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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 standout tours and day trips on Oahu. From the wartime harbour to the windward valleys to the surf coast up north, the days that fill an island week.
2-hour Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkel with green sea turtles, reef fish, included gear, snacks, and a friendly crew at Living Ocean Tours.
Most Popular“The capitan and crew are amazing. Super friendly, informative and just fun to be around. Great knowledge of the fish and the turtles.”
Paradise Cove Luau in Oahu: a Mai Tai welcome, sunset beach show, Polynesian dancing, and an included dinner buffet with optional Waikiki transport.
“We paid for the Deluxe package for the full Hawaiian experience which was £200pp & there were 3 of us = £600 but unfortunately due to circumstances no fault of our own, we ended up just having dinner & a show! We didn’t mind paying the monRead more”
An Oahu Circle Island day with Waimea Valley waterfall time, iconic lookouts, North Shore stops, and local food tastings on a guided small-group bus.
“Wear comfortable walking shoes and enjoy the tour. Very informative and ample time at each stops. Beautiful scenery”
9-hour Circle Island from Waikiki to Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore turtles, and Dole Whip, with tastings and a guide.
“Interesting information on the tour and enjoyed the stops to see the turtles and the temple. However, most of the other stops seemed to involve getting you to buy stuff or food. We needed more time at the cultural and scenic stops, especially to see the turtles and we could have had a stop at…”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley packs lei greeting, garden walks, a traditional feast, kava, and Polynesian dancing ending with fire knife.
“It was recommended by a couple of people that we go to the Tao luau during our two week Hawaii trip. It did not disappoint. Every person there, wanted you to have the best experience and wanted you treated like family. Everyone there, from the time you arrived until you left wanted to engage with…”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki with a short boat ride, pro guidance, sea turtles, and lounging on floating platforms. Gear and snacks included.
“Team was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed snorkel experience as the all female team was conscientious about safety, but allowed us to”
Chief’s Luau at Wet’n’Wild Oahu blends Chief Sielu’s fire-knife show, interactive Polynesian activities, and a traditional feast.
“This was an incredible experience from beginning to end. First, the food was really amazing, everything was flavorful and had a big variety. The staff were all so kind and welcoming. The show was second to none! The music was really beautiful and every part of this show was so beautiful. The dancers, both the…”
Oahu North Shore shark cage experience with expert crew, big sharks, wildlife sightings, and optional deck viewing.
“I was a little anxious about this experience but it was wonderful. We seen wales on the boat ride out and had several sharks visit us during the tour. Up close but very safe feeling. We even had a child and a non swimmer in our group that all had a great time. Recommend to…”
Cruise past Diamond Head, then ride your own electric underwater scooter in Maunalua Bay to spot green sea turtles and tropical fish.
“Fantastic experience! Each person had a diver to ensure you were safe and enjoying yourself. Lots of fish and turtles to see. Highly recommend 😊”
Waikiki sunset sailing on Moana Catamaran with premium cocktails, Diamond Head views, and dolphin or humpback whale chances on a 2-hour cruise.
“Viator had to cancel our event due to wind and possible rain. They notified us in plenty of time and issued a refund right away.”
Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise in Honolulu for $46: 60 minutes of marine life views and island scenery without getting wet.
“Amazing experience! Had so much fun on the boat the guide was so informative, learned so many new things !”
Waikiki turtle snorkeling with a catamaran sail to Turtle Canyon, snorkeling gear, and lunch or drinks, with a turtle sighting guarantee.
“The catamaran sail was very enjoyable but the snorkeling was very crowded. Lunch was simply a deli wrap.”
A 2-hour humpback whale watch from Waikiki’s Ala Wai Harbor with narrated sightings, hydrophone audio, and classic views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.
“Even though it was windy and the water was choppy, we had a great boat ride. We didn't see any whales in our excursion, but were given a pass to come back on any future whale watching tours. Logan and Carell were super informative and made it a great trip! Thank you!”
Oahu North Shore day trip by Surf Bus: Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove snorkeling, optional waterfall swim, Haleiwa Town.
“Great way to experience the North Shore! Sam was an unreal guide! One of the best we've had and we've done a lot of tours. A true local with awesome stories that kept the ride very interesting. Got to spend hours snorkeling at Shark's Cove, lunch, and explore Haleiwa. 100% worth it.”
Ride a vintage bus through Kualoa Ranch movie sites on Oahu: Jurassic Park spots, Kaneohe Bay views, and a WWII bunker.
“It was a great tour. There was some misunderstanding with the tickets, as we pulled up we didn’t know we needed the hand held ones uber the driver waited. The tour guides themselves are excellent, just staff manning the windows were rude.”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
