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Maui Road to Hana: Private Half-Day Tour with Waianapanapa & Ho’okipa
Maui Road to Hana: Private Half-Day Tour with Waianapanapa & Ho’okipa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (124)4h–5hYou’ll ride Maui’s legendary Road to Hana with a local guide who knows every curve and story. Feel salt spray at Ho’okipa Beach Park, snack on warm banana bread by Honomanu Bay, and step onto Waiʻānapanapa’s black sands—all without spending your whole day in the car. This tour leaves you with more than photos; it lingers like sunlight on your skin.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 599View ›
Lahaina: Private Surf Lesson for Two & 2-Hour Coaching
Lahaina: Private Surf Lesson for Two & 2-Hour Coaching★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (124)2hYou’ll start on Lahaina’s warm sand learning basics with your private instructor before heading into the ocean together. Expect lots of laughter, hands-on coaching, and those small victories when you finally catch your first wave. All equipment is included — just bring your sense of humor and maybe a little courage.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 145View ›
Honolulu: Paddleboard Yoga Class on Ocean Water
Honolulu: Paddleboard Yoga Class on Ocean Water★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (123)1h 15mYou’ll float above clear Honolulu water on your own paddleboard while practicing yoga poses with a local guide. Expect laughs during wobbly moments, time to relax under the sun, and a peaceful savasana as you drift gently on the ocean. All equipment is provided—just bring your curiosity (and maybe sunscreen).Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 57View ›
Kauai: Stand Up Paddle Rental Wailua River & Secret Falls
Kauai: Stand Up Paddle Rental Wailua River & Secret Falls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (123)1dYou arrive at the shop, get a lesson and map, load your SUP board onto your car, and paddle the Wailua River at your own pace to Secret Falls. The rental includes all gear—board, paddle, life vest, dry bag, straps—and takes 4 to 5 hours round trip. No experience necessary, and you're back before the afternoon gets away from you.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore the Wailua River without a guide or group—you get the gear, the knowledge, and the freedom to move at your own pace, which is what makes a 4-to-5-hour paddle feel like your own adventure instead of someone else's itinerary.Free cancellationfromUS$ 64View ›
Kauai: Hawaii Movie Tour & Film Locations with Pickup
Kauai: Hawaii Movie Tour & Film Locations with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (123)6hYou ride in an air-conditioned minibus to eight-plus movie locations across Kauai's north and east side, watch film clips at each stop showing how Hollywood used the real landscape, and return to your hotel without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs daily with a minimum group size of six adults.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Kauai's most-filmed landscapes without renting a car or researching which movies shot where — the guide handles the route and the film history, and pickup means you don't navigate the island yourself.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 189View ›
Surf Lesson Kihei Maui Small Group with Pro Instructor
Surf Lesson Kihei Maui Small Group with Pro Instructor★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (123)2hA 2-hour surf lesson in Kihei Maui with a professional instructor and all gear (rashguard, reef shoes, surfboard) included. Groups stay at six or fewer, and children under 10 must book private or semi-private lessons for safety. The instructor meets you at the Waves Hawaii van, walks through safety and technique on the beach, then takes you into the water to practice.Is it for me?Book a group lesson if you're a teenager or adult with at least moderate fitness and want to learn alongside others at the same level. Choose private or semi-private if your child is under 10, since that's the safer setup for younger surfers in the ocean.Free cancellationfromUS$ 103View ›
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument
Big Island Kealakekua Bay: Snorkel & Captain Cook Monument★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (121)4hYou board a boat with a maximum of 14 passengers and travel 45 minutes from Kona to Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary. A swim guide leads you into the water for up to an hour of snorkeling across the coral reef near the Captain Cook Monument, with all gear provided. If you book the entire boat, you can customize the route and timing with the captain.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to snorkel Kealakekua Bay without the crowds of larger group boats—the 14-person limit is what makes it possible to spend real time on the reef and move at your own pace in the water.Free cancellationfromUS$ 109View ›
Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide
Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (120)1h 30m–2hYou’ll hike muddy trails near Lihue to two private waterfalls—Bamboo Falls for photos and Papakolea Falls for swimming right under a 60-foot cascade. With a local guide sharing stories along the way and time to climb behind rushing water, this short adventure leaves you buzzing long after you towel off.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 93View ›
Waikiki Sunset Sailing Tour: Small Group, Diamond Head Views
Waikiki Sunset Sailing Tour: Small Group, Diamond Head Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (118)2hYou’ll feel the ocean breeze as you sail from Honolulu with just a handful of fellow travelers, watching Waikiki and Diamond Head shift colors at sunset. With snacks and soft drinks included—and a local captain steering—the evening feels easy and real. It’s less about perfect photos and more about letting go for an hour or two.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
Oahu: Sunset Whale Watch with Whales Guaranteed or Free Return
Oahu: Sunset Whale Watch with Whales Guaranteed or Free Return★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (118)1h 30m–2hYou board a double-decker boat at sunset and spend two hours watching for humpback whales off Oahu's coast, with Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline as your backdrop. Soda and a restroom are included. If no whales appear, you get a free return trip to try again.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Oahu during winter who want to see humpback whales without arranging their own boat — the guarantee means you're not gambling on a single trip. Expect a two-hour evening commitment on open water with other passengers; that's the trade-off for a double-decker platform and a second chance if the whales don't cooperate.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 54View ›
Oahu: Private Surf Lesson with Photos & Video Package
Oahu: Private Surf Lesson with Photos & Video Package★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (118)1hYou’ll start right on the sand with your instructor guiding you through basics before heading into Oahu’s waves together for your private surf lesson—no crowds, just one-on-one help (and patience). All gear is included and you’ll get photos and videos sent to your email so you can relive every wobbly moment later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 160View ›
