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4.7 (159 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Heidi D.

Sam the driver and guide was awesome! Local stories to match each area we were sight seeing and we learned to Hula . Incredible experience! Highly recommend!

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Raquel R.

We did the Oahu Eco- Adventure Tour. Paul was our guide and he was amazing!! So informative! So fun! Very memorable! Loved this tour so much!! You can tell he loves what he does and has such a passion for the land. He came out on the paddle boards with us and helped us out since we are first timers, and spotted some Beautiful turtles! He is very patient. Great stories rich with information, and we loved his "bad jokes"! Hopefully you'll be lucky enough to have him as your tour guide, you'll have so much fun! He made the day so wonderful for us and we loved his dinosaurs! Def going into our wedding album! ;)

USS Missouri
Megan B.

My family and I (includes two adults, two children and infant) used Hoku Tours when visiting Honolulu to see Pearl Harbor, USS Missouri, and the air museum. The tour guide was so friendly, funny, knowledgeable and kind. The shuttle was so clean and comfortable. The only downside was the tour was a little too long for the baby but not at the tour company's fault, I should have read the details better. We were picked up at 8:25am and arrived back to our hotel shortly after 4:30pm.

Mallery P.

Sam is awesome! Best tour guide ever. Hawaii is so amazingly gorgeous and this dude let us get out to take photos at every beautiful spot we passed! Sooo glad we did this tour. Also- Sam is hysterical. You're lucky if you get this dude. Request him!!

Savorn H.

This was our first ever "touristy" experience and it couldn't have been any better. Our driver, Charlie, had such a heart warming attitude and personality. We absolutely love him! He had such a fun personality you could never forget. We purchased the Call to Duty Tour for Pearl Harbor and it was worth it. We were a bit worried about the duration of the time listed on the site, but there was so much to do that you don't realize how fast time flies. Definitely recommendable to anyone looking to tour Pearl Harbor, seats are comfy, sights are beautiful and if you're lucky, you'll have Charlie as your navigator.

Vonnie H.

Went on the Circle Island Tour yesterday with our guide Cousin Kev. I had the privilege of being his "co-pilot " and had so much fun! He made sure everyone on the bus was comfortable and even had a toy prepared for a baby that was traveling with us on the tour. He made sure my grandma and mother were off and in the bus safely for every stop which I am extremely thankful for! Very informative and accommodating!! Thanks Cousin Kev!

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Great tour! And Charlie was excellent he gave us allot of history and his personality was perfect! We all Loved it!

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This tour is takes you to all of the attractions at Pearl Harbor, with plenty of time to explore each of them.

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Grand Tours Around Island - Turtle beach, seeing one of the old turtles crawling up the shore

Grand Tours Around Island

4.5(231 reviews)
0.6 miWaikiki

Uʻilani was a spectacular guide--entertaining, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shared her…read morewisdom and deep understanding of Hawaiian culture with warmth and authenticity, and we were able to spend meaningful, unhurried time at every stop on the tour. My favorite activity of the entire trip was snorkeling. I love nature, and swimming alongside a school of fish was one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. My new novel, DeathCon--a YA horror story releasing in February--takes place in Honolulu, and this journey was so rich with insight and history that I truly felt my spirit connect with the people and the land. It was an unforgettable and inspiring experience from beginning to end. Mahalo nui loa -- with deep gratitude for the land, the culture, and the opportunity to be here.

I wish I could give this company 0 stars, but let the one star I'm forced to give be in honor of…read more the incredible bus driver NEIL and our guide KING MIKE. They're both hilarious and very knowledgeable! ------------------------------- As a travel agent, I like to recommend yours or experienced that I myself have tried. While 'Im not much of a tour bus enthusiast, to ensure that my clients end up with a good one-- I decided to try Nui Tours. Unfulfilled promises by Jack (the owner): small group, Mercedes Van, all of the stops, snorkeling at a specific beach, we did not want to stop at certain places and were told we could customize, souvenir hats, 2 bottles of champagne, unlimited juices/snacks/drinks, and the discounted price per person. What we got: the bus was 30 minutes late, no one answers the phone number, HUGE OLD TOUR BUS (58 people), we did not get to choose our stops or how long we stopped somewhere, they had water bottles and Pringles (no juice/no champagne/no other snacks that were promised), and on top of several other things-- they charged us full price. WE ARE STILL AWAITING A REFUND of the amount that was overcharged. Jack has lied to us, taken zero accountability, and still refuses to answer the phone. I can't help to think that half of his warrants are for fraud at this point. There is no clear communication and several tour companies show up at the same location, so if you got suckered into these tours-- please verify with each driver to see if your name is on their list. Please choose a different touring company to support. If you have a car rented and need help planning your endeavors, feel free to reach out. Good luck out there!

