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Oahu Water Activities
Beyond surfing, you can explore the ocean by taking a group outrigger canoe ride off of Waikiki Beach. If you’re looking for something fun for the whole family to do, try snorkeling and swimming at one of Oahu’s many beautiful beaches. Take a sunset cruise or sailing excursion and you might spot a humpback breach during whale watching season (December through May). Sports fisherman can also charter a boat and fish for Pacific Blue Marlin, Ahi (yellowfin tuna), Ono (wahoo) or Mahimahi.
Satisfy your sporty side with other water activities in Oahu, including jet-skiing, parasailing, wind surfing, kite surfing, wakeboarding and bodyboarding (boogie boarding). Stand up paddle boarding (SUP)—where surfers stand on a larger board using a paddle to maneuver—has also become a popular alternative to surfing in the islands. With so many exciting activities, you'll understand why adventure thrives in the deep blue Pacific surrounding Oahu.
Ocean Conservation & Safety
"This short stretch of coast has more than 20 breaks gentle enough for the novice or just tricky enough for the experienced surfer. The waters are warm. The waves are forgiving and long enough to let you go the distance. Every visitor to Oahu should ride a wave."
Explore Oahu Water Activities
Atlantis Submarines offers a one-of-a-kind underwater experience off the shorelines of Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island, giving guests a close-up view of an array of marine life, exotic tropical reefs and numerous sunken vessels.
Explore Oahu from the rainforest with our professional nature guides while, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Sailing and Snorkeling. Exclusive access to remote Hawaiian rainforest. Delicious meals and transportation from Waikiki included.
Enjoy a one hour sail aboard the Kepoikai II Catamaran straight from the iconic Waikiki beach with breathtaking views of Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline.
Waikiki Beach Services was established in 1955 and is the longest running surf school in Waikiki.
We have tours and private cruises at the Kaneohe sandbar. We provide superb service with aloha for your special excursion. Join us to experience the beautiful sandbar and see the Ko'olau mountains from the ocean, swim with tropical fish and sea turtles!
Ranked as one of the Top 10 Best Amusements/Water Parks in the nation by Travel Channel & “Best of Honolulu” family attraction by HONOLULU magazine, Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii features 30 acres of fun and adventure.
We are a 5 STAR PADI professional development center that offers scuba certification to all walks of life. Our dive shop accommodates a huge selection of scuba, snorkeling and spearfishing equipment. We also have our own dive boat that is located at the Ala Wai boat harbor in the heart of Waikiki.
We are a PADI 5 Star Resort Center offering beginner to advanced SCUBA diving charters seven days a week at two locations on Oahu, Hawaii Kai and in Waikiki near Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor. We offer complimentary roundtrip transportation to and from Waikiki and Honolulu Hotels.
Swim with wild dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat on Oahu's west side, or enjoy the view from our boat. Then enjoy ocean activities and a complimentary lunch as our crew entertains with hula and singing. Transportation from select Waikiki hotels available. Truly a lifetime experience.
We are passionate about helping people better understand these animals and the negative misconceptions that can go along with them- ESPECIALLY SHARKS! Join us on our most popular dive (snorkel), and swim with an array of shark species!
