We took the doors off flight in the Magnum chopper. It was fantastic!! Seats max of 4 passengers, tight fit if you get front middle seat, but you do have the best view. Great way to see Oahu and appreciate that it has a lot more to offer beyond the bustle of Waikiki. Flight lasts 30 minutes but you cover a lot, and it is so much fun with the doors off. Wear warm clothes, make sure your camera has a secure strap, and enjoy the ride. Our pilot Nathan was outstanding, as were all the ground staff. Price includes hotel pickup and drop off.
Wow! Unbelievable experience.. the very best way to see honolulu! The views are epic! Big thanks to jimbo the pilot. Knows his way around and definitely knows his history! What a great guy. This is a MUST if visiting hawaii people!
Professional from start to finish. We did the 45 minute door on helicopter tour of Oahu. Pilot Jim from Makani Kai was awesome. The clear weather and Obama leaving the island meant Jim took us to some off the menu amazing places which was a real treat. Recommend this way to see Oahu. We will do the doors off ride next time. Thanks Jim
We did the 50 min Oahu Doors Off Adventure. I have never been on a helicopter before and this experience did not disappoint!! What a way to see the island! Our pilot was very friendly and informative. Some of the sights we saw from the sky were Waikiki, Diamond Head, The Punchbowl, Pearl Harbor/Arizona, mountains leading to the North Shore, Pipeline Beach, Sacred Falls, and many more waterfalls. I would highly recommend this adventure!! I haven't done a helicopter ride with the doors on, but don't know why you would want them there to restrict your experience! This adventure is not for someone afraid of heights! Have fun!!!
My husband and I travelled with our cousins and spent 2 weeks in Oahu. We took the 1 hour flight with doors on and it was awesome. Nathan was our pilot and he was very knowledgeable and we all had a great time. The best advice given was to wear a dark colored shirt to prevent a reflection in the windows! I wore a thin, black, long sleeved shirt...it made a difference when taking pictures! Everyone that worked there was very friendly, we watched a safety video and then was guided out to the helicopter for our tour. We also purchased the DVD that was taped during our flight and it was a great keepsake! Highly recommend Makani Kai Helicopter tours!!
We did the Doors Off tour on Oahu and it blew my mind!! One of the members of our group had been on a few heli rides and she said it was easily the best flight she's been on!! Our pilot (Jeff?) was a great guide - I felt completely at ease riding with him. We had a few modest bumps along the way but that is expected in a heli. Saw mantas & turtles in K Bay, two breaching whales off the N Shore, and the infamous Sacred Falls. Stunning views!!
El Piloto muy amable explicando cada detalle y haciendonos sentir un vuelo muy padre. El precio valio mucho la pena y vimos la Isla por donde solo en Helicoptero podrias llegar, lo volveriamos a hacer sin duda.
Our family was unsure about spending the money for a one hour helicopter ride over Oahu, but we decided to spurge. So glad we did! Great overview of all the best sites and places to go, and of course, the stunning natural beauty of Oahu. Really impressive! The pilot, Evan, was superb - confident, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful trip and count it among our favorite things we did on the island.
We flew in an open door chopper, which was excellent, although a little scary at the beginning. Our pilot, Doug was awesome, taking us along the stunning coastline, then inland over world famous movie locations, a beautiful hidden waterfall that can only be seen from the air and finally over Pearl Harbour. Along the way he provided a commentary with some history and other points of interest. The whole experience was amazing and we got lots of beautiful photos. All staff were very friendly and professional, highly recommend a visit.
Margot was a terrific pilot. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. She was top of the line. We'd ride with her again.
My son and I took the doors off tour and pilot Jim was an awesome guide. Tell him: "I want to see it all"
Went with make a wish had a great time. Try to get Pilot Jim he is the best pilot ever, kid friendly and is a great guy
I should start out by saying that I signed up to do the "regular" heli tour by myself, and I'm 6"3" tall. This legroom in this helicopter in the back, is a little tight. Actually, it's a lot tight. So, if you're a couple and want to see the island, and you ask to sit up front, wonderful. If you're a big guy, or if you're with a group of guys, and you want the wind in your face, the Doors Off tour might be better. Plenty of leg room, room for 4, and the experience is a lot more invigorating. If you do the Doors Off, be sure to wear a long sleeved wind-breaker or a sweatshirt. Trust me, it gets cool up there, and if there's a little rain, you will be uncomfortable. If you're with your family, or you wife and you want a nice 1 hour tour of the island, do the regular helicopter tour -- it's air conditioned, you can actually hear the captain, and you cover all the highlights. My thanks to the owner, Richard and to the pilot Evan, for bending over backwards to accommodate me. I took the originial tour and sat in the back -- and was uncomfortable the whole time. Richard wants delighted customers -- so he generously offered an open spot in one of his Doors Off tours. Thank you Richard and the rest of the MakaniKai team. Great job. I would do it again.
We went on a 45 minute helicopter tour of the island. Our pilot Jim was a great host! He made us all feel very comfortable and at ease while flying. He was funny, informative, and most important, a great pilot! Thanks for a great experience Jim! This was well worth the money we paid!
My wife and I took the Open Door tour and thought it was a spectacular way to see the island. The pilot was great, scenery was breathtaking and the open door aspect made it invigorating! We sat in the front which provided great views out the sides and straight through the front glass. We took some great photos and videos of the island. This was money well spent, and we thought the perfect location for our first helicopter ride.