What should you know before you book cheap activities on Oahu?
Of the activities we list, the Oahu Custom Lei Greeting (Choose Your Lei), Honolulu Airport from LeiGreeting.com has the lowest per-person price, from $39 per person. Waikiki Beach Services' Canoe Surfing is from $48 per person. Price is the easiest place to start, but length and group size often change which option fits best. Beyond price, your choice turns on how long you have, your group size and the ages in your party.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The parasailing price covers equipment. Xtreme Parasail's ride is from $50 per person and includes the tow, life jackets and the boat ride.
| Tour | Operator | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Oahu Custom Lei Greeting (Choose Your Lei) - Honolulu Airport | LeiGreeting.com | $39 per person |
| Parasailing | Go Hawaii Watersports | $45 per person |
| Canoe Surfing | Waikiki Beach Services | $48 per person |
| Parasail | X-Treme Parasail & Diamond Head Parasail | $50 per person |
| Sunset Splash Adventure | Pink Sails Waikiki | $56 per person |
| Pearl Harbor City Tour / USS Arizona Memorial | Aloha Hawaii Tours | $69 per person |
| Pearl Harbor City - from Waikiki | E Noa Corporation | $69 per person |
| Ocean and You | And You Creations | $79 per person |
A higher price can buy a better seat. Queens Waikiki Luau seats run from $109 to $139 per person, by front or back section. Both include the farm-to-table dinner and the 45-minute show.
A meal is part of some prices. The West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Turtle Snorkel Sail with Lunch from Hawaii Nautical is from $149.95 per person and includes a sandwich lunch. Aloha Hawaii Tours' Sights & Bites Circle Island Tour is from $149 per person and includes lunch at Shrimp Truck.
How do you choose?
If cost matters most, start with the parasail rides and the canoe. Parasailing starts at $45 per person, and the canoe at $48 per person.
If you want a meal included, choose a lunch or dinner tour. Compare the per-person price with what it covers, since a meal changes the total you pay.
If you are traveling with young children, the age limits below matter most.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
The Xtreme Parasail ride runs 1 hour.
Longer days start in Waikiki. The Sights & Bites tour is 8 hours. The Pearl Harbor tour from Polynesian Adventure Activities runs 9.5 hours and includes hotel pickup from select Waikiki locations.
Plan your day around the start time, and allow for the pickup window if you are staying in Waikiki.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
Dolphins and You accepts guests from 2 years old. Sights & Bites starts at 4 years. Parasailing and the canoe start at 5 years. The Shallow Reefs Tour starts at 8 years.
Families with young children should look at the age limits first, then the length of the day.
What are the tours to book?
- Shallow Reefs Tour from Dive Oahu: from $99 per person, about 3.5 hours.
- Wreck & Reef Tour from Dive Oahu: from $99 per person.
- Ocean and You from And You Creations: from $79 per person.
- Dolphins and You from And You Creations: from $189 per person, 3 hours, with lunch.
How do booking, cancellation, weather and parking work?
The private Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour from Aloha Sunshine Tours allows changes and cancellations up to 24 hours before departure without penalty. The West Oahu Dolphin Watch from Hawaii Nautical offers a full refund for cancellations 48 hours or more before departure, or a rebooking. The World War II Heroes tour from Polynesian Adventure Activities gives a full refund if you cancel 48 hours before the tour.
Parking is free at the Kailua Beach tour's beach. Check the marine forecast before any boat, kayak or parasail trip, since sea conditions can change the plan.
Frequently asked questions
What are some fun activities for kids in Honolulu?
Dolphins and You from And You Creations takes children from 2 years old on a 3-hour trip with dolphin watching and snorkeling. The Sights & Bites Circle Island Tour, which starts at 4 years, includes a narrated scenic drive.
How much do activities on Oahu cost?
Of the activities we list, per-person prices range from $39 to $224 per person.
How long do activities on Oahu take?
Lengths vary. The Xtreme Parasail ride is 1 hour, and the Sights & Bites tour is 8 hours. Plan the rest of your day around the start time you are given.
What is included with activities on Oahu?
Parasailing includes equipment, and the West Oahu Dolphin Watch includes a sandwich lunch and snorkel gear. Book the tour whose inclusions match what you want to pay for.
