Top Oahu Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

Make your arrival in Hawaii a breeze and pre-book a shuttle service to get you to your destination. After clearing the airport bureaucracy at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), meet your driver and head to the shuttle along with the other passengers. Then, enjoy a comfortable ride to your destination in Honolulu, Waikiki, Kahala, or the cruise terminal.

Pearl Harbor is an essential Oahu experience, and exploring its history is hassle-free with this tour. With pickup from your Waikiki hotel, you’ll embark on a guided journey, witnessing the sunken USS *Arizona* and exploring the entire Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Complementing your WWII experience, you’ll get a short tour of the island’s most historic sites, seeing Iolani Palace, Washington Place, and beyond.

Turtle Canyon lies just off Waikiki and is a top spot to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles, but finding the best spots requires going with an in-the-know guide. This 2-hour catamaran tour includes snorkeling equipment and a professional guide to lead your adventure along the Waikiki coastline. Swim with turtles and tropical fish or relax on deck while enjoying ocean views.

Make your Oahu visit even more magical with this 45-minute scenic helicopter ride. Experience the island like you’ve never seen it before, flying above island landmarks including Sacred Falls, Diamond Head, Maunalua Bay, the Ko'olau Mountains, Ka'a'awa Valley, Pearl Harbor, and more. Trips includes a choice of ‘doors on’ or ‘doors off’ flights.

Combine seamless access to Diamond Head with the freedom to explore independently. This Diamond Head shuttle service provides round-trip transportation from Waikiki with hotel pickup, saving you time and energy, as well as entry tickets. Once you arrive at the trailhead, all that’s left for you to do is enjoy the hike, snap stunning photos, and create lasting memories.

Have an evening to remember in Waikiki with this Friday night fireworks catamaran cruise. Ensure a great view of the spectacular fireworks show, which lights up the sky over Waikiki Beach just one night a week, by heading onto the water and away from the crowds. Enjoy great music and drinks from the cash bar as you cruise along the coast and start your weekend with a bang.

Feel your adrenaline pumping on this 1-hour off-road tour around Oahu, led by an expert guide. Explore the wild areas of Kualoa Ranch, a cattle ranch running from the Kaneohe Bay to the Ko’olau Mountains. You’ll climb steep jungle trails on the back of a 6-wheel-drive Swiss Pinzgauer and take in fantastic views as you stop at remote lookout points over Oahu. Your driver will return you to your original departure point at the end of your adventure.

Soak up the beautiful scenery of Kaneohe Bay on a cruise around northern Oahu. Hop aboard a catamaran and hear your captain’s commentary as you travel past Hokule'a Beach, the Ko’olau mountains, and Mokoli’i Island. See where some of your favorite Hollywood blockbusters were shot, abundant wildlife, and more. After taking in the blue waters and white-sand beaches, your captain returns you to your original departure point.

Beat the crowds on land and soak up the beauty of Waikiki from the water on this sunset cruise that is timed to coincide with the sun slipping below the horizon and painting the sky in unforgettable colors. Choose to relax on deck or jump off to swim in the ocean.

Embark on an adventure to Turtle Canyon on this catamaran excursion from Waikiki. Board your vessel and spend your time snorkeling in the pristine waters off the coast of Oahu. See green sea turtles being cleaned by fish and finger reefs as well as octopuses and starfish. The reef is quite shallow so snorkelers of all levels are encouraged to join.

The Diamond Head Crater marks the southern tip of Honolulu and the Diamond Head Crater Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails on the island of Oahu. Wake up early and set out on a trek up the volcano on this half-day hiking tour, so you’re in a prime spot to see the sun rise over the city. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Leave your preconceptions about sharks at the door and get up close to these sleek creatures on this unique ocean experience. Head out from Haleiwa, on the North Shore of O’ahu, and spend around half an hour swimming with the sharks living in the area. Don’t worry, though: even if you aren’t swimming in a cage, you’re still in safe hands, with a guide on board and a safety diver swimming with each group.

