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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 cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 39View ›
Oahu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor with Free Drinks
Oahu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor with Free Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (214)1h 30mYou board a catamaran at Kewalo Basin Harbor and sail toward Diamond Head for ninety minutes with complimentary beer, cocktails, and soft drinks included. Expect to get wet from the waves and a party-focused crew; all ages are welcome, though the atmosphere is bar-motivated. Check in thirty minutes early or lose your reservation.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a sunset on the water without the sit-down dinner price tag and don't mind a wet, party-focused vibe. The ninety-minute window and included drinks mean you're not spending the evening at a bar—you're on the boat, and that's the whole point.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 62View ›
Oahu: Small Group Surf Lesson & GoPro Videos at Local Break
Oahu: Small Group Surf Lesson & GoPro Videos at Local Break★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (214)1h 30mYou’ll learn to surf away from Waikiki’s crowds on Oahu’s quieter shores with just two students per lesson. With all gear provided plus GoPro videos included, you’ll catch real waves alongside a local guide—and maybe even laugh at your own wipeouts later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 125View ›
Maui Turtle Town Snorkel with Marine Biologist & Shore Entry
Maui Turtle Town Snorkel with Marine Biologist & Shore Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (212)2hYou meet at Olowalu, get a snorkel lesson on the sand, then enter the water from a shallow area and swim out to Maui's oldest reef with a marine biologist who explains what you're seeing as you see it. Green sea turtles, coral, and fish are the draw; the guide's knowledge is what makes it stick. All gear, instruction, and photos are included, and groups stay small enough that the pace fits you.Is it for me?Right for swimmers with basic comfort in the water who want to understand what they're seeing, not just float over it. The marine biologist guide and small group size mean you learn as you go, and the shallow entry point removes the anxiety of a deep-water start.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 129View ›
Maui: Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Tour with Small Group
Maui: Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Tour with Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (212)5hYou’ll jump off a small boat into Maui’s clear waters near Molokini Crater, snack on local banana bread between swims, and watch Hawaiian green sea turtles drift by in Turtle Town. With a friendly crew guiding you and all gear included, it’s less about rushing and more about soaking up those underwater colors — and maybe laughing at yourself in a wetsuit.Free cancellationfromUS$ 239View ›
Maui: Intro Scuba Diving Class & Guided Reef Dive Lahaina
Maui: Intro Scuba Diving Class & Guided Reef Dive Lahaina★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (211)3hYou’ll feel your nerves fade as you learn scuba basics in Lahaina with patient PADI instructors, then float over Maui’s coral reefs watching turtles and tropical fish glide by. All gear is included and your guide stays close so you can focus on breathing in those first underwater moments—maybe even laugh at yourself a little after surfacing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 158View ›
Kauai Helicopter Tour: Doors-On & Hanapepe Valley Waterfalls
Kauai Helicopter Tour: Doors-On & Hanapepe Valley Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (211)45mYou fly in a six-seat cabin with doors on, over the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon, with a local pilot who narrates the route and adjusts for weather. Entry to Hanapepe Valley—only accessible by air—is included, along with goggles and all fees. Plan for the flight time and check-in window on your ticket; nothing goes in the cabin except you.Is it for me?Right for families with young children or anyone who wants aerial views without the intensity of a doors-off flight. The small group size and local pilot's knowledge make it worth the cost, and the 30+ year safety record means you can focus on the view instead of worry.Free cancellationfromUS$ 349View ›
Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai: Two Falls, 4 Hours
Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai: Two Falls, 4 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (211)4hRappel down two waterfalls—a 30-foot drop at Bamboo Falls and a 60-foot descent at Papakolea Falls—on Kauai's protected Hule'ia River, with certified instructors, safety briefing and practice wall included. The activity runs 4 hours and takes groups of fewer than a dozen. Part of every ticket supports conservation of the 241-acre National Wildlife Refuge where you rappel.Is it for me?You get two waterfall rappels and the knowledge that you're funding their protection—the small group size and certified guides make the adrenaline manageable, so the focus stays on the waterfalls and the watershed itself rather than the logistics of getting down them.Free cancellationfromUS$ 259View ›
Private Surf Lesson at Kahaluu Beach Park, Big Island
Private Surf Lesson at Kahaluu Beach Park, Big Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (211)1h 30mA private surf lesson at Kahaluu Beach Park on the Big Island pairs you with a professional instructor for 90 minutes of one-on-one coaching on gentle waves. The instructor tailors the session to your level, whether you're starting from scratch or refining technique; surfboard, reef shoes and a surf shirt are provided. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the beach is accessible by public transportation.Is it for me?Group lessons split the instructor's attention across multiple surfers; a private lesson means every correction, every wave, and every moment of progress is about you. Book this one if you want to actually improve instead of just get wet.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 199View ›
Oahu Bike Food Tour: Diamond Head & local eats
Oahu Bike Food Tour: Diamond Head & local eats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (210)4h–5hYou pedal through Diamond Head and Kapahulu-Kaimuki, stopping at five to six local restaurants to eat poke, malasada, fish tacos, and shave ice while your guide explains the neighborhood's history. The tour lasts four hours, includes the bike and helmet, and ends with photos and a video. Book this if you want to eat like a local without figuring out which restaurants to hit or how to get between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Oahu's real neighborhoods without planning which restaurants to visit or figuring out how to bike between them — the guide and the fixed stops handle both.Free cancellationfromUS$ 189View ›
Oahu: Swim with Dolphins Catamaran & Waterslide Lunch Tour
