more

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The flight was spectacular! Our pilot was smooth and very professional. Truly a first rate experience. Definitely recommend a jacket and long pants. It was cold at altitude with the doors off. read more

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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! read more

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

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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 read more

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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! read more

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The tour was excellent. Crew and pilot were wonderful. Only negative was tour scheduled weeks ago and week before, we were notified we needed to reschedule due to scheduled maintenance. Hmm read more

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

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. read more

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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!!!!! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Highly recommended. Professional Awesome Great guides Great prices Door off helicopters are the way to go unless you wanna be lame ans cozy with an ac. Feel the rain and wind! Definitely a must do with these guys read more

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 read more

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1 Star - Extremely Disappointed We booked a Magnum P.I. Helicopter Tour weeks in advance and were really excited for it. The day before our tour, they canceled our reservation and rescheduled us for another day -- inconvenient, but we tried to be understanding. Then, unbelievably, they canceled again right before the second date too! No real explanation, no apology worth mentioning, and no effort to make things right. We rearranged our plans twice for nothing. Totally unprofessional and frustrating experience -- would not recommend unless you enjoy having your time wasted. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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WOWWWWW!!! If you're looking for an AMAZING helicopter excursion to see the true beauty of Hawaii, then book with Magnum Helicopters! Jeff provided us with a personal chartered flight and we were not disappointed. It was a first time helicopter ride for us and Jeff's customer service and personal enthusiasm for the ride made for a fun and exciting experience. He was very thorough in educating us on all the best sites along with some history and culture of Hawaii. Thanks again for an EPIC ride!!! read more

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

A helicopter tour of Oahu was high on my list of "to do" items for my vacation. What better way to check off that bucket list item than to fly in an open door helicopter. I won't lie. I am a fan of Magnum PI so flying in a helicopter which looked like an Island Hopper plane was a big draw. I've never flown in a helicopter before and was not really sure what to expect. The staff was welcoming and friendly. They reviewed all the safety items and answered questions. I was seated in the front with the pilot. The ground crew securely fastened my seat belts and harness before lift off. I am not fearful of heights and did not feel unsafe with no doors. I did find that it was hard to hear the pilot while we were airborne. The volume was turned up on my headphones but it was still hard to hear with the wind and rotors. We flew over Waikiki, Diamond Head, the North Shore, and Pearl Harbor. The view from the air is spectacular. You can see so much more than you can on the ground. There are plenty of souvenir options in the gift shop to remember your adventures. Ground photos are taken before you board the helicopter and can be purchased at the end of the flight. A video is taken while in the air which can be purchased once you land. I chose to purchase both the photos and the video even though I took pictures while we were in the air. This was a really cool activity and a great way to see the island. It was well worth the cost to have such an incredible experience. read more

Once in a life time experience. Back a second time flying with Jeff, what a wild ride! this guy is an incredible pilot and knows such much about the Island. he took us to see all the amazing sites and narrated the whole flight. We will certainly be back! Thank you!!! read more

Great experience all around. Everyone was friendly & helpful. The flight itself was wonderful and informative. I got to see some sea turtles swimming in the ocean, a waterfall, the stairway to heaven hike, the dole plantation pineapple farm, and Pearl Harbor. There was obviously more - but those were some of my favorites! The pilot was safe and kind. A great way to see parts of the island you might not have a chance to see otherwise. read more

Had a great time being shown around Oahu by Andrew. Andrew was smooth with take off and landing. He made it easier for me to enjoy the view hundreds of feet up in the air. We did a 50 minute ride and I thought it might be too long for me but it was over as soon as I knew it. 35$ for photos and we bought some shirts as souvenirs for 20$ each. read more

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The process of scheduling the event and all activities from the crew on the ground the day of the event was top notch, 5 stars. As far as the doors off helicopter tour, it was challenging in as much as comms between the pilot and passengers were very hard to hear and understand. The pilot really never introduced himself. In addition, the ride was difficult due to the doors being off and the wind making it very hard to take pictures or videos while maintaining a secure feeling as a passenger. The helicopter itself was very small inside and the two passengers in front were squeezed and the two in back barely had room to move while trying to stabilize themselves from the movement of the helicopter. The overall theme was great (IE Magnum PI) and the Ferrari on display was a plus for pictures. The cost was very high for a 50 minute pass across the island. read more