If you have just one day to explore Oahu, the Circle Island Drive is a must—taking in all the island’s highlights in just one day. This full-day tour from Honolulu visits Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm, the Dole Plantation, and Waimea Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore Hawaii’s island of Oahu by air on this helicopter tour. Fly above the island and many of its most well-known landmarks, such as Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, the Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. On this ride, choose your departure time and whether or not you’d like the helicopter doors on or off.

Visit Pearl Harbor without the hassle of arranging tickets and transportation from Waikiki. This guided tour includes admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, giving you a deeper understanding of the events of December 7, 1941. Seeing all four sites together provides a more complete perspective on this pivotal moment in history.

If you don't have long in Hawaii, this full-day tour makes the most of your time on Oahu—and leaves the navigation and logistics to someone else. Let someone else drive you along the coastline so you can focus on the scenery, stopping at highlights and attractions including Diamond Head State Monument, Halona Blowhole, Dole Plantation, and the North Shore’s Famous beaches. Stop at fruit stands and swim and snorkel spots as your guide shares fascinating insights along the way.

Get a comprehensive overview of Oahu's landmarks and highlights on this circle island tour. Enjoy a small-group setting to ensure personal attention from your local guide while seeing over thirty local attractions. See the surf and sand at Waikiki Beach, enjoy free Macadamia Nut Coffee and Nuts before a local lunch, learn about the history of Haleiwa town. Get the insider info about favorite local eateries and see filming locations for various movies and television shows. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

Get a different perspective on Waikiki—and explore the underwater world without getting wet—on a glass-bottom boat cruise from Honolulu. Learn about Hawaii past and present from the crew as you venture onto the ocean in search of dolphins, sea turtles, and (during the season) migrating whales.

Experience Oahu’s wildlife from amongst the trees on a half zipline tour. The airborne activity can be enjoyed by couples, friends, and even families. Children weighing between 40-60 pounds can ride tandem with an adult. Zip across three lines ranging 300 to 1,000 feet in length. No experience is necessary and you can feel secure with a guide on hand and a modern braking system for each line.

Get out onto the water in Oahu for a marine-life spotting cruise, even if you have limited to spare. This glass-bottom boat tour is the perfect introduction to Hawaiian sea life, as the expert captain and crew help spot creatures like green sea turtles, migrating whales, and dolphins. Unlike other catamaran cruises, this one lets you look below the surface of the water.

Visit the top stops of the North Shore of Oahu with this small-group tour. You'll see dozens of local points of interest, including the Dole Plantation, Haleiwa Town. Turtle Beach, and North Shore surf spots, to name a few. You'll also have plenty of time to stop and snack at local food trucks before making your way back to your hotel.

Arrange your shared round-trip airport transfer in advance and skip the hassle of booking a service in Honolulu. This convenient form of transport takes you from Honolulu Airport to your hotel or cruise terminal and then back again. It means you spend more time getting into the Aloha spirit and less time puzzling out the logistics.

Aloha, welina mai, ‘ano ‘ai. Greetings, and welcome, from Hawai’i! Located on the famous North Shore beachfront of O’ahu, North Shore Stables is a locally-owned gem nestled in the quiet, countryside of Waialua. As locals, we will greet you like ohana (family) as you drive your own 2022 Kawasaki All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) through 80 acres of beachfront farm lands, onto our signature ATV track, and directly help to restore Hawaiiʻs shoreline with a variety of 49 native Hawaiian shoreline plants that prevent erosion. Learn the 1,000 year history of Kapukapuakea and its spiritual and physical connection to Taputapuatea, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO. This is the only tour on O’ahu that allows you to drive your own 4-wheel ATV! This is NOT a UTV which has a steering wheel and one driver with passengers. Guests choose an indigenous shoreline plant, & personally plant it in the only restored shoreline in Hawaii. A healthy shoreline prevents erosion & builds sand dunes.

This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, the Banzai Pipeline, and either Waimea Bay to swim or take the botanical garden waterfall hike or go hiking in Waimea Valley. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.