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

Oahu, USA
Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling

In the clear waters of West Oahu, enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling experience and get to see the wildlife and tropical island fishes. You might...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$166.49

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oahu Hawaii

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong self-guided audio tour takes you on an incredible journey through Oahu's tropical scenery, turquoise waters, rich culture and history....

15 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 16 hours • Free Cancellation
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$19.99

Exclusive Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona All-Access Private Tour

ONLY Tour with Downtown Walking Tour past Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Hawaii Capitol and more sites after Pearl Harbor! Enjoy an interesting full day...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$406

Snorkeling with Turtle/Water Scooter/Paddleboard Adventures Oahu

Experience an unforgettable Hawaiian snorkeling adventure with exclusive extras like our electric-powered sea scooters, stand up paddle boards, and more! We also provide the famous...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$85

Open Water Scuba Certification

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get...

4 days
4 days
4 days
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$495

Beginner Surf Lesson at North Shore Haleiwa, Oahu

Our Surf Lessons are designed to be as Safe, Fun and Successful as possible for you. Surfing is our passion and we love to share...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$150

Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour

Humpback whales have journeyed thousands of miles to the warm waters of Hawaii to give birth to their calves. If we're fortunate, we might even...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$80

Private Whale Watching Activity: 6 passengers max
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Likely to Sell Out

Our Captain and mates have travelled all over the polynesian islands to experience other whale-watching tours and have used all the information we've learned from...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$523.56

Waikiki Beach Whale Watching: Catamaran Sail & Open Bar
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Likely to Sell Out

Observe the majestic humpback whales during their migration from December to March on this 1.5-hour sail in Honolulu. Experience the beauty of Oahu's coastline while...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$53.36

Oahu Custom Private Circle Island and Mini Circle Island Tours
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Likely to Sell Out

See all O`ahu has to offer and enjoy a ride around the Ko`olau Mountain Range.  Visit the South or North Shore on a Mini Circle...

6 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (20)
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$699

Private Sweetheart Horseback Ride

Sometimes the best way to get closer is to get away. There’s no better place to spend quality time together than Hawaii’s North Shore, and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (90)
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$223

Hawaiian Waterfall Hike

Discover a hidden treasure of O'ahu's lush volcanic rainforest. Join us on this moderate 2-mile round-trip guided waterfall hike.  Experience the majestic beauty of our towering...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$101.41

Beach Umbrella and Chair Set Rental
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Likely to Sell Out

Umbrella and Beach Chair rental on Waikiki’s most famous stretch of beach! Relax under the shade and enjoy the view of the iconic Diamond Head...

9 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
9 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
9 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99.48

Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover Oahu’s most popular tour! This experience provides you the complete story of Dec 7, 1941, the day that launched the United States into World...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$65.97

Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,053.68

2hr Luxury Private Sailing Catamaran in Waikiki for 1-6 People
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Likely to Sell Out

Create a cruise where you can explore and get away from the crowds of Waikiki. Private charters allow more flexibility with the day’s schedule and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,150

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