The 15 Best Boat Trips on Oahu

Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - Kewalo Basin Harbor is the practical starting point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Sail past Diamond Head on a two-hour Waikiki sunset catamaran cruise with a premium cocktail, ocean views, and seasonal whale sightings.

“Do not book this trip thru Viator. Cost less booking on your own. And DO NOT upgrade to VIP tix. A complete waste of money. All you get is on boarding first. But I am giving this cruise a 5 Star rating b/c the crew was outstanding! Very attentive and friendly. We saw whales which was a big plus since there were clouds and no sun this evening. Very relaxing and great views of Diamondhead and the coast line of Waikiki.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Submarine & Glass-Bottom Tours, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

2.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,192 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

See Waikiki, Diamond Head, turtles, fish, dolphins, and seasonal whales on a one-hour glass-bottom boat cruise from Honolulu.

“It was great! Great views! Although we only got to see 1 turtle and a few fish would definitely do this again”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

3.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Snorkel with guaranteed green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon from Waikiki, with a catamaran sail, lunch, drinks, and views of Diamond Head.

“They cancelled the excursion less than 12 hours before start time. Said there was not enough people to make it worth their time. Two days later, I still have not received a refund. And, it should be noted, they avoided any use of the Viator platform when canceling the excursion.”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

4.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki aboard the Hawea catamaran, with gear, snacks, drinks, helpful crew, and time to sail.

“Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great experience overall and felt like a good value. We had a lot of fun!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Submarine & Glass-Bottom Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu’s South Shore

5.Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu’s South Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,575 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

See Oahu’s reefs, shipwreck, turtles, dolphins, and Waikiki views from the Haleiwa Queen on a one-hour glass-bottom boat tour.

“Had a lot of fun! Learned a lot about the island and had a great time with our tour guides”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews, Tours

Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

6.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a roomy catamaran with turtle sightings, friendly guides, gear, snacks, and a 100% turtle guarantee.

“Krash, Holly, and Sushi were amazing! Would 100 do again. We even saw a humpback whale fluke! We loved our morning!!”

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Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, VIP, Whale Watching

Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

7.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Cruise Oahu’s west coast for dolphins, whales, turtles, snorkeling, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and hotel pickup from Waikiki.

“There is no snorkeling, we didn’t see any whales or dolphins. We were very disappointed. I would not recommend this trip.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Airport Transfers, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

8.Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,242 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Review of VIP Trans airport shuttle from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki, Kahala, and the cruise terminal, including price, pickup tips, and drawbacks.

“Kind of took forever because driver made multiple laps to three terminal to pick up several others then finally left for Waikiki. But driver was nice and drove well.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Evening Experiences, Oahu Sunset Cruises, Show, Tour Reviews

Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

9.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Review of Oahu’s Star of Honolulu sunset dinner cruise, with lobster, steak, Hawaiian entertainment, coastal views, costs, and practical tips.

“Food was top notch show was amazing only downside was no sunset. Unfortunately for us but everything else was top notch good”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

10.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Honolulu sunset dinner cruise review with Waikiki and Diamond Head views, fresh onboard meals, BYOB rules, practical tips, and serious reliability concerns.

“Entertainment was radio Dinner was good, but too sea sick to enjoy Staff said they would be right back and took a very long time. Forgot us a couple times “I’ll be right back with you cheesecake” didn’t come back.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

11.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikīkī on a family-friendly catamaran with gear, lifeguards, turtles, fish, and a complimentary bar drink.

“I had an amazing time with Moana Sailing for the sea turtles and snorkeling experience! For the ticket price, it was definitely worth the value. The highlight for me was spotting a few sea turtles during the trip—such a magical moment to see them up close in their natural habitat. The crew was fantastic and truly made the trip memorable. Bella, Sophia, Kyle, and Bridget were all wonderful to work with—so friendly, professional, and fun. Their energy and enthusiasm added to the experience and made me feel comfortable and entertained. The boat was well-equipped, and the snorkeling gear was in great condition. The crew provided helpful tips and made sure…”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Oahu Sunset Cruises, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail

12.Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 890 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Review the Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail, with Diamond Head views, drinks, snacks, wildlife chances, pickup details, and practical tips.

“The experience was beautiful, peaceful, and fun, along with very nice and helpful crew members. My husband and I booked this cruise a day after our wedding, and it was one of the best things we experienced in Hawaii! Drinks at the bar were great!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

13.Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Sail Oahu’s coast at sunset on a 40-foot catamaran with Diamond Head views, pupus, BYOB drinks, music, and Waikiki lights.

“We had a wonderful evening! The crew is professional and very friendly. The trip out to Diamond Head and back was delightful. Highly recommended.”

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Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Canyons Cruise and Snorkel Excursion

14.Waikiki Turtle Canyons Cruise and Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 825 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Swim with sea turtles at Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon on a two-hour cruise with lifeguards, gear, snacks, and support for beginners.

“This excursion was such a blast! The crew and captain were very prepared, excited, and helpful! It was a memorable experience and I recommend it to everyone!”

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Airport Transfers, Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Airport Transfers, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal

15.Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 711 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Review of SpeediShuttle’s shared Honolulu airport transfer, with practical details on costs, luggage, pickup, hotel areas, timing, and value.

“Speedishuttle was on time to pick us up on roundtrip transfers from hotel in Hawaii... I would use viator travel agent again to book my tours going forward.....its reliable tour company”

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