Diamond Head Cruises
Activities (4)
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Sunset Swim Adventure (Private)
The boat heads along the coastline, then drops anchor so guests can swim or simply relax on the water as the sun goes down. Because the trip is reserved exclusively for your group, the pace and activities can be shaped around what your party wants to do. A certified captain and experienced guide are on board throughout. Seasonal refreshments, a cooler with ice, and life vests are included. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks to make the outing more personal, whether the occasion is a birthday, a romantic evening, or a casual get-together with friends or family. The vessel is a high-speed adventure raft. The tour is not stroller accessible or wheelchair accessible, so guests with those needs should plan accordingly.
Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure (Semi-Private)
This Diamond Head Cruises tour departs from Pier A in Honolulu and travels by high-speed zodiac raft to Turtle Canyon, a snorkeling spot along the Waikiki coastline. Before reaching the snorkel site, the crew distributes gear and covers the basics of snorkeling, making the experience approachable for those new to it. Once at Turtle Canyon, snorkelers can explore the reef and look for sea turtles and other marine life. The crew also watches for spinner dolphins along the route, and during whale season may spot whales in the area. After time in the water, the boat pauses for light snacks, refreshments, and photos near Diamond Head before heading back to the dock. All snorkel gear, fins, and life vests are included. The tour suits children and adults alike, though the vessel is not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs.
Custom Waikiki Boat Adventure (Private)
This private boat tour departs from a dock in Honolulu and follows the Waikiki coastline on an adventure raft. Options include snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, finding a quieter snorkeling spot, anchoring to swim in calm water, watching for dolphins, sea turtles, and humpback whales during whale season, or taking a high-speed run along the coast. Snorkel gear and fins, life vests, and complimentary snacks and refreshments are all included. A certified captain and an experienced tour guide are on board for the full trip. This tour suits small groups, families, and gatherings such as birthday or bachelorette parties. Because the experience is fully private, the itinerary can shift to match the group's pace and preferences throughout the outing. The meeting point is at Pier A in Honolulu. Note that the tour is not stroller-accessible or wheelchair-accessible, so that is worth confirming before booking if accessibility is a concern for anyone in the group.
Whale Watching Tour | December - March
Diamond Head Cruises runs this whale watching trip out of Pier A on Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, departing into the waters along the Waikiki coastline in search of humpback whales during their winter season. The tour runs on a high-speed adventure raft, the same style used by the U.S. Coast Guard, which lets the crew cover more ocean and adjust course based on real-time whale activity rather than a fixed route. Humpbacks migrate to Hawaiian waters each winter to breed and give birth, and the crew uses local knowledge to pursue recent sightings. Behaviors like breaching, tail-slapping, and pectoral waving are possible, and dolphins, sea turtles, and flying fish may also appear along the way. A certified captain and guide lead the trip. Complimentary bottled water and local Hawaiian juice are provided, and a cooler with ice is on board so guests can bring their own beverages and snacks.
About
Diamond Head Cruises operates small, private and semi-private boat tours out of Pier A on Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu.
The tour lineup covers several types of outings. A sunset swim adventure heads out in the evening and includes time in the water. From December through March, a whale watching tour goes out in search of humpback whales, which migrate to Hawaiian waters each winter to breed and give birth.
All tours depart from the same pier, so finding the meeting point is straightforward. Guests who need to reschedule should check the cancellation window for their specific tour, as it varies by listing.
Diamond Head Cruises is based in Honolulu, Oahu. Do Oahu lists 4 activities from Diamond Head Cruises.
Categories: Boat Tours & Cruises, Sunset Cruises and Reef Snorkeling.
Listings: Sunset Swim Adventure (Private); Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure (Semi-Private); Custom Waikiki Boat Adventure (Private); Whale Watching Tour | December - March.
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