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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu: Polynesian show with feast
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu: Polynesian show with feast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (3,789)3hToa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore is a three-hour Polynesian cultural experience with an island feast, interactive demonstrations, and a full show featuring Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. You choose between three seating tiers (each with a different drink allowance), and two daily showtimes run at 12:30pm and 5pm. The botanical garden closes Mondays except June through August, though luaus operate year-round; on Mondays, gates open 30 minutes early for luau guests only.Is it for me?Book Silver or Gold seating if you want the core experience at a lower price point; VIP seating puts you closer to the stage and adds an extra drink. The 12:30pm luau works if you want the afternoon free afterward; the 5pm luau suits a later start to your day. If you're visiting on a Monday, gates open 30 minutes early for luau guests, so you won't lose access to the valley itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 145View ›
Oahu North Shore: 8-Line Zipline & ATV Ridgetop Adventure
Oahu North Shore: 8-Line Zipline & ATV Ridgetop Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (3,781)2h 30mYou ride an ATV up Oahu's North Shore ridgetop, then zipline across eight dual lines ranging from 500 feet to nearly half a mile, with rappels and sky bridges in between. A guide handles the safety briefing and culture talk; you handle the speed. Three hours total, with pickup and all gear included — just bring closed-toe shoes and a willingness to look down.Is it for me?Right for thrill-seekers on Oahu who want the adrenaline without arranging their own transport or safety gear — the guide and equipment are handled. Plan for three hours out, closed-toe shoes, and the physical demand of climbing and zipping; that's what makes the half-mile zipline and the ridgetop views possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 204View ›
Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Pipeline Beach
Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Pipeline Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (3,689)8hYou get picked up from your Waikiki hotel and driven around the entire windward side of Oahu in one loop: Diamond Head viewpoint, Halona Blowhole, Makapuu Lighthouse, Mokolii Island, a macadamia nut tasting, North Shore lunch (cash required), Sunset Beach, and Waimea Valley with its waterfall and botanical gardens. Admission to Waimea Valley is included. The tour ends with a Dole Whip stop and returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Waikiki who want to see the windward side and North Shore in one day without renting a car or planning stops themselves. The full loop means a long day out — you'll be gone from morning to evening — which is exactly what lets you fit this much into a single departure.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 154View ›
Beginner Scuba Diving in Honolulu: No Certification Needed
Beginner Scuba Diving in Honolulu: No Certification Needed★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (3,622)1h 30mBeginner scuba diving in Honolulu at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, where you descend into a calm lagoon with a professional guide, all equipment provided, and no certification needed. The dive runs 90 minutes and includes free underwater videos of your experience. Children from age 10 are welcome; a maximum of 16 people keeps the group small and personalized.Is it for me?Choose this if you want hands-on instruction from a guide who stays beside you throughout—it's designed for swimmers with no scuba experience or certification.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 89View ›
Honolulu: Magic Show & Rum Punch at Hilton Waikiki
Honolulu: Magic Show & Rum Punch at Hilton Waikiki★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (3,550)2hYou sit within arm's reach of world-class magic in a 65-seat theater at the Hilton Waikiki, watch an audience member levitate for the first time anywhere, and sip a rum punch cocktail while valet parking is handled for you. No crowds, no distance, no screens — just three hours of artistry that lands because you're close enough to see how it's done and still can't figure it out.Is it for me?Book this if you want an evening activity in Honolulu that doesn't require travel outside the hotel, works for families and couples alike, and leaves you with a memory people actually ask you about — the valet and cocktail mean you arrive relaxed and leave without logistics to manage.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Maui: Road to Hana Small-Group Tour with Waterfalls & Lunch
Maui: Road to Hana Small-Group Tour with Waterfalls & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (3,536)7h–11hYou get picked up from your Maui hotel and spend a full day driving the Road to Hana with a professional guide, stopping to swim at waterfalls, walk through lava caves, and explore the black sand beach at Waiʻanapanapa State Park. Lunch and water are included, the van is air-conditioned, and your guide decides which stops make sense based on the day and the group. Book at least two people and provide your hotel name and a working phone number when you reserve.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive the Road to Hana without handling the 640 curves yourself, and you're willing to let the day unfold at the guide's pace rather than racing through a fixed itinerary—the flexibility is what makes the stops feel like discoveries instead of checkboxes.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 210View ›
Shark Cage Snorkeling Oahu North Shore: See Sharks Up Close
