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15 Best Oahu Tours & Day Trips

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.

15 Best Oahu Tours & Day Trips

Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The boat routine: short ride, real snacks, and wildlife on the way
Oahu, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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1.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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★ 5.0

“This experience is great for snorkelers of all abilities and the crew is an absolute pleasure to dive with! Scared, nervous or unsure??? Not a problem with this crew, they are here to answer all questions and keep your safety a priority and make sure you are having the best possible interaction with the sea…”

4,656 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $79.21by Living Ocean Tours

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Paradise Cove Luau - The Evening Flow: Mai Tai, Arts, Imu, and Royal Court Pageantry
Luau & Polynesian Shows, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Paradise Cove Luau

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2.Paradise Cove Luau

Paradise Cove Luau in Oahu: a Mai Tai welcome, sunset beach show, Polynesian dancing, and an included dinner buffet with optional Waikiki transport.

★ 4.5

“The Luau itself was very good.. beautiful setting, great food and entertainment. We only went for the basic package, but were very happy with what we got for our money.. Our only disappointment was having to wait an hour for pick up!.. other people waiting with us had been given a later pick up time..…”

4,498 reviewsFrom $150.00by Paradise Cove Luau

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout: Big Wind, Bigger History
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall & Hiking Tours

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - East Oahu’s best viewpoint stretch: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapu’u
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

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4.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

9-hour Circle Island from Waikiki to Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore turtles, and Dole Whip, with tastings and a guide.

★ 5.0

“We completed the booking of this tour super late in the evening the day before. We received all the information we needed for pickup and confirmation immediately at booking. The tour is excellent, touching on all the great Oahu sites. Our guide Tim was fun, charming, and entertaining. I fully recommend this tour!”

3,450 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $146.00by Go Tours Hawaii

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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu - Lawn Activities, Umu Demonstration, and Kava Ceremony
Luau & Polynesian Shows, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall & Hiking Tours

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

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5.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley packs lei greeting, garden walks, a traditional feast, kava, and Polynesian dancing ending with fire knife.

★ 5.0

“A very good traditional Hawaiian Luau. Nestled in the Waimea Valley at the head trail to Waimea Falls. Go early and enjoy.a leisurely well paved hike to the falls before the Luau; trail entrance fee is included with your show. Unlike many other shows the performers are beautifully trained in the culture of Hawaii. The…”

3,350 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $133.00by Toa Luau LLC

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - Turtle Canyon snorkel: what you’re looking for under the surface
Oahu, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews

Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

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6.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki with a short boat ride, pro guidance, sea turtles, and lounging on floating platforms. Gear and snacks included.

★ 5.0

“This was my first time snorkeling in Hawaii, and it was an incredible experience. I saw turtles and a variety of fish. I’m extremely appreciative of the captain and the young ladies—they provided clear, helpful instructions that made the experience both safe and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it!”

3,197 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Charter Oahu

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Chief's Luau Admission - Lei greeting and chief-led welcome: what the start feels like
Luau & Polynesian Shows, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Chief’s Luau Admission

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7.Chief’s Luau Admission

Chief’s Luau at Wet’n’Wild Oahu blends Chief Sielu’s fire-knife show, interactive Polynesian activities, and a traditional feast.

★ 4.5

“Very disappointed. Food felt like I was eating cafeteria food . Nothing authentic about it . The show itself wasn’t horrible but I was expecting more based off of the reviews . The best part of the show was the last 15 minutes .”

3,018 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $144.00by Chief's Luau

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Oahu Shark Dive - The safety setup: how the cage experience stays controlled
Oahu, Shark Diving & Cage Dives, Tour Reviews

Oahu Shark Dive

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8.Oahu Shark Dive

Oahu North Shore shark cage experience with expert crew, big sharks, wildlife sightings, and optional deck viewing.

★ 5.0

“Water was very rough with multiple people on the boat getting seasick including my husband but we still had an amazing time and seeing so many sharks was a once in a lifetime experience! Would definitely do this again if we come back to Hawaii!”

2,903 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $99.48by North Shore Shark Adventures

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Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure - Switching Between Scooter and Snorkel (Plus Snacks)
Oahu, Scooter Rentals, Submarine Tours, Tour Reviews

Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

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9.Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

Cruise past Diamond Head, then ride your own electric underwater scooter in Maunalua Bay to spot green sea turtles and tropical fish.

★ 5.0

“It is an amazing experience. You'd want to try it at least once in a life. Really need to take some seasick medicine before onboarding.”

2,273 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $188.49by Island Water Sports Hawaii, Inc.

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Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - The Moana Catamaran experience: 47 people, real onboard comfort
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Oahu, Sunset & Dinner Cruises, Tour Reviews

Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

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10.Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

Waikiki sunset sailing on Moana Catamaran with premium cocktails, Diamond Head views, and dolphin or humpback whale chances on a 2-hour cruise.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience from start to end. The crew was very attentive to everyone's needs, asking if we needed drinks, etc. Definitely don't forget a sweater because with the sun down and the wind blowing, it can get a bit chilly. I would recommend this trip and I'm glad we did it!”

2,205 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $89.99by Moana Sailing Co.

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Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise - Your Boarding Moment: The Boat, the Step, and Why It Matters
Cruises & Boat Tours, Glass Bottom Boat Cruises, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

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11.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise in Honolulu for $46: 60 minutes of marine life views and island scenery without getting wet.

★ 4.5

“It was an awesome adventure....the captain was very nice & knowledgeable plus he had a great sense of humor.”

2,192 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $46.00by Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Getting in the water: safety briefings and gear that actually helps
Catamaran Sailing Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Oahu, Sailing, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

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2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki - Waikiki Beach From the Water: The First Stop That Sets the Tone
2-Hour Experiences, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Whale & Dolphin Watching, Whale Watching

2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

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13.2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

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.

★ 4.5

“Great whale sightings, knowledgeable crew. Definitely worth the cost and if you are prone to sea sickness, make sure you take their advice”

1,929 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $49.95by Lahaina Cruise Company / Hawaii Ocean Project

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - Timing and logistics: an 8-hour day that needs the right packing
Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall & Hiking Tours

Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

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14.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

Oahu North Shore day trip by Surf Bus: Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove snorkeling, optional waterfall swim, Haleiwa Town.

★ 5.0

“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.”

1,799 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $167.53by The Surf Bus

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Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour - The vintage-bus ranch ride: movie sites across a real working property
Kualoa Ranch Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours

Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour

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15.Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour

Ride a vintage bus through Kualoa Ranch movie sites on Oahu: Jurassic Park spots, Kaneohe Bay views, and a WWII bunker.

★ 4.5

“The tour operator cancelled 1/2 of our party. When attempting to cancel the other 1/2, it was extremely difficult. Finally was able to get cancel and receive credit. I tried to explain to tour operator and got nowhere. Then I received notifications about our tour and tickets. I have never had anything but great service…”

1,655 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $67.24by Kualoa Ranch

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