The Rainbow Helicopters City By the Sea tour is a quick 20-minute helicopter experience focused on Honolulu and Waikiki, featuring sweeping views of the Honolulu skyline, Aloha Tower, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and Pearl Harbor. Rainbow Helicopters gives you the choice if you would like to fly with doors on or doors off.
🚁 Rainbow Helicopters - City by the Sea
Looking for a shorter flight? This 20-minute Oahu helicopter tour covers all the highlights in the Honolulu and Waikiki area. Departing from the Honolulu International Airport, you'll enjoy spectacular views of downtown Honolulu, the Aloha Tower, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
Doors Off Option: Rainbow Helicopters gives you the choice if you would like to fly with doors on or doors off. You can select your flight preference at time of booking. With the doors off option, you get to experience the sights with an open cabin and enjoy unobstructed views.
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Honolulu Skyline
- Aloha Tower
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Punchbowl Crater
- Pearl Harbor
Special instructions
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Tour time: Departs hourly between 9 am and 5 pm. Tour duration is 30 minutes.
Driving Directions:
Check in 45 minutes prior to departure at the Castle & Cooke Aviation building at the Honolulu International Airport, located at 155 Kapalulu Pl., Ste. 197, Honolulu, HI 96819
View Map
Please park in the left-hand side lot and come to the large glass doors at the main entrance.
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Due to FAA regulations, children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. Any child under 24 months is welcome on the lap of a responsible adult at no charge.
For each passenger weighing 250-274 lbs (113-124 kg), a weight balance fee of an additional 50% is required. For each passenger weighing 275 lbs (124.7 kg) or more, a weight balance fee of an additional 100% is required. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs (136 kg).
Rainbow Helicopters does not assume responsibility for conditions beyond their control, including adverse weather, regulatory restrictions, or any other condition that could compromise safety of flight. Unforeseen circumstances may precipitate varied scenic views, delay, or cancellation.
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A flight must have at least 2 guests to be confirmed. Parties of 1 can be paired with other parties, but it is best to call about availability in that case.
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Daily
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20 minutes
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3-6 passengers per flight. For larger parties, multiple helicopters will fly at one time.
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Rainbow Helicopters' fleet includes the Airbus AStar and the Robinson R44 helicopters. The Airbus AStar seats 6 guests and is known for its outstanding proved track record. The AStar has a spacious and comfortable cabin and panoramic interior for optimum visibility. The Robinson R44 seats 3 guests and features an open cabin design, offering unobstructed views for great pictures.
