Top Oahu Shore Excursions

We invite you to join us for a full-day, action-packed tour that will guide you to the finest sights on Oahu, and leave you in total amazement. Featuring 16 Points of Interest, it is our talented tour guides that will show you the best that Oahu has to offer. Diamond Head, Dole Plantation, Secret Beaches, Coffee & Macadamia Farms, Incredible Views & Photo Opportunities, and Swimming and Snorkeling with Turtles are just a few highlights that you will experience with us! It’s our Tour Guides that will make all the difference in this action-packed day! They will spoil you rotten by telling funny stories, giving their knowledge of Hawaii, singing songs (Kanikapila), and sharing with you the precious culture of Hawaii.This tour will bring you relaxation, excitement, and all the emotions in between.We are ready to show you some major fun and give you the lay of the land. Aloha & E Komo Mai!

Get a comprehensive overview of Oahu's landmarks and highlights on this circle island tour. Enjoy a small-group setting to ensure personal attention from your local guide while seeing over thirty local attractions. See the surf and sand at Waikiki Beach, taste some samples of Dole pineapples, learn about the history of Haleiwa town. Get the insider info about favorite local eateries and see filming locations for various movies and television shows. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

See the highlights of Oahu in one full day on this comprehensive island tour. Visit natural wonders such as Diamond Head crater, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, the Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach. You’ll also explore man-made sites like the Dole pineapple plantation, Haleiwa Historic Town, and North Shore Soap Factory. This is a perfect choice for first-time visitors to Oahu.

Nothing is more iconic to Hawaii than surfing at Waikiki Beach. This is arguably the place where surfing was born, and the spot where watermen like Duke Kahanamoku helped introduce surfing to the world. The reason why this south facing coast is so perfect for learning to surf, is the fact that the bottom is soft, sandy, and the water is relatively shallow. During this surf lesson in Waikiki, you'll also notice the way the waves have a steady and gentle roll, which makes them far less intimidating than other waves on Oahu. Add in a long, stable board and a professional local instructor, and before you know it you'll be surfing a wave like ancient Hawaiians of old.

Learn to scuba dive or refresh your skills with a small group lesson in Honolulu. Start with a comprehensive safety tutorial and gear fitting, then explore the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. Look out for green sea turtles, octopuses, sea stars, and a variety of colorful marine life. Your instructor accompanies you into the water and provides a Go Pro video of your underwater adventure at the end of the session. Ideal for beginners or moderately experienced divers interested in a low key dive to brush up their practice.

The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is one of O'ahu's top attractions and draws large crowds of visitors daily. Instead of waiting in the ticket line for hours, join this private tour that takes you directly there before continuing on to other Honolulu landmarks, including the Hawaii State Capitol and Iolani Palace.

Mahina Hawaii Adventures offers private customized adventures and tours. We take you to hidden and secret locations you wouldn’t find on your own. Let our local guides take you on an adventure you will never forget. We can surf, snorkel, hike, cliff jump and sightsee all in the same day! Let us know what interests you, what you can handle, and we will create an adventurous and memorable day for you! Our guides are as stoked as you are to go adventure! Let’s do this!

There are dozens of gorgeous tropical sights to see when visiting Oahu, but there's an added sense of authenticity when exploring the island with a local. With this customizable, private tour, see Oahu like a true local and get off the beaten path, and visit the places where locals go when it's time to just get away. Whether it's searching for waterfalls, looking for sea turtles, or exploring the island's North Shore, your knowledgeable guides can create an itinerary that's perfectly matched for your group. Tours can also extensively focus on Hawaiian history and culture, so escape the usual, commercialized sights and sculpt a private adventure.

Experience Oahu’s natural beauty on a thrilling, private helicopter ride. Depart from Honolulu International Airport and see the sights from above as you listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated pilot. See the Waikiki shoreline, Makapu’u lighthouse, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay, and then fly above the Dole Pineapple Plantation and see the striking Pearl Harbor USS Arizona monument from the sky.

Spend the day exploring and photographing the North Shore of O'ahu during this full day of activity from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultiviation of 100% Hawaiian coffee. Then head to Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline, and the historic Haleiwa town, as well as Waimea Falls. Round-trip transportation from your Waikiki hotel included.