Shawn our pilot was amazing, this was the best activity we did in Hawaii. Everything was explained very well and the pictures we took came out amazing. I loved every second! Highly recommend SHAWN ! read more

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Awesome ride. Tyler was our pilot and he is excellent. Very personable, very knowledgeable, very funny, and a damn good pilot. Enjoyed it immensely. Tanks Tyler and Magnum Helicopters read more

was super excited to do this w my husband & it did not fail! thank you to the check in staff & our pilot! it was a once in a lifetime experience for us & definitely glad we got to experience it for our honeymoon! thank you all! read more

We vacationed in Hawaii and had the pleasure of having Jeff as our pilot. He was an amazing pilot and even better guide-- super funny and informative for the whole flight and even before! He really made an effort to get to know us. I highly recommend flying with Magnum Helicopters and Jeff! The ground team was also welcoming and provided us with everything we needed to have a safe flight. Thank you for everything!!! We can't wait to come back already. read more

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Shawn was a great tour guide. Made us feel safe and told us all about all the sights. He put up with our crazy girls with a smile and patience. It was an epic trip. read more

Absolutely unforgettable experience - you gain a completely different perspective from above and it is exhilarating in the best possible way. Tyler was a wonderful pilot a an excellent tour guide as well - thank you! Kevin and the Ground Crew went to great lengths to ensure our comfort and safety and to enjoy this amazing experience to the fullest - thanks guys! read more

Went on a helicopter ride with Herb as our pilot. I have to say it was one of the coolest experiences by far. Herb was patient & so informative on the tour. Saw some amazing views & went all around the island. From start to finish everyone was so kind & welcoming. Steven gave us a list of places to eat, as well as places to check out some good views. All around this was a 10/10 experience. I will be recommending to all my friends and family. We purchased the video and pictures for about 90$ and it's swiftly sent to your email. Thank you magnum crew for a day to remember for a lifetime! read more

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Staff, flight, and accommodation was on point. Not only recommend but my words doesn't describe the experience I had. Everyone was professional, friendly, and empathic to my needs. 200 % recommend them read more

I wish I could give this place 100 STARS! From booking to leaving with the best experience this is a must! The ground crew was friendly and eased our nerves immediately ! They offered free coats or attire to purchase for the wind chill up in the air! How sweet is that! They made sure we had all our questions answered and we fully informed on rules to keep us safe. Now about the experience up in the air- Brandon was AMAZING!!!!!! He was the best pilot we could have asked for! Was the best tour guide up in the air and made sure every one had photo ops by turning the helicopter so each side could get the best view of precious landmarks! He was a blast!!! At the end of this epic ride they made it super easy to purchase pics and videos ! And we were able to tip the crew and pilot! Which was a great way for us to show our appreciation ! read more

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Our experience with Magnum helicopter was amazing. Mr. Jeff was very informative. I highly recommen. read more

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This was such an amazing ride!!! So beautiful. We had Jeff as our operator, he was so funny, what a great experience!! read more

Magnum Helicopters - Aerial Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you splurge on one thing when you go to Oahu for vacation- splurge on a helicopter tour. These guys are a class act! Warning- they weigh you- only because they have to distribute weight evenly- but I know this can be triggering to some people. Then onto a safety video- life jacket- meet your pilot. Jesse was my pilot/tour guide and was awesome. We flew all over Oahu- saw Waikiki, flew over Diamondhead, Kiki Crater, we saw Molokai and Maui, we saw a secret waterfall you can only see from the air, we flew close to the ridges, up to the North Shore. Then - I do love history- we flew the route the Japanese pilots flew when they bombed Pearl Harbor and then over Pearl Harbor. Our pilot/tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and felt very safe. I highly recommend this adventure. read more

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I loved it so much, my bestf and I got to see so much blues and greeeenns the forest, water falls, beaches, mini islands were all so beautiful and our pilot Josh was the best I loved him thank you Mr. Pilot !!!!!! ‍ read more

Ah-mazing adventure. It's the perfect way to see the island in an hour. The pilot and staff are extremely friendly. They sell a $10 cell phone lanyard to protect your phone from falling (its an open door helicopter). They will cut a small hole in the lanyard if you want for picture taking. Although they said you could take good pics without the cutout. You watch a quick safety video before getting on the helicopter. I got the best pics! I would recommend this for anyone coming to Oahu. And they record your flight and you can purchase the video as a souvenir. read more

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