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

You'll be captivated by exotic dances from across Polynesia including the spectacular Samoan Fire-knife dance. Your evening begins with a gorgeous sunset from our beachfront...

Join us for a “Hawaiian night” with an upscale all you can eat buffet and Luau-themed dinner in the heart of Waikiki. Sip your welcome...

Join one of Oahu’s most popular ocean adventures and experience why over 300,000 guests have fallen in love with this unforgettable dolphin encounter. Cruise along...

Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale...

Prepare to be moved on this somber but inspiring tour of historic Pearl Harbor. With visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship...

Ka Moana Lūʻau – Oceanfront Hawaiian Luau in Honolulu Experience the spirit of Hawaiʻi at Ka Moana Lūʻau, a top-rated Honolulu luau set at historic...

Te Au Moana, translated as  the ocean tide, has always been a constant throughout Oceania, connecting our islands, peoples and generations. Our Polynesian ancestors traversed these oceans...

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories...

Gilligans' Island Luau is an intimate luau experience and is the only luau in Kihei on Maui. Our luau is less than one quarter the...

Explore Waikiki’s marine mysteries while diving more than 100 feet underwater in an air-conditioned, eco-friendly, battery-powered submarine! A special added bonus of this tour experience...

Humpback whales visit Hawaii each year and give birth in our warm tropical waters, it's a once in a lifetime experience that you will never...

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

As the sun sets over the Pacific, enjoy a luxurious Honolulu dinner cruise along the scenic coastline near Diamond Head. Indulge in a gourmet steak...

Experience Hanauma Bay the easiest way with Waikiki’s most reliable Hanauma Bay shuttle. Our early 5:40 AM pickup gets you in at opening—avoiding crowds and...

Enjoy the beauty of Oahu’s South Shore! Depart from the Kewalo Basin Harbor and head toward Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). While aboard the Haleiwa Queen, enjoy...

Encounter Hawaiian marine life at Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii. Listed among the “Top 10 Aquariums in the World” by Cool Hawaii, the...