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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (376)4hA four-hour snorkel tour on the Kona coast visits Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau Bay, two marine sanctuaries near Captain Cook's Monument and Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park. The boat is a RHIB (zodiac-style), guides teach Hawaiian and geological history as you cruise past sea caves and lava tubes, and all snorkel gear is provided. Minimum age is 6 years old; swimmers must be comfortable treading water unassisted and able to climb a metal ladder back into the boat.Is it for me?You get two distinct snorkel bays and the full history of the Kona coast in one morning because the boat moves between them and the crew teaches as you go — no separate history tour, no second trip needed.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 119View ›
Maui Road to Hana: Private Jeep Waterfall & Bamboo Hike
Maui Road to Hana: Private Jeep Waterfall & Bamboo Hike★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (375)8hYou’ll ride Maui’s famous Road to Hana in a private jeep with your own group—no strangers, just your pace. Hike hidden waterfalls, wander through bamboo forests, eat fresh roadside poke for lunch, and let a local guide handle the turns (and stories). You might get muddy or laugh at your own attempts at Hawaiian words—but you’ll leave with real memories.Instant confirmationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 349View ›
Maui Coral Gardens: Snorkel Tour & 25ft Waterslide Adventure
Maui Coral Gardens: Snorkel Tour & 25ft Waterslide Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (370)3hYou’ll float above Maui’s Coral Gardens with a small group, swim alongside sea turtles, and laugh your way down a giant 25-foot waterslide before sharing lunch on deck. With local guides leading the way and whale sightings possible in winter months, it’s an afternoon full of salty air and real moments you’ll remember long after you dry off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 131View ›
Maui Beach Photo Session: 1000+ Shots, 250 Portraits
Maui Beach Photo Session: 1000+ Shots, 250 Portraits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (365)1hA beach photography session on Maui with a local photographer lasting 60 minutes at a state park with multiple backdrops. You'll receive 200 to 250 edited portraits posted to a private viewing site; the session fee becomes a credit toward prints and digital files you purchase. Early morning (around 8:30 am) or late afternoon (around 5:30 pm) sessions capture the best light.Is it for me?The session runs a full hour with the camera rolling, so you're standing in front of the photographer the whole time—bring comfort with being photographed and the willingness to try different poses and positions. The early morning and late afternoon times mean an early start or a late-day commitment, depending on which light you choose.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 99View ›
Big Island Kohala Waterfalls: Waterfall Hikes & Mountain Stream Swim
Big Island Kohala Waterfalls: Waterfall Hikes & Mountain Stream Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (359)7hYou meet in Kailua-Kona, drive north along the Kohala Coast past two volcanoes, then hike through a private nature preserve to reach multiple waterfalls where you swim in mountain pools. Lunch with a valley view is included, along with your guide, gear, and all entry fees. The group stays under ten people, which keeps the pace relaxed and the experience personal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim in real waterfalls without arranging your own transport, navigation, or lunch — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you show up and spend the day actually in the water and on the trails instead of figuring out logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 267View ›
Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon
Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (357)2hSnorkel with Hawaiian sea turtles at Turtle Canyon on a 2-hour boat tour departing from Waikiki. The operator guarantees turtle sightings and provides premium snorkel equipment, in-water guides, and a lifeguard certified crew. Bottled water and flotation vests are included; bring your own beverages (no glass). Arrive 30 minutes early.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Waikiki for the first time or have a free morning, this tour puts you in the water with sea turtles without needing to arrange transport or equipment yourself—the boat leaves from Waikiki, the crew handles the safety, and the turtles are guaranteed.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 89View ›
Kauai Whale Watching Tour: Super Raft, Hydrophone & Snacks
Kauai Whale Watching Tour: Super Raft, Hydrophone & Snacks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (355)2hYou’ll ride a comfortable super raft along Kauai’s south and west coast with a local crew, listen to real-time whale songs through a hydrophone, enjoy light snacks and drinks, and catch glimpses of humpbacks near Poipu or Hanapepe. Expect laughter, maybe some wind-tangled hair—and moments that stick with you long after you’re back on shore.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 137View ›
Kona Coast Sunset Sail: Spirit of Aloha Catamaran