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, accompanied by your guide, your excursion continues with a tour of downtown Honolulu, visiting such attractions as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue.

Around 8am on December 7th, 1941, Japanese Zero warplanes attacked Pearl Harbor and the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. The devastating surprise attack killed 2,403 and wounded over 1,000 others, marking the United States entrance into World War II. As Hawaii’s #1 visitor attraction, Pearl Harbor serves as a piece of living history to be appreciated by people from all over the world. Our goal is to host you for a seem-less, sentimental, and superior Pearl Harbor Experience. You will see the official video documentary only found at Pearl Harbor and experience a boat ride (taken on Navy Shuttles) out to see the Arizona Memorial and other areas in Pearl Harbor. After Pearl Harbor, you will venture to the Punchbowl National Cemetery & visit the statue of King Kamehameha the Great before returning to Waikiki. All guests will enjoy fresh Kona Coffee, Hot Donuts, Premium Transportation, and the best Tour Guides in Hawaii! Tickets are pre-arranged and come included.

See Hawaii's best and most beautiful attractions during this incredible tour that's designed with the photographer in mind. Spend 10 hours navigating breathtaking landscapes, Hawaiian sunrise, navigating the picturesque coast of Oahu and seeking out green sea turtles. This tour allows travelers to stop often and ensures visitors leave having captured the best images of this iconic island.

Enjoy VIP luxury on a helicopter tour of Oahu with a maximum of four people. Experience the island from a birds-eye view and get unparalleled views of the azure waters, lush greenery and cascading falls. See the most beautiful natural landmarks with a complete circle island tour starting over the white sands of Waikiki and ending with a flyover of Pearl Harbor. A wonderful way to get your bearings if you’ve just arrived, or a grand finale to your Hawaii vacation.

Explore Oahu Countryside & North Shore famous beaches. Enjoy the beauty of windward side rugged mountains of Koolau, experience the famous Byodo-in temple ground lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the Pali. Sample Macnutt coffee and nuts at the tropical farm, Visit Kualoa Ranch to see a list of Hollywood movie legendary & stars. Lunch at Aunty Pat’s Cafe. Continue afternoon scenic drive towards world-famous beaches and home of shaka or hang loose gesture started in the Kahuku sugar mill. Learn about the Banzai pipeline where a surf reef breaks almost 40ft in the winter season. End your day with sweet fried banana (Lumpia) or a dole whip at Dole pineapple plantation. • The Best Guided North Shore Sightseeing tour • Enjoy a 7 hours tour from Honolulu • Visit some of Hawaii’s most popular beaches & landmarks • See some of the most breathtaking views in the world • Small group ensures personal attention

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, one of the most historic places in the world. Learn from the excellent displays in the visitor center, view a film on the day "which will live in infamy", and visit the Memorial by crossing the harbor aboard a US Navy vessel. After departing Pearl Harbor, we will briefly visit Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii's final monarchs, and the renowned King Kamehameha Statue, featured on Hawai`i 5-O. We will then either visit the Tantalus lookout or the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, depending on your preferences. The Tantalus lookout provides magnificent views of Diamond Head, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and the Waianae Mountains. The Punchbowl Cemetery honors more than 33,000 soldiers who lie in rest within the crater of an ancient volcano. The setting offers inspiring, panoramic views of Honolulu, and large wall murals tell the stories of American military engagements throughout the Pacific region.

Enjoy beautiful and rarely traveled Oahu sights, without the hassle of driving in traffic or boarding a crowded bus. Hit many of your Hawaii agenda items in one full day with a private circle island tour. Customize it to the tropical nature, beautiful beaches, traditional culture, and history that you want to see, and spend as much time as you would like. Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes van on your way there and back.

If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving — but never knew where to start — this beginning Oahu scuba dive is the key to a whole other world. Learn the basics of scuba theory and how to breathe underwater, and a professional instructor will ensure your safety and act as your underwater guide. There’s no need for prior diving experience as the dive is in shallow water, and once you demonstrate basic skills and are comfortable breathing underwater, you’re ready to follow your guide toward the reef and scour the ocean floor.

We provide Private Custom Tours of the island of Oahu. You can set the itinerary or leave it up to our expert guides, or a mix of both. We've been giving tours since Jan 2012. Check out our TripAdvisor reviews to see how much people enjoyed their tours with us.

