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Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters' Blue Skies flies you along Oahu's windward coast in an enclosed Eco-Star cabin. The flight lasts 50 minutes and costs from $479 per person. You'll share with up to five other passengers. You meet at 99 Kaulele Place for daily departures from 7:50 a.m. The route includes Sacred Falls and Pearl Harbor before returning toward Honolulu.
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Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour at a glance
| Flight | 50 minutes over the windward coast and Pearl Harbor |
| Price | from $479 per person |
| Doors | Enclosed Eco-Star cabin |
| Party | Shared, up to six passengers |
| Departures | Daily from 7:50 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. HST, eight scheduled times |
| Meeting point | 99 Kaulele Place, Honolulu, own transport |
| Children | Free lap infants through 23 months, paid seats from age 2 |
| Main trade-off | No guaranteed window seat |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
- Oahu Helicopter Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- State of Hawaii Certified Pilot Tour Guide
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
What's not included
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport
- Food and drink
- Private Tour
Options
Which option to book
Your single option is a shared 50-minute flight. Daily departures run from 7:50 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour | 8 start times from 7:50 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., daily |
The catch: If you weigh over 240 lb, you'll need an adjacent empty seat at half the regular seat price.
Route
How does the day work?
The shared flight links Pearl Harbor with the south shore and windward coast before returning to Honolulu.
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1. USS Arizona Memorial
The Pearl Harbor flyover gives you an aerial view of the USS Arizona Memorial.
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2. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor's memorial sites remain below the aircraft. There isn't a stop at the visitor center.
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3. Honolulu
Honolulu's cityscape includes historic landmarks along the way toward the Waikiki coastline.
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4. Waikiki
Waikiki's high-rise hotels line the shore beside its surf beach.
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5. Diamond Head
Diamond Head's volcanic cone rises at the edge of Honolulu beside the coast.
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6. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay's reef sits within a volcanic formation. You view the preserve from above.
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7. Lanikai Beach
Lanikai's sand and shoreline are part of the windward beach views on this flight.
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8. Kailua
Kailua's beaches lie along the windward coast. This is another stretch viewed from the enclosed cabin.
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9. Kaneohe Bay
Kaneohe Bay's sandbar is part of the route. Heeia Pond also lies along this shoreline.
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10. Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch is a working cattle ranch and film location beneath the flight route.
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11. Sacred Falls
Sacred Falls is surrounded by mountain terrain. The waterfall remains an aerial sight without a landing.
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12. North Shore
North Shore reefs shape the surf along this coast.
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13. Haleiwa
Haleiwa is the North Shore town on the route, known for its shops and food.
The 50-minute flight returns to the Honolulu heliport without sightseeing landings. Weigh-in and the safety briefing happen before departure. Wind and weather can alter the route or flight times.
Pickup and meeting point
- Honolulu base: Your departure base is at 99 Kaulele Place at HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. You arrange transport to the heliport.
- Arrival window: Check in 45 minutes before your flight for weighing and the safety briefing.
- Clothing: Wear dark clothing to reduce reflections in your photos. Hats and bags aren't permitted aboard.
- Camera limits: Large cameras and extending selfie sticks can't travel in the cabin. A credit card is useful for optional photos or a flight video afterward.
Before you book
- Check in 45 minutes before takeoff for weighing and the safety briefing.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Families with a child under 2 can use a free lap seat on this 50-minute flight. The cabin stays enclosed throughout. You need to be comfortable sharing with up to five other passengers. A window seat isn't assured for you.
Complete Island adds the west coast on a 65-minute shared flight from $579 per person. For guaranteed window seats, Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours' private flight costs from $415.08 per person for 2 or more.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who want the doors off
- Anyone requiring a guaranteed window seat
- Passengers who have scuba dived within 24 hours before takeoff
- Guests over 240 lb unwilling to pay for an adjacent empty seat
Good to know
Know before you go
Lap infants through 23 months travel free in the enclosed cabin. At age 2, a child needs a paid seat. Your reservation can include up to six travelers on this shared flight.
Above 240 lb, you must arrange an adjacent empty seat after booking. That seat costs half the regular seat price. Your assigned position still depends on aircraft balance.
Scuba diving is barred within 24 hours before departure. Dark clothes help your photos through the windows. Hats and bags must stay out of the cabin.
Your mobile ticket is for check-in at 99 Kaulele Place. Check-in is 45 minutes before the flight, so plan your ride around it. Late arrivals may lose the flight without a refund.
A flight canceled by Blue Hawaiian for weather qualifies for a full refund. Rescheduling is another option when available. Book near the start of your stay to leave another possible flight day.
The refund deadline for your own cancellation is 24 hours before departure. A later change of mind isn't refundable. Weather decisions can come close to departure, so a rainy forecast doesn't cancel your booking automatically.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
More time over western Oahu
Complete Island Oahu Helicopter TourComplete Island adds the leeward coast. Your shared enclosed flight lasts 65 minutes and costs from $579 per person.
★ 4.6 · 40 reviews · from $579 per person
Private seats with a window each
Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window SeatsMauna Loa Helicopter Tours puts each passenger beside a window. The private flight toward the North Shore costs from $415.08 per person for 2 or more.
★ 4.9 · 257 reviews · from $415.08 per person for 2 or more
An enclosed cabin for your own group
Oahu: 60-Minute Royal Crown Helicopter Tour, Doors Off or OnRoyal Crown offers a private doors-on circuit. The 60-minute route costs from $540 per person in a group of 6.
★ 4.8 · 815 reviews · from $540 per person in a group of 6
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Questions
People also ask
- What is the price of Blue Skies of Oahu?
Blue Skies starts from $479 per person for the 50-minute shared flight. The cabin is enclosed. You arrange your own ride to the Honolulu heliport.
- Does Blue Skies of Oahu guarantee a window seat?
No specific seat is guaranteed on the 50-minute flight. Weight and balance guide the seating plan. Pick this flight if you're comfortable taking an assigned position in the shared cabin.
- Can a baby fly on Blue Skies of Oahu?
Yes, a baby up to 23 months old can ride free on an adult's lap. Children age 2 and older need their own paid seats. The doors stay on throughout this flight.
- Is scuba diving allowed before Blue Skies of Oahu?
No scuba diving is allowed in the 24 hours before takeoff. Your dive schedule therefore affects which departure you can use. Plan the flight before the dive if you want both activities on the same day.
- How early is arrival for Blue Skies of Oahu?
Check in 45 minutes before departure. That time covers weighing and the safety briefing.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.