Things to do on New Year's Eve in Big Island of Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Mauna Kea Signature Coastline Cruise Day & Sunset Options
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Unwind in true island style on our Mauna Kea Coastline Cruise, departing from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a 41-foot luxury powerboat designed for comfort...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99

Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Sunrise at Kīlauea w/Photos

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99

Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour in Kona
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Embark on a flavorful journey through the lush landscapes of Aloha Adventure Farms with our Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour! This unique experience invites you to...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99.42

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Oceanic Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Enjoy the breathtaking Big Island sunset as...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$125

Luxury Airport Transfer in Hawaii
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Why Choose Drive in Style? Luxury Fleet – Travel in comfort and class with our fleet of premium vehicles, including luxury sedans and spacious SUVs,...

25 to 70 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
25 to 70 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
25 to 70 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$100

Pool Scuba Refresher

Before diving in the ocean, join us for a short refresher to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive shop on the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$104.71

Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$109

Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
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End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$109

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay
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We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
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4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109

Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

We cruise from Keauhou harbor out into crystal clear blue waters. While the boat is underway, the crew will point out interesting features along the...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109

Big Island ATV Tour at Ohana Ranch
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Experience the Big Island in a meaningful and authentic way on a guided ATV tour through Ohana Ranch, located near Volcano National Park and Hilo....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109

Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii's warm waters - and there's no better way to see them than from the deck of...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$109

Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise

Set sail on the luxurious Olohana powerboat for the Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch, where stunning views and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. This 2-hour cruise...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109

Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
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Experience an unforgettable sunset manta ray snorkel tour, consistently ranked among the top lifetime adventures in Hawaiʻi. We specialize in small-group tours, limiting each experience...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109.03

Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)

Discover the beauty of Kona's Cloud Forest with the Pantropical Forest Tour at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. This 1.5-hour guided walking tour immerses you in...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$110

Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$116.10

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