Oahu: Swim with Dolphins Catamaran & Waterslide Lunch Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (209)4hYou’ll jump into clear Pacific water off Oahu’s west coast to swim with wild dolphins (if they show up), try snorkeling at Makaha Beach with sea turtles and bright reef fish, zip down a giant catamaran waterslide, and share laughs over lunch on deck. Expect salty skin, happy exhaustion — and maybe a memory that lingers longer than you’d expect.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 199View ›
Oahu Circle Island Day Tour: 10+ Stops & Waikiki Pickup
Oahu Circle Island Day Tour: 10+ Stops & Waikiki Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (209)6h–7hYou’ll circle Oahu in a small group van with hotel pickup in Waikiki, taste fresh macadamia nuts and coffee, see wild waves at Banzai Pipeline, spot turtles on North Shore beaches, try local food trucks for lunch, and wander through pineapple fields at Dole Plantation — all with stories from your guide that stick with you long after you’re dropped off.Free cancellation-26%fromUS$ 100View ›
Kauai to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Day Trip with Flight
Kauai to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Day Trip with Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (208)14hYou’ll fly from Kauai to Oahu for a guided day trip through Pearl Harbor’s most powerful WWII sites — from exploring inside submarines to standing on the deck of the Battleship Missouri. With lunch included and all logistics handled, you’ll have time to reflect among memorials and stories that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 654View ›
Honolulu: Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch
Honolulu: Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (208)5hYou hike 1.6 miles through a lush rainforest to a 150-foot waterfall, with your guide explaining the native plants and birds along the way. After the waterfall, you eat lunch at Tantalus Lookout while looking out over Honolulu and the ocean. Round-trip pickup from your Waikiki hotel is included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a real rainforest hike without spending the day arranging transport and figuring out where to eat after — the pickup, lunch, and guide handling the trail details means you just show up at your hotel. The 1.6 miles is moderate, so it works for most fitness levels, though it's not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns.Free cancellation-10%Kids −16%fromUS$ 107View ›
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Private Van up to 12 Passengers
Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: Private Van up to 12 Passengers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (207)30mYou skip the taxi queue and ride in a private, air-conditioned van from Honolulu airport to your Waikiki hotel or cruise terminal. A professional driver meets you at arrivals, waits sixty minutes free if your flight is late, and gets you to your destination without stops. Book one way per reservation, and confirm your flight and hotel details when you reserve.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in Honolulu with luggage and want to skip the taxi line and ride straight to your Waikiki hotel without arranging transport beforehand. The driver waits free if your flight runs late, which is what makes this worth booking instead of flagging a cab at arrivals.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 139View ›
Kauai: Discover Scuba Dive for Beginners & Sea Turtles
Kauai: Discover Scuba Dive for Beginners & Sea Turtles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (207)2h 30mYou’ll learn to scuba dive off Kauai’s coast with patient PADI instructors guiding every step — from basic skills in shallow water to drifting beside green sea turtles among coral gardens. Small groups mean more attention (and less pressure). Expect real moments: salty air, nervous laughs, and that strange hush beneath the waves that sticks with you long after you dry off.Free cancellationfromUS$ 186View ›
Molokini Crater Snorkel & Whale Watch Maui: 2.5-Hour Zodiac Tour
Molokini Crater Snorkel & Whale Watch Maui: 2.5-Hour Zodiac Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (206)2h 30mYou snorkel Molokini Crater for an hour in clear water with provided gear and wetsuit, then spend the rest of the morning cruising for humpback whales on a fast Zodiac. The tour includes all snorkeling equipment, a wetsuit top, life jacket, Hawaiian snacks and juice, and underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs if whales are near. You're back on shore by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Molokini and have a shot at whale watching without committing to a full-day ocean tour—the short duration means you keep the rest of your day free, and the Zodiac's speed gets you to the crater and back faster than a standard boat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 161View ›
ATV Riding on Big Island: Honda & UTV Options
ATV Riding on Big Island: Honda & UTV Options★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (205)1h 30mATV riding on Big Island's Hamakua ranch land with your choice of Honda 4x4 ATV or Side x Side UTV, including instruction on a practice track, scenic photo stops with views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific, and a 20-minute break with snacks and a dip in Umauma's private waterfall pond. All experience levels are welcome; a valid driver's license is required, and riders must be at least 16 years old.Is it for me?Pick the single-rider Honda ATV if you want full control of the machine and the freedom to set your own pace on the trail. Choose the two or four-seater UTV if you're riding with family or friends and want to share the experience in the same vehicle.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 224View ›
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (205)2h 30mYou’ll step onto a Waikiki catamaran with local guides, join in a traditional Hawaiian chant for luck, then snorkel above green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon while tropical fish swirl around you. Enjoy hot drinks onboard after your swim and take in Diamond Head views as you cruise back along the coast—one of those days that lingers long after.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 125View ›
Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport, Kauai: Fresh Flower Welcome
Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport, Kauai: Fresh Flower Welcome★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (205)15mA lei greeting at Kauai's Lihue Airport puts a fresh orchid lei or kukui nut lei around your neck the moment you clear arrivals, a 15-minute Hawaiian welcome that marks the start of your vacation. You receive the lei, get a souvenir photo taken with your own phone, and step into the island with a tangible piece of the aloha tradition. A guide in English meets you at the terminal.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so the welcome is clear and unhurried no matter your familiarity with Hawaiian customs or how tired you are after your flight. This is the moment you transition from traveler to visitor—lei around your neck, island time beginning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 58View ›
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