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China Man's Island! We even got a souvenir movie!

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Dolphins and You - Best Dolphin Watch and Turtle Snorkel on Oahu!

Dolphins and You

4.7(922 reviews)
0.5 miWaikiki

We booked a last-minute turtle snorkeling tour for myself and my 13-year-old daughter, not knowing…read morewhat to expect--and it ended up being the most amazing experience! The bus arrived right on time, and our driver, Cheryl, was awesome and hilarious. Once we got to the boat, Captain Zach was fantastic, and Leilani, our lovely hula dancer, added such a special touch to the whole experience. From start to finish, we loved every single second. The crew was fun, professional, and made us feel completely at ease. We were even lucky enough to see whales, which made the trip extra unforgettable! I've told everyone I know about this experience and can't wait to come back and try the dolphin tour next time. This place is absolutely a 10 out of 10--highly recommend!

Our family of four joined the Dolphins and You 3-hr tour in December 2025 and we had a blast! All…read morestaff members made the experience so enjoyable. Tyler was the bus guide and his positive energy set the tour off to a great start. He clearly laid out the outline of the tour: 1st hour to see sea animals, 2nd hour of snorkeling with a boat slide, 3rd hour boat ride back including lunch and hula dancing. Driver Mahea greeted us warmly and safely drove the large bus from and to Waikiki. Captain Jerry was informative and included our 6-year-old daughter to "drive" the boat and it was a highlight of her Oahu trip. Ben and Kainoa were friendly, made sure we had the appropriate snorkeling gear/life jackets for the kids, and gave beautiful hula dances. Cyre had great energy and was informative on the boat ride. Flo and Faavae were great in guiding the water activities. We saw dolphins, snorkeled with turtles, enjoyed the boat ride, and appreciated how a little bit of the Hawaiian culture was incorporated into the tour. Thank you to this crew!

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Dolphins and You - Dolphins and You is a party on the ocean! Enjoy a day off in paradise.

Dolphins and You is a party on the ocean! Enjoy a day off in paradise.

Dolphins and You - Lunch Included with Dolphin Adventure

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Dolphins and You - Watching dolphins swim by and ride the surf of the bow on Dolphins and You is an experience you'll never forget!

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Oahu Nature Tours

4.8(278 reviews)
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Sage and Kim provided us with a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized trip. The itinerary was fully…read morepacked and thoughtfully designed, offering a rich mix of Hawaiian culture, history, and natural beauty. We especially appreciated the authentic local insights alongside highlights of modern-day icons. The only downside--through no fault of Sage or Kim--was that a few inconsiderate participants did not respect the schedule, which caused delays and shortened our time at some stops.

Like many others, we did ample research before diving into this tour. The appeal for me was the:…read more- included lunch - guidebook given at the end outlining Oahu's nature WRITTEN BY THE CEO! - focus on flora and fauna - competitive price point - good pick up locations My favorite stops were: - the Botanical garden which many other tours offer as well - Pali Lookout for King Kamehameha's victory and the wind The not so fun: - Chinaman's Hat, would've preferred the nut farm Our guide Kainoa taught us about the nature, history, Hawaiian language, personal storytelling especially with his grandfather and brother, some cool stories (spoilers ahead) include: - Grandpa and brother touching Pacific Ocean at the same time in Honolulu and San Diego which is touching the same thing - Polynesians keeping sharks as pets, one of grandma's friends kept a 14 ft long tiger shark and fed it in knee deep water - The events of Pearl Harbor and December 7th 1941 through his grandpa's eyes - Hawaii's transition from sugar cane to tourism Some other cool random events include: - two peoples birthdays - proposal on board! Definitely would go back! The bus was comfy and Kainoa was awesome. you can tell the CEO and all the staff really want you to know the intimacy of Hawaii, not just the tourist spots, evident when driving up the north east shore and through the countryside.

