Water Activities
Scroll to Continue
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.
"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.
Swim with wild dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat in Hawaii. Then enjoy ocean activities, including a 20-foot waterslide! Tour includes hula entertainment and a taro bun cheeseburger lunch. This dolphin encounter is an adventure you’ll never forget.
Get soaking wet on the nets or kick back and relax on our comfortable main deck seating and watch everyone else get soaking wet. Snorkel with magical underwater sea life or drink like pirates as you take in a glorious Hawaiian Sunset. Join us where we board right off the sands of Waikiki.
Dolphin Quest offers world-class interactive dolphin encounter programs for all ages on Oahu at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Call or visit our Web site to make a reservation for dol-FUN today!
Big Wave Dave Surf Co, your one stop shop for Surf & SUP Lessons, Board & Beach Rentals, Outrigger Canoe Rides, and Photography Services. Located in the heart of Waikiki. Top Rated on Oahu.
Dive Oahu offers the best scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling, and cruising experience around. Scuba with no experience! Scuba dive reefs, wrecks, and dive at night. Learn to surf on Waikiki beach! Cruise with Hawaiian sea life and view the Waikiki fireworks show! Dive Oahu has something for everyone.
Twogood Kayaks has been providing guided and self guided kayak tours, + kayak & snorkel rentals for 28 years. Let us show you Hawaii's most beautiful beaches, secluded offshore islands, and marine wildlife. http://www.twogoodkayaks.com/Packages.html
Oahu's only marine-biologist founded and led ocean wildlife tours. Small group (6-10 passengers) charters include year-round whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling with giant sea turtles and endemic tropical reef fish. Portion of proceeds donated to marine conservation orgs.
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.