Oahu Kahana Bay: Kayak & SUP Rental River to Ocean
Oahu Kahana Bay: Kayak & SUP Rental River to Ocean★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (118)3hYou paddle a kayak or SUP up a narrow rainforest river, spot remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements, then continue into the calm bay and back. Life jackets are provided, and you launch and land from a private dock with no transport hassle. The protected waters mean you can focus on paddling instead of fighting conditions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle but don't own gear and need calm water to learn in — the protected river and included life jacket mean you can focus on the paddle itself instead of fighting conditions or logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 79View ›
Molokini Crater & Sea Turtles: Small Group Snorkel from Maui
Molokini Crater & Sea Turtles: Small Group Snorkel from Maui★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (116)5hYou board at Ma'alaea Harbor, snorkel Molokini Crater for over an hour, then move to turtle reefs where these animals are actually living and feeding. The boat is small, the guide is live, and lunch plus all gear and sunscreen protection are included. You're back by afternoon, having seen the reef without the crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Molokini without the tour-boat crowds and actually see sea turtles in their habitat — the small group size and the guide's knowledge of where the turtles are is what makes both things possible in a single morning.Free cancellationKids −23%fromUS$ 210View ›
Maui Shore Dive: Certified Reef Scuba with Local Guides
Maui Shore Dive: Certified Reef Scuba with Local Guides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (116)2h 15mYou’ll slip into Maui’s ocean alongside local guides who know these reefs by heart—spotting sea turtles, octopus hiding in coral, and colorful fish darting through sunlight. Expect sandy toes at sunrise, real talk about local marine life, flexible meeting spots depending on ocean mood—and that quiet wonder you only get breathing underwater.Free cancellationfromUS$ 200View ›
Maui: Lana'i Snorkel & Dolphin Raft from Lahaina
Maui: Lana'i Snorkel & Dolphin Raft from Lahaina★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (115)4hYou board a 50-foot raft at Lahaina Harbor and cross to Lana'i, where the captain picks two snorkel sites based on that day's conditions. Snorkel gear, water and sodas are included; dolphins appear on most trips, along with turtles and tropical fish. The boat limits passengers to 30 for comfort and has shade, padded seating and easy water entry. Plan for a half-day excursion.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Lana'i without arranging your own boat or gear — the captain's local knowledge of daily conditions and the 30-person limit are what make the snorkel sites feel uncrowded and the water entry straightforward.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −23%fromUS$ 283View ›
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Luxury Catamaran Snorkel & Waterslides
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Luxury Catamaran Snorkel & Waterslides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (115)5hYou board a luxury catamaran at Kauai's dock and spend the day cruising the Na Pali Coast's sea cliffs and hidden coves. Snorkel in clear water, slide down the boat's twin waterslides, spot sea turtles and monk seals, and eat lunch while the open bar runs. The crew handles safety and instruction; you handle getting wet and enjoying the view. Bring sunscreen and a swimsuit — plan to be in the water most of the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Na Pali Coast without the crowded tour-boat feeling — the 65-foot catamaran's size and amenities mean you're not fighting for deck space or waiting in line for the bar, and the waterslides turn it into something more than just a snorkel trip. Moderate fitness and comfort with rough water are required; if you're prone to seasickness or have joint or mobility concerns, this isn't the right fit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 261View ›
Kauai: Waimea Canyon & South Side Private Tour
Kauai: Waimea Canyon & South Side Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (115)7hYou spend the day climbing into Waimea Canyon with a private guide, stopping at four main viewpoints and a nature trail, then descending to the south side for Spouting Horn and Poipu Beach wildlife watching. Lunch is included, as are park entry fees and hotel pickup for up to seven passengers. The full itinerary takes most of the day and covers both the island's dramatic interior and its coastal edges.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Kauai's canyon interior and south-side coast in one day without renting a car or coordinating multiple stops—the private format and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 950View ›
Oahu North Shore: Surf lesson in Haleiwa with local guide
Oahu North Shore: Surf lesson in Haleiwa with local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (115)2hYou’ll start your surf lesson at Haleiwa Beach Park with a friendly local instructor who keeps things relaxed and safe. Learn basic moves on the sand before paddling into gentle waves in a protected cove. All equipment is included, so you can focus on catching your first wave — or just laughing when you fall in. It’s an experience you’ll remember every time you see the ocean again.Free cancellationfromUS$ 200View ›
Kona Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch: Sea Turtles & Reef Fish
Kona Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch: Sea Turtles & Reef Fish★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (114)3hYou board a spacious catamaran at Honokohau Harbor, snorkel a reef teeming with green sea turtles and tropical fish with all gear provided, enjoy a fresh lunch and drinks on board, and return in three hours. No experience needed; the crew handles safety and guidance for all ages and comfort levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hawaiian green sea turtles and coral without arranging your own transport or gear—the catamaran handles the logistics and the crew handles the safety, so you just show up and get in the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromUS$ 169View ›
Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach: One-on-One Instruction
Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach: One-on-One Instruction★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (114)1h 30mA private 90-minute surf lesson at Waikiki Beach pairs you with a certified instructor for one-on-one teaching in the water. The lesson starts with a land demonstration and ocean safety briefing at the shop, then moves into the water to practice paddling and wave-catching. All skill levels are welcome, and children from age 4 can join.Is it for me?Book this if you want focused instruction tailored to your level rather than a group class where the pace is set for everyone at once. The one-on-one format works especially well for young children, nervous swimmers, or anyone who learns better with personalized attention and feedback.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 179View ›
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