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Things to Do on Oahu
Honolulu: The Heart of HawaiiOahu Travel Guide: Honolulu & Island Highlights
Warm breezes and gentle waves create a special kind of serenity, enjoy a night swim or relax and listen to the music from a nearby resort.
- Cruise Embarkation: Enjoy seamless pre- or post-cruise hotel stays right at the 7-day inter-island sailing hub.
- Dining & Entertainment: Enjoy world-class dining, sunset beach bars, live Hawaiian music, and vibrant Waikiki nightlife.
- Family Resort Stays: Relax in multi-room oceanfront suites with dedicated amenities for travelers of all ages.
- Pearl Harbor Tours: Honor history with guided visits to one of America's most revered national landmarks.
Waikiki Beach Favorite Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village (4-Star): Iconic oceanfront resort with expansive tropical pools, family suites, and a shallow children's lagoon.
- Best for Family Fun: Enjoy spacious suites for up to 6 guests and a calm lagoon that is perfect for children to safely enjoy the ocean. Beach front dining and poolside hula shows.
- Weekly Fireworks: Iconic Friday night oceanfront fireworks display.
- Hilton Hawaiian Village (4-Star): Iconic oceanfront resort with expansive tropical pools, family suites, and a shallow children's lagoon.
Secluded Luxury Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort (5-Star): Legendary, secluded estate in a pristine residential area, famous for its private dolphin lagoon and elite service.
- Best for Quiet Luxury: Peaceful beachfront setting located minutes from Waikiki.
- Upscale Fine Dining: Featuring modern Hawaiian Regional cuisine with sweeping ocean views.
- The Kahala Spa: Private suites with individual soaking tubs & with traditional Hawaiian massage therapy.
- Dolphin Lagoon: Experience private dolphin encounters in the Dolphin Quest rehabilitation pools just steps from your suite.
Hawaii Concierge Note:
No matter your budget or lifestyle, our team of Hawaii destination experts will provide several options for accommodations and transportation.
North Shore Turtle Bay
The Ritz-Carlton, Turtle Bay (5-Star): Exclusive North Shore estate spanning 1,100 conservation acres along 5 miles of coastline.
- Best for Luxury Ocean Front Suites: An oasis of natural beauty & tropical serenity.
- Championship Golf: Play on the world-class Arnold Palmer course, an 18-hole putting course, and a 3-hole Pitch 'n Putt short course.
- Untouched Coast: Oceanfront horseback riding, hiking trails, and scenic ocean views. The Ritz is the perfect choice for luxury family reunions.
Oahu: 7-Day Self-Drive & Guided Tour Package
Things to Do on Oahu
Day 1: Arrival & Waikiki Sunset — Arrive at HNL and transfer to your resort. Unwind with a Waikiki Beach walk, oceanfront dinner, and live Hawaiian music. (Tip: Skip the rental car to avoid parking fees—our tours provide resort transfers.)
Day 2: Historic Pearl Harbor & Honolulu — Take a guided morning tour of Pearl Harbor, explore ʻIolani Palace in downtown Honolulu, and enjoy Waikiki dining with Friday night fireworks.
Day 3: Windward Coast & Kualoa Ranch — Experience Kualoa Ranch adventures, unwind on Kailua Beach, and sample Honolulu’s vibrant culinary scene.
Day 4: Historic North Shore — Stop at Dole Plantation, explore Haleiwa surf town, watch big-wave surfers, and cap off the day with a Polynesian Cultural Center luau.
Day 5: Diamond Head & South Shore — Hike Diamond Head Crater for iconic skyline views, tour the scenic South Shore coast, and sail into the sunset on a Waikiki catamaran.
Day 6: East Oahu & Island Highlights — Relax on East Shore beaches, visit Kahala's dolphin lagoon, shop Ala Moana Center, and indulge in oceanfront fine dining.
Day 7: Departure — Enjoy a final morning swim and seaside breakfast before your transfer to the airport or cruise port.
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