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

Hawaii, USA
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (252)
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$135.64
Waikiki: Afternoon Sail from Beach & Open Bar | Oahu - Best Value

-Open bar fully included in $50 ticket: beer, wine, cocktails, and more -AMAZING value catamaran sail in Waikiki -Direct beach boarding — no harbor shuttle,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$53.36
Waikiki Snorkel Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Honolulu Snorkel Company's snorkel tours include your gear and certified instructor; you’ll be outfitted after the beautiful boat ride to our secret snorkel location just...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (250)
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$50
Two Tank Lanai Certified Diving Adventure from Lahaina

Extended Horizons dives the Lana’i coastline in small groups of 4 or less. No other dive shop has such amazingly low ratios of dive guide to...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (250)
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$440
Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers

You enter the water and, after a short surface swim, descend on a condemned pier that has transformed into a vibrant reef. Schools of fish...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (248)
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$135.80
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona

The manta ray night snorkel was voted "One of the Top 10 Things To Do in Your Life" by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (246)
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$160.49
Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour

Embark on Maui’s most iconic coastal adventure with this self-guided driving audio tour. Journey along the legendary Hana Highway, winding through lush rainforests, past cascading...

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation
12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation
12 to 13 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (244)
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$24.99
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (240)
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$308.90
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (241)
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$163.14
Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

You’re worth Maui’s #1 Ranked Outdoor Activity and ONLY Private Air Tour! As Seen on HGTV's 'Hawaii Life': Your Most Awesome Maui Day is just...

80 to 90 minutesFree Cancellation
80 to 90 minutesFree Cancellation
80 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$452
Customizable Island Tours Tours on Oahu

A Private Tour of Oahu that allows you to get "Off the Beaten Path". Our tours are Personalized to suit your interests! Your vacation should...

10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (237)
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$925
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
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Likely to Sell Out

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
5.0 (237)
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$109.03
Private Road to Hana Tour Black Sand Beach/Waterfalls/Sea Turtles

Looking for more than just a Road to Hana tour? The Magic of Maui Experience is a 100% private, customized adventure designed entirely around you....

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (235)
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$299
Fun! Open-Air Banyan Tree Forest & Blowhole Sight-Seeing MauiTour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Hop aboard one of our breezy open-air vehicles for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (235)
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$99
Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour

You have to see the real colors of Hawaii! Your Beautiful Hawaii Tour is a must-do adventure on Hawaii’s Windward coast! Your pick-up is at...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (233)
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$100
Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

Aloha Ocean invites you to embark on a journey like no other along the picturesque Waianae coast of West Oahu. We offer a rare opportunity...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (233)
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$200
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