Escape to the island of Oahu and learn the tips and techniques of professional photography on this guided, 5-hour, small-group  Sunrises photo tour from Waikiki. Learn about Oahu’s history while exploring several secret locales. This unique, in-depth photography workshop is suitable for all skill levels — from beginner to advanced — and offers participants an authentic island adventure and rare opportunity to experience an Oahu sunrise or sunset from a unique perspective. Bottled water, tripods, umbrellas (if needed) and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Spend the morning steeped in history with a visit to the Pearl Harbor memorial. Have control over the details of your experience with a small group and customizable tour. Leave the hassles of driving to your guide, who shares local insights and history as you visit the USS Arizona memorial, watch historical documentaries and explore museums dedicated to the events of WWII and Hawaii’s role in the war.

This is a Private Custom tour of the island of Oahu. Please visit CustomIslandTours.net to see our Sample Itinerary. You can tell us in your reservation what you would like to do, and then discuss it with your driver when they pick you up. We provide snorkel and fins if you would like to go snorkeling. Each van has a cooler with ice and water. You have the van and tour guide for up to 8 hours to do what you'd like to do. The driver will narrate during the tour and at the stops about the history and culture of Hawaii.

Experience the best of Oahu on this customizable private tour. Build an itinerary from over 30 possible activities and attractions. Visit surf beaches, pineapple fields, and macadamia farms. Watch whales or giant sea turtles in their natural habitats, and stop by local food trucks for fresh shrimp or colorful poke bowls. Capture the moment by purchasing a souvenir video with drone footage when your tour concludes.

Visit the battleship USS Missouri and explore WWII history at Pearl Harbor with this entrance ticket. Relive the infamous morning of December 7, 1941 as you browse the exhibit galleries that display pictures and recovered items. Watch a short film explaining the fateful day and its significance followed by a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of the ship's crewmen.

Visit the top stops of the North Shore of Oahu with this small-group tour. You'll see dozens of local points of interest, including the Dole Plantation, Haleiwa Town. Turtle Beach, and North Shore surf spots, to name a few. You'll also have plenty of time to stop and snack at local food trucks before making your way back to your hotel.

Watch a spectacular fireworks display from the deck of a luxury catamaran during this 2-hour dinner cruise from Oahu. Scheduled every Friday night, this dinner cruise features a sumptuous tapas-style dinner and two drinks. Sail down the coast of Oahu with fantastic views of Diamond Head, the colorful Waikiki sunset and the weekly fireworks display.

See the Oahu you want to see with a private tour that can be personalized to match your interests. Plan your day around the attractions you want to visit or the activities you want to try out, and the private guide will take care of the details. You can even add on other tours or activities you book, if the timing works.

If you love stunning colors and warm water as the sun sets over the southern tip of Oahu, then the Shaxi Waikiki Sunset Tour is just for you! Similar to our regular Waikiki tour offered earlier in the day, sunset at the beach offers you an opportunity to see some great sites as the night life comes alive in Waikiki. You can stop and have a photo taken at any spot of your choice. A beautiful picture is worth a lifetime of memories!

Your Certified Hawai`i Professional Tour Guide will suggest places to stop but YOU will decide where to do so, according to your preferences. We look forward to hosting you with all the Ho'okipa (customer service) you deserve, and the Aloha of Hawai`i!

Explore secret spots and local beaches around Waikiki during a 2-hour guided tour that includes ocean views from Diamond Head. Hear interesting facts about Hawaiian history and Oahu culture, with stops at the Hawaii Film Studio, Kapiolani Park, Ala Moana Beach and more. You’ll get a feel for what it’s like to live, eat and shop like a local. Numbers are limited to 11 people to ensure a small-group experience. 

From late December through early May, thousands of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent mammals on a whale-watching excursion from Waikiki. Venture out on the water with a small group of people to witness the humpback whales breach, play or feed around you. Your guide guarantees sightings, and in the rare event that you don’t see any supersize stars, you get to do the tour again for free!

