Top things to do in Hawaii in Summer (Updated August 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach

Join us at Kalapaki Beach with Kauai Beach Boys for an unforgettable outrigger canoe surfing adventure that combines the spirit of aloha, the beauty of...

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Noon Snorkel & Sail from Beach | Oahu

-Noon departure means better sailing and warmer weather -Direct beach boarding from Waikiki — no harbor shuttle, no bus -Spacious 45-foot catamaran with near 360...

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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

Learn about the culture as Triston paddle through the magnificent coral-sea garden of Wailea point. Once you arrive at the snorkeling spot, he will stop...

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$149
Open Water Shark Dive
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The team at Hawaii Adventure Diving is made up of a unique group people all sharing a deep love for everything wild. The team comes...

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Best Waikiki Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed Turtles at Turtle Canyon
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-Guaranteed Hawaiian sea turtles at Turtle Canyon -Ample shade and seating on board -Premium snorkel equipment -Fun, friendly, lifeguard certified crew -BYOB (Bring your own...

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$99
From Kihei: Molokini Snorkel & Whale Watch Tour

This activity is unique because it combines two of Maui’s best ocean experiences into one trip: Molokini Crater snorkeling and bonus whale watching. Guests get...

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VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch
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Our Exclusive VIP whale watching tours are 2 hours long with a maximum of 12 guests. Our small groups make every seat a front row...

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Turtles & Tacos Luxury Catamaran Snorkel
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Laid-back, fresh, and full of fun, this mid-morning snorkel sail is all about good vibes and island flavor. Cruise aboard our spacious 65’ catamaran and...

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$199
Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch

Set sail from Anaeho‘omalu Bay on a 3-hour snorkel and cruise adventure along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran, enjoy...

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$170.10
Small Group Coral Gardens Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

Our highly rated crew is known for customer service. We orchestrate a fun and relaxed vibe, made possible due to our small group experience. Our...

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Private Surf Experience

Enjoy learning to surf with some of Kona's top professional surf instructors on the gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park. Get ready to have fun...

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$199
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...

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$135.80
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

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$99
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and...

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Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson
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We're passionate about being the highlight of your vacation. We only offer private lessons, so you'll never surf with strangers. And we're the only surf...

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$195
Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience
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- You have full control of your schedule (not possible with most boat tours or similar group experiences). - Kayaks are much more beginner friendly...

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