OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
A 2-hour Waikiki catamaran sunset sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor, with cocktails, Diamond Head views, and possible dolphins or humpback whales.
Most Popular“A really wonderful expierence, we did the VIP which we liked to board early and get the free drinks included. Lovely hosts and weather was amazing!”
1-hour glass-bottom boat cruise from Waikiki to Diamond Head, spotting turtles and dolphins without getting wet, with a comfy ride.
“Great boat ride ,takes you out to Waikiki bay. Saw some turtles and a whale. Friendly staff. Must do when in Waikiki. Support a local business.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a power catamaran with guaranteed green sea turtles, lunch and drinks, plus ocean views.
“Great crew, great views of diamond head and waikiki, great refreshments, awesome snorkeling, saw 5-6 sea turtles, gliding, surfacing, great fun..”
Sail from Waikiki on the Hawea catamaran to Turtle Canyon for guided snorkeling with green sea turtles, reef fish, and a relaxing ride back.
“It was a great experience! I saw a ton of fish and a bunch of sea turtles. Claire was great bringing us to where the cool sea life was and giving some info on them. On the way back Tony was great helping me get aome ginger ale (stomach wasn’t great). Anyway this crew was…”
1-hour glass-bottom cruise on Oahu’s south shore from Kewalo Basin. Spot turtles and dolphins, see shipwreck reefs, bring drinks.
“The crew was friendly and informative. We were able to see turtles and different kinds of fish (mainly at the top of the water surface).”
Two-hour Waikiki catamaran snorkel with Turtle Canyon reef, premium gear, and a 100% turtle sighting promise.
“Loved this tour ! All staff was super kind and helpful. They have the cutest co-captain and her name is sushi! Everything about this experience was amazing. 10/10”
Luxury catamaran off Oahu: whale and dolphin watching, guided snorkel at a secret spot, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and hotel pickup.
“They go the extra mile and do so while smiling. Good company and fun times, for sure!!’ The food was great. Honestly, not a bad word. They knew what they were doing.”
One-way shared shuttle from HNL to Waikiki, Kahala, and the Cruise Terminal with VIP meet-and-greet, luggage help, and fewer stops.
“Easy and efficient airport shuttle ride with no waiting. Our van was quite comfortable and we enjoyed the route taken.”
Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a 5-course meal, live music, and a Hawaii culture show plus Diamond Head and Waikiki views.
“The travel was great but I got sick right after eating. Viator is a good company to work with. Please consider them”
Sunset dinner cruise in Honolulu: Waikiki and Diamond Head views, chef-prepared meal onboard, tiki bar, and BYOB.
“Dinner cruise was cancelled on the day of event WITHOUT being notified in advance in a timely manner. This was a total EMBARRASSMENT as it was a surprise gift for my nephew and wife honeymoon. They showed up at 5:30 and there was no one around to inquire. I called the number on the email…”
A 2.5-hour catamaran snorkeling trip from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon reefs to spot sea turtles, fish, and more, with gear and lifeguards included.
“It was a great tour staff was great and gave lots of attention to each guest. Group was small compared to other boats.”
Waikiki to Diamond Head sunset cruise on a 53-ft catamaran with bento snacks, two drinks, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.
“Very windy but so much fun!!! We were hoping to see some whales or dolphins but no such luck. Staff was great!”
A 2-hour Waikiki sunset catamaran with Diamond Head views, complimentary pupus, and BYOB for adults 21+. Small-group value at $44.99.
“What an incredible experience, we felt like a local and had a wonderful evening watching the sunset and even saw a whale (from far away) Definitely would book again and highly recommend this experience”
Shared round-trip shuttle between Honolulu airport and Waikiki, cruise terminals, and select Oahu areas. Air-conditioned Mercedes, luggage help.
“SpeediShuttle did a great job of tracking our flight, and were waiting for us when our flight came in.”
Small-group zodiac snorkel from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon for a close-up sea turtle swim, plus Waikiki views and guided gear.
“Fantastic captain & crew (the crew is the person who founded us in the water. This boat only takes six people at a time which is really nice because some of the other boats had as many as 30 people at a time. They also let me snorkel without any kind of flotation on which…”
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