Top Oahu Private Sightseeing Tours

Getting out onto (and under) the water is a must-do while visiting Oahu, but big boat tours often mean crowded experiences. Avoid crowds and hassle with this private catamaran cruise that is exclusively for your group. Journey along the coastline to Diamond Head, stopping along the way fro wildlife-spotting, swimming and snorkeling.

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is not only home to the capital, Honolulu, but also a number of famous landmarks. On this private excursion, you can create your own itinerary to explore the sights that interest you most. Cruise along the North Shore, visit the Dole Pineapple Plantation, walk along Waikiki Beach, and even snorkel in Hanauma Bay. The day is yours to explore how you wish.

The line to visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor starts forming at the crack of dawn and, due to high demand, there are often more people in line than tickets available. However, you can skip the line and hassle by booking this private guided tour. After visiting the memorial and visitor center and Pearl Harbor Museums your excursion continues with a tour of downtown Honolulu and Punch cemetery, visiting such attractions as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue.

Circle the island of Oahu on this private tour for a maximum of five passengers. Discover the turquoise waves, famous for surfing and the soft sand beaches, as well as more than 30 other popular attractions. Get personalized attention from your guide as you visit attractions such as the Dole Plantation, historic Haleiwa town, and various locations made famous by feature films. Snacks, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels are included.

Go canoeing the Hawaiian way, in an outrigger canoe, during this 30-minute activity from Honolulu. With your experienced guide, paddle out into the ocean and catch at least 2 waves. Learn about the history of Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, once the official sport of the Hawaiian Royal family, from your captain as he steers the canoe and you paddle. Suitable even for non-swimmers, the canoes carry 4 to 6 people of all ages and abilities.

Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau with sunset coastal views at Paradise Cove. Enjoy a welcome Mai Tai and authentic Hawaiian fare, including fresh seafood, kalua pork, and tropical fruit during this Luau experience. Watch the sunset and enjoy entertainment from Hawaiian musicians, hula dancers, and fire twirlers. Three dining packages are available to customize your experience, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is available.

Come experience a celebration of tasty dishes, lively music and festive hula at the Waikiki Luau! Relax with a Hawaiian welcome and tropical Mai Tai before dining on a Luau-themed buffet dinner with island roasted whole suckling pig. Enjoy live music, hula performances and participate in a hula lesson and show! The Waikiki Luau is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki, within walking distance from all hotels. For a full evening of entertainment, we recommend upgrading your “Waikiki Luau Buffet Dinner” to include the "Rock-A-Hula" largest cast show, featuring local artists, Tahitian, fire knife dancing and more.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau in a scenic location. The evening begins with a variety of cultural activities ideal for all ages. Learn to play the ukulele, string flower lei, or dance hula, and then sit down for a buffet dinner with a large selection of Hawaiian specialties like Kalua pork and grilled Mahi Mahi. Then settle in for the main event: an award-winning Polynesian fire dance performance.

Spend an afternoon immersed in Hawaiian culture with dance performances, dinner, and entrance to Waimea Valley. Hike to Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom (life jackets provided). Explore lush botanical gardens and see the colorful blooms that make your flower lei. Sit down for dinner and be dazzled with traditional Polynesian dancing and cultural performances while you taste Hawaiian specialties and sip tropical cocktails.

Go parasaling over Maunalua Bay on this 1-hour adventure from Honolulu. Choose from two flights that take you 500 feet (152 meters) or 700 feet (213 meters) in the air for views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range, Koko Head and the Hawaii Kai coastline. GoPro videos and digital photos of your tandem flight and dip in the warm ocean water are available upon return to land.

On this thrilling Oahu jet ski rental, you’ll hop on a powerful Yamaha jet ski for 30 minutes of fun. Life jackets are included with this Waikiki jet ski rental, and you can choose from a single or double ski for speeding through the turquoise waters. All the necessary gear is included — as is round-trip transport — so just bring a bathing suit, a sense of adventure, and prepare to smile and get wet!

Share the warm Hawaiian waters with green sea turtles, tropical fish, and more on a 2-hour snorkel excursion from Waikiki. No need to wear your flippers and mask on the plane, as all necessary gear is provided. Under the careful guidance of a tour leader, discover the vibrant sea life of Turtle Canyons. Above water wildlife sightings may include spinner dolphins, flying fish, and - in winter months - humpback whales.

