For private tours in Honolulu, Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure (Semi-Private) starts from $99 per person, and Private Oahu Experience from $395 per person.
The Snorkel With Turtles DRIFT HK private cruise starts at $69.95 per group, and the Indigo Ocean Hawaii private dolphin and snorkel cruise is $3,725 per group.
How do you choose a private tour in Honolulu?
Your budget, your free hours and the ages in your group narrow the list fastest. If your day is short, start with time. The Private Bike Tour Experience runs 4 hours, while the Private Community Service Tour - Full Day (9HR) runs 9 hours. Choose by how much of your day you can give up.
| Tour | Operator | Price from | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure (Semi-Private) | Diamond Head Cruises | $99 per person | 5 and older |
| Private Bike Tour Experience | Bike Tour Hawaii | $199 per person | 12 and older |
| Private Beginner Scuba Diving Tour With Free Videos | Scuba Lounge Hawaii | $250 per person | 10 and older |
| Private Oahu Experience | Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Oahu | $395 per person | - |
Group size and experience come next. Anyone new to the water should check the minimum age on beginner options, which is 10 years for the Private Beginner Scuba Diving Tour. If your group includes a child below a tour's minimum age, pick a different tour or activity.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The Snorkel With Turtles DRIFT HK cruise is $69.95 per group, and the Limitless Private Sportfishing Charter is $1,299 per group.
The Private Oahu Experience helicopter tour lists guaranteed window seats and a private pilot.
Compare the Limitless Private Sportfishing Charter's inclusions with the Snorkel With Turtles DRIFT HK price before you book.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
Pick by where you are staying, since these tours start from different places. The Private Tour of Pearl Harbor - All Sites by Donna's Detours is the one to look at if the USS Arizona Memorial is your focus.
Other tours start at fixed points. The Private Friday Night Sunset & Fireworks Tour lasts 1.5 hours and meets at 1739C Ala Moana Blvd. The Private Honolulu's Local Food Tour meets at your Waikiki hotel or a designated location.
Plan to reach the meeting point early. For the Captain Max Turtle Canyon snorkel, pick a departure from its listed times, which run from 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
The Turtle Canyon snorkel tours by Captain Max Boat Tours and Diamond Head Cruises both set the minimum age at 5 years. The Private Mermaid Snorkel + Free Videos requires 6 years. The Private Beginner Scuba Diving Tour requires 10 years. The Private Bike Tour Experience requires 12 years.
What are the tours to book?
These are the tours we list, each with its operator.
- Limitless Private Sportfishing Charter, run by Aloha Charters LLC, is from $1,299 per group and has a minimum age of 5 years.
How do booking, cancellation and weather work?
Bike Tour Hawaii offers a 100% refund on cancellations made 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Go Hawaii Watersports allows a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the Private Charter Deep Sea Fishing Tour start time.
Check the National Weather Service marine forecast before a boat day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour in Honolulu cost?
The Diamond Head Cruises Turtle Canyon snorkel starts at $99 per person.
How long does a tour in Honolulu take?
The Private Friday Night Sunset & Fireworks Tour lasts 1.5 hours, the Private Bike Tour Experience lasts 4 hours, and the Private Community Service Tour - Full Day (9HR) lasts 9 hours.
What is included with a tour in Honolulu?
The Private Bike Tour Experience includes food and drinks.
Where does a tour in Honolulu start?
Go Hawaii Watersports meets at Kewalo Harbor, 1025 Ala Moana Blvd, in Honolulu.
