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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Catamaran Sail with Drinks
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Catamaran Sail with Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (1,777)2h 30mYou’ll start your day sailing from Waikiki with cold brew coffee and granola bars before snorkeling at Turtle Canyon with green sea turtles and reef fish. Afterward, relax with a complimentary mai tai as you cruise along the coast toward Diamond Head. Expect friendly guides, laughter, and those small moments that stick with you long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 90View ›
Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Stargazing: Free Night Sky Photos
Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Stargazing: Free Night Sky Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (1,764)8hAn eight-hour Mauna Kea summit tour from Kailua-Kona includes sunset viewing at Hawaii's highest peak, stargazing with a refractor telescope afterward, and free DSLR photos of the stars and constellations your guide captures for you. Pickup starts at 2 p.m. from Target parking lot in Kona or Queens Market Place in Waikoloa; the tour includes a sandwich dinner, winter gear, and a 4x4 van ride to the summit. Guests must be between 16 and 75 years old and in moderate physical fitness.Is it for me?Choose the Kailua-Kona pickup if you're staying on the west side; pick Queens Market Place if you're based in the Waikoloa resort area. The eight-hour window and fixed schedule mean the sunset and stargazing both fit into one evening without you arranging transport or timing separately, though bad weather or a full moon will affect what you see.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 290View ›
Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure & Scenic Trails
Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure & Scenic Trails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (1,754)2hYou drive or ride in a four-seater Can-Am through 1,400 acres of West Side terrain near Lahaina, with a guide leading the way across miles of trails and ocean views. The two-hour tour includes all safety equipment, education about the Pu'u Kukui Watershed Preserve, and small-group pacing. Book with everyone in your party on the same reservation, and wear clothes you don't mind getting stained.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive or ride terrain you can't reach by regular car, and you'd rather have a guide handle the route and the group logistics. The small-group format and fixed two-hour window mean you're not waiting around or figuring out where to go next.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 203View ›
Big Island Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Kona Coffee
Big Island Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Kona Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,739)12hYou spend a full day moving through the Big Island's volcanic landscape—coffee farm to lava tubes to black sand beach to the crater rim—with a local guide explaining the geology and history as you go. Lunch and dinner are included, as is hotel pickup from the Kona or Kohala Coast. The day ends with stargazing at elevation, weather permitting, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see the Big Island's main volcanic and natural highlights in one day without arranging your own transport, park entry, meals, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included logistics mean you show up and the day unfolds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 309View ›
Oahu UTV Raptor Tour: Multi-Passenger Off-Road at Kualoa Ranch
Oahu UTV Raptor Tour: Multi-Passenger Off-Road at Kualoa Ranch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,731)2hA two-hour guided UTV tour at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu where your group rides together in one multi-passenger Raptor vehicle across saddle trails and seasonal streams through Ka'a'awa Valley. Drivers must be at least 21 with a valid license; passengers from age 5 are welcome. The guide leads the group to movie filming locations across the ranch's 1,000 acres, and you navigate mud and water crossings as part of the ride.Is it for me?Your whole group rides together in one vehicle with a dedicated guide and scheduled stops—no splitting up or waiting for strangers to join.Travelers' pickLikely to sell outKids −54%fromUS$ 162View ›
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Super Raft Snorkel & Sea Caves
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Super Raft Snorkel & Sea Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (1,723)4h 30mYou board a 37-foot super raft and cruise the Na Pali Coast's 17-mile stretch of cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls. You snorkel above coral reefs with tropical fish and sea turtles (conditions permitting), use provided snorkeling gear, and drink cold beverages and snacks between stops. The boat's speed and size mean fewer crowds and access to hidden caves slower tours miss. Book this if you're fit enough for a bouncy ride and a 200-yard walk, and comfortable in the ocean.Is it for me?Book this if you're fit enough for a fast, bouncy boat ride and can walk 200 yards to and from the dock without help — the speed and size of the raft let you reach sea caves and waterfalls that slower tours can't, and snorkel in less crowded spots. Skip it if you have spinal, heart, or recent surgical concerns, are pregnant, or uncomfortable in the ocean.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 235View ›
Maui North Shore: 7-Line Zipline Tour & WWII Camp Maui
