15 Boat Tours in Oahu Worth Booking

1.Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

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

Join captain and crew aboard the Hawaii-built Moana Catamaran for a two-hour barefoot sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor. Enjoy one complimentary premium drink, then purchase more cocktails while you watch the Waikiki coast, Diamond Head, and the setting sun. Whale sightings are possible from November through May.

“What a lovely experience. The staff was incredibly nice, the boat was in great shape, and the sunset was gorgeous.”

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2.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

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

Join Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats at Kewalo Basin for a one-hour ride toward Waikiki and Diamond Head. Crew members such as Austin, Austyn, and Sophia explain Hawaiian culture and sea life while you watch through underwater viewing ports. Bottled water, a restroom, and complimentary photos are included.

“Amazing experience! Had so much fun on the boat the guide was so informative, learned so many new things !”

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3.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

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

Join Hawaii Nautical’s 40-person Honu Lani from Kewalo Basin for a 2 to 3-hour cruise to Turtle Canyon. Guides such as Chris, Natalie, Greta, and Captain JoJo provide safety help, premium gear, lunch, and drinks on the midday trip, with a free re-ride if turtles do not appear.

“Only saw one turtle and very few fish. Water was overcrowded and hard to see anything. Would not recommend”

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4.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

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

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Hawea catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. Crew members such as Jenna, Julia, Claire, and Dez help you spot turtles, fish, octopuses, and reef life. Snorkel gear, drinks, cold brew, snacks, and a scenic sail are included.

“Best snorkel tour! For someone who hasn’t done a snorkel tour in awhile this was perfect. The staff was excellent fun and so helpful. They all made the experience amazing. We saw 3 turtles and some fish. On the return ride tried to see whales but none some saw flying fish! Next time I come with fam I will book this tour. Smooth and way from booking to end of tour. Def worth it!”

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

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

Cruise from Kewalo Basin Harbor toward Lē’ahi aboard the Haleiwa Queen. Your English-speaking guide points out turtles, dolphins, tropical fish, reefs, and a shipwreck, while glass viewing windows keep you dry. Bottled water is provided, and you may bring your own beverages, including alcohol.

“Loved it so much I was calling my loved ones so they could see the trip as well.”

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

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

VIP Trans provides a roughly 30-minute shared ride from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki, Kahala resorts, or the cruise terminal for $17.50 per person. A green-and-white aloha-shirted greeter may meet you at baggage claim, help with luggage, and guide you to a van carrying up to 15 passengers.

“Worst experience, they never responded to my message not even days prior, was stranded at the airport”

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

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

Meet a SpeediShuttle representative in Honolulu Airport’s baggage claim, then ride an air-conditioned 12-person Mercedes shuttle to Waikiki, Kahala, Turtle Bay, Ko Olina, or the cruise terminal. Your return pickup is arranged in advance, with service running 24 hours a day.

“The confirmation email had no detail on where to meet at the airport Then as per their instructions I called them from airport and Speedi Shuttle just suggested I approach one of their drivers for instructions They were more helpful and advised a private car would come Ironically when the driver picked me up he said he’d been waiting an hour or so and had tried to call me with no success ( this was my fault as I had left in the zero at the beginning of my mobile number. Nonetheless he could have called despatch and hopefully they would have realised the issue with Australian mobiles ) Next…”

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8.Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 656 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Spend 150 minutes aboard Hāwea, a hand-built 50-foot catamaran, snorkeling at Turtle Canyon and sailing past Waikiki. The crew, including captains Jenny, Connie, and Woody on some departures, provides gear, safety guidance, non-alcoholic drinks, and turtle-spotting help.

“Was such an awesome time, the waves crazy, but the crew made sure we were safe, they made sure we could find and see turtles! Would do again forsure!”

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9.Shared Arrival Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 609 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

SpeediShuttle meets you at Honolulu Airport, helps with your bags, and takes you in an air-conditioned Mercedes shuttle to Waikiki, Kahala, Turtle Bay, Ko Olina, or the cruise terminal. The ride serves up to 12 people and operates around the clock. Add a flower lei at checkout.

“Excellent service, representative was in the baggage claim hall at the airport, waiting with our name on a board. From there we were directed to our waiting driver. On the way to the resort the driver kept us updated with relevant information on places to visit, eat. An excellent service, would highly recommend.”

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10.Airport Shuttle Round Trip Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 537 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Book a shared round-trip shuttle between Honolulu International Airport, Waikiki, Honolulu hotels, and the cruise terminal. VIP Trans provides luggage help and service around the clock, but you must call for airport pickup instructions and schedule your return at least three days ahead.

“Appears to be a misunderstanding of whether someone will meet you with a name card at Baggage Claim or you must search for their Airport Office .Called a customer service representative and explained that the lower 48 was a domestic flight not an international flight. I should have been dropped off at my hotel at 2:30 - 2:45 and I arrived at approximately 5:00 pm.”

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11.Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Take a one-way shared minibus between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Waikiki, Kahala, or Honolulu’s cruise terminal. A VIP Trans greeter in a green-and-white aloha shirt meets you at baggage claim, helps with luggage, and guides you to a van carrying up to 15 passengers.

“VIP was a complete no-show even after confirming our pick-up the day before. I had to call them when they never showed to pick us up for the airport. They in turn called a Taxi company to take us to the airport. I would never use them if you want reliable transportation.”

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12.Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 519 reviews · from $44

Join Pink Sails Waikiki for a two-hour sunset outing from Waikiki. Expect a friendly English-speaking crew, views of Diamond Head and city lights, music, and time to jump into the ocean when conditions allow. Boat assignments can change, so the advertised catamaran is not guaranteed.

“the crew was absolutely amazing!! it was my first time in the ocean and they were amazing cheerleaders so i would jump in and enjoy myself!! incredible birthday experience!!”

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13.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Board the 50-foot Haleiwa Queen at slip F21 for a 90-minute English-language cruise along Waikīkī and toward Diamond Head. You get a shaded deck, restroom, bottled water, local commentary, music, and permission to bring food, drinks, and alcohol. Sunset is the main event, not underwater viewing.

“This was such a nice, relaxing short cruise with a beautiful sunset. It was a really chill atmosphere with good music and laid-back, easy going guides. We even got lucky and saw a couple of whales!”

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14.Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Honolulu Airport, the cruise port, and Waikiki hotels. Your assigned driver, often praised for clear texts and local tips, waits up to 60 minutes after airport arrivals and helps with luggage. The ride takes about 30 minutes.

“Fantastic service. We heard from our driver the day before. Our driver also made sure we knew when and where she would be in the morning and when she arrived at the terminal.”

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15.Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Meet the Charter Oahu crew at Pier B for a two-hour trip to Turtle Canyon. You get quality snorkel gear, floatation aids, snacks, fruit, juice, and water, plus help from certified lifeguards, divers, free divers, and surfers who know the site well.

“the guides were lovely, the boat ride was quick to the destination site for the turtles, and the experience was absolutely lovely. the team was well equipped to help both confident swimmers and those not as comfortable in the water. I swam around with a deflatable life vest, diving at my own pleasure for approx 1.5 hours in total. the turtles were fascinating, alot larger than expected. would definitely recommend this tour group for the activity. I went early morning at 8am so it wasn't too hot, and the water was super clear and a good temperature! great experience if you love the beauty of nature”

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