Oahu, Hawaii · 206 trips compared

Oahu excursions: from Pearl Harbor to the North Shore

Oahu is the busiest Hawaiian island, and many of its excursions start right at your Waikiki hotel. Here are the Oahu excursions travellers book most, compared across Viator and GetYourGuide.

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Mokoli'i island off Kualoa, seen on many Oahu circle island excursions
Mokoli'i island off Kualoa on Oahu's windward coast

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Which Oahu excursion fits your day?

Start times and lengths are typical for the tours listed below. Prices are the lowest per-person price among them on 12 November 2026.

ExcursionStartsTakesFromBest for
Pearl HarborPick-up from 6:30 a.m.4 to 8 hours$59History, the USS Arizona Memorial
Circle island and North ShorePick-up 7 to 8 a.m.8 to 10 hours$89Beaches, temples and turtles
Kualoa RanchSeveral start times1 to 3 hours$63Movie valleys by UTV or horse
Snorkeling and turtlesMorning departures2 to 4 hours$118Reef fish and green sea turtles
Waikiki sunset cruiseLate afternoonAbout 2 hours$90Diamond Head at sunset
LuauEvening3 to 4 hours$122Polynesian dance and dinner

01

Pearl Harbor

Pick-up from 6:30 a.m.4 to 8 hoursHistory, the USS Arizona Memorial

Pearl Harbor is the most visited place on Oahu. The USS Arizona Memorial stands above the sunken battleship, and the Battleship Missouri, where the Second World War ended, lies nearby. Tours add hotel pick-up and often combine Pearl Harbor with a drive through Honolulu.

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Pearl Harbor excursion on Oahu: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour

4.9(5,054 reviews on Viator)

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour

$94per person

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02

Circle island and North Shore

Pick-up 7 to 8 a.m.8 to 10 hoursBeaches, temples and turtles

A circle island tour drives around the whole of Oahu in one day. Stops often include the Byodo-In Temple, the big-wave beaches of the North Shore and a beach where green sea turtles rest on the sand.

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Circle island and North Shore excursion on Oahu: Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour

5.0(20,006 reviews on Viator)

Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour

$100per person

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Circle island and North Shore excursion on Oahu: Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn

4.9(8,412 reviews on Viator)

Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn

$186per person

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Circle island and North Shore excursion on Oahu: Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling

4.8(11,415 reviews on Viator)

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling

$89per person

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Prices of all checked Oahu trips, per person

What Oahu excursions cost

We checked 206 Oahu trips on Viator and GetYourGuide. Half of them cost less than $127 per person. Of the 43 trips that cost $250 or more, 29 are helicopter flights or private tours.

  1. Under $5019 trips · 9%
  2. $50–10062 trips · 30%
  3. $100–15047 trips · 23%
  4. $150–25035 trips · 17%
  5. $250 and more43 trips · 21%

03

Kualoa Ranch

Several start times1 to 3 hoursMovie valleys by UTV or horse

Kualoa Ranch on the windward coast is a private ranch where many films and series were shot, including Jurassic Park. You see the valleys on a guided UTV, horseback, bus or zipline tour.

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Kualoa Ranch excursion on Oahu: Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour in Oahu

4.7(1,808 reviews on Viator)

Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour in Oahu

$162per person

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Kualoa Ranch excursion on Oahu: Oahu Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour

4.5(1,875 reviews on Viator)

Oahu Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour

$63per person

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Kualoa Ranch excursion on Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour

4.6(638 reviews on Viator)

Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour

$157per person

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04

Snorkeling and turtles

Morning departures2 to 4 hoursReef fish and green sea turtles

Boats from Waikiki and the west coast take you to reefs where green sea turtles feed. Many trips include gear and a guide in the water. Morning trips usually have calmer water.

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Snorkeling and turtles excursion on Oahu: Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling

4.9(5,275 reviews on Viator)

Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling

$149per person

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Snorkeling and turtles excursion on Oahu: Oahu Circle Island Snorkeling Tour: Dole, Pali Lookout & More

4.6(6,233 reviews on Viator)

Oahu Circle Island Snorkeling Tour: Dole, Pali Lookout & More

$118per person

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Snorkeling and turtles excursion on Oahu: Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling

4.9(2,078 reviews on Viator)

Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling

$168per person

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05

Waikiki sunset cruise

Late afternoonAbout 2 hoursDiamond Head at sunset

Sunset cruises leave from the beach or the harbour in Waikiki and sail past Diamond Head as the sun goes down. Catamarans with an open bar are the most popular, quieter sails are available too. Compare all Waikiki sunset cruises.

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Waikiki sunset cruise excursion on Oahu: Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

4.4(1,549 reviews on Viator)

Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

$193per person

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Waikiki sunset cruise excursion on Oahu: Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran

4.9(2,471 reviews on Viator)

Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran

$90per person

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Waikiki sunset cruise excursion on Oahu: Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

4.6(1,180 reviews on Viator)

Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

$139per person

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06

Luau

Evening3 to 4 hoursPolynesian dance and dinner

A luau is a Hawaiian feast with a buffet, music and a show of Polynesian dances, often ending with fire knife dancers. On Oahu many luaus take place at Ko Olina on the west coast. Others are held in Waikiki and at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie on the north-east coast.

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Luau excursion on Oahu: Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History

4.8(3,973 reviews on Viator)

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History

$154per person

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Luau excursion on Oahu: Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

4.9(3,842 reviews on Viator)

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

$145per person

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Oahu questions

Good to know before you book a Oahu excursion

What is the best excursion on Oahu?

Pearl Harbor and a circle island tour are the two most booked Oahu excursions on both platforms. If you only have one day, a full-day tour that combines the two covers the most ground.

Do I need a tour for Pearl Harbor?

No. Entry to the Pearl Harbor visitor center is free, and you can reserve the USS Arizona Memorial program online. A tour is useful if you have no car, because it includes transport from Waikiki and often tickets for the other museums.

Which Oahu excursions are good for families?

Snorkel trips with turtles, Kualoa Ranch and a luau are popular with families. Most of them welcome children, but check the minimum age on each tour before you book.

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