Maui North Shore: 7-Line Zipline Tour & WWII Camp Maui★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (1,707)2hYou’ll launch off seven ziplines over Maui’s North Shore with guides who know every story behind Camp Maui. Expect shaky knees on the suspension bridge, ocean views between bursts of laughter, and a chance to learn real WWII history right where it happened. All gear is sorted for you—just bring your courage (and maybe closed-toe shoes).Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 155View ›
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Small-Group Tour
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Small-Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (1,667)8hYou get picked up from your Kailua Kona hotel, driven to 13,796 feet for a sunset above the clouds, then descend slightly to view Jupiter, Saturn and deep space objects through professional telescopes while sipping hot chocolate. Dinner, parkas, gloves and all transport are included. Plan for a full evening out — the tour runs long enough to let the altitude adjustment happen naturally and the sky show breathe.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying on the Big Island who want to see the night sky through real telescopes without arranging their own transport or equipment. The evening is long and the altitude is significant — that's what makes time for both the sunset and a proper star show possible, and why the tour includes dinner and acclimatization stops along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 330View ›
Maui Whale Watching: 2-Hour Catamaran & Hydrophone
Maui Whale Watching: 2-Hour Catamaran & Hydrophone★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (1,667)2hYou board a double-deck catamaran at Ma'alaea Harbor and spend two hours watching humpback whales breach, slap their flukes, and sing through an underwater hydrophone. A professional guide explains the behavior and biology in real time while you sip included juice in the shade or on deck. The boat operates December through April, returns by early afternoon, and requires 30-minute early check-in at a nearby shop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see humpbacks breach and hear them sing without arranging your own boat or timing — the catamaran leaves from a fixed dock, the guide handles the interpretation, and the two-hour window fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 50View ›
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (1,656)4h 30mYou paddle the Wailua River for four miles through rainforest, beach your kayak, then hike two muddy miles to a 120-foot waterfall where you can swim and rest. Your guide handles all gear setup and navigation, so you focus on paddling and hiking. Expect five to six hours total, moderate-to-strenuous effort, and the reward of reaching Uluwehi Falls with time to soak in the natural pool.Is it for me?Right for adventurers in good physical condition who want to reach Secret Falls without arranging their own transport, kayak rental, or parking. The 4-mile paddle and 2-mile hike are the whole point—expect to be wet, muddy, and tired in the best way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (1,656)5h 30mThe Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure is a 5.5-hour guided water activity on Kauai's Na Pali Coast combining high-speed rafting, sea cave exploration, waterfall swimming, and reef snorkeling with all equipment and instruction provided. Morning tours include breakfast sandwiches and beverages; afternoon tours include a bento box meal. The raft navigates sea caves and waterfalls weather permitting, and you'll watch for dolphins, green sea turtles, and humpback whales in winter. A U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain and CPR-trained crew lead the trip, which requires a high level of physical fitness and comfort in rough ocean conditions.Is it for me?You get the full Na Pali experience—cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and reef snorkeling—in one trip without renting a boat or planning multiple stops, because the raft's speed and the crew's knowledge compress what would take a full day into 5.5 hours and put you in places a larger tour boat cannot reach.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 185View ›
Molokini Crater & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour from Kihei
Molokini Crater & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour from Kihei★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (1,643)5hYou’ll start your Molokini Crater snorkeling tour from Kihei with warm cinnamon rolls before zipping across clear morning waters. Snorkel among vibrant fish at Molokini and swim alongside sea turtles at Turtle Town near La Perouse Bay. Alongside local guides, enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you soak up Maui’s wild coastline—leaving you with memories that linger long after salt has dried from your skin.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 210View ›
Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide
Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (1,639)5h 30mThis is a 5.5-hour Na Pali Coast snorkel cruise aboard a catamaran with a Coast Guard-licensed captain, departing from Kauai. You snorkel for 30–45 minutes in the sea caves and waters off the coastline, ride the onboard waterslide, and eat fresh sandwiches you assemble yourself alongside beer, wine, Mai Tais and soft drinks. All snorkel gear, instruction and safety briefing are included, along with fresh-water showers and breakfast treats.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel the Na Pali sea caves and cliffs without arranging a separate boat, guide or gear — the catamaran, the waterslide, the food and the instruction all move together, so the day stays simple and you stay fed and safe.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 234View ›
