A mix of nature, family friendly, and adventure. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 7 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui and Big Island.
Highlights: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Molokini Crater Snorkeling Boat Tour
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
8+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities
Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out
Oahu
Oahu
Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor visitor center
Open year-round; free timed tickets required — book well in advance 📍 Map
Snorkel in a protected marine sanctuary with abundant tropical fish
$25 Verified Mar 2026 Calmest May-Sep 📍 MapWaikiki / Kailua
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor museums honoring the 1941 attack
$1 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Book USS Arizona tickets 60 days ahead on Recreation.gov. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Relax on world-famous Waikiki Beach with shopping and dining
Warm and swimmable year-round; calmest May-Sep 📍 MapWaikiki / Kailua
Maui
Maui
Snorkel at an island crater teeming with tropical fish and marine life
$150 Verified Mar 2026 Calmest May-Sep 📍 MapRelax at world-class beaches — snorkel Kapalua Bay, bodysurf Big Beach, or sunbathe at Wailea.
Year-round. Summer (Apr-Oct) has calmer waters; winter brings bigger surf and whale sightings from shore.Wailea / Lahaina / Kihei
Big Island
Big Island
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay's coral reefs at the Captain Cook Monument
$130 Verified Mar 2026 Calmest May-Sep 📍 Map
Snorkel with giant manta rays during their nightly feeding off the Kona Coast
$140 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; calmer ocean in summer months (Apr-Oct). Book ahead — tours sell out frequently. Sighting rate is ~90%+ year-round. Book this tour →Kona / Hilo
Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Big Island!
Where You’ll Stay
Estimated total: $584–$876
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