Oahu · PRIVATE
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Below are the 15 best private tours on Oahu right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is there for a reason.
Semi-private Turtle Canyon snorkel from Honolulu with a fast zodiac boat, top snorkel gear, and a real shot at sea turtles.
“Not for the beginner snorkeler. Visibility is not clear as so many other people. The boat is quick. Saw 2 turtles but everyone chases them away. Not worth the money”
Waikiki private group surf lesson: 90 minutes of coaching and ocean time for beginners, $123 per person with Stoke Drift.
“The instructors were patient and kept things really simple! They didn't give up on us and we successfully rode 3 waves! This was an awesome experience and they took great care of my 9-year-old son! Definitely recommend Stone Drift to Amy beginner looking for an easy, stress-free surfing experience!”
Waikiki private surf lessons with hotel shuttle, full gear, and patient coaching at Ohana Surf Project. Photos optional for purchase.
“This was one of the niiiiicest experiences ever. Best regards to instructor Kevin and our photographer (i forgot his name :( ), they were super nice and helpful. One of our biggest wishes was to go surfing, so thanks for being a part of it. We definitely recommend Ohana Surfing project for your first surfing experience. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼”
Private Oʻahu helicopter ride with all-window seats and live narration. Doors-off for most, plus views of Waikīkī, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor.
“Fantastic and very enjoyable tour, the views were amazing, and Travis, our pilot, was an excellent tour guide. Only critique is administrative, I'd mention that you must park in one of the two MLH marked parking spots, labeled 4 and 17 I believe.”
Semi-private West Oahu dolphin and turtle swim on a luxury powerboat. Small group, snorkel gear provided. About 3 hours.
“Our guide Koa and Captain Stef were great. We saw lots of dolphins and swam with some. Beautiful scenery of the west side of the island”
Private 90-minute Waikiki surf lessons with safety-first land training, board and wax included, and one-on-one coaching for beginners.
“Max was excellent. His comments made surfing easy. He was patient and explained proper standing, weight distribution. We highly recommend.”
Private 2-hour catamaran to Diamond Head and offshore Waikiki with snorkeling gear, wildlife sightings, and a BYOB cooler setup.
“Fantastic time. Great crew. Very knowledgeable. Went to a great spot to see turtles and other wildlife. Very pleasant and relaxing. Next time we are going to book for a longer time on water.”
Waikiki semi-private surf lesson with Ohana Surf Project: hotel pickup, small groups up to 8, gear included, and buyable photos. 2 hours.
“Very nice lesson. You start as a group to explain the basic than there is one instructor per 2 people. But the other instructors on the water also the ones taking pictures are there to help and guide your safety. We had the instructor Tyler very good & calm. Very straight & clear instructions. Take 2 hours! As a beginner you need it.”
Private Oahu Circle Island tour: Tantalus, Pali, Byodo-in, Turtle Bay snorkeling, Haleiwa and Dole Whip, with pickup and A/C.
“Austin was an outstanding tour guide and truly elevated our experience on the island. His knowledge of the island’s history and culture was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. What really set him apart was his flexibility—he gave us options on which spots to visit and tailored the tour to what we were most interested in, which made the day feel personal and relaxed rather than rushed. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people the best experience possible. In fact, our tour was such a great experience that we booked a second day with Austin. We highly recommend Austin!”
Private 2-hour North Shore surf lesson on Oahu with one-on-one coaching, gear included, and a focus on reading and catching waves.
Pre-arranged private van transfer between Honolulu Airport and Waikiki. Skip taxi lines, get flight-tracked pickup, and ride in AC.
“Was picked up in the Airport as agreed and with good communication on where to find the ride. Jackie was very informative and told about the city as we where driving to the hotel.”
Private 1-on-1 surf lesson in Honolulu with videos and photos. Learn safety, paddling, pop-ups, and catch your first wave in about an hour.
“Jake was great! Great tips and instruction which allowed me to pick up the form quickly. Had a great time and caught some gnarly waves. 10/10 would recommend. Can’t wait to see the photos/videos.”
Private 90-minute surf lesson on Waikiki Beach with a certified instructor, tailored coaching, and multiple start times from Big Wave Dave.
“Booked each of my 3 boys a private surf lesson. They had great instructors who were fun and great with them. My boys loved surfing and well worth it”
Family surf lessons in Waikiki with hotel pickup, all gear included, patient parent-and-child coaching, and optional photo/video.
“The instructors were really great. They worked well with our children and made it an excellent experience.”
Waikiki surf and bodyboard lessons with pickup and all gear included. Small group coaching at Ohana Surf Project in about 2 hours.
“Wonderful experience of a lfetime so unforgettable! I was able to surf standing during my first lesson!”