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Small Group, Sea Caves
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour: Small Group, Sea Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (1,615)2h 30mThis small-group snorkel tour departs for Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island's Kona coast aboard a fast Zodiac RIB boat, where you snorkel protected coral reefs near the Captain Cook Monument and explore sea caves and coves inaccessible to larger tour boats. The tour runs roughly 2.5 hours and includes snorkel gear, fresh pineapple, and bottled water; a live English-speaking guide leads the group. Wetsuits and lifejackets are available to rent at check-in. Wildlife sightings (dolphins, whales) are possible but not guaranteed.Is it for me?Book the snorkeling option if you want to get in the water and explore the coral reefs and sea caves yourself; choose the ride-along option if you prefer to stay aboard and see the coastline and bay without entering the water. Either way, the small Zodiac boat and small group size mean you skip the crowded experience of the big tour boats and reach places they cannot go.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Sunset Catamaran Tour & Dinner Drinks
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Sunset Catamaran Tour & Dinner Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,610)5hYou’ll set out along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast by catamaran with a local crew, catching sight of dolphins and waterfalls while enjoying dinner and drinks on deck. There’s no swimming—just time to soak up shifting light on ancient cliffs before sunset brings everyone together in quiet awe.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 223View ›
Maui: Jungle Zipline Eco Adventure with 8 Lines & Bridges
Maui: Jungle Zipline Eco Adventure with 8 Lines & Bridges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,585)2hYou’ll fly over lush Maui jungle on eight ziplines, cross swinging bridges high in the canopy, pause for snacks with new friends, and maybe surprise yourself by stepping off that last platform—heart pounding but grinning wider than you expected.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 177View ›
Shark Cage Diving Oahu North Shore: Galapagos & Sandbar Sharks
Shark Cage Diving Oahu North Shore: Galapagos & Sandbar Sharks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (1,553)2hShark cage diving off Oahu's North Shore is a 2-hour activity where you descend into a floating cage and observe Galapagos and Sandbar sharks through large polyglass windows using a mask and snorkel. No scuba experience is required, and children from age 5 are welcome. The experience includes snorkeling equipment and an expert crew; a short boat ride takes you offshore, and you spend roughly 20 to 30 minutes in the water watching the sharks in their natural habitat.Is it for me?The floating cage and surface snorkel setup mean you can watch sharks without scuba training or a long underwater commitment—ideal if you want the encounter but not the certification or the time underwater.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Maui Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach
Maui Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (1,550)2hA 2-hour sunset cruise departing from Ka'anapali Beach on Maui with unlimited alcohol, heavy appetizers including pesto pasta and crispy pork sliders, and live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Whale watching is included from mid-December through mid-April. Validated parking for up to 4 hours is provided; check in 30 minutes before departure and call 24 hours ahead to confirm.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to watch the sunset from the water with a drink in hand and don't want to arrange parking or transportation logistics—the validated spot and the open bar mean you show up and the rest is handled. The barefoot format and the 2-hour window make it a low-commitment evening out, not a full-day commitment.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 137View ›
Maui Molokini Crater Snorkel & Turtle Cove Swim Small Group
Maui Molokini Crater Snorkel & Turtle Cove Swim Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,539)4hYou’ll race across Maui’s morning waves by super raft to Molokini Crater for snorkeling among tropical fish and corals, then float quietly with Hawaiian green sea turtles at a private cove only smaller groups can reach. With breakfast pastries, fresh pineapple, lunch sandwiches, all gear included and a local crew who actually seem to love their jobs, you’ll leave with salt on your skin and maybe a new favorite memory.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 205View ›
Oahu Turtle Canyon: 2-Hour Snorkeling with Sea Turtles
Oahu Turtle Canyon: 2-Hour Snorkeling with Sea Turtles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (1,516)2hYou board a catamaran at Waikiki, sail 10 minutes to Turtle Canyon, and spend 30–45 minutes snorkeling among Hawaiian green sea turtles and coral reefs. All gear is included, the crew handles safety and guidance, and you're back on land within two hours. Families and first-time snorkelers are the norm here, not exceptions.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Waikiki and want to see sea turtles without a full-day commitment or arranging your own boat and gear—the 2-hour window and guaranteed wildlife sightings fit a short afternoon, and the crew's experience with families and first-time snorkelers means you don't need prior experience.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 81View ›
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