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Hawaii’s best days out.
The 15 best things to do on Oahu. Pearl Harbor, the North Shore surf, the full circle-island loop and the snorkel coves an hour from Waikiki.
1-hour glass-bottom boat from Kewalo Basin on Oahu’s south shore. Spot honu turtles and dolphins while bringing your own drinks.
Most Popular“Our guide was amazing! Knowledgeable and funny! He slowed down often enough so we could get good glimpses of the sea turtles and fish. Very fun tour!”
A 5-hour Oahu combo: Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl cemetery, and a narrated downtown Honolulu landmarks loop.
“Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial was a very emotional experience. Walking through the museum and viewing the pictures and artifacts from the attack on Pearl Harbor added a different level of appreciation for the men and women who served and serve our country.”
North Shore Oahu shark cage swim with certified guides, clear-blue water, and close-up shark encounters, plus possible whales and dolphins.
“The whole experience was amazing to get in the cage and a be up so close to those majestic creatures, wow! Pity the time goes so fast would love to be in there for longer! Really enjoyable!”
Ka Moana Luau at Oahu’s Aloha Tower pairs a farm-to-table buffet with hands-on Polynesian activities and a fire-dance show.
“The entire show was awesome. I wish the food could have been warmer.”
See Oahu’s top sights in one day on a guided Grand Circle tour from Honolulu, with photo stops, free beach time, and culture.
“Johnny our tour guide was amazing and learned a lot about the island of Oahu”
Waikiki Trolley all-line pass lets you hop between Blue, Red, Green and Pink routes for coast views, Diamond Head, shopping, and Sea Life Park.
“Enjoyed the scenery and luxury of not having to drive around myself and the convenience of the hop - on / off, and all the drivers were fantastic”
Pickup in Waikiki, a navy launch ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, then a guided Honolulu sights tour for $58 in 5.5 hours.
“We enjoyed our very knowledgeable tour guide “ Handsomel “ Everything was well time. Highly recommended!”
Waikiki pickup to Pearl Harbor with guaranteed USS Arizona access, then Missouri on Ford Island. Museum, boat ride, WWII story.
“The tour was great in terms of the size of the van. There were only 8 of us, so there was plenty of room. The pickup location changed the day prior to the tour, but it wasn't any further for walking distance from our hotel. The tour begins early, which helps you beat traffic. We…”
Waianae cruise on a 32-foot boat for wild dolphin encounters, sea turtle snorkeling, and winter humpback whale spotting.
“Wow! Getting to go out on the water with marine biologists who knew the area, knew the wildlife and clearly are out on the water daily was amazing. They clearly live through the phrase ohana when sharing information with other local companies and each time we would be the first to see the animals before…”
Ride through Hakipu‘u rainforest on an open-air vehicle at Kualoa Ranch, with movie locations, big valley views, and an optional hike.
“Everything was really great and it was a great experience.”
90-minute Waikiki sunset glass-bottom catamaran toward Diamond Head with local stories, skyline views, and a chance to spot dolphins or whales.
“The guides were great and they did fantastic job making it an enjoyable trip. The weather was a bit overcast, but I think that helped, since it was a bit cooler. We got some great tips of were to eat after too!”
Full-day Oahu bus tour with hotel pickup, Waimea Valley swim, Nu’uanu Pali views, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf, and lunch.
“Loved our day trip! It was a little longer than expected but I appreciated that because it seems they don’t include travel time in the duration, just the actual tour. Kumu was our guide and he was AMAZING! A great guide makes a world of difference. Would 10/10 recommend.”
Waikiki beginner surf lesson: 20–30 min land training, ~70 min guided waves, gear included, small groups, $125 per person.
“Excellent teachers and the pictures came out awesome! Highly recommended.”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley to a 150-foot waterfall, with lunch at Tantalus and Waikiki transfers. $119, about 5 hours.
“My tour guides were awesome, the hike was incredible, the sandwiches were really good, at the end they took us to a point where you can see the city of honolulu. Definitely recommend, anyone can do the hike.”
A 2-hour Turtle Canyon snorkeling boat trip from Honolulu with sea turtles, colorful reefs, Diamond Head views, and included snacks.
“Highly professional setup. The girls smashed our expectations ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Both islands, and every way to see them.
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