H2O Sports Hawaii – Banana Boat
Feel the thrill of skimming across Maunalua Bay on an inflatable banana boat towed by a powerful ski boat. The adventure starts...
Oahu Cruises and Water Rides
Oahu Boat Tours
Oahu boat tours get you off the shoreline and onto the water, with choices that can mean a glass bottom cruise off Waikiki, a banana boat ride in Maunalua Bay, a sunset sail, a dolphin watch or a Kaneohe Bay sandbar day.
Your Oahu Boat Tour
An Oahu boat tour can be mellow, splashy or full of movement, depending on which water you choose. One ride might keep you dry above a glass bottom viewing port near Waikiki, while another has everyone holding on as a banana boat cuts across Maunalua Bay.
Boat tours around Oahu can also take you farther from the busy beach scene. West Oahu dolphin and turtle snorkel sails bring open coastline, reef time, lunch and wildlife watching, while Kaneohe Bay cruises can include sandbar time, snorkeling, shallow-water play and a BBQ lunch on board.
Choose by ocean area, tour length, activity level and what your party wants most: easy views, sunset drinks, snorkeling, wildlife, sandbar time or a faster ride with more splash. Check pickup details, included food or drinks and ocean conditions before booking.
Oahu Boat Tours
Oahu Boat Tours FAQ
What kinds of boat tours are available on Oahu?
Oahu boat tours can include Waikiki glass bottom boat rides, Maunalua Bay banana boat rides, sunset catamaran sails, West Oahu dolphin and turtle snorkel sails and Kaneohe Bay sandbar cruises.
How long are Oahu boat tours?
Current Oahu boat tours range from about 1 hour to 4 hours. Shorter rides include glass bottom boat and banana boat options, while longer tours may include snorkeling, lunch, wildlife watching or Kaneohe Bay sandbar time.
Are there Oahu boat tours that do not require snorkeling?
Yes. A Waikiki glass bottom boat tour lets you see reef life from the boat, and sunset sails focus more on ocean views and drinks. Snorkel and sandbar tours are better when your party wants to get in the water.
Which Oahu boat tour is best for families?
Families often like glass bottom boat tours, Kaneohe Bay sandbar cruises and snorkel sails because they mix scenery with easy water time. Banana boat rides are more active and better for guests who are comfortable with speed and splashes.
What should I bring on an Oahu boat tour?
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel if water time is included and a light cover-up for wind. For snorkel or sandbar tours, check whether gear, lunch, drinks and pickup are included before booking.