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We had planned to do an open door helicopter flight on a day visit to the Big Island but due to the weather, that was cancelled. At the time we were gutted but then we found these guys and our Big Island blues were blown away in 50 fantastic minutes. We chose to do the open-door helicopter flight which takes you around Oahu and takes in some amazing scenery, areas that have been used time and time again in Hollywood blockbusters, plus if you're old enough to remember Magnum PI - this is the tour for you! The pick up and drop off was quick and efficient with two very enthusiastic guys who put you at ease and give you a quick safety brief on the way to the airport. That speeds things up at the other end as you can pop any loose items in the locker - $1, but make sure you have some quarters - and then it's up, up and away. Make sure that all phones and cameras have straps, a wrist strap will suffice and wear a long sleeve top as you will start to feel the cold from the wind blowing through whilst in the air. Make sure you're camera is fully charged as you'll be snapping so much and with no reflection from any windows, the pictures are amazing, especially of Pearl Harbor from the air.

A really great flight and a really great way to see Oahu! A very comprehensive tour with a really great Pilot and tour guide ....Margot did a fantastic job of flying us around and pointing out in detail, all the points of interest! She really knows Hawaii. After having driven around Oahu and stopped at various beaches and places of interest a helicopter tour is a must for putting all of this into perspective!

We decided to do this helicopter tour to get a quick look around we saw the whole island sacred water falls Jurassic park movie set beautiful coastline majestic mountains and everything else Jim our pilot was funny entertaining and very safe my first time in a helicopter and we go open door loved every minute I'm a helicopter junkie now spend the money and go you won't regret it

The trip was wonderful and our first time in a Helicopter, the pilot, Margot was amazing and very informative. Would love to go again.

If you love thrill rides, then this one is definitely for you! You get a fabulous scenic tour added to the most exciting ride ever - it is probably one of the best and most exciting experiences I have ever had. However, it isn't for everyone as you are in a small helicopter (like the one from Magnum PI) with no doors between you and the ground below and only a harness to hold you in - there were four of us and only three of us enjoyed it - the other one was totally traumatised! However, if you like an adrenaline rush, then go for this one - the pilot threw the helicopter round the skies at amazing speeds , dropping out of the sky into valleys and towards the sea - our views were amazing, including seeing a pod of dolphins just below us. It cost us about £160 each but it was worth every penny - I would so love to do it again! Thank you, Makani Kai - you made my holiday and honeymoon as we also got married whilst in Oahu!

I was really looking forward to my doors off helicopter tour of Oahu last week while on a short visit to Honolulu. The copter is really nice and the pilot, Jim, was very entertaining, informative and competent. Unfortunately I ended up in the seat directly behind the pilot and so for a good part of the flight I was facing the island side without the ocean views that I would have found more appealing as a photographer. If you take this tour and you want photos, ask for a right hand seat.

Margot was our pilot and we had a wonderful trip, Margot made us feel very comfortable and explained all that we were looking at . It was a wonderful experience and I will highly recommend it to anyone who asks me or I hear is going to Honolulu.

We wanted to do a helicopter tour on our Honeymoon to get a better idea of the island early on from arriving as had never been. My now wife had previously not had a good experience with a flight in Vegas where she got very hot and sick. As such I wanted to ensure that any flight had as much fresh/cool air as possible. A quick TA search found these guys with a doors off flight, not only that but it was the the heli from Magnum PI!! A childhood favourite TV program of mine. I emailed well on advance of the Honeymoon to ensure we got the best possible experience. The team were great with all the advice and a trip was booked. Everything on the day went very smoothly. Pick up from the hotel was on time. Safety briefing was given on the mini-bus prior to the arrival. The pilot played up to the theme by modelling himself on Tom Selleck. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and good fun. The flight was fantastic, very exhilarating and a great way to see Oahu and the BEST way to see Pearl Harbour and the Arizona. An amazing experience!! Would definitely do it again!

We did the 45 minute Hidden Oahi tour, no doors off, and 6 passengers plus the pilot. We were interested in the 1 hour Ali'i Sacred Falls but I didn't book early enough and all the slots were taken for the days we wanted to go on tour. Book early and online to get the tour you want and also the discount - $35 per person we would have saved. They picked us up in front of our hotel and it was a short ride to the area of the airport. This is one of the best ways to see the island! The left side of helicopter in my opinion allows for the best views as the helicopter flew counter clock wise on the island. Margot was our pilot, She was great. She was very knowledgeable about all the sites we were seeing and was entertaining. She remembered all of our names and made each of our experiences personal. One of the reasons why I chose Makani Kai over the others is that they show the flight path for each tour. As someone who is not familiar with the island, trying to decipher one tour and land mark from the other was difficult.

We were due to be picked up at 11:00 and they were bang on time. A couple more pick ups and we were on our way. Upon arrival of the airport we were quickly sorted out and shown aboard the helicopter. Our pilot was great and very knowledgeable about the island, it's history and apart from talking to atc we had a running commentary throughout. The flight was great and we were shown lots of great places and we did lots of gentle 360 degree turns so all aboard could see the views and get pictures. You can't take anything apart from a camera on the helicopter but there are lockers available to use when you arrive. These cost 4 - 1/4's. I did not see any mention of this on the website but they promptly answered my email question and I thought it was worth mentioning for others. Great trip - Thanks! !

I am not a great flyer. However, my husband wanted to do the doors off tour and I decided this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So I went. I am so glad we did. Our pilot was fantastic. I was not scared a bit. Smoothest flight ever. From what my husband told me, he researched all of the helicopter tours in the area and these guys have a clean safety record. If you are on Oahu you need to book a tour with these guys.

What an exhilarating RUSH! This was truly an experience of a lifetime!! We were able to see the whole Island of Oahu in just 50 minutes and covered all different types of terrain, from beautiful coastlines & beaches, lush tropical valleys, stunning waterfalls and historical landmarks in Pearl Harbor. With the doors off you are "flying high" on adrenaline!! The colors you are seeing are so much more vibrant because you don't have any glass to look through. We even saw a full circle rainbow below us when we passed through some light rain showers. Our Pilot, Margo was AWESOME! Her expertise and light humored narration made a lasting impression on us. The whole experience from the ground crew to the actual flight was amazing and we didn't want it to end!

It was everything and more. I got picked up right on time from Hotel and nice 20 minute ride to the Choppers. All staff were friendly and very professional. Flight was awesome and Pilot knew what she was doing. I received free upgrade from 30 min to 45 min flight. Will do again.

We did the doors off tour of Ohau and it was one of the best experiences! I would highly recommend doing this! Margo was wonderful

This was my first time on a helicopter and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The pilot was very knowledgeable of Hawaii and its history. I was very comfortable and would recommend any helicopter tour with this company, especially for first-time riders and vets alike.