Locally owned and proudly flown, Magnum Helicopters lets you meet Oʻahu on its own terms—doors off, trade winds in your hair, and an unobstructed panorama of emerald valleys, hidden waterfalls, and surf-pounded coastlines. FAA-cer...
The crew here clearly knows how to make a helicopter tour memorable. Pilots like Josh, Travis, and Tianna get consistent praise for their flying skills and engaging commentary about Oahu's geography and points of interest. The ground staff, including Kevin and Brittany, earn genuine appreciation for their friendly, professional approach that puts nervous fliers at ease. People seem particularly thrilled with the doors-off experience, describing it as a bucket-list adventure they won't forget. There are a couple concerns worth noting. A few travelers ran into last-minute cancellations due to maintenance or weather, with at least one visitor feeling frustrated by the lack of alternative arrangements. One reviewer also mentioned feeling cramped in the seating arrangement despite arriving early. These seem to be isolated incidents though, as the overwhelming majority describe an exceptional experience with attentive staff who treat customers like gold. The pilots' calm demeanor during turbulence and their ability to make even first-time helicopter passengers feel comfortable really stands out across reviews.
We had a wonderful doors off helicopter experience with Tiana and it was beautiful. Everyone at Magnum was helpful, friendly, and got us geared up for the trip. It was very cool and 50 minutes was plenty of time to enjoy it. I definitely recommend going with hair in a bun! Maybe put it up after pics by the helicopter lol. Oh and the Ferrari 308 GTS was cool!! Thank you!!
Melissa W.
May 16, 2026
We had a wonderful doors off helicopter experience with Tiana and it was beautiful. Everyone at Magnum was helpful, friendly, and got us geared up for the trip. It was very cool and 50 minutes was plenty of time to enjoy it. I definitely recommend going with hair in a bun! Maybe put it up after pics by the helicopter lol. Oh and the Ferrari 308 GTS was cool!! Thank you!!
Melissa W.
May 16, 2026