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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
Moana’s 2-hour Waikiki sunset cocktail sail from Kewalo Harbor with Diamond Head views, dolphins, and winter humpbacks.
Most Popular“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.”
A one-hour Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise with ocean views, sea turtles, dolphins, and Diamond Head from a comfy catamaran.
“Amazing experience! Had so much fun on the boat the guide was so informative, learned so many new things !”
Waikiki catamaran snorkel with guaranteed green turtles at Turtle Canyon, plus lunch, drinks, and easy gear for a short 2–3 hour trip.
“The catamaran sail was very enjoyable but the snorkeling was very crowded. Lunch was simply a deli wrap.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on the Hawea catamaran. See green sea turtles, then sail back with snacks and cold brew.
“Amazing experience, got the full package. Pretty up close Whale sightings, so many fish and sea turtle sightings. As well as dolphins swimming with the boat. Recommend to anyone who loves the ocean and its inhabitants!”
1-hour glass-bottom boat from Kewalo Basin: see honu turtles and dolphins over reefs and a shipwreck, plus bring your own drinks.
“Loved it so much I was calling my loved ones so they could see the trip as well.”
Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon snorkel from a small catamaran. Included gear, guided water time, refreshments, and a turtle sighting guarantee.
“You’re literally out in the ocean !!! Saw tons of turtles it was awesome 🐢🌴🌈❤️ not for the float and see though lol you def gotta swim!”
Oahu luxury catamaran: whale and dolphin spotting, hidden-reef snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki 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.”
VIP Trans shared Honolulu airport shuttle with a name-sign meet-and-greet at HNL, luggage help, short stops to Waikiki, Kahala, and cruise terminals.
“Everything went as expected. VIP was on top of the process to a tee. Communication was excellent. We were notified at every step of the way. The pricing couldn't have been better! We are pleased to be using them for our airport departure at the end of our cruise.”
5-course dinner cruise from Waikiki with Diamond Head views, live music, and a Hawaii culture show, plus hotel pickup options.
“Great Experience... unforgettable moments were made... Warm Welcome, fresh fruits and cheeses, good drinks, 5-course meal, everything was timed right... ENTERTAINMENT.... ENTERTAINMENT.... ENTERTAINMENT...., so happy my friends and family were able to share in this experience with me for my 50th Birthday!!! It's a must! And would definitely do it again!!! Grand Finale Fun and…”
Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a freshly cooked meal onboard, Waikiki and Diamond Head views, and an upper-deck tiki bar. 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…”
Waikīkī turtle snorkeling and sailing from Kewalo Harbor. Gear, lifeguards, and a raft for kids, spot sea turtles, then sail back.
“The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend…”
1.5-hour Waikiki-to-Diamond Head sunset catamaran with two drinks, a bento snack box, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, and great views.
“Great boat; great crew; great views. Will definitely do this again. Probably will bring off-island friends, too. The lights coming up in Honolulu were spectacular.”
A 2-hour Waikiki sunset catamaran with Diamond Head views, complimentary pupus, and BYOB options for a calm break from beach crowds.
“What a great experience of the view from the ocean 🌊 and the sunset out at sea ! Awesome dogs on board as well to keep you entertained!”
Waikiki Turtle Canyons snorkel with Living Ocean Tours: cruise from Kewalo Basin, swim with sea turtles, and get included snacks in 2 hours.
“Crew was very friendly and helpful. They also placed safety very high. They were very good for novice snorkelers.”
Shared round-trip shuttle in a cool Mercedes van from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki or your Oahu hotel, plus an easy return to HNL.
“Timely, explained trip well, quite the jokester! Nice van, water available. Good trip! Viator has never failed me!”
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