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

Oahu, USA
'Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

A new dawn of live entertainment rises in ʻAuana by Cirque du Soleil – a Hawai‘i-inspired production featuring a cast of powerful acrobats, hilarious comedians,...

1 hour 20 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
4.9 (664)
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$101.52
Small group Turtle Snorkel (20 people max): Sightings Guaranteed
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Likely to Sell Out

We limit our brand new 49-person boat to only 20 people to give you the attention you deserve in the water and for your comfort...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (49)
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$85
Scenic half day Circle Island tour- Breakfast / Byodo-in included
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Likely to Sell Out

Experience Oahu like a Native Hawaiian with this authentic, half-day circle island tour(9:00am-1:00pm). Unlike full-day tours that get stuck in traffic, we take a faster,...

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$99
Private Group Surf Lesson
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy surfing with your friends or family in a safe environment. Designed for groups of 3 or more people. No experience necessary!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$95
West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Discover the beauty of West O‘ahu’s coastline on a 3-hour sailing adventure from Wai‘anae Small Boat Harbor. Cruise along the scenic coast as our crew...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (317)
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$125.96
Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10 Epic Stops

Immerse Yourself in Excellence: Premium Small Group Tour - Up to 7 hours of exploration in a spacious vehicle, with FREE Waikiki Hotel pickup. Experience...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (163)
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$135
Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

Experience the lush beauty of Manoa Valley on this guided waterfall hike through Oahu's rainforest. Featured in films like Jurassic Park and Lost, the trail...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (195)
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$119
West Oahu Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

Set out along the scenic West Oahu coastline for an unforgettable afternoon on the water. Keep an eye out for pods of Hawaiian spinner dolphins...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (70)
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$107.10
Custom Island Tour, 1 - 3 people, 8 hours, Private tour of Oahu

We provide Private, Custom, tours of the island of Oahu. You can set the itinerary or leave it up to our expert guides, or a...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (164)
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$597.02
Skip the Crowds: Secret Oahu Half Circle Tour with a Local

This Half Circle Island Tour is a flexible, go-at-your-own-pace adventure that takes you to some of Oahu’s most iconic landmarks and scenic lookouts. Experience the...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (65)
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$187.43
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

The best wreck diving experience in Hawaiian waters! Join us on a guided tour of a beautiful wreck on the south shore of Oahu. As...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (365)
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$248.81
Private Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

What sets my surfing lessons apart is There are no other participants—just you and your instructor, allowing for a customized experience that focuses on your...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
5.0 (88)
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$165
Surf HNL: Small-Group or Private Surfing Lesson (Ko'olina)
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Likely to Sell Out

While visiting, cross ‘learning how to surf’ off your to-do list! Learn surf techniques, safety rules and surf-break etiquette under the guidance of certified lifeguards...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
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$169
Board from Waikiki Beach for Aloha Hour Sail on Hāwea Catamaran

Step aboard Hawea, our hand-built 50′ catamaran, for a 90-minute afternoon sail that blends the laid-back spirit of Waikiki with the festive energy of happy...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (163)
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$55.35
Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Experience the best of the island in a full-day tour with us. This tour is perfect for first-timers visiting the island as it allows you...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$199
Oahu's Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling and More

The "Most" Comprehensive Island Tour... Period! Top Sites: Byodo In Temple / Dole Plantation / North Shore Mac Nut Farm / China Man's Hat /...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (121)
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$94
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