City by the Sea
$280.00
20 minute Oahu helicopter tour. See the beautiful skylines of Honolulu and Waikiki as your Rainbow helicopter tours the pristine beaches of a tropical paradise above a world-class city. Discover Hawaii from above with the Island’s best city sightseeing including the Waikiki shoreline, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, Pearl Harbor and more. A fun helicopter tour Oahu visitors love and remember. Get great photographs and fly doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee when
guest is over 260 lb./118 kg
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee for each
guest over 260 lb./118 kg
City by the Sea
$280
per person   |    20  minutesÂ
★★★★★–6+ reviews  |    Free cancellation*   |   Free doors off
See the beautiful skylines of a world-class city and the pristine beaches of a tropical paradise when you fly high over Oahu’s famous seaside city landscapes in this unforgettable Waikiki heli tour.
Embark on an exhilarating doors-off helicopter journey above Oahu, soaring above Waikiki and Ko Olina for an unforgettable experience. Discover a thrilling 20-minute ride showcasing Waikiki’s shoreline and the iconic Diamond Head, as well as Pearl Harbor, Magic Island, Punchbowl Crater and more. Enjoy unobstructed views of Oahu’s stunning landscapes from the helicopter’s open setup (at no extra charge), ensuring a safe and enjoyable Hawaiian adventure filled with breathtaking sights. This doors-off (optional) Waikiki heli tour is the perfect option for photographers or anyone wanting to get unobstructed photos and video during the flight. With no doors or windows to get in the way, you will be sure to get amazing shots and footage of this amazing city by the sea.
- Take an exciting helicopter tour of Honolulu and Waikiki with doors on or off (no extra charge)
- See some of Honolulu ‘s most iconic sights from above
- Fly over Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Magic Island, and Punchbowl Crater
- Choose a convenient departure time
Honolulu Harbor
Ala Moana Center
Magic Island
Waikiki Beaches
Diamond Head
Punchbowl Crater
Pearl Harbor
USS Arizona Memorial
Your trip begins over Honolulu Harbor as you soar along Oahu’s beautiful South Shore. Continuing along the island’s white sands, you see the busy shops of the Ala Moana Center and the popular picnic grounds of Magic Island.
After taking in the impressive skyline, you climb high above Diamond Head where you can wave to the hikers on the ridge beneath you. Flying over Punchbowl Crater, you head for Pearl Harbor. At the famous port, you will pass over the memorials of the USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri. As you finish your helicopter tour, you will understand why it’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with this amazing city by the sea.
- Helicopter tour around Honolulu
- Live guided tour with commentary
- Straps and cases for cell phones
- Parking Fees
Your tour begins at Honolulu International Airport’s south ramp, where you’ll board your helicopter.
After a concise briefing from your pilot, fasten your seat belt and lift off, gliding over Honolulu Harbor and Oahu’s South Shore. Observe the bustling activity of Honolulu’s commercial hub below while taking in the serene scenes of people unwinding at Magic Island and Waikiki’s pristine white sand beaches.
Capture breathtaking aerial perspectives and perfect photo opportunities of Diamond Head, the Punchbowl Crater, and the U.S. National Military Cemetery of the Pacific. Journey towards Pearl Harbor, gaining aerial vistas of the Battleship Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial.
Following the thrill of soaring above the island, the helicopter completes a circle back to Honolulu International Airport.
For answers to commonly asked questions visit our FAQ
Q: Which is the best seat on a helicopter?
The front row seats are typically the most desirable because passengers can see out without having to peer over a fellow passenger. The front seats also offer more legroom than the back seats.
Q: What are the best times to take a helicopter tour?
Mornings and evenings work well because the sun isn’t directly overhead and won’t interfere with your pictures. Visibility is sometimes better in the morning than it is in the afternoon.
Q: What should I wear for a Hawaii helicopter ride?
Dress comfortably, like you would for any outdoor activity in Hawaii. However, if you choose a doors-off tour, your flight will be windy and cold so jackets and/or sweatshirts are required and long pants are recommended. Closed toed shoes are also required for doors-off tours. Hats are often not allowed on board your flight. Lastly, for anyone with long hair – a hair tie is recommended.
“It was a very cool flight with the doors off I really recommend the doors off because you could take so much better pictures also our pilot was very nice!”
VERONICA • 2023
Reviews ( 6+ )
Add epic upgrades to your tour at checkout.
+ Private tour
Book the entire aircraft as a personal helicopter for your group. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
+ Doors on / off
FREE Doors on or off on your helicopter. Take great pictures! Experience unobstructed views and sights with an open cabin.Â
+ Flight video & photo packages
Get a shareable digital video of your in-flight experience, available in multiple formats, add fun photos of your experience on the ground and in the air. Customize at checkout.
+ In-flight photographer
Bring aboard a world class photographer to capture every magical detail of your adventure from start to finish.
+ Booking protection
Cancel or reschedule your flight for ANY REASON up to 24 hours prior to scheduled flight for a full refund or no reschedule fees.
Contact our reservations center at (808) 492-8706 to request the change. Coverage excludes Booking Protection Plan Fee. Reschedule and / or canceling one time only. Standard Policies apply to additional rescheduling / cancelations.
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Veronica –
Highly knowledgable and friendly staff – and for anyone’s first time in a helicopter – these guys make it easy to have a great time! We had a calm and professional pilot, showing us all the sights and dropping knowledge and interesting facts about Oahu during the flight.
Shane wernert –
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Jesse –
The flight was amazing. It was my first helicopter tour and I loved it. I would definitely go with Novictor when in Hawaii again. Our pilot Paul made the trip even more interesting and special, giving us time to see the views and information about the island, he was awesome. We loved every bit of it.
jay kathol –
One of the coolest experiences ever! Joey and Geoff were our pilots. Seeing the city from the helicopter’s was breathtaking. This is a tour you don’t want to miss if you’re in Honolulu.
Ethan Bubeck –
It was a very cool flight with the doors off I really recommend the doors off because you could take so much better pictures also our pilot was very nice!
Gloria Maturino –
We arrived a little late due to an unforeseen flight delay , thankfully we were still allowed to take our ride it was so amazing with doors off and on top of that we were given extra time due to ride sharing which topped the great !experience! ! Turner the pilot did a great job and gave us a great experience so thank you Rainbow Helicopter for a great time and sorry we were late but thank you for understanding