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Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim with Safety Diver & Photos
Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim with Safety Diver & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (224)1h 30m–2hYou swim cage-free with sharks for 30 minutes in Oahu's open ocean, guided by a safety diver who stays with you the entire time. The boat is small, snorkel gear is included, and free photos and videos are yours to take home. You'll need moderate fitness and a willingness to let go of what you think you know about sharks before you get in the water.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand sharks instead of fear them, and who are comfortable in open ocean with a guide. Expect a small boat, choppy water at times, and the need to follow the safety diver's instructions closely — that's what makes swimming freely with sharks possible.Free cancellationLikely to sell outMost bookedfromUS$ 150View ›
Pearl Harbor: Small Group Tour, Ford Tower & Lunch
Pearl Harbor: Small Group Tour, Ford Tower & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (224)8h 30mYou’ll ride from Waikiki with a local guide sharing family stories, stand quietly at the Arizona Memorial shoreline, climb Ford Island’s tower for sweeping harbor views, and walk Battleship Missouri’s decks before sitting down to lunch at a real aviation café. It’s one of those days that lingers long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 235View ›
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Catamaran Tour & Dinner
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Catamaran Tour & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (224)5hYou board a fast catamaran at the dock, settle into forward-facing seats, and spend the next four to five hours watching the Na Pali Coast light up at sunset. Dinner and drinks are included, the captain shares stories, and you don't have to arrange transport, timing, or a separate meal—it all comes together on the boat. Return time varies by season but always happens after the sun goes down.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Na Pali Coast at sunset without arranging your own boat, timing the light yourself, or buying dinner separately—the express catamaran gets you there fast enough to spend the real hours watching the cliffs change color, and everything else is handled on board.Free cancellationLikely to sell out-15%fromUS$ 162View ›
Kauai Audio Driving Tour Bundle: GPS Guide & Flexible Stops
Kauai Audio Driving Tour Bundle: GPS Guide & Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (224)4dYou’ll drive winding roads past taro fields and waterfalls with GPS audio stories guiding each turn. Pause for poke bowls by Hanalei Bay or linger at Waimea Canyon overlooks—no group schedule to follow. With lifetime access and offline maps included, Kauai’s landscapes become yours to explore at your own rhythm.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 35View ›
Horseback Ride in Kahuku: Paniolo Adventure on Oahu
Horseback Ride in Kahuku: Paniolo Adventure on Oahu★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (223)1h 30mA 90-minute horseback ride through Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku, Oahu, where you travel forest trails and open pastures with a guide and small group to reach a North Shore coastline lookout. Check in 45 minutes before your ride time; a safety demo runs 15 minutes before departure. Children from age 7 are welcome; riders must weigh no more than 235 pounds and advise their weight at booking.Is it for me?Most Oahu horseback rides move through resort grounds or managed arenas—this one climbs into actual ranch country and ends at a working coastline view, which is what turns a 90-minute ride into the reason you came to the North Shore.Free cancellationfromUS$ 155View ›
Maui Molokini Crater Snorkel Sail & Buffet Lunch
Maui Molokini Crater Snorkel Sail & Buffet Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (222)5hYou’ll sail from Mā’alaea Harbor to Molokini Crater alongside a local crew, get fitted for snorkel gear (with lessons if you need), swim among tropical fish in crystal-clear water, then relax on deck with a buffet lunch and island coffee. Expect laughter, ocean breezes, and maybe a quiet moment or two that sticks with you long after.Free cancellationKids −29%fromUS$ 200View ›
Maui: Sunset Sail from Ma'alaea Harbor with Pupus & Drinks
Maui: Sunset Sail from Ma'alaea Harbor with Pupus & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (222)2hYou’ll board a sailing catamaran at Ma'alaea Harbor for an evening of island-style music, fresh pupus (appetizers), and two included drinks as Maui’s sky shifts color over the Pacific. With a local crew sharing stories and whale watching in season, you’ll feel both relaxed and part of something special out on the water.Free cancellationKids −17%fromUS$ 138View ›
Scuba Diving Oahu: Guided Reef Tour for First-Time Divers
Scuba Diving Oahu: Guided Reef Tour for First-Time Divers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (221)3hA guided scuba diving experience on Oahu's south shore reefs for introductory divers, with a 1-on-1 skills session led by a PADI Professional before the reef tour. All gear rental, snacks and refreshments are included; participants must clear a medical questionnaire and cannot fly within 24 hours of diving.Is it for me?A 1-on-1 skills session with direct professional supervision lets you master the basics, then explore the reef with full confidence and a guide by your side the entire time.Free cancellationfromUS$ 141View ›
Waikiki & Diamond Head: Parasailing Adventure with Views
Waikiki & Diamond Head: Parasailing Adventure with Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (220)1hYou’ll launch right from a boat off Waikiki and soar up to 1,000 feet with Diamond Head and Honolulu’s skyline beneath you. A local crew handles all instructions and gear so you can just focus on flying (or trying not to drop your phone). You’ll share laughs, spot sea turtles if you’re lucky, and end up with memories that stick long after your feet are back on deck.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 34View ›
Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail with Molokai Views
Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail with Molokai Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (219)2hA two-hour sunset dinner sail departing directly from Ka'anapali Beach, with trade wind sailing along Maui's coastline and views of Molokai and Lanai. The crew raises the sails as you settle on deck or the trampolines with mai tais, local Maui beers, and a dinner of teriyaki chicken, mango BBQ pulled pork, pineapple fried rice and fresh-baked cookies. You return to Ka'anapali Beach as the sun sets. Guests must be 21+ to drink alcohol; bring a light jacket and leave your shoes in the onboard locker.Is it for me?Departing directly from Ka'anapali Beach means you don't need a car or a ride to a distant marina—the sail leaves from the sand where you're staying or visiting, and the full dinner and drinks are already paid for, so there's nothing to arrange once you're aboard.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 168View ›
Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise
Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (218)2h 15mYou’ll head out from Kona at sunset on a catamaran, then slip into calm waters for a night snorkel with wild manta rays—watching them glide just inches away under glowing lights. Afterward, warm up with hot drinks as you cruise back under the stars. The memory lingers long after you’re dry.Free cancellationKids −26%fromUS$ 125View ›
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki: One-on-One Instruction
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki: One-on-One Instruction★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (218)1h 30mPrivate surfing lessons in Waikiki pair you with a dedicated instructor for one-on-one or small group training tailored to your skill level and goals. The lesson starts on land with safety and technique basics, then moves to the water for hands-on practice. All equipment—surfboard, wax and sunscreen—is provided; you bring a swimsuit and come hydrated. Lessons run 1 hour or 1.5 hours, with flexible scheduling and instruction available in English or Spanish. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the 1.5-hour lesson if you're visiting Waikiki for the first time and want enough water time to move past the basics; the 1-hour option works if you have a free afternoon and want a quick introduction without a big time commitment.Free cancellationfromUS$ 96View ›
Kauai: Waimea Canyon Private Tour & Spouting Horn Sights
Kauai: Waimea Canyon Private Tour & Spouting Horn Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (217)7h–8hYou’ll ride up into Kauai’s Waimea Canyon with a local guide who knows every turn, feel cool breezes at Kalalau Lookout, watch monk seals nap on Poipu Beach, sip fresh coffee at Kauai Coffee Company, and hear Spouting Horn rumble while sea spray hits your face. It’s a day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after you’ve left.Free cancellationfromUS$ 360View ›
Oahu North Shore: Horseback Ride & Hidden Cave Tour
Oahu North Shore: Horseback Ride & Hidden Cave Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (217)1hYou’ll ride horseback through Oahu’s North Shore pastures with a local guide, taste wild guava along the way, and stop at a lookout with sweeping ocean views. Peek inside the Hawaii 5-0 Hidden Cave before heading back—expect laughter, fresh air, and maybe a little soreness you’ll remember fondly.Free cancellationfromUS$ 134View ›
Maui: Road to Hana Private Tour & Waterfall Swim
Maui: Road to Hana Private Tour & Waterfall Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (216)7h–8hYou're picked up in Kahului and driven through rainforest, past waterfalls, and along coastal cliffs for 5 to 6 hours. You swim in a pool beneath a cascade, walk through tide pools, see Rainbow Eucalyptus and bamboo thickets, and eat fresh banana bread. The guide handles all the driving and knows where to stop, so you never have to navigate or decide what's worth seeing. Hotel pickup can be arranged separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Road to Hana's best stops without driving yourself or waiting for a group to move — the private format and fixed 5 to 6 hour window let you see waterfalls, rainforest, and coastal views without the full 10-hour round trip to Hana town.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 359View ›
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Private Minivan Transfer
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Private Minivan Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (216)30m–45mYou get picked up at luggage claim with no waiting or searching, ride in a private minivan with your whole group, and arrive at your Waikiki hotel without arranging transport or paying extra fees. The driver tracks your flight and confirms your departure time the day before, so the logistics are handled before you even land.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and public transport confusion after landing — the driver tracks your flight and meets you at luggage claim, so you go straight from the airport to your hotel without arranging anything else.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 80View ›
Honolulu: Waikiki Sunset Sail & Swimming with BYOB
Honolulu: Waikiki Sunset Sail & Swimming with BYOB★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (215)2hYou board a three-hulled sailing trimaran and spend the evening moving past Diamond Head, Magic Island, and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel as the light changes. You get a swim off Waikiki during the golden hour, a full 1,000-square-foot deck to move around on, and the option to bring your own drinks (no glass). The smooth hull design keeps the ride stable even in rougher conditions, and you're back on shore by nightfall.Is it for me?Book this if you want a sunset on the water without the crowded beach scene—the boat moves you past the landmarks instead of anchoring, and you control what you drink and how long you stay in the water.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 71View ›
Oahu Sunset Dinner Cruise: Five-Course Maine Lobster & Live Jazz
Oahu Sunset Dinner Cruise: Five-Course Maine Lobster & Live Jazz★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (215)3hThis three-hour sunset dinner cruise on Oahu departs at 5:30 PM from Aloha Tower Marketplace and serves a five-course Maine lobster and Prime Tenderloin dinner at your private table, accompanied by live jazz entertainment and two premium beverages. The ship is wheelchair accessible with stabilizers for smooth sailing, and Friday departures run three hours to catch the fireworks. Dress code is casual (no short pants recommended); call 72 hours ahead to arrange special requests.Is it for me?Book this if you want a seated five-course dinner at a private table rather than standing appetizers—the multi-course meal and live jazz create an evening experience, not a quick float.Free cancellationKids −32%fromUS$ 236View ›
Waikiki: Snorkeling Class with Free Video & Photos
Waikiki: Snorkeling Class with Free Video & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (215)1hYou’ll slip into shallow Waikiki waters with a local guide who keeps things light and safe — even if you’re new to snorkeling. Expect bright fish right near your feet, free photos and video to keep after, and all equipment included so you don’t have to worry about a thing. You might leave thinking about how peaceful it felt under those sunlit waves.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Waikiki Turtle Canyon: Snorkeling, Kayak & SUP with Pickup
Waikiki Turtle Canyon: Snorkeling, Kayak & SUP with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (215)3hYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Waikiki before cruising out past Diamond Head to Turtle Canyon for snorkeling alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles. Try kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (or just float around), snack on cup noodles or sweets from the friendly crew, and soak up those ocean views—with certified guides making sure you’re comfortable every step of the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
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