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Complete Island Oahu Helicopter Tour
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters' Complete Island flies you around Oahu to the Waianae mountains and west coast. It lasts 65 minutes and costs from $579 per person. It's the longest flight on the helicopter list. You share an enclosed cabin and meet at 99 Kaulele Place in Honolulu. Daily departures start at 7:50 a.m. with up to six passengers aboard.
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Complete Island Oahu Helicopter Tour at a glance
| Flight | 65 minutes around Oahu including the west coast |
| Price | from $579 per person |
| Doors | Enclosed Eco-Star cabin |
| Party | Shared, up to six passengers |
| Departures | Daily at 7:50, 9:10 and 10:30 a.m., then 2 and 3:20 p.m. HST |
| 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 on the shared flight |
| 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
- State of Hawaiʻi Certified Pilot Tour Guides
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
What's not included
- Transportation to and from heliport.
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Food and drinks
- Private Tour
Options
Which option to book
The single option covers the 65-minute island circuit. Five daily departures run from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Complete Island Oahu Helicopter Tour | 5 start times from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., daily |
The catch: Scuba diving within 24 hours before departure rules out this flight.
Route
How does the day work?
The island circuit combines Pearl Harbor and the windward coast with a passage along western Oahu before returning to Honolulu.
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1. USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial is one of the Pearl Harbor landmarks seen from the air.
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2. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor's memorial sites are part of the flight. There isn't a ground tour here.
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3. Waikiki
Waikiki's hotels and surf beach trace the shore along the city section of your flight.
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4. Diamond Head
Diamond Head's volcanic cone stands at the edge of Honolulu on the coastal section.
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5. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay's reef fills the sheltered volcanic bay. The flight passes overhead without a swim stop.
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6. Lanikai Beach
Lanikai Beach's sand and surrounding water come into view along the windward coast.
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7. Kailua
Kailua adds another stretch of beach as the helicopter follows the windward shoreline.
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8. Kaneohe Bay
The sandbar and reefs define Kaneohe Bay's aerial views. Heeia Pond sits along the shore below.
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9. Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch's cattle ranch land is also used for movie filming.
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10. Sacred Falls
Sacred Falls lies within the mountain landscape. The waterfall is an aerial sight without a landing.
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11. North Shore
The North Shore's reefs shape the waves along this stretch of surf coastline.
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12. Waianae Mountains
The Waianae mountains are the remains of an ancient shield volcano. This range marks the western section of your flight.
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13. Nanakuli
Nanakuli's forest reserve extends toward its beach park. The view connects the mountain slopes with the west coast.
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14. Ko Olina
Ko Olina is a resort and residential area on the leeward coast. You'll pass it during the western part of the circuit.
The full circuit takes 65 minutes before returning to the Honolulu heliport. Check-in and the safety briefing are separate from flight time. Weather can change the path or timing.
Pickup and meeting point
- Departure base: Check-in is at 99 Kaulele Place at HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Your hotel transfer is yours to arrange.
- Before departure: Check in 45 minutes before your flight for weighing and the briefing.
- Window photos: Dark clothing helps keep reflections out of your pictures. Hats and bags can't go aboard the helicopter.
- Photo equipment: Large cameras and extending selfie sticks aren't allowed in the cabin. Optional flight videos and photos can be bought with a credit card after landing.
Before you book
- Plan your own ride to 99 Kaulele Place. Hotel pickup isn't part of this flight.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 65-minute flight fits you if the Waianae mountains and western coast are a priority. You'll spend longer in the enclosed cabin than on Blue Skies. Your party shares with other travelers. The seat assignment may put you away from a window.
Blue Skies keeps the enclosed shared cabin for a shorter 50-minute route from $479 per person. For privacy and a door choice, Honolulu Helicopter Tours' island circuit costs from $509 per person in a group of 2.
Who it's not for
- Travelers wanting an open-door flight
- Anyone who needs a private cabin on this shared option
- Passengers who scuba dived within 24 hours before departure
- Guests over 240 lb unwilling to purchase an adjacent empty seat
Good to know
Know before you go
Children through 23 months can travel free on an adult's lap. A paid seat is required from age 2. One booking takes up to six travelers, with other parties sharing the cabin.
A guest over 240 lb needs an empty seat beside them. The additional seat is charged at half the regular seat price. You arrange it after making the booking.
The no-scuba interval is 24 hours before takeoff. Dark clothes reduce window reflections. You can't bring hats or bags into the cabin.
Your mobile ticket works at the Kaulele Place base. Check in 45 minutes before departure. Weighing and the safety briefing happen before boarding, and late arrival can mean no flight or refund.
Blue Hawaiian offers a full refund if it cancels for weather. You may reschedule instead when a flight is available. Keep a spare day in your plans if this circuit is a priority.
A full refund requires your cancellation at least 24 hours ahead. That deadline applies even if you're worried about the forecast. The crew can make a weather decision close to flight time.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A shorter enclosed flight
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★ 4.8 · 75 reviews · from $479 per person
A private island circuit
Private 60 Minutes Helicopter Tour in HonoluluHonolulu Helicopter Tours' circuit keeps the aircraft for your party. The 60-minute flight offers a door choice from $509 per person in a group of 2.
★ 5.0 · 96 reviews · from $509 per person in a group of 2
Window seats throughout your private cabin
Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window SeatsMauna Loa Helicopter Tours' passengers each get a window. You fly privately toward the North Shore from $415.08 per person for 2 or more.
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is Blue Hawaiian's Complete Island Oahu tour?
Complete Island starts from $579 per person. You get the 65-minute shared flight in an enclosed cabin. Your transfer to the airport base isn't part of the booking.
- Is Complete Island Oahu a doors-off tour?
No, the 65-minute tour uses an enclosed Eco-Star cabin. Your views are through the windows. Choose another flight if having an open door is essential to you.
- Does Complete Island Oahu allow seat selection?
A particular seat isn't guaranteed on this 65-minute flight. Aircraft balance determines where passengers can sit. Your party may share the flight with people from other bookings.
- What if Blue Hawaiian cancels Complete Island for weather?
You can receive a full refund or take an available replacement flight. That differs from your own cancellation inside the 24-hour deadline, which isn't refundable. The weather decision may come near departure.
- Does Complete Island Oahu require early check-in?
Yes, check in 45 minutes before departure. You need your own ride to reach 99 Kaulele Place by that time.
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.