Magnum PI Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a thrilling flight by open-door helicopter to see the very best of Oahu! With nothing to obstruct your view, you’ll soar over Oahu on a spectacular 50-minute narrated helicopter tour for an adventure of a lifetime. Feel the wind in your hair as you admire unbeatable aerial views of must-see Oahu sights including Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor and the USS 'Arizona' Memorial.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

To allow maximum flexibility in your schedule we have 6 flight times to choose throughout the day. Please note that seats are in high demand and space is limited so try to book ahead of time.

All guests must be able to climb three stairs and lift themselves into the helicopter. It is NOT wheelchair accessible.

For safety reasons, children 9 and under are unable to ride. Each child age 10-14 must be seated next to a responsible adult. No lap children are allowed; each person is required to wear a seat belt.

Magnum Helicopters always flies with a full flight. If all four seats of the helicopter have not been sold the day before your scheduled flight we will contact you to reschedule. If unable to reschedule you will be given a full refund.

The First Class option must be sold as a party of 2 only. If there are more than 2 adults in the party, a separate reservation must be made for the remaining members of the party.

The combined weight of the two First Class passengers must not exceed 340 lbs. (156 kg)

Open Seating and Extra Fees: Passengers are seated according to weight and balance and sat in travelling pairs. Passengers that exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) are subjected to an additional fee of $100. Passengers over 300 lbs must purchase and additional seat.

Parties of 3 or 4: two of the passengers must meet the max combined weight limit of 340 lbs to accommodate the front seats. Please note, passengers are seated according to weight and balance limits of the aircraft. If the limits are exceeded, some parties may need to be split up and fly in separate aircraft or purchase an additional seat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

USS Arizona Memorial

Arizona Memorial and the USS MIssouri.

Admission Not Applicable

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Arizona Memorial.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Transport by open-door helicopter

Local taxes

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Options

Regular Seating

Guests that exceed 240lbs/109kg and parties of two over 400lbs/182kg combined must book one additional seat

First Class Seating

Only sold as a pair (2) • Combined weights of both guests cannot exceed 340lbs/154kg

Reviews

4.89

1,367 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1284

Brilliant Experience
davewB4903HT,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant Experience! We have done helicopters before, but doing it with doors off is just another level. Once you get over the first 2 minutes of utter terror (maybe that was just me!), It is completely exhilarating and one of the best things you will do in Honolulu. Herb, our pilot, not only gave us a fabulous view of Oahu, but he also took the time to point out all the major points of interest, including spotting 3 whales on the southeast side of the island, which we hovered over to get some great pics. Special thanks also to Khristlyne and the ground crew who looked after us so well pre- & post-flight. They were very welcoming and friendly and the safety briefings were professional and first class. The flight was definitely better than beans on toast!!! - Thanks for that one, Khristlyne.
Bucket list-BIG TICK
Anna G,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great day! This experience was just amazing. From the moment we arrived Brittany made us feel so welcome and was truly excited for us and what we were about to do! She reassured all of us that we would love it and we did. Thanks so much and for the awesome photos. A big thanks to our young and experienced Pilot Travis. His commentary about the island spots we were going to see and giving us time to video/ photograph, made the excursion truly memorable and for making my husbands’ Bucket list item so wonderful. What a flight!!! Thank you to everyone. This was a long journey from Australia but absolutely worth it. Just to it!
Awesome experience!
caseyhC6301ZF,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! Everyone was super helpful and our pilot Josh did a great job! Definitely recommend!
Amazong!
Janet B,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everyone we encountered with the company were very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Herb was our pilot and gave us a lot of information on the island.
It can get cold with door off
Odella J,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Take warm clothes with doors off. It can get cold. Be prepared to have all your belongings taken and locked up.
Definitely do this
Vanessa I,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an awesome experience. The girls at the front desk were friendly, attentive, and gave us tips on places to see and things to do on our trip. Seeing Hawaii from above was awesome. I was a little nervous with the doors off and probably would’ve preferred they were on, but the rest of my family loved the doors being off.
Easy booking. Friendly...
Scott M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy booking. Friendly staff. Great experience. Tour lasted about 45 minutes and we got to see everything we hoped for.
An exciting experience definitely worth the money!
biztraveler248,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you don't see Oahu from a helicopter, then you haven't really seen it. Every member of the Magnum Helicopters staff is first-rate, and the pilot (Josh) was a real professional with over 10,000 hours of rotary-wing experience. I loved the flight so much, I'll probably do another one when the rainy weather clears.
Was very helpful with my...
June W,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was very helpful with my 98 yr old father's experience his first time in a helicopter. The polit was very nice along with the rest of the crew.
Helicopter flight over Hawaii
Teri S,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great experience and view! We were greeted with courtesy and staff was very welcoming. Pilot was amazing.