Shark Cage Snorkeling Oahu North Shore: See Sharks Up Close★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (3,236)1h 30mShark cage snorkeling off Oahu's North Shore puts you inside a secure floating cage to watch Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in clear water, with all snorkel gear and an experienced crew included. No swimming ability is needed, and you can choose to stay dry and watch from the boat instead. Check in 30 minutes early; the dive lasts about 90 minutes.Is it for me?Book cage viewing if you want to be in the water watching sharks move past you at close range; choose observer status if you want the same sharks and the same crew but prefer to stay dry on the boat. Either way, no swimming ability is needed, and the captain will make sure you're secure before the sharks arrive.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 99View ›
Chief's Luau Oahu: Polynesian show with feast and fire dancing
Chief's Luau Oahu: Polynesian show with feast and fire dancing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (3,125)3hChief's Luau is an evening luau on Oahu at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii where you attend a Polynesian show, feast on Hawaiian food, and interact with the Chief's tribe of hula dancers and warriors. The experience lasts about three hours and includes a lei greeting, all-you-can-eat feast, and beverages; you choose between three tiers — Aloha, Paradise, or Royal — each with different lei styles, drink counts, and add-ons like a Mai Tai or gift.Is it for me?Book the Aloha or Paradise tier if you want the full luau experience without extra drinks or gifts; choose Royal if you'd rather start with a Mai Tai and take home a souvenir, and the three beverages suit a longer evening of eating and watching between courses.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 144View ›
Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile: Taste and take home
Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile: Taste and take home★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (3,104)1h 30mA 90-minute guided tour of a working pineapple farm and packing facility in Haliimaile, Maui, where you walk the fields, learn the growing cycle from a guide, sample fresh Maui Gold pineapple, and receive a free pre-packaged pineapple to take home. The tour suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 3; you'll spend time outdoors in the fields and walk through a flat packing plant.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with children or a mixed group—the 90-minute format and all-ages welcome (from 3 up) mean everyone stays together without anyone getting bored or left behind. The free take-home pineapple also solves the souvenir problem if you're flying home the same day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 99View ›
Hilo: Volcanoes, Rainbow Falls & Black Sand Beach Tour
Hilo: Volcanoes, Rainbow Falls & Black Sand Beach Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (3,016)6hYou’ll wander ancient banyan avenues in Hilo, breathe volcanic steam at Kilauea, taste fresh macadamias at Mauna Loa Farm, and watch for sea turtles on black sand beaches — all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect small surprises, easy walks, and moments you’ll remember longer than you think.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 169View ›
Waikiki Trolley Historic Honolulu Red Line Cultural Tour
Waikiki Trolley Historic Honolulu Red Line Cultural Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (2,931)1h 50mThe Waikiki Trolley Historic Honolulu Red Line is a hop-on-hop-off trolley tour through downtown Honolulu and its cultural landmarks, with a live English-speaking guide narrating the route. You board at any stop, ride to the next, get off to explore, then catch the next trolley when you're ready to move on. The route covers Punchbowl Crater, downtown Honolulu and Honolulu Harbor, tracing Hawaii's history from the kingdom era through World War II to present-day culture. Unlimited hop-on-hop-off access means you set the pace at each stop.Is it for me?Spend your downtown morning or afternoon hopping between Iolani Palace, Punchbowl Crater, and the harbor at your own pace—no car rental or separate bookings needed.Instant confirmationKids −34%fromUS$ 35View ›
Maui: Eye-Level Whale & Dolphin Watching Zodiac Raft Tour
Maui: Eye-Level Whale & Dolphin Watching Zodiac Raft Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (2,846)2hYou board a low-to-water zodiac raft from Lahaina and spend the tour at eye level with humpback whales (winter) or dolphins (summer), listening to whale songs on a hydrophone and hearing naturalist narration. Small groups mean no crowds, and you'll get wet from ocean spray. Arrive 30 minutes early to board, bring sun protection, and know that close sightings aren't guaranteed — but the boat design is what makes them possible when they happen.Is it for me?Book this if you want close whale or dolphin encounters without the crowds of larger tour boats — the zodiac raft's low-to-water design is what puts you at eye level instead of looking down from a deck, and the small group size keeps the experience feeling intimate rather than industrial.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Oahu Circle Island Day Tour: Beaches, Shrimp Lunch & Dole Stop
Oahu Circle Island Day Tour: Beaches, Shrimp Lunch & Dole Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (2,793)10h–11hYou’ll circle Oahu with a local guide from Waikiki, stopping for Diamond Head views, tasting fresh malasadas, eating garlic shrimp on picnic benches, spotting sea turtles on North Shore beaches, and finishing with pineapple treats at Dole Plantation. Expect salty air in your hair and stories you’ll want to remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 99View ›
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (2,781)6h–7hYou get picked up from your Waikiki hotel and spend the morning at Pearl Harbor with a briefing, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, and entry to the Battleship Missouri. The afternoon includes Punchbowl Cemetery and the King Kamehameha Statue. Plan for six to seven hours total, and bring only a small bag.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Waikiki who want to see both the USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri in one morning without arranging transport or buying separate tickets. The six-to-seven-hour duration includes driving time, so plan accordingly if you have afternoon plans.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromUS$ 149View ›