Aloha, and welcome to beautiful Waikiki! The Shaxi Diamond Head Hiking and Waikiki Tour is a unique tour only offered by Shaxi. It combines our normal Shaxi Waikiki Tour with an extended 1 to 2 hour stop inside the world famous Diamond Head Crater. This gives you time to hike the summit at your own pace, before getting picked up to continue the second half of the Waikiki Tour. Enjoy getting to know all the endless and wonderful things to do in the Waikiki Beach area with a semi-private tour aboard our Shaxi! The "open air" Shaxi vehicles promises an experience of a lifetime!

All attractions are included. The Best full-day water activities, experience to famous landmarks of North Shore side of the Oahu Island. get a personalized experience. • The Best Oahu water fun tours & activity • Enjoy full-day activities from Honolulu or Ko Olina • Visit some of Hawaii’s most popular beaches & landmarks • Small group ensures personal attention

Part one: The Tour includes the USS Arizona Memorial program, the National Park Service’s WWII archives, and videos on the attack at Pearl Harbor at each of the narrated tour stops. This tour includes admission to the Pearl Harbor Center, where you will experience Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona Before the Attack, Witness the Attack on Battleship Row, and Experience the USS Arizona Memorial. Part Two: USS Bowfin (SS-287) is a fleet attack submarine that fought in the Pacific during WWII, and helped to make famous the term, “Silent Service.” Bowfin was launched on 7 December 1942, exactly one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was nicknamed the Pearl Harbor Avenger, so it is fitting that her permanent home is at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

With its mix of historic sightseeing, local culture, and Hawaii's natural beauty, this Oahu Tour is perfect for travelers that want to see more of this island paradise in just one day. As you cruise the scenic North Shore of Oahu, you can enjoy must-see sights, like the USS Arizona Memorial, Dole Plantation, historic Haleiwa Town, and Sunset Beach Park. With a guide, easy transportation, and this tour is perfect for experiencing Oahu's top sights.

Discover Oahu’s most popular tour! This experience provides you the complete story of Dec 7, 1941, the day that launched the United States into World War II. Two museums, movie documentaries on the attack, and the official National Park Service tour to the USS Arizona Memorial. A highlight of the tour is the viewing of view a 23-minute movie documenting the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Then you will board the Navy shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. The Memorial rests above the sunken battleship USS Arizona. Aboard the Memorial, you can also see the oil that is still leaking from the USS Arizona and have a perfect view of the Battleship USS Missouri. This tour includes a historic Honolulu tour. Highlights include: downtown Honolulu an Chinatown, ’Iolani Palace, Washington Place, State Capitol Building, and the statue of King Kamehameha. Then the tour continues to the National Cemetery of the Pacific. All drivers are experienced tour guides and provide the highest quality tours.

Discover Oahu’s top attractions on a 5-hour guided tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Led by a local guide, you’ll visit the USS Arizona Memorial and learn the history behind the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Then, head through downtown to see the King Kamehameha Statue, the State Capitol and the Iolani Palace, the only royal residence on American soil. Transported by air-conditioned coach, you’ll experience the best of the island on this comprehensive adventure.

Make a date with history by visiting the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, one of the most historic places in the world. Learn from the excellent displays in the visitor center, view a film on the day "which will live in infamy", and visit the USS Arizona Memorial by crossing the harbor aboard a Navy vessel. You can then either visit southeast Oahu or the North Shore. Southeast Oahu features miles of beautiful coastline and scenery, including Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole, and Kailua Beach. The North Shore features the cliffs of the magnificent Ko'olau Mountains, famous surfing beaches, a delicious lunch of garlic shrimp purchased at one of the area’s famous shrimp trucks, and much more. Your Certified Hawaii Professional Tour Guide will suggest places to stop but YOU will decide where to do so, according to your preferences. We look forward to hosting you with all the Hookipa (customer service) you deserve, and the Aloha of Hawaii!

For our guests arriving from other countries or the US mainland, you may find yourself getting up earlier than you expected due to the time change. Our Shaxi Waikiki Sunrise Tour is breathtaking! The Shaxi Sunrise Tour offers you an opportunity to see some great sites before the beach becomes busy. You are welcome to bring your own coffee, or you can choose to stop along the way at one of our favorite local coffee shops to experience an amazing Hawaiian Kona coffee. Local Hawaiians love their pastries and bakeries, so part of the tour will include a stop a world famous Leonard's Bakery “Home of the Malasadas & Pao Doce”.