Things to do in Honolulu
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Oahu: Grand Circle Island Tour & Dole PlantationYou ride a deluxe motorcoach around Oahu's coast and interior, stopping at five major landmarks (Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, North Shore, Dole Plantation) plus Haleiwa Town for lunch and shopping. The driver provides live narration, and the bus carries a restroom, water, and snacks. Choose the 6.5-hour half-day tour if you want just Haleiwa and Dole, or the full 9-hour circle if you want the coastal and mountain views. Either way, pickup and return are included.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Oahu's main sights without renting a car or planning stops yourself—the motorcoach and driver-guide handle the route, timing, and narration, leaving you to sit and look.
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Pipeline & Dole PlantationYou spend the day circling Oahu with a local guide, stopping at the Makapuu Lighthouse, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach on the windward side, then snorkeling on the North Shore before watching the legendary surf breaks at Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Lunch includes fresh shrimp and local fruit, and the tour ends at the Dole Plantation with pineapple ice cream. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is all snorkeling equipment.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see the whole island in one day without renting a car or planning stops themselves—the fixed route and local guide handle navigation, timing, and the details, leaving you free to look out the window and snorkel.
Pearl Harbor Honolulu: USS Arizona Memorial & Visitor Center TourYou drive from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor, watch a 23-minute documentary about the 1941 attack, then board a shuttle boat to stand on the USS Arizona Memorial above the wreck. You explore the Visitor's Center, museums, and waterfront memorials with a certified guide who handles the historical context and timing. Hotel pickup and guide are included; plan for security screening and dress code requirements.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Pearl Harbor sites in one morning without arranging your own transport, timing the boat shuttle, or navigating security alone—the guide handles all three, which is what makes the memorial itself feel less logistical and more reflective.
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Waterfall Swim, Byodo-In & DoleWhipYou’ll feel Oahu’s rhythms on this circle island tour: stand where history happened at Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout, swim beneath Waimea Falls’ cool spray, snack on fresh macadamias as chickens beg nearby, and end your day sweetly with DoleWhip in hand—all with hotel pickup and a local guide who brings every stop to life.
Pearl Harbor Honolulu: USS Arizona & Missouri Battleship TourYou start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with a documentary, then take a shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. After that, the guide leads you through the USS Missouri battleship where Japan surrendered, then loops through downtown Honolulu's royal palaces and historic landmarks. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; the whole experience takes most of the day and requires a government ID.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want both the USS Arizona and USS Missouri in one outing without arranging transport or entry separately. The full day means you move through multiple sites—Pearl Harbor, Ford Island, and downtown—so plan to be out from morning through afternoon.
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkel Turtles, Dole & 16 StopsYou board in Waikiki and spend the full day circling Oahu's coast—snorkeling with sea turtles at Alii Beach, riding the train or solving the maze at Dole Plantation, standing at Nu'uanu Pali Lookout 1,200 feet above the windward coast, and stopping at 16 named spots in between. The tour includes all snorkeling gear, entry fees, pickup and drop-off, and meals. You return to Waikiki in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Oahu loop and sea turtle snorkeling in one full day without arranging your own transport, entry fees, or snorkeling gear—the fixed itinerary and guide are what fit 16 stops and a snorkel into a single departure.
Oahu Circle Island: Turtle Beach Snorkeling & Dole Whip Day TripYou’ll circle most of Oahu by minibus with a small group—snorkeling with sea turtles on North Shore beaches, tasting Kona coffee under banyan trees, eating shrimp lunch at a local farm, and finishing with pineapple ice cream at Dole Plantation. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading every stop, expect real moments (and sandy feet) along the way.
Pearl Harbor & Downtown Honolulu: USS Arizona Memorial TourYou get five hours moving through Honolulu's political history and then into the weight of Pearl Harbor itself — the downtown drive, the memorial exhibits, and access to the USS Arizona via boat shuttle, with a professional guide handling the timing and the current dock situation. Bring comfortable shoes, leave the big bag at the hotel, and plan for a standby line on some days instead of a reserved shuttle time.Is it for me?Book this if you want Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu history covered in one morning without arranging your own transport or memorial tickets — the guide navigates the current dock situation and security requirements so you don't have to figure them out alone.