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel: FREE re-ride if no sightings
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel: FREE re-ride if no sightings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (2,689)1h 20mNight manta ray snorkeling in Kona puts you in the water for 25–30 minutes on a small 11-passenger RHIB boat, departing between 6 and 10 p.m. Experienced swimmers with basic snorkel skills board for roughly 50 minutes total, including boat travel. If no manta rays appear, you get a free return trip instead of a refund.Is it for me?Book this if you're a confident swimmer who wants to be in the water with the mantas themselves, not watching from the boat. The small 11-person boat and the night timing—when mantas feed—are what make close encounters possible, and the free re-ride guarantee means you're not gambling on a single night's ocean conditions.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 30View ›
Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Small Group & Light Board
Kona: Night Manta Ray Snorkel Small Group & Light Board★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (2,578)1h 30mYou’ll slip into Kona’s warm night water for a short swim above glowing manta rays—just minutes from Keauhou Harbor with a small group and pro guides beside you. Hold onto custom light boards as mantas sweep inches below, drawn by swirling plankton and blue glow. Expect laughter, salt air, maybe a shiver or two—and that wild moment when you realize how close you are.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 15View ›
Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: Cruise, caves & lunch
Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: Cruise, caves & lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (2,498)4hA guided snorkeling cruise on a power catamaran through Kealakekua Bay, where the Captain Cook Monument marks the site of ancient Hawaiian history. You cruise the coastline, explore sea caves, watch marine life including dolphins and whales (seasonal), and snorkel with gear provided; lunch and refreshments are served aboard. The tour runs about 4 hours and departs from Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona. Choose the snorkeling option if you're comfortable in the water, or the Ride Along option if you prefer to stay aboard and watch.Is it for me?Book the snorkeling option if you're comfortable in the water and want to see the bay's marine life up close; choose Ride Along if you prefer to stay aboard the catamaran and watch from the boat instead. The 4-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot without dominating your whole day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Haleakala Sunrise Tour from Maui: Volcano at 9,740 feet
Haleakala Sunrise Tour from Maui: Volcano at 9,740 feet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (2,453)10hA guided sunrise tour on Maui takes you by minibus to the 9,740-foot summit of Haleakala, a dormant volcano, to watch the dawn from above the clouds. The driver provides narration in English, and the route includes views of Kula's open country slopes and the Haleakala Crater before descending to a sit-down breakfast at a locally owned restaurant in Waikapu. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park admission, and the meal are included; the tour runs rain or shine, and clear sunrise viewing is not guaranteed due to rapidly changing weather at altitude.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving early on Maui or have a free morning and want to see the island's most famous landmark without arranging your own transport and timing. The fixed schedule and included breakfast mean the whole day holds together without you building it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −39%fromUS$ 254View ›
Oahu: Submarine Scooter & Diamond Head Catamaran Tour
Oahu: Submarine Scooter & Diamond Head Catamaran Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (2,420)2hYou board a catamaran at Maunalua Bay, cruise past Diamond Head, then descend on an electric submarine scooter for a 20-minute glide among sea turtles and tropical fish. No diving or snorkeling experience required. The tour includes all equipment, a wetsuit top, snacks, and beverages, with time to swim afterward. Two hours total, small groups, and you're back on land with optional professional photos of the dive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see sea turtles and coral reefs up close without learning to dive or snorkel first—the electric scooter removes the skill barrier and lets you focus on the underwater world itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 188View ›
Waikiki Sunset Sail: Cocktails on the Moana Catamaran
Waikiki Sunset Sail: Cocktails on the Moana Catamaran★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (2,415)2hThe Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail is a two-hour evening cruise on Oahu's Moana Catamaran, sailing past Diamond Head and along the Waikiki coast as the sun sets. You get a complimentary first drink from the premium bar, an experienced captain and crew, and onboard restrooms; the boat holds a maximum of 47 passengers. Check in at 4:45 p.m., and the cruise runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Four departure options are available—General Boarding, VIP, Semi-private on the Nalu, or Friday Sunset Fireworks Combo—each with different inclusions and pricing.Is it for me?Book General Boarding if you want the sunset and a single cocktail without extras; choose VIP if you'd rather have drinks throughout the sail; pick the Semi-private Nalu if a smaller group matters more than the larger catamaran experience; or go for the Friday Fireworks Combo if you want both the sunset and the city's weekly fireworks show from the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
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