Kona Coast Sunset Sail: Spirit of Aloha Catamaran★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (353)1h 30mThe Kona Coast Sunset Sail is a 1.5-hour sailing cruise aboard the Spirit of Aloha catamaran where you relax on deck with ocean views, tropical drinks and island-inspired light bites as the sky transforms at dusk. A live English-speaking crew manages the boat and keeps the atmosphere welcoming; dolphins are often spotted along the coast, and humpback whales appear during winter months (December–March). The boat has shaded and open-air seating, a full bar, and a restroom on board.Is it for me?The sail is a relaxed float on the water with no walking, no water entry and no early start—you board, sit and watch the sunset shift colors while the crew handles everything else. It suits anyone who wants an evening on the ocean without the effort of a longer or more active excursion.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 109View ›
Big Island: ATV Ranch Tour with Fruit Picking & Farm Animals
Big Island: ATV Ranch Tour with Fruit Picking & Farm Animals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (353)2hYou’ll feel the island’s heart on this Big Island ATV tour at Ohana Ranch — riding through tropical trails, picking fresh fruit straight from the tree, meeting curious farm animals, and hearing real stories from locals. It’s hands-on, a little muddy, and full of small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 109View ›
Big Island: Volcanoes, Black Sand Beach & Kona Coffee Day Trip
Big Island: Volcanoes, Black Sand Beach & Kona Coffee Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (353)11hYou’ll crunch across black sand beaches where sea turtles nap, sip real Kona coffee on a working farm, watch steam drift from Kilauea’s caldera over lunch, and feel mist on your face at Rainbow Falls—all with stories from a local guide who seems to know every twist of Saddle Road. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Hawaii under your feet.Free cancellationfromUS$ 259View ›
Big Island Snorkeling: Kealakekua Bay & Pu'uhonua O Honaunau
Big Island Snorkeling: Kealakekua Bay & Pu'uhonua O Honaunau★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (351)4hYou snorkel at two South Kona sites — Kealakekua Bay and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau — with a captain who explains the cultural and geological history as you explore sea caves and lava tubes. All gear, flotation devices, snacks and water are included; groups stay under fifteen people. The morning departure means you're done by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for people who want to snorkel two quality South Kona sites in one morning without renting gear separately or managing their own flotation — the small group size and included equipment mean you show up ready to go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 143View ›
Maui Waterfall Adventure: Cliff Jumping & GoPro Photos
Maui Waterfall Adventure: Cliff Jumping & GoPro Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (351)3h 30mYou’ll hike through Maui’s lush jungle with a local guide who knows every turn and tree along the Road to Hana. Swim beneath real waterfalls, taste wild fruit plucked right off the trail, and try cliff jumping if you feel brave (with GoPro photos included). It’s muddy, honest fun — and something about that cold water sticks with you long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-40%fromUS$ 179View ›
Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach: Learn to Ride
Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach: Learn to Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (348)1h 30mSurfing lessons on Waikiki Beach pair a professional instructor with all equipment included and about 90 minutes split between beach instruction on technique and in-water practice riding waves. Lessons run in English, Spanish or Japanese, and children are welcome from age 13. You must be able to swim and have moderate fitness; public transit reaches the beach.Is it for me?You stand up on the board for the first time when the instructor is right there to see it happen—the lesson's split between beach instruction and in-water practice means you learn the mechanics before the moment, so the moment actually works.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 129View ›
Kauai Food Tours: Walking Tastings & Local Chefs
Kauai Food Tours: Walking Tastings & Local Chefs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (348)3h–4hYou walk through one of six Kauai neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at markets, food trucks, and restaurants to taste what the island actually eats. Beverages are included, dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice, and the specific stops change with the season — so you're tasting what's available that week, not a fixed menu. The guide skips the tourist spots and takes you where locals go, which is what makes the difference.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals actually eat without spending the day researching which food trucks are worth the drive — the guide handles the route, the tastings, and the introductions to the chefs and farmers, which is what turns a meal into an understanding of how the island feeds itself.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Cruise & Dinner
