Activities on Oahu

If you’re looking for a little bit of everything on your vacation-Oahu definitely has it.  From secluded white sand beaches to bustling nightlife and entertainment, it’s easy to see why Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands–there’s so much to do here!

The following is a list of some of the many activities offered on the island, with detailed descriptions of the most popular.  All of these can easily be added on to your vacation package.  Can’t find what you’re looking for???  Just ask because we probably offer it.  Please email abby@hawaii-aloha.com or call 808-237-5263 to book your activities today!

Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Parasailing

Atlantis Submarines Hawaii

  • An unforgettable journey where guests explore sunken ships and a host of interesting reef structures.  Operates daily beginning at 9:00 am, with a dive time of approximately 45 minutes.  Shuttle trolleys drop off at the beachfront ticket office at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  Children up to 12 years must be three feet or tallerAdults = $91, Children = $45

Sailing
Kayaking
Dinner cruises

Pearl Harbour Tours

  • USS Missouri/Arizona Memorial/Punchbowl Crater Tour
    • View Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial then travel across the Ford Island Bridge to the battleship Missouri for a guided tour.  Lunch may be purchased at the snack bar on the ship.  After Pearl Harbor, the tour continues into the Punchbowl Crater for a drive through of the National Cemetery of the Pacific, followed by a tour of downtown Honolulu passing the State Capitol, Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha’s statue.  Operates daily with hotel pick-up at 6:20 - 6:40 am and return approximately 3:45 pm.  Includes roundtrip transportation and Missouri admission.  $58/person
  • Arizona Memorial/Honolulu City Tour
    • A half-day full narrated tour to Pearl Harbor where guests will have a chance to visit the Arizona Museum and board a navy launch to see the USS Arizona Memorial which is built over the main structure of the battleship Arizona.   Followed by a tour of the city of Honolulu, including a drive by the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, the state capitol building and Washington Palace, King Kamehameha’s Statue, Kawaiahao Church and Mission Houses.  Operates daily with a travel time of approximately 5 hours.  Hotel pick-up is 6:15 - 6:45 am.  $28/person.
  • Battleship Missouri Memorial
    • Open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Check-in is from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the ticket office located at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum.  After check-in guests ride on the open air trolley over the Ford Island Bridge to the pier.  Captain’s Tour and Explorer’s Tour have exclusive access to areas of the Missouri not open to the public.  General admission = $16/person, Captain’s Tour or Explorer’s Tour = $49/person

Biking

Shows and Dinner Shows

  • Cirque Hawaii
  • Creation: A Polynesian Journey
  • Don Ho Show
  • Blue Hawaii, the Show
  • Magic of Polynesia Show

Luaus
Complete island tours
Surf schools
Hawaii Waters Adventure Park
Hawaii Food Tours
Hawaii Marine Center
Shark encounters
Island Sea Planes
Kualoa Ranch Tours and Activities (this is where they filmed Jurassic Park)
Helicopter rides

Polynesian Cultural Center

  • General Admission
    • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  Meals NOT included.  Admission to all island nations, IMAX film presentation and activities.  $40/adult, $30/child.
  • Super Ambassador
    • Includes souvenir lei greeting, guided tour of the island nations, special canoe tour of the islands, reserved seating for all island presentations, reserved seats at Rainbows of Paradise (waterborne canoe pageant), optional Laie Tour, Coral Reef IMAX film, special variety of dining options and choice of four entrees, VIP front row center section seating for Horizons evening show, pre-show backstage tour, Deelite Dessert served at intermission and a FREE souvenir video and program for each adult.  Adults = $189 (no transfers) - $213, Children = $139 - $163
  • Ambassador Luau
    • Includes souvenir lei greeting, guided tour of the island nations, canoe tour of the islands, Rainbows of Paradise (waterborne canoe pageant), optional Laie Tour, Coral Reef IMAX film, the Ali’i Luau all-you-can-eat traditional Hawaiian dinner buffet and entertainment, premuim seating for Horizons evening show, Deelite Dessert served at intermission and a FREE Portrait of Polynesia video for each adult.  Adults = $103 (no transfers) - $127, Children = $73 - $97
  • Ali’i Luau
    • Includes admission to all of the island nations, Rainbows of Paradise (waterborne canoe pageant), optional Laie Tour, Coral Reef IMAX film, plus games, arts, crafts, and demonstrations, the Ali’i Luau all-you-can-eat traditional Hawaiian dinner buffet and entertainment, and seating for Horizons evening show.  Adults = $77 (no transfers) - $101, Children = $53 - $77

Visit the beautiful North Shore (it’s FREE!)

Hanauma Bay

    • $5/person admission. $1 for parking.

Sea Life Park Hawaii

  • Open daily from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.  Enjoy dolphins, penguins, seals, sea turtles, and more at the marine park on Oahu’s picturesque Makapu’u Point.  Daily animal shows, shopping, and dining available.  General Admission = $31/adult, $17/child.  All of the following packages include general admission to the park.
  • Hawaiian Ray Encounter
    • A 40-minute session (20-25 minutes in the water) in a special lagoon meeting stingrays face to face.  Adults = $49 - $62 (w/transfers)
  • Sea Life Luau
    • Lei greeting and welcome drink, hula lessons, Dolphin Show in Cove, Imu presentation and exciting polynesian revue.
    • Adults = $89 - $104 (w/transfers), Children = $58 - $63
  • Sea Lion Discovery
    • Swim with sea lions in a playful and educational 30 minute session with briefing, orientation and interaction in the water.
    • Adults = $104 - $124, Children = $93 - $103
  • Dolphin Discover Swim
    • Play, kiss, and even "dance" with the dolphins in this 45 minute session with orientation, briefing, and interaction in the water.
    • Adults = $114-$131, Children = $83 - $89
  • Sea Trek Underwater Photo Safari
    • A 15 minute walk on the bottom of the 300,000 gallon Hawaiian reef tank.  Search for sharks, eels, eagle rays, and sea turtles.
    • Adults only = $104 -$114
  • Dolphin Adventure
    • Learn about dolphin anatomy, physiology, training, and conservation in this deep-water, in-depth one hour interaction (20-25 minutes in the water).  View dolphins underwater.
    • Adults only = $150 - $166

Abby Lapointe
Hawaii Aloha Travel
808-237-5263
abby@hawaii-aloha.com
Toll-free: 1-800-843-8771 ext. 23

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