Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto

Take a leisurely cruise down the Wailua River to the botanical beauty of the Fern Grotto. Wailua River is known as "the only navigable river"...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 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

Effortless Luxury Sailing Cruises
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Discover Oahu’s breathtaking coastline aboard the luxurious Makani Catamaran, one of Waikiki’s largest and most elegant 65-foot sailing vessels. Departing from convenient Kewalo Basin Harbor...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109.10

Sensational Sea Scooter Rentals

Using our unique Sensational Sea Scooter allows you to see more of the reef than with traditional swimming. Prepare to dip below the ocean waters...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
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5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109.20

Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei

Take a surfing lesson and enjoy a fun, safe and unforgettable surfing experience! Everything you need to surf is provided in one easy lesson. Each...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109.95

Hilton Hawaiian Village Turtle Snorkel with Optional Lunch

Swim with turtles and fish, while enjoying the crystal blue topical waters. Sail the scenic Waikiki coastline and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. Our eco-conscious cruise...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$109.95

Lightweight Easy Island Mobility Scooter Rental

Experience Maui’s most reliable scooter rental with delivery available every day, phone and text support available every day, great prices, and hundreds of 5-star traveler...

3 to 7 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 7 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 7 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$110

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

Large Family Surf Lesson Rate for 5+ People at Ukumehame Beach
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Gather your family or friends for a private surf lesson tailored just for your group. Ideal for families of 5 or more aged 10 and...

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

Create and Sip Fun and Refreshing Cocktails on Oahu’s North Shore

You will learn how to make three different cocktails with Aloha paired with plenty of pupus and bites to snack on. We will go over...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu
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Explore Kailua’s reef protected waters at your own pace on this day of coastal discovery. Kayak to offshore islands, hidden tide pools and remote beaches....

5 hoursFree Cancellation
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5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$110.17

Kailua Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
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Why lay down when you can stand up? Learn to stand up paddle, or SUP, in Kailua. This ancient water sport has made a major...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
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5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$110.17

Huakai Iki - Little Hiking Adventure

The Little Hiking Adventure takes place on thousands of acres of private conservation land 7-miles above the North Shore town of Haleʻiwa.  Guests will enjoy...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$110.67

Aura Photo Reading A Spiritual Island Experience

5 star ratings on all platforms, Google, Yelp, Airbnb, and Cool Hawaii and voted "Best Holistic Health Practice" by the Maui News for 2025, we...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$111

Waikiki: Open Group Surfing Lesson

Learn to surf on Oahu’s iconic Waikiki Beach with a 2-hour group lesson led by certified, professional instructors. Join fellow beginners and discover the secrets...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
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$112.31

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