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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour: Small Group Raft & Turtles
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour: Small Group Raft & Turtles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (729)1h 45mYou’ll join just a handful of others on a small-group snorkel tour from Waikiki to Turtle Canyon—no crowds or big boats here. Swim alongside sea turtles and colorful fish with help from your local guide and captain, all gear included. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board as you soak up views of Diamond Head and maybe even spot dolphins if you’re lucky.Free cancellationMost booked-9%fromUS$ 73View ›
Molokini Crater & Turtle Town: Snorkel, Waterslide, Small Group
Molokini Crater & Turtle Town: Snorkel, Waterslide, Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (723)5hYou’ll start your day early from Maalaea Harbor with fresh breakfast before heading out to snorkel Molokini Crater’s reefs and spot turtles at Turtle Town. Enjoy Maui’s longest boat waterslide between swims and relax over lunch as you cruise back with new friends—sun-kissed and probably still grinning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 197View ›
Waikiki Sunset Cruise: BYOB Boat Tour & Diamond Head Views
Waikiki Sunset Cruise: BYOB Boat Tour & Diamond Head Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (721)1h 30mYou’ll board a Waikiki sunset cruise right from Kewalo Basin with your own drinks in hand. Sail past Diamond Head as daylight fades, snack on local treats, and watch Honolulu light up from the water. Crew takes care of everything except your BYOB — all you have to do is show up ready to relax.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Sail Tour with Kona Coffee Breakfast
Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Sail Tour with Kona Coffee Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (720)4hYou’ll sail along Kona’s wild coast with a native Hawaiian crew, sip real Kona coffee for breakfast, snorkel among bright fish at Kealakekua Bay near Captain Cook Monument, and share stories (and lunch) with new friends on deck. Expect laughter, quiet moments in blue water, and an easygoing pace that lets you actually feel Hawaii instead of just seeing it.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 189View ›
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel & Waterslides, Big Island
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel & Waterslides, Big Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (705)4hYou board the Fair Wind II at Keauhou Bay in the afternoon, leaving your morning free to explore the island. Snorkel the reefs of Kealakekua Bay with provided gear, ride the onboard waterslides, and float past the Captain Cook Monument while your crew shares the history of the coast. Island snacks and all equipment are included; the boat is small enough to move quietly through the marine sanctuary. You're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Kealakekua Bay without giving up your morning to a full-day commitment, and you're traveling with family or first-time snorkelers—the waterslides and flotation gear mean everyone stays engaged in the water, not just the experienced swimmers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 144View ›
Waimea Canyon: Downhill Bike Tour & Sunset at Kekaha Beach
Waimea Canyon: Downhill Bike Tour & Sunset at Kekaha Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (704)4hYou’ll coast down from Waimea Canyon’s summit with a local guide leading the way, pausing for secret lookouts and stories you won’t find online. Feel mountain air on your face as you ride through Kōkeʻe and Nāpali parks before ending at Kekaha Beach for sunset. Expect laughter, wild chickens, cold juice, and a memory that lingers long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 174View ›
Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise: Oahu
Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise: Oahu★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (701)1h 45mA Friday night catamaran cruise in Waikiki that sails from Ala Wai Yacht Harbor to watch the weekly fireworks show over Diamond Head. The boat departs at 6:30 pm for roughly 90 minutes, with a live English-speaking crew, premium sound system, and a cash bar for cocktails and beer. Choose between four catamaran sizes, from the 55-foot Kealoha to the 65-foot Odyssey, depending on how many people you're bringing and the crowd size you prefer.Is it for me?Pick the 55-foot Kealoha if you want a smaller crowd and more room to move around; choose one of the larger 65-foot options if you're bringing a group and don't mind a fuller boat. The fireworks show only happens Friday nights, so book early—availability fills up fast.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 85View ›
Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe Ride
Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona: Small Groups, Canoe Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (697)1hNight snorkeling with manta rays in Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii, aboard a traditional Hawaiian double-hulled canoe with a small group of 12 or fewer. You'll float with floatation devices along a lit board while manta rays arrive to feed on plankton attracted by the lights. The experience includes a brief canoe ride to the snorkel site near Keauhou Bay, snorkel gear, wetsuit top, and a safety briefing from a professional crew.Is it for me?Book this for a small-group experience where the crew can position you for the best manta ray viewing without the constraints of larger groups tethered to their boats. The short travel time means you maximize snorkeling rather than logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 127View ›
Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Pickup & Plantation Breakfast
Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Pickup & Plantation Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (697)8hYou’ll ride up to Haleakala before dawn for sunrise above Maui’s clouds—yes, it gets cold! A local guide shares stories and helps you find the best spot. Afterward, warm up with a sit-down breakfast at Maui Tropical Plantation before heading back down. You’ll remember both the view and that first sip of hot coffee in your hands.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 264View ›
Maui Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings by Raft from Kihei
Maui Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings by Raft from Kihei★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (696)1h 30mYou depart from Kihei boat ramp with a marine naturalist and up to nineteen other travelers, heading to Maui's prime whale-watching waters. The raft's speed cuts travel time, and an onboard hydrophone lets you listen to whale song underwater. Sightings are guaranteed December through May, or you get a free return trip. Plan for an adventurous, bouncy ride—it's what makes the speed and access possible.Is it for me?Right for travelers visiting Maui during whale season who want speed, close access, and the underwater listening experience without the size of a big catamaran. The raft's motion is adventurous and not suited to anyone with back, neck, or spinal issues.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Oahu: Makani Catamaran Sunset Cruise & Waikiki Pickup
Oahu: Makani Catamaran Sunset Cruise & Waikiki Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (695)2hYou board at Kewalo Basin with no beach wading, sail past Diamond Head and Waikiki with one complimentary drink, and spot marine life from a 65-foot catamaran that's wider and more stable than most. Round-trip transport from Waikiki hotels is available for fifteen dollars per person, and the crew handles everything else.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Waikiki who want to get on the water without arranging their own transport or worrying about a small, crowded boat — the Makani's size and stability are what make the two-hour sail feel relaxed instead of rushed.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 89View ›
Oahu Circle Island Tour & Turtle Beach Snorkel North Shore
Oahu Circle Island Tour & Turtle Beach Snorkel North Shore★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (690)8hYou get picked up from your Waikiki hotel at 7:20am and spend the day looping around Oahu's coastline, stopping at Diamond Head's lookout, the Halona Blowhole, Mokolii Island, a local farm for lunch with taro patch walk-through, Dole Plantation, and 90 minutes of snorkeling at Waimanalo Beach with snorkel gear included and a lifeguard on duty. The route also passes Sandy Beach and ends at Sunset Beach on the North Shore. Small groups, air-conditioned minibus transport, and hotel drop-off at the end mean you don't arrange logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Oahu's main coastline, snorkel with sea turtles, and eat at a working farm without renting a car or planning six separate stops—the fixed schedule and included transport handle all of that, and the small group size means you're not herded through a crowded bus.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 149View ›
Oahu: Diamond Head & KCC Farmers' Market Trolley
Oahu: Diamond Head & KCC Farmers' Market Trolley★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (681)1hYou board the Green Line at a Waikiki stop and ride to Diamond Head, where you can hike to the summit and back in about ninety minutes, then hop back on to visit the KCC Farmers' Market before returning to your hotel. The trolley runs Saturdays only, includes hop-on hop-off access, and eliminates the need to arrange a rental car or navigate public transit on your own.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Diamond Head and the farmers' market without arranging a rental car or learning the local bus routes—the trolley handles the transport and timing, leaving you to focus on the hike and the food.Instant confirmationBest valueKids −31%fromUS$ 22View ›
Big Island ATV Tour: Polynesian Culture & Jungle Ride
Big Island ATV Tour: Polynesian Culture & Jungle Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (681)2h 30mYou ride an ATV or UTV through jungle stops representing Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and Hawaii, doing hands-on activities at each one. The tour includes helmet and goggles, runs 10 minutes from Kona, and works for riders 16+ or younger passengers with an adult. Arrive 30 minutes early for the safety briefing or you'll lose your ATV seat.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the ATV adrenaline but also want to actually learn something and do something with your hands at each stop, rather than just ride for the sake of riding — the cultural stops are what break up the day and make it more than a standard jungle tour.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 189View ›
Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Tour & Gear
Kona: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Tour & Gear★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (675)2hYou’ll float above glowing waters off Kona as manta rays sweep beneath you—sometimes so close you can feel their movement in your chest. With all snorkel gear provided (even Rx masks), small group size, snacks and drinks included, plus guidance from locals who know these waters by heart—you’ll leave with salt on your skin and maybe a little awe tucked away.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 123View ›
Oahu: Ko Olina Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch with Cocktails
Oahu: Ko Olina Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch with Cocktails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (669)3hYou board a 53-foot catamaran at Ko Olina Marina, snorkel reefs where tropical fish and sometimes dolphins appear, eat lunch and drink three cocktails on deck during a three-hour sail along Oahu's west coast, and return without arranging your own transportation or equipment. The fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Oahu's reefs and eat lunch on the water without renting a boat or managing your own gear and timing — the catamaran handles all three, which is what makes a full morning or afternoon possible without logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 195View ›
Pearl Harbor: WWII Memorials Tour with USS Missouri & Lunch
Pearl Harbor: WWII Memorials Tour with USS Missouri & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (669)9h 30mYou’ll walk where history happened at Pearl Harbor — from gazing out at the Arizona Memorial to standing on the decks of the USS Missouri and squeezing through submarine corridors. Hear real stories from your local guide and see WWII artifacts up close before sharing lunch with your group. The feeling sticks with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 278View ›
Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Volcanoes National Park Tour
Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Volcanoes National Park Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (662)3hYou ride electric fat tire bikes through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, visiting the Thurston Lava Tube and Kilauea Volcano overlook on paved park roads. The e-bikes let you cover multiple stops in one tour without parking hassles, and the pedal assist handles the elevation. Bring a jacket for the cooler, wetter climate at the park's elevation, and expect intermediate-level riding on a 26-inch bike.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you're a confident rider who wants to see multiple volcanic landmarks in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park without the time lost to parking and walking—the e-bikes and paved roads are what make that possible in a single outing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 208View ›
Oahu: Polynesian Cultural Center VIP Lu'au & Fireknife Show
Oahu: Polynesian Cultural Center VIP Lu'au & Fireknife Show★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (654)8hYou get a private village tour, reserved canoe ride, and buffet dinner with live music, then platinum-level seats at the HĀ fireknife show. The Super Ambassador package removes the line, the seating lottery, and the guesswork about where to eat — it's all included and timed so each part flows into the next. Plan for a full evening out, roughly 5 to 6 hours on the Polynesian Cultural Center grounds.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the full Polynesian Cultural Center experience in one evening without deciding which villages to skip or where to eat — the package sequences everything and handles the seating so you're not managing logistics. Expect to be on the grounds for 5 to 6 hours, which is what makes room for the tour, the canoe ride, dinner, and the show without feeling rushed.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 320View ›
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Shared Shuttle & Luggage Help
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Shared Shuttle & Luggage Help★★★★★★★★★★ 4.25 (649)You get picked up from your Waikiki, Kahala or cruise terminal hotel with a named greeter at the airport, luggage help included, and a fixed price to HNL. The van is shared but the route is direct, and you arrange your departure time three days ahead so there's no guessing when to be ready.Is it for me?This works if you want to skip the rental car counter and airport taxi line — the fixed price and pre-booked pickup mean you know what you're paying and when the driver arrives, which takes the guesswork out of getting to your hotel after landing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 17.50View ›
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