Enjoy a taste of Hawaiian culture when you book this luau dinner experience in Kapolei. Head to the venue and be greeted with a traditional lei before you are seated for dinner. Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian-American meal with dishes that include a succulent roasted pig, sauteed island fish, Hawaiian chicken, and much more. Then, watch live performances of Polynesian fire-knife, hula, and slap dancing.

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture with a visit to a traditional luau. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the luau, where you'll be greeted with a lei and a cocktail. During the course of the evening, you'll have your fill of Hawaiian food while watching a live Polynesian show. You'll also have the chance to participate in additional activities, including headband weaving.

Discover Honolulu with a 1, 4 or 7days hop-on hop-off tour and see all the top attractions at your own pace. Step aboard a double-decker bus or open-air trolley to pass the capital city’s best restaurants and shops, historic sites and renowned scenery. Choose from multiple routes, marveling at Diamond Head on the Blue Line or explore Chinatown on the Red Line. Upgrade to include all of the lines on your ticket.

Circle the Island of Oahu by coach, enjoying ocean views, rugged mountains, and fascinating history during this full-day tour. Check out Diamond Head, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, the Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley and Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. Soak up Hawaiian history and culture with a stop at the Dole Plantation and the serene, Japanese-style Byodo-In Temple. This Oahu circle island tour also includes entrance fees at the temple and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore Oahu's waters on this submarine-style glass-bottom boat ride aboard the Atlantis Submarine. During this family-friendly adventure, learn about the local fish, coral and other animals in this marine habitat through your guide's informative commentary. Please be aware all passengers must be 36" or taller to ride. Descend 100 feet (30 meters) under the surface of the water without getting wet. 

Settle in for an afternoon cruise aboard the Haleiwa Queen, a 50-foot power catamaran that departs conveniently from Honolulu’s harbor. Learn about Hawaii past and present from the friendly crew as you venture into the open Pacific Ocean to look for dolphins, sea turtles, and even migrating whales. As a bonus, look beneath the water’s surface at fish and coral reefs through unique magnifying view portals.

Fly 500 feet (152 meters) above the scenic coast of Oahu on this 1-hour parasailing adventure from Waikiki. Buckle in to a harness and take off from the boat, soaring over the south shore of the islands for spectacular views. Photo packages available for purchase on the boat. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all experience levels. Parasail 500 feet (152 meters) above the Oahu coast Get fantastic views of the island's southern shore No experience necessary.

This whole day tour will spend 70% of our time doing beach activities on the North Shore. Guests will have the option to Swim, Kayak or Paddle Board, or do a Waterfall Hike, which have some of the most breathtaking sights and where Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Here to Eternity, and 51st Dates had been filmed. The other 30% of the time is spent sightseeing both the East and North-East Shores. Encompassed in beauty and splendor, the Hanauma coastline is a destined location for popular movies such as Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Blue Hawai’i, Here to Eternity and 51st Dates. Due to the Pandemic & recent changes to Hanauma Bay State Park policy, we are not able to take guests to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling at this time. When commercial activities are reinstated at the Bay we will resume that tour.

Snorkel with green sea turtles in Oahu's Turtle Canyon on this 2- to 3-hour tour departing from Waikiki. Board a power catamaran and sail along the shore of Oahu towards the island's best place to spot the resident turtles. Turtle sightings are guaranteed; if a turtle is not sighted, you will be given a free second cruise. After snorkeling, enjoy lunch (if option selected ) and two provided drinks while you keep your eyes peeled for passing marine life like dolphins and migrating whales.

Guarantee an Oahu night to remember by pre-booking your tickets for the Queens Waikiki Luau, which is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki at the International Market Place. Enjoy delicious traditional Hawaiian food and an authentic Polynesian show which includes the fire knife dance.

If you've already seen Oahu's sights from the ground level, embark on a thrilling adventure with a completely different view. This parasailing tour will have you soaring above the waters of Maunalua Bay for views of the Hawaii Kai coastline, Koko Head and the Ko’olau Mountain Range. You can then take a dip in the sea just before landing back on the boat