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Shaka Tours

4.8(98 reviews)
1.0 miWaikiki

If you're a tourist, do yourself a favor by talking to Shaka. They are so incredibly patient,…read morehelpful, and *honest*! I actually saved money by booking through them compared to online, because they fully explained the differences in tours/tiers and picked the cheapest ones that satisfied our criteria. It was clear that they knew what they were talking about. Ideally, you should call Shaka before you get to Hawaii and plan your vacation early... but we didn't. Luckily, we stopped by in person and Shaka Tours saved our vacation. They planned our whole itinerary, got us tickets to things that looked closed, and advised us against packages that we came in considering. It actually felt like a tourist stop itself, because they explained the local geography and customs using google maps and videos, and suggested can't-miss, free, no-reservation needed stuff like the Diamond Head Hike. They were easy to reach by text/call at any time, even when we woke up very early because we wanted to make the most of the day. The tours they did book for us were all great with friendly guides. I can't recommend them enough!

The audio tour didn't work, no one ever replied to help via phone, text, app or email when it…read morecounted. I did all of the troubleshooting advised through their website and app and nothing worked. I didn't need help after I got home from Hawaii for a tour that was only in Hawaii. I reached out for a refund and only got the run around. I would give zero stars if I could!

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Shaka Tours - Where Jurassic Park was Filmed

Where Jurassic Park was Filmed

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One of the many beautiful stops

Shaka Tours - First time snorkelers renting snorkel gear at Shaka Tours and heading to Hanauma Bay!

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First time snorkelers renting snorkel gear at Shaka Tours and heading to Hanauma Bay!

Living Ocean Tours - My son made a new friend and he loved his secure life jacket even though he is an excellent swimmer.

Living Ocean Tours

4.9(782 reviews)
1.5 mi

I'm the girl who wants to go snorkeling even though she gets sea sickness and can't really swim…read morebecause I love animals and I want to experience snorkeling with turtles and fish at least once in my life. We did the turtle tour on 5/13 at 8:30 in the morning. They teach everyone how to use the given gear, they antifog the goggles beforehand and sanitize all the gear well afterwards. They have snacks, water, and ginger ale. We saw two turtles within a couple arms lengths at the surface (you can't touch them but gosh they were so close!). We also saw about seven turtles chilling on the bottom. Tons of reef fish swimming so close to us too. The crew makes sure to point out turtles so you don't miss them. It was my first time in open water and the crew was welcoming from the start. They separate the groups so if you can't swim or are not great at swimming, you can stay back and hold onto a blue mat in the water where they teach you and help you feel comfortable in open water first. Even though I vomited afterwards (yes I took plenty of motion sickness medication ahead of time!), I highly recommend the experience. It's unlike anything else. The crew is so funny, they normalized not being able to swim well or motion sickness so you don't feel embarrassed. They get in the water with you (not all crews do!) and were super attentive, and encouraging. I felt safe enough that I was able to learn, get confident in the water and join the others and I still felt like I had plenty of great snorkeling time. Overall, GREAT company for actually seeing turtles! GREAT for inexperienced swimmers and people who get motion/sea sickness! If you're determined, you can still do it. The crew made me feel safe the entire time! You've got this, you only live once!

Fun 5/5 Snorkeling 4/5…read more Service 5/5 Informative from staff in safety 5/5 Price for value and time 5/5 Overall 5/5 Wow you guys are truly amazing. I didn't even get off the boat and my son already asked me "can we come back to this same boat again next time!" From the gate B, which is your entrance, make sure you read your additional info after your confirmation email, especially if you are taking a Uber or Lyft, or else you can get dropped off at the main area and have to walk and find gate B! It's a long walk if you do not specify, our u er drive was the one that asked me, what gate sir, or else you have a long walk. Thank god he asked us! So from the gate to the entire experience, it can be overwhelming, it's a lot to do, it's a ton of fun. I rated 4/5 for the snorkeling because it's open ocean vs doing this inside a "bay" You first get a cruise down the waters and learn about the city and the captain t Story tells you a lot of history and the buildings while we are cruising and then we turn around to the play and snorkeling areas! Wow! But knowing my kids they want to also PLAY! Thais is the boat, you have a water trampoline, a water floating board that you legit can lay on or stand on and play balance and or just lay, and a huge slide!!!!! Wow! And drink and snacks are included! We didn't even get a chance to grab a beer! lol (for additional $ on your own) Just look at the view and the photos. So this entire experience is just 5/5 We booked through TripAdvisor. This is 100% recommend, since this is also at open ocean, it's easier if you can swim and not afraid of the waters. They do offer life jackets and self blown floatation vests, your choice. Must do!!!!! See you next time!

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Living Ocean Tours - Taking the Waikiki Sunset #cruise with #LivingOceanTours! #DebutDanceDistrict @BryantCabrera

Taking the Waikiki Sunset #cruise with #LivingOceanTours! #DebutDanceDistrict @BryantCabrera

Living Ocean Tours - All smiles!

All smiles!

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