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

Hawaii, USA
Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina
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Our small group, 2-hour whale watching tours offer an intimate experience that larger boats can’t match. Departing from Mala Ramp in Lahaina, we visit the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (715)
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$72
Waikiki 2 Hours Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy the spectacular FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS show along the beautiful coastline of Waikiki while we get up close and personal with the explosiveness and the...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (645)
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$84.72
Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour

Experience a thrilling journey through the haunted streets of Honolulu with our top-rated walking ghost tour, the most acclaimed in the area. Led by a...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (187)
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$26
Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee

This is not a "one size fits all" kind of adventure tour. It is Truly Private: *Private Professional Adventure Guide (Da Hawaiian Dundee Himself) *Private...

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (144)
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$675
Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

Come and join us for a full-day, action-packed tour around Oahu, and be amazed by its finest offerings. You will discover the best of Oahu's...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (830)
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$84
Waikiki Trolley Diamond Head Green Line

Our newest and most unique line takes you to Diamond Head and KCC Farmers’ Market from convenient stops around the Waikiki area. It’s the easiest...

1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
5.0 (673)
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$22
Maui Afternoon Snorkel Aboard Malolo to Molokini or Coral Gardens

Our 55 foot power catamaran goes out on an afternoon snorkel that is perfect for late sleepers! Visit one of two amazing snorkel sites: Molokini...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (609)
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$99.95
Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners on Kauai

Ready to experience Kauai in a way few travelers ever do? Discover the ancient art of Hawaiian reef spearfishing, a skill passed down through generations....

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (94)
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$145
Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

Skip Circle Island and visit two of the most popular places to visit here on the Island of Oahu. Experience a unique fusion of convenience,...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (810)
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$40
Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise
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Likely to Sell Out

No vacation is complete without experiencing a vibrant Hawaiian sunset from the water. Unobstructed views create the best photo opportunities! Listen to great music as...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$50
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 (2,113)
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$189
Maui: Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort

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...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,338)
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$225
Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

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...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,685)
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$218
WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe Tour

This exciting Oahu Pearl Harbor tour is an immersive experience into World War II history. From the site of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor...

9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (644)
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$278.29
Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group
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Likely to Sell Out

The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (271)
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$247
Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

Indulge in the original Pacific Rim cuisine, where each dish serves as a gateway to the rich flavors of the region. Enjoy the ALL-NEW show...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (746)
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$139
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