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Cruise & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (348)5h 30mYou board at 1:15 PM and depart for a guided sunset cruise along Na Pali's sea cliffs and waterfalls. Depending on ocean conditions, you'll snorkel for 30–45 minutes with equipment and instruction included, then enjoy a casual dinner and open bar (beer, wine, Mai Tais, soft drinks) on the return. The boat holds a maximum of 49 passengers, and the whole experience is timed around the sunset, so you're not fighting daylight or crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Na Pali sunset without arranging your own boat, timing the snorkel around conditions, or figuring out dinner — the fixed schedule and small group size (max 49) mean you get the light, the water, and the meal all in one evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 234View ›
Maui & Molokai: Scenic Helicopter Tour with Waterfalls
Maui & Molokai: Scenic Helicopter Tour with Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (348)55mYou’ll lift off from Kahului and soar above Maui’s lush valleys before crossing to Molokai for dramatic sea cliffs and waterfalls—plus ancient fishponds seen only from above. With live commentary from your pilot and panoramic windows all around, this scenic helicopter tour gives you sights (and feelings) you won’t shake off quickly.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 404View ›
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor & City Tour with USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor & City Tour with USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (348)6h–7hYou visit the USS Arizona Memorial, walk through the USS Bowfin submarine, and stand on the Battleship Missouri, then tour downtown Honolulu's royal and civic landmarks including Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha Statue. Entry fees, transport, water and snacks are included, and a guide handles the full itinerary so you don't coordinate timing or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Pearl Harbor's main sites and Honolulu's downtown landmarks covered in one day without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing—the guided format and included entry mean you show up and move through the itinerary without coordination.Free cancellationBest valueKids −20%fromUS$ 49View ›
Maui: Road to Hana Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Tour
Maui: Road to Hana Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (346)8h–10hYou get picked up from your Maui hotel and spend a full day on the Road to Hana with a professional driver handling all the navigation. Swimming stops at two waterfalls, park entries included, and a picnic lunch at the black sand beach break up the drive. Hotel drop-off happens in the evening, so you're back without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying on Maui who want the Road to Hana experience without arranging their own transport, navigating the narrow roads, or timing the stops — a full day out means you get to actually swim and explore instead of rushing between photo spots.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 220View ›
Snorkeling Kauai: Na Pali Coast catamaran with gear & instruction
Snorkeling Kauai: Na Pali Coast catamaran with gear & instruction★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (346)4h 30mSnorkel the Na Pali Coast from Kauai aboard 'Imiloa, a 40-foot express catamaran with a live English-speaking guide, open sides, and forward-facing seats. The boat speeds across the ocean to reach the coast in minimal time, stops at a snorkeling site chosen by the captain based on conditions that day, and provides all gear, instruction, and safety briefing onboard. Breakfast or lunch, beer, wine, Mai Tais and soft drinks are included; the crew is trained in water safety and CPR. The 4.5-hour tour runs in the morning (7:45am check-in) or afternoon (2pm check-in). Expect to get wet — this is designed as a wet and wild experience, and routes may shift to the south coast if ocean conditions require it.Is it for me?At 4.5 hours, the tour leaves the rest of your day open — book the morning slot and you're back by early afternoon, or take the afternoon departure and have the morning free. The boat is fast and the snorkel time is fixed, so you're not spending half the day in transit or waiting for a group to finish. If you want to move, get in the water, and move on, this catamaran is built for that. Skip it if you need a gentler ride or have any recent joint, back, or neck issues — the boat is not designed for comfort in rough seas, and the crew will turn away anyone who can't safely hold on and move about the vessel.Free cancellation-15%fromUS$ 180View ›
Maui: Helicopter Flight & Hana Rainforest Landing
Maui: Helicopter Flight & Hana Rainforest Landing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (341)1h 15mYou fly 40 minutes over Maui's North Coast in a seven-seat helicopter, see the Road to Hana and Jurassic Rock from above, then land in the Wailua Valley rainforest for 30 minutes of ground exploration on a former taro plantation. Your pilot provides live commentary throughout. The whole experience takes about two hours from airport check-in to return.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Maui's remote rainforest and coastline without hiking or driving the Road to Hana — the helicopter is the only way to reach this particular valley, and the 30-minute landing gives you time to walk around instead of just flying past.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 406View ›
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