Get up close with Oahu marine life.
Oahu, Hawaii, offers numerous recreational activities for both tourists and locals. Take a shark tour and see sharks up close or choose from water sport activities off Oahu's coast. Helicopter tours are available for those who want to experience Hawaii from an aerial standpoint. Oahu's pristine waters are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Shark Swim Tour
The Oahu Shark Swim Tour operates daily out of the North Shore of Oahu and includes the opportunity to either enter the cage for a close-up shark encounter or watch the sharks circle the boat. The tour is two hours long and features a descriptive narration about the variety of sharks that inhabit Hawaiian waters. A safety briefing happens before the tour; should you decide to brave the shark cage, you have the opportunity to bring an underwater camera. Tour options include surface and cage viewings at either 9 or 11 a.m. Masks and snorkels are provided and you will remain in the cage for about 20 to 30 minutes.
All Hawaii Tours
8525 Edna Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
702-233-1627
allhawaiitours.com
Sky and Sea Helicopter Tour
The Sky and Sea Helicopter Tour from All Hawaii Tours offers a helicopter tour and either a sunset dinner cruise or an adventurous submarine excursion. Enjoy dramatic views, including the historic Honolulu Harbor, on the 30-minute helicopter and then embark on the sunset cruise or the submarine excursion. Expert flight narration and round-trip Waikiki hotel transportation is included. Additional helicopter views include Punchbowl, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (which is located in a volcano crater), Sandy Beach, the lighthouse at Makapuu Point and views of Mount Olomana and the Nuuanu Pali. The dinner-cruise option includes buffet dining at sea, while the submarine option includes opportunities to take photos of rarely seen areas of Oahu.
All Hawaii Tours
8525 Edna Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
702-233-1627
allhawaiitours.com
Water Sports
Enjoy the Oahu waters with the Hawaii Water Sports Center. Water-sport activities include zipping around for 15 minutes on a six-person inflatable boat, 15-minute bumper boat rides, 10-minute parasailing rides, 20-minute water skiing, 30-minute jet ski rides and morning scuba diving. Diving includes exploring the waters of Maunalua Bay, which features views of marine life such as sea turtles. Introductory dives are about 20 minutes, whereas tours for certified divers are 40 minutes. Additional activities offered include wake boarding and snorkeling around the reef of Hanauma Bay.
Hawaii Water Sports Center
Koko Marina Center
7192 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
808-395-3773
hawaiiwatersportcenter.com
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