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Oahu tours and activities: our selection
Updated tour prices, re-read every day; ratings as the booking page shows them
The 16 lists compare 198 tours and activities by the option you'd book. You can see what's included in the price and where your pickup or meeting point is. The trip length tells you how much of your day to set aside. The method page explains the choices.
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Oahu tours and activities by category
Pearl Harbor tours
14 tours · from $94.03 per adult · The USS Arizona Memorial program and visits aboard Missouri
What differs: Arizona reservations and paid museum admissions depend on your option.
Circle island tours
14 tours · from $75 per person · Coastal lookouts and North Shore stops
What differs: Some routes include snorkeling; others cover Waimea Valley admission.
Snorkeling tours and Hanauma Bay
14 tours · from $39.99 per adult · Reef boats and guided snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
What differs: Boat size varies; some prices include lunch and hotel pickup.
Kualoa Ranch and adventure parks
14 tours · from $62.77 per adult · Ranch film tours and zipline courses
What differs: Driving options and minimum ages differ between activities.
North Shore tours
9 tours · from $134 per adult · Beach stops and walks through Waimea Valley
What differs: Some prices cover Waimea admission; others let you choose activities.
Luaus and evening shows
9 luaus and shows · from $99 per adult · Luau meals and stage shows across Oahu
What differs: Your package sets the seating; dinner isn't always included.
Sunset cruises and boat tours
14 cruises · from $46 per adult · Sunset sails and evening cruises off Waikiki
What differs: Some tickets include bar drinks; others let you bring your own.
Surf lessons
14 lessons · from $51.54 per person for 3 or more · Surf lessons at Waikiki and the North Shore
What differs: You can share an instructor or book private lessons.
Whale watching and dolphin tours
14 tours · from $49.95 per adult · Whale watching and dolphin trips with snorkeling
What differs: Your pickup and lunch depend on the boat trip.
Shark cage diving and shark snorkeling
12 dives · from $130.89 per adult · Shark viewing from a cage or in open water
What differs: Minimum ages vary; private boats keep your party together.
Helicopter tours
10 tours · from $269 per person in a group of 2 · Flights over Honolulu or around Oahu
What differs: Flight lengths differ; some offer doors on or doors off.
Hiking tours and Diamond Head shuttles
13 tours · from $35 per adult · Summit climbs and forest walks with transport
What differs: Some shuttles leave you to hike alone; other trips include guides.
Food, history and culture tours
12 tours · from $25 per adult · Food tastings and walks through Honolulu's history
What differs: Some tours include meals; others focus on drinks or storytelling.
Kayak, paddleboard and Kaneohe sandbar tours
12 tours · from $39.99 per person · Kailua kayaking and boat trips to Kaneohe's sandbar
What differs: Guided trips differ from rentals; lunch and pickup vary.
Water sports: parasailing and scuba
13 activities · from $75 per person · Parasailing above the coast and scuba below
What differs: Some scuba trips teach beginners; others require your certification.
Airport transfers
11 transfers · from $10.71 per person in a group of 14 · Private rides from the airport to your hotel
What differs: Fares cover a vehicle or each person in a set group.
If you only book one thing
- For Pearl Harbor: Book Visit Pearl Harbor Hawaii's Arizona tour, from $100 per person for 2 or more; the operator preorders your USS Arizona Memorial program ticket.
- For a day around the island: Choose Oahu Photo Tours' waterfall tour for up to 12 guests; swimming at Waimea Falls depends on conditions.
- For a day on the water: Hawaii Nautical's lunch catamaran suits families, from $169.95 per adult, with snorkel gear included and boarding at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
- From the airport: Book the private Waikiki minivan, from $80 per vehicle for up to 5; that's per vehicle for a one-way ride.
How much time do you have?
Oahu tours and activities by duration
Waikiki surf lessons take 1 to 2 hours at beach meeting points. A 2-hour shark trip starts in Haleiwa; getting there isn't included.
The 4-hour Visit Pearl Harbor Hawaii tour includes Waikiki pickup. Kualoa's 2-hour UTV ride starts at the ranch; you'll need time to get there.
Oahu Photo Tours' waterfall day takes 10 hours with Waikiki pickup. The Surf Bus gives you 9 hours for North Shore activities; swimming depends on conditions.
Our method
How we choose tours and activities
Each list starts with all the tours of its kind. Those that stay are rated highly by many travelers, on the booking page and overall. Titles have to match the day you get. A Kualoa photo stop isn't a tour inside the ranch.
Each tour is then compared by the exact option you'd book. Chief's Luau Aloha Experience is from $144 per adult with a buffet and one drink. You book on the booking page at its price. Nothing is sold here; your booking and payment happen there.
- Strong ratings backed by many travelers
- An itinerary that matches its title
- What's included in your exact option
- Your pickup point and time away
- Group limits and cancellation terms
Good to know
People also ask
- Do Pearl Harbor tours include hotel pickup?
13 of the 14 tours in the Pearl Harbor list include hotel pickup. Your hotel still needs to be on the route. The USS Arizona Memorial program is free; its reservation costs $1. The park film is separate: it isn't part of your boat program.
- How long does an Oahu circle island tour take?
8 to 11 hours for the full-day routes in the circle island list. Choose the scenic route of 3 to 4 hours for a shorter outing. It doesn't circle the island. Go Tours' 8-hour waterfall option allows 90 minutes at Waimea Valley, where lifeguards decide if swimming opens.
- Are Oahu sunset cruises adults only?
No, most sunset cruises in the list admit children. Ocean and You's party cruise is for ages 21 and up. You need photo ID to board. It takes 2 hours, or 2.5 hours on Fridays, with a live DJ.
- How much is an airport transfer to Waikiki?
from $80 per vehicle for up to 5 for the private minivan to Waikiki. That's the vehicle price for a one-way trip. The lei arrival transfer from HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, is from $10.71 per person in a group of 14. The per-person price needs the stated group size.
- Do you sell the tours?
No, the buttons open the booking page, where you pay the price shown there. You choose your date and party size there. It's also where you select the option and read its cancellation terms. Nothing is sold here.