Oahu · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Planning cruises & boat tours in Oahu starts with the coast, the pickup point and how much of the day belongs to the experience. Check duration and inclusions before letting the route decide the rest of your plans.
Sail Waikiki’s coast at sunset on Moana’s catamaran with cocktails, Diamond Head views, and a chance at dolphins or humpback whales.
“The entire staff was very friendly and outgoing and welcoming. This would include Viv, and the little puppy dog Jeffrey.”
Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise from Kewalo Basin. See turtles, dolphins, and Diamond Head from a 60-minute ride.
“Amazing experience! Had so much fun on the boat the guide was so informative, learned so many new things !”
Waikiki catamaran snorkel to Turtle Canyon for green sea turtles, with guaranteed sightings, lunch and drinks, and winter whale spotting.
“This was so cool! They got us to the right spot to see the turtles. It took some time but we found then and I like that the guides were putting in effort to find turtles.”
Snorkel in Turtle Canyon off Waikiki on a Hawea catamaran, see green sea turtles and reef life, then sail back with snacks and drinks.
“The boat is top notch, as were the crew! I’ve been on many a catamaran snorkel adventure and this was one of my favorite!”
Glass-bottom boat tour on Oahu's South Shore from Kewalo Basin, spotting honu and dolphins, with BYO drinks.
“Fun experience and good way to enjoy the sunset. We missed our intended boat ride by a few minutes and they were able to get us on the sunset tour. We still recommend the ride, but be advised the boat does not have a glass bottom. It has four walled in, glass viewing windows in the floor. Maybe we had unrealistic expectations in what a glass bottom boat is. The Captain and his wife were delightful however. Had a great time!”
Oahu Catamarans’ 2-hour Turtle Canyon snorkel on a small catamaran. Turtles guaranteed, plus clear water, gear, and snacks included.
“Captain Crash and the crew were great all were friendly and knowledgeable. The girls were excellent and guiding us to locations were we could see turtles. We were able to see many different turtles on our trip. We also saw lots of different kinds of fish, a whale, and a pod of dolphins! One of the crew also found an octopus while we were at the reef for us to see. Sushi (the captain's dog) was another great addition to the trip and helped alert us when dolphins and whales were around!”
Oahu catamaran from Ko Olina for whale and dolphin viewing, 1 hour snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, plus Waikiki pickup.
“SO GOOD! Great atmosphere, fantastic crew. Over all wonderful experience. Saw 2 kinds of dolphins but no turtles. But that's ok. Wildlife can't be controlled by man's wants and needs!! Loved the entire thing and the food...mmmmm good!!”
Door-to-door shared shuttle from Honolulu airport to Waikiki, Kahala, and cruise terminals, with VIP meet-and-greet and luggage help.
“I was told to call the operator number after we got our bags, which I did. They told me to go outside and wait for the VIP van. We waited for about 20 minutes and I called again, because all the people who had arrived on our plane were already gone! When I called the second time, the woman said to wait by the tables with umbrellas. That information would have been helpful the first time I called. I don't know if that is why it took so long. Our driver arrived about 10 minutes later. Our plane arrived at 8 pm and it was not busy, so not sure…”
Oahu sunset dinner cruise with Diamond Head views, five-course lobster or steak, champagne-style toast, live music, and Hawaiian show.
“I booked this cruise for my wife’s birthday, the bus pick us up from a nearby hotel. We had table on the third deck up where we could go to the upper deck to view the sunset, unfortunately it was cloudy that night but we still enjoyed the food and entertainment. Staffs served each of us a huge lobster and then steak. Steak is very good if you like it medium rare, otherwise you won’t be able to eat it. Lobster was kinda warm but I didn’t care, it was very good with butter and lemon.”
A 2-hour Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with fresh onboard cooking, Waikiki and Diamond Head views, and a BYOB tiki bar.
“Food was great! Ship is clean. Service is not good. The captain is friendly. A very romantic experience overall.”
Family-friendly catamaran snorkel in Turtle Canyon from Kewalo Harbor, with sea turtles, included gear, and lifeguard support.
“Amazing snorkeling experience for the kids! The crew was extremely professional and wonderful with our girls! We saw four turtles up close and tons of beautiful fish. The crew supervises from the water and you wear a life preserver belt so it’s perfectly safe for beginners. Highly recommended!”
A 1.5-hour Waikiki sunset sail on a 53-foot catamaran with a light bento, two bar drinks, unlimited soft drinks, and Diamond Head views.
“Signage was terrible. No where did we see Signature Sunset Cruise We only found the cruise because the operator called us.”
A 2-hour Waikiki sunset catamaran with Diamond Head views, complimentary pupus, and BYOB. Smooth sailing, small groups, big views.
“Such a beautiful experience! The staff were so kind. It was worth it for sure! The sunset was gorgeous and we even saw 2 whales! They served beverages and had a nice spread of food as well! 10/10 would recommend!!!”
Waikiki Turtle Canyons cruise and snorkel with Living Ocean Tours. Swim with sea turtles, spot dolphins, and enjoy snacks for $89.
“Great experience! Family of 5 ages 7-50 and the staff were beyond helpful at all times! Felt very safe and supported for even the least confident of swimmers. Would definitely recommend and Kev and his team were absolutely brilliant! Only downside is that we couldn’t tip - we forgot cash and the apps wouldn’t let UK residents download but absolutely would have. Great team 🙌🏻 and thank you 😊”
A smooth shared round-trip transfer from Honolulu Airport to your Waikiki, Kahala, Turtle Bay or Ko’olina stay, plus the cruise terminal.
“Was wonderful to have someone meet us baggage claim because it is a hike to the vehicle. Greeter did not help with luggage (we are both in our 70s). Driver was friendly and gave good info on way to hotel. Downgraded to 4* because no offer or help with luggage.”