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial: Honolulu City TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Pearl Harbor, where you watch a documentary before taking a shuttle to the Arizona Memorial. Depending on your upgrade, you'll also tour the USS Missouri Battleship or the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (or both). A professional guide narrates the entire route, including stops at downtown Honolulu's Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha statue, and Punchbowl National Cemetery. The tour lasts around eight hours and includes all entry fees, transportation, and hotel drop-off.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Pearl Harbor's main memorials without arranging your own transport, timing the shuttles, or navigating the Visitor Center alone—the guide and fixed schedule handle all three stops and the downtown portion in one day, leaving you free to focus on what you're seeing.
Mauka Warriors Luau Honolulu: Fire Dancing & Polynesian FeastMauka Warriors Luau is a four-hour evening show in Kapolei, Oahu, where you feast on kalua pork and island dishes, join hands-on activities like hula and headband weaving before the performance, and watch fire-knife dancers and hula performers tell the story of Hawaiian warriors and the Battle of Kipapa. Pickup and drop-off are available with certain ticket packages; all packages include the buffet, activities, and admission to the show.Is it for me?Choose a package with transportation if you're staying in Honolulu and want to skip the drive to Kapolei; the no-transportation options work if you have your own car or prefer to arrange a ride separately. The four-hour format gives you time to move through the activities before the show, so you're not rushed through either part of the evening.
Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Pipeline BeachYou 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.
Beginner Scuba Diving in Honolulu: No Certification NeededBeginner 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.
Honolulu: Magic Show & Rum Punch at Hilton WaikikiYou 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.
Oahu Circle Island Day Tour: Beaches, Shrimp Lunch & Dole StopYou’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.
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona & Battleship MissouriYou 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.
Oahu: Circle Island Day Tour with Waimea Valley & Dole WhipYou’ll circle Oahu with a local guide—from Diamond Head’s volcanic slopes to Byodo-In Temple’s peaceful gardens and Waimea Valley’s waterfall pool (swim if weather allows). Taste real Hawaiian shaved ice in Haleiwa and finish with Dole Whip at the plantation before heading back—expect moments that stick with you long after.
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Small Group, Byodo-In & Macadamia FarmYou’ll circle Oahu with a small group, stopping at places like Diamond Head lookout and Byodo-In Temple while hearing stories from your local guide. Taste fresh macadamia nuts and shrimp lunch on the North Shore, then cool off with a swim or just relax by Waimea Bay before heading back with new friends and maybe a little sand still stuck between your toes.
Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner DolphinsA 3.5-hour dolphin and snorkel tour departing from Waikiki hotels cruises the west coast of Oahu to watch Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in their natural habitat, then anchors for snorkeling with sea turtles and colorful reef fish. The boat carries certified lifeguards and guides, includes lunch, snorkel gear, and round-trip transportation from select Waikiki hotels, with optional water activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a 20-foot water slide.Is it for me?The fixed 3.5-hour schedule and included transportation mean you don't coordinate pickup times or arrange your own way to the harbor—the boat leaves from Waikiki and returns you to your hotel, so the morning stays simple even with young children or a group.
Oahu Snorkel Cruise: Dolphins, Whales & Hawaiian BuffetYou board a custom catamaran and cruise Oahu's west coast while the captain hunts for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. When marine life appears, the boat stops so you can watch from the deck. You then snorkel a coral reef for an hour with provided gear and instruction, rinse off in one of six warm showers, and eat a hot Hawaiian buffet with an open bar. Optional Waikiki pickup saves you the drive to the marina.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see dolphins and whales without arranging your own boat or managing the timing yourself—the captain's local knowledge and the fixed route handle the wildlife spotting, and the buffet and showers mean you're not wet and hungry for the rest of your day.
Oahu: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling & Early Pickup from WaikikiYou get picked up before dawn from your Waikiki hotel and driven straight to Hanauma Bay's opening, skipping the crowds and arriving when the water is calmest. Sanitized snorkel gear is included and fitted to you before you enter; you pay $25 cash for entry and watch a brief conservation video, then spend your morning exploring the protected reef. The driver picks you up at a set time and returns you to your hotel, so you never worry about parking or timing the drive back.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to snorkel Hanauma Bay without arranging your own transport or worrying about parking and entry lines—the early pickup is what gets you there when the water is calmest and the reef is least crowded.
