HAWAII · BY ISLAND
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“Very god. We saw lots of dolphins. Great guy told us a lot of interesting things.”
A 5-hour Oahu combo: Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl cemetery, and a narrated downtown Honolulu landmarks loop.
“It was very informative on the ride to and from! The guide was very knowledgeable as she should have been. Being retired military it was a must for me and my spouse who is retired as well! Would definitely recommend as a must do tour!”
North Shore Oahu shark cage swim with certified guides, clear-blue water, and close-up shark encounters, plus possible whales and dolphins.
“Unbelievable!!!! Top of our bucket list and it didn’t disappoint!!! There were at least 6 big sharks with us. What an incredible trip of a lifetime. The guys on the boat were brilliant and really knew their stuff. 🦈🦈🦈”
Ka Moana Luau at Oahu’s Aloha Tower pairs a farm-to-table buffet with hands-on Polynesian activities and a fire-dance show.
“Was a great interaction with all the cast members. Food and drinks were great. Really enjoyed the show”
See Oahu’s top sights in one day on a guided Grand Circle tour from Honolulu, with photo stops, free beach time, and culture.
“The trip was excellent. Our guide (a teacher) was very enthusiastic and showed us everything possible in one day. I definitely recommend this trip.”
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.
“Our guide Nani was excellent. He was humorous and knowledgeable and respectful regarding all aspects of our tour. He is a great ambassador of the aloha spirit and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide!”
Waikiki pickup to Pearl Harbor with guaranteed USS Arizona access, then Missouri on Ford Island. Museum, boat ride, WWII story.
“Our guide Cliff was wonderful!! Very knowledgeable, a native of Honolulu. He was friendly, outgoing and even taught us some Hawaiian words and pronunciation. Would highly recommend!!”
Waianae cruise on a 32-foot boat for wild dolphin encounters, sea turtle snorkeling, and winter humpback whale spotting.
“Great trip. Well organized. The staff was very helpful with our snorkeling gear and once on the water they made every effort to get us to the dolphins and turtles which we saw in great numbers. Great value for the money. Highly recommend”
Ride through Hakipu‘u rainforest on an open-air vehicle at Kualoa Ranch, with movie locations, big valley views, and an optional hike.
“Etta was an amazing tour guide! She and Ian (Zan) were so great, informative, humorous, and really made our trip extremely enjoyable. We highly recommend !”
90-minute Waikiki sunset glass-bottom catamaran toward Diamond Head with local stories, skyline views, and a chance to spot dolphins or whales.
“Loved the crew!! This was our 3rd trip with them in 2 years and will continue to come back and book with them!”
Full-day Oahu bus tour with hotel pickup, Waimea Valley swim, Nu’uanu Pali views, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf, and lunch.
“Kimo is a very good guide he knows very well the island and also if you want he can teach you to play ukelele he is awesome 👏”
Waikiki beginner surf lesson: 20–30 min land training, ~70 min guided waves, gear included, small groups, $125 per person.
“The lesson was excellent. The instructor was patient, he showed us everything exactly. He made sure we were in control. There were about three students per instructor. We all fell at the beginning, but then we all rode the wave. It was great that they also took pictures and videos of us, which we could…”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley to a 150-foot waterfall, with lunch at Tantalus and Waikiki transfers. $119, about 5 hours.
“Our tour guide was patient & polite, we had an amazing experience.”
A 2-hour Turtle Canyon snorkeling boat trip from Honolulu with sea turtles, colorful reefs, Diamond Head views, and included snacks.
“We have never experienced snorkelling before so was a little anxious of how We would go in deep water..Oahu is a small family owned business the guides were amazing reassuring us of what to expect and with smaller groups they were able to give you one on one attention.. what an amazing time we had…”
Both islands, and every way to see them.
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