Shore Excursions in Oahu

Go deep into Oahu's rainforest on a 3.5-hour shore excursion and hiking adventure that takes in the best of this lush, unspoiled port of call. Follow your guide along a 2-mile (3.2-km) private trail through the Manoa Valley, past hidden pools and clear streams, lava rock terraces and thick, tropical vegetation. Listen to a chorus of jungle birds during the 1.5-hour walk, enjoy cool water and light refreshments, and take in the tranquility of this protected Hawaiian forest.

When your ship pulls into Honolulu Pier, swap the wooden deck of a ship for the fiberglass deck of a surfboard, as you learn to surf or standup paddle during this Oahu shore excursion. You'll learn about surfing etiquette and safety from professional, certified instructors, before hitting the waves as part of a private or small-group Oahu surfing lesson. If you'd instead prefer to stand up paddle in calm, tropical waters, you'll quickly learn how to enjoy Hawaii's fastest-growing sport.

Get to Pearl Harbor quickly and efficiently from the Honolulu Port with this luxury transfer. After pickup from the port in a luxury vehicle, enjoy a private ride to Pearl Harbor and sip tropical juice or water on the way. Get a brief orientation from your guide/driver then head for the USS Arizona Memorial with your included ticket, avoiding the long entry lines. After you are finished exploring, slip back into your air-conditioned private vehicle and drive through historic downtown Honolulu on your way back to the port 4.5 hours later.

While in port in Oahu, soak up the island's rich history and culture with a 6.5-hour tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Begin your excursion downtown, where you'll visit the King Kamehameha Statue, the Punchbowl National Cemetery and the Iolani Palace, the only royal residence on American soil. Then take the navy launch to see the USS Arizona Memorial, a significant tribute to the many lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your pier or the airport.

The drive from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor can take twice as long in traffic, and lines can be long. Enjoy an easy, hassle-free visit with this small group Oahu Shore Excursion. Have a tropical drink en route to Pearl Harbor. Skip the line at Pearl Harbor's most visited sites: USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine, Pacific Aviation Museum and USS Missouri. Relax on your chauffeured drive back through historic Downtown Honolulu.

Experience a 3-hour snorkeling adventure in the sheltered cove of Honolulu's Hanauma Bay. Glide past bright coral and schools of fish, keeping your eyes peeled for the occasional turtle or dolphin. This area is perfect for all skill levels, with the safe inner reef for children and the more challenging terrain of the outer reef. This package is covered byworry-free policy, guaranteeing on-time return to your ship.

Discover reefs, shipwrecks and a vibrant marine ecosystem on a 1.5-hour Oahu shore excursion aboard the Atlantis submarine. Slip beneath the surface alongside schools of brilliant fishes, and watch for sea turtles at the submarine's large viewing ports. Pass an eerie submerged airplane and see fish swim through sunken ships as you get a glimpse of life beneath the waves in this scenic Hawaiian port of call.

If you're visiting Honolulu on a cruise ship, book this shore excursion for hassle-free access to Pearl Harbor. You'll be picked up at the Honolulu port for transport to Pearl Harbor, where you can skip the ticket line to explore the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Bowfin.