City by the Sea
20 minute Pearl Harbor helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly over Pearl Harbor, downtown Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Punchbowl Crater with panoramic aerial views of Oahu’s iconic coastline and historic landmarks.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee when
guest is over 250 lb./113 kg
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee for each
guest over 250 lb./113 kg
City by the Sea
$405
per person | 20 minutes
★★★★★–11+ reviews | Free cancellation* | Free doors off
Fly over Pearl Harbor, downtown Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head on a 20-minute helicopter tour from Honolulu. Experience iconic city skylines, historic landmarks, and Oahu’s most famous coastline from above.
Embark on an exciting Pearl Harbor helicopter tour from Honolulu, flying over Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Magic Island, and Punchbowl Crater along Oahu’s scenic south shore. Begin above Honolulu Harbor and Ala Moana Center, then follow the coastline past Waikiki’s white-sand beaches and vibrant skyline before climbing high above Diamond Head. Continue inland over Punchbowl Crater before heading to Pearl Harbor, where you’ll see the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri from above. Enjoy unobstructed views throughout the flight, with optional doors-off seating for clear photos and video of Honolulu’s most iconic landmarks.
- Take a 20-minute Pearl Harbor helicopter tour from Honolulu with doors on or off (no extra charge)
- See Honolulu’s skyline and Oahu’s south shore from above
- Fly over Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Magic Island, and Punchbowl Crater
- Choose a convenient departure time from Honolulu
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: 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.
Flight Details
Duration: 20 min.
Departs: Honolulu Airport (HNL), Oahu
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“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 ( 11+ )
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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.
+ 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 –
Awesome flight staff very friendly and pilot very knowledgeable great with doors off highly recommend.
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
Paweł –
Niesamowita przygoda, personel miły, pilot helikoptera świetny ❤️ (Amazing adventure, nice staff, great helicopter pilot)
Przemek –
The flight was a blast! We had an amazing time with our pilot Nikki . We highly recommend! Will do it again! ❤️
Jenny Birthisel –
Great flight – the doors off meant no glass reflection for most of my photos. Great views.
Vanessa –
We booked this mainly for Pearl Harbor and it did not disappoint. The moment you come over the harbor and see the memorials from above is something I’ll never forget. The pilot pointed everything out clearly, and the route over Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head made it feel like a full island experience even in 20 minutes. If you’re looking for a Honolulu helicopter tour that includes Pearl Harbor, this is absolutely worth it.
Lisa & David –
Easily the highlight of our trip. Seeing the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri from above gave us a completely different perspective you just can’t get from the ground. The whole Honolulu helicopter tour was smooth and incredibly scenic — Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the coastline all looked unreal from the air. We did the doors-off option and the photos came out amazing. Highly recommend this if you want a true Pe