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

Hawaii, USA
Waikiki 2 Hour Sunset Sailing Catamaran Swim and Sail Adventure

There’s no better place to take a dip than the crystal-clear waters of Waikiki—and no better way to experience a Hawaiian sunset than from the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (586)
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$56
Oahu Beachfront ATV Adventure and Farm Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Aloha, welina mai, ‘ano ‘ai. Greetings, and welcome, from Hawai’i! Located on the famous North Shore beachfront of O’ahu, North Shore Stables is a locally-owned...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (920)
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$130.89
Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

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...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,613)
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$183
Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,221)
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$193
Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from Beach & Cocktail Open Bar | Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

-Open bar fully included: beer, wine, cocktails, and more -21+ only on Fridays! -Direct beach boarding — no harbor shuttle, no bus, no wasted time...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (576)
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$84.77
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
4.7 (5,654)
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$55
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
Waikoloa Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset cruise along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Departing from Anaeho‘omalu Bay, the Spirit of Aloha catamaran offers...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (409)
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$143.10
Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina
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Likely to Sell Out

Eye-level whale watching (or summer time dolphin watching) onboard our low-to-water small group zodiac rafts. Native Hawaiian owned and voted Cool Hawaiis Traveler's Choice, Hawaii...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,726)
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$85.16
Kō Hana Hawaiian Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting for One

Visit Oahu's first and only rum tasting room with an attached farm and distillery. Located in historic Kunia, the renovated general store of the retired...

45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (274)
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$25
Guaranteed Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei, Maui

Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through Hawaiian waters from Alaska between December and May. Setting out from Kihei, cruise...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (690)
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$99.64
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 (1,702)
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$186.52
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 (2,972)
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$144
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The only way to see and appreciate our "Island Paradise" called Kauai, is from above and one of our airplanes is the best way to...

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,976)
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$159
Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Let us wine & dine you as we sail off into the sunset along Kauai’s spectacular Napali Coast. Enjoy appetizers, craft beer, wine, and Koloa...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (556)
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$263.82
Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Experience a Hawaiian sunset like no other on a cocktail cruise along Oahu's coast. Departing from Waikiki and heading toward Diamond Head, this catamaran journey...

1 hour 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$84.96
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