The 15 Best Boat Trips on Oahu

Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - Sailing along Waikiki toward Diamond Head

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

Sail Waikiki at sunset aboard the Hawaii-built Moana Catamaran, with a free first cocktail, Diamond Head views, and seasonal whale sightings.

“This company should create a better policy about rain and overcast sky cancellations. It was raining while we stood in line to pre board and we all got soaked with rain the first hour of the trip. It was obvious that we wouldn’t possibly catch a sunset in the clouds and rain before we ever boarded, but they moved forward with the cruise. They explicitly told everyone not to go inside the cabin area to get out of the rain unless they wanted to get sick from the smell of the bathroom and alcohol. The crew Vivian and 2 guys with the same name (Eli maybe) did all they could…”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Submarine & Glass Bottom Boats, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

2.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

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

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

“Stevie, Jerry & Kyle made the experience so much fun!!! Definitely would highly recommend this for anyone visiting!”

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Catamaran Sailing, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Sailing, Sea Turtle Tours, Snorkeling, 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 Diamond Head views.

“Great experience! The crew was very experienced and made sure we all felt safe and secure. They were very knowledgeable and made out adventure that much more intriguing.”

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Catamaran Sailing, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Sea Turtle Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

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 on the Hawea catamaran, with gear, snacks, drinks, reef fish, sea turtles, and a scenic sail.

“Fantastic, crew Captain Jenna, Julia, Des and Tia were amazing and really helpful we got to see lots of turtles and beautiful fish. On the way back in we had the sails up cruising along so fun”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Submarine & Glass Bottom Boats, 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 Honolulu’s South Shore, tropical fish, turtles, and dolphins from the Haleiwa Queen, with friendly guides and a one-hour glass-viewing cruise.

“The tour was great! We saw turtles, fish, and dolphins! The guides were great and gave great recommendations for local spots.”

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Catamaran Sailing, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Sea Turtle Tours, Snorkeling, 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 with a small catamaran crew, guaranteed turtle sightings, gear, drinks, snacks, and a two-hour ocean trip.

“We had an amazing time with Krash and his crew! They were all very friendly, knowledgeable and ensured we got the most out of our experience! We were lucky enough to see a whale, dolphins, an octopus(which Shannon dove down to find) along with the gorgeous sea turtles! Highly recommend booking with Oahu catamarans and if we ever come back we will be booking with them again!”

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Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling, 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.

“The hospitality was 11/10, food and beverages amazing, snorkeling was well organized and it was fun having a photographer take amazing shots without having to fiddle with our iPhones all day! The weather was 5/10 and the whales were hiding but not their fault. Boat was super comfy and we just might go again tomorrow!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Honolulu 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 Honolulu airport shuttle to Waikiki, Kahala, and the cruise terminal, with pricing, pickup tips, luggage rules, and honest drawbacks.

“The wait for the shuttle was only about 15 minutes and the driver was friendly and courteous. The ride was comfortable and I liked rhat he took care of my bags.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Evening Experiences, Show, Sunset Cruises, 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 the Star of Honolulu sunset dinner cruise, with lobster, steak, Hawaiian shows, Diamond Head views, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“The boat was lovely, the food was wonderful and the entertainment was outstanding! We loved every minute of it. The wait staff was particularly attentive and friendly making this a truly memorable evening.”

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

Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

10.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Review the Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise, with Waikiki and Diamond Head views, fresh onboard food, BYOB drinks, and serious reliability concerns.

“The people are very nice. The Pearl Harbor Tour was an experience. The tour was great. Thank you 💕.”

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Catamaran Sailing, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Sailing, Sea Turtle Tours, Snorkeling, 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, drinks, and Diamond Head views.

“The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend and would do again.”

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