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

Hawaii, USA
Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui

This is a charming, insightful and a even little bit suspenseful experience as he takes a raw piece of wood to a finished carving before...

1 hourFree Cancellation
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1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$25
Waikiki Sunset Cruise from Oahu

Experience a Hawaiian sunset sail aboard our 55-foot double-decker catamaran. With spacious decks and a submerged underwater viewing room, you’ll have an ideal vantage point...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$45
Big Island: Feast and Fire Luau at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Experience one of Kona’s top-rated luaus under the stars at the Feast & Fire Luau, set along the picturesque oceanfront of Keauhou Bay. Celebrate Hawaiian...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
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3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$201.15
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
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6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,877)
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$169
Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

Avoid crowds on our quiet, fast, 32 foot, Coast Guard inspected vessel. We only allow 16 guests on the boat, and every seat has a...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (821)
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$193.88
Haleakala 6 Line Zipline Adventure

Haleakala is the crowning jewel of Maui, making up nearly 75% of the island. On this zipline adventure, soar along the slopes of this massive...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$177.94
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
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4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$143.93
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

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....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
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4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149.09
Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei
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Learn to SUP stand-up paddle board on Maui. The gentle ocean and friendly surf coaches will have you standing up paddling in no time. Our...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$140
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

Enjoy Grand Circle Island experience tour with breathtaking views of Amelia Earhart Lookout on Diamond Head, admire Chinaman’s Hat in front of Kualoa mountains, visit...

10 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$84.95
Turtle Town Snorkel With Photo and Video Turtle Guarantee

At Zephyr Maui we believe the best experiences happen in small groups. Expect personalized attention and attentive guides worlds away from large tour ops. Swim...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

Set sail on an unforgettable West Oahu dolphin cruise aboard a spacious 42-passenger catamaran. This double-hulled vessel offers a smooth, stable ride as you relax...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$187.43
Air Kauai: DOORS-OFF Helicopter Adventure

Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Doors-Off Adventure Tour 30+ Years of Flawless Safety | Local Pilots | People Over Profits For thrill-seekers and adventurers aged 10...

50 minutesFree Cancellation
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50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (515)
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$402.09
Day Trip Oahu to Maui: Sips, Sites and Bites

Escape to the east side of Maui for day on this all-inclusive tour which includes airfare from Oahu to Maui, transportation from the Kahului Airport...

15 hoursFree Cancellation
15 hoursFree Cancellation
15 hours • Free Cancellation
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$752.62
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Attention to detail, safety, and our expert crew set this excursion apart. During this tour we can visit either the northern manta site near the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (549)
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$137
Oahu: Aloha Kai Luau

Aloha Kai Luau is located at Sea Life Park which is a marine mammal park, bird sanctuary, and aquarium. Sea Life Park is Hawaii's best...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$141.36
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