Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Intimate WWII: Honor our Heroes and Historic Honolulu Tour With Lunch

The Arizona Memorial serves as the final resting place for nearly 2,000 servicemen. Honor the memory of those who lost their lives, and see their...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$187.06
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Departing from Maui

Maui tour heads to the legendary North Shore, where world champions compete every November and December at famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The tour...

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$459.99
Intermediate Group Surf Lesson on Maui South Shore

Develop your skills during this 2-hour surfing lesson on Maui's south shore. Tackle bigger and tougher waves with the help of a professional instructor as you...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$172.50
Private Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

Learn to SUP stand-up paddle board on Maui. The gentle ocean and friendly surf coaches will have you standing up and paddling in no time....

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$225
Oahu Circle Island Snorkeling Tour: Dole, Pali Lookout & More

Looking for the BEST VALUE & MOST COMPLETE Circle Island Snorkeling Tour? Join us for the ultimate full-day, action-packed adventure that will guide you to...

10 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (5,917)
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$112.10
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki

Turn back time as we explore WWII history at Pearl Harbor and relive the infamous Sunday morning of December 7, 1941. Enjoy a half-day tour...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (5,660)
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$55
Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission

Attend a luau on Oahu produced by the Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, Chief Sielu.  During this 3 to 3.5-hour evening, immerse yourself in...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,973)
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$144
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Visit USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri, as they represent both the beginning and the end of World War II. The accompanying “Road to War” and...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,612)
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$149
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Experience the beauty of Oʻahu South Shore as we sail toward Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, a 50ft power catamaran, with 49...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,348)
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$46
Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

Visit Maui’s famous snorkeling and diving destinations Molokini Crater and Turtle Town (or Coral Gardens) on a snorkeling catamaran! Molokini is an extinct volcanic cone...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (2,279)
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$159.95
Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

From jagged green mountains to the sparkling ocean and pristine beaches, there are plenty of stunning sites on this full-day, all-inclusive circle island tour of...

10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,158)
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$145.55
Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini

Explore the natural wonders of Molokini Crater, a volcanic islet 3 miles (4.8 km) off the coast of Maui, on this snorkeling tour from Maalaea....

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,114)
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$189
Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel with Lunch Option: Turtles Guaranteed

Welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical, you're invited to observe, learn, and experience Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles firsthand! Guests will learn about the life cycle, behaviors, and...

2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,097)
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$84.15
2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

*WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS* *Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$42.50
Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery and Honolulu City Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy the absolute best of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu on this combo tour experience. At the Visitor Center, browse harbor side exhibits and historic displays...

6 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,796)
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$59.82
Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Welcoming guests to Kauai since 2007, Luau Kalamaku is Hawaii's only luau show performed “in-the-round,” offering optimal views of the stage. Witness the unearthing of...

4 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,703)
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$186.52
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