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Festive Fun in Hawaii: Celebrate Christmas & New Year's Eve!

Bring in the spirit of the season with activities and events offering some great ways to celebrate the holidays in Hawaii. Choose from seasonal dinner cruises and evening entertainment for Christmas or Thanksgiving day, or take a sail to watch the Waikiki skies erupt in an array of fireworks on New Year's Eve. These activities often sell out weeks in advance so be sure to book yours soon.

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Honolulu Christmas City Lights Trolley Ride from Waikiki to Downtown Oahu
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Experience the magic of Honolulu City Lights with a festive ride on a beautifully decorated Christmas Trolley! Snap photos at a 50-ft Christmas tree, with Shaka Santa & Tutu Mele, and receive a complimentary Christmas photo along with holiday treats.

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USD31.41

Daily

2 hour(s) (evening)
HawaiiActivities.com Gift Certificate - Give the Gift of Aloha with Hawaii Tours
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Give the gift of Aloha with a HawaiiActivities.com Gift Certificate! Easy to purchase and redeem, Hawaii gift cards can be used towards any of the hundreds of activities on HawaiiActivities.com, and is the perfect gift for anyone traveling to Hawaii.

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From USD25.00

(8 reviews)

Daily
Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau with Fire Dancers, Hula Show & Dinner Buffet
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Book the Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Waikiki Village, the best luau in Waikiki, and enjoy an elegant evening luau show filled with Hawaiian music, traditional Polynesian dance, premium gourmet Hawaiian buffet dinner, and a fire knife dance!

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From USD193.72

(312 reviews)

Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu

3 - 3.5 hour(s) (evening)
Star of Honolulu New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise - Dinner & Cocktail Packages
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Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 in Hawaii on the Star of Honolulu and choose from either a cocktail or dinner cruise with the best views of the Waikiki fireworks. With live entertainment and a champagne toast, get ready to ring in the 2025 New Year!

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From USD129.00

(38 reviews)

Wed

3 - 4.5 hour(s) (night)
Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Bus Tour from Aloha Tower
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Every December, Downtown Honolulu lights up to celebrate the holidays with Christmas trees and lights decorated Hawaiian style and with the spirit of Aloha, and you can hop aboard a holiday themed double-decker bus to see these Honolulu City Lights!

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From USD36.65

(51 reviews)

Daily

2.5 - 3 hour(s) (evening)
Waikiki New Year's Eve Luau Dinner & Rock-A-Hula Polynesian Show
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Waikiki with Rock-a-Hula and ring in 2025 with your host Elvis Presley! One of the best tribute artists in the world will sing and dance with hula and fire knife dancers as you enjoy a choice of dinner or cocktail show!

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From USD92.00

(3 reviews)

Tue

2 - 3.5 hour(s) (evening, night)
Waikiki New Year's Eve Fireworks Cocktail Cruise from Hilton - Spirit of Aloha
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Greet the New Year on a Waikiki cocktail sail complete with champagne toast, full bar, and tasty snacks. Have the best Oahu New Year's Eve with a convenient Waikiki departure, and sit back and enjoy amazing views of a fireworks show at midnight.

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USD209.27

(1 review)

Tue

2 hour(s) (night)
Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park - Oceanfront Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Dance
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Experience the best evening on Oahu at the Aloha Kai Luau, and get ready for a night at Sea Life Park combining picture-perfect ocean views and award-winning Polynesian music and dance, with a variety of fun cultural activities and a buffet dinner.

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From USD141.36

(11 reviews)

Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

3.5 - 10 hour(s) (afternoon, evening)
Waikiki New Year's Black & White Party & Cocktail Cruise - Moana Catamaran
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Embark on an elegant Oahu New Year's Eve sail through Waikiki's calm waters, and ring in 2024 with views of the Honolulu skyline and the fireworks show from a premium catamaran & enjoy a premium full bar with drinks available throughout the evening.

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From USD115.71

Tue, Wed

2.5 hour(s) (night)
Waikiki New Year's Eve Fireworks Sail with Free Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
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Set sail in Waikiki as the clock ticks towards 2023, and watch the dazzling display of fireworks ignite the sky on a Honolulu booze cruise. Indulge in New Year's Eve cocktails and drinks, and ring in the New Year with friends, family, and loved ones!

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USD110.71

Tue

2.5 hour(s) (night)
90-Min Honolulu New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise (BYOB) - Iruka Hawaii
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with front row seats to Waikiki's famous Fireworks Show! Enjoy snacks, festive amenities, and breathtaking views of Honolulu city lights. Bring your favorite drinks and make unforgettable memories.

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USD120.00

Sun, Tue

2 - 3.5 hour(s) (night)
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
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Have an evening to remember with a world-class oceanfront Waikiki luau at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and enjoy a gourmet dinner & Hawaiian performance that is fit for royalty. Watch as the sun dips below the ocean's horizon, and celebrate with aloha!

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From USD253.50

(113 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Thu

3 hour(s) (evening)
Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy
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Join Ocean Joy Cruises on the ONLY snorkel and sunset dinner cruise. Enjoy an up-close encounter with marine life, savor a delicious island-style dinner, sip on tropical cocktails, and witness the raw beauty of the Waianae coastline.

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From USD154.00

(32 reviews)

Tue, Thu, Sat

3 - 7 hour(s) (afternoon)
Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience
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Explore the waters of West Oahu with Ocean Joy Cruises on an exciting dolphin watch tour & snorkeling adventure. Snorkel pristine reefs swim with turtles & tropical fish. Enjoy a Hawaiian style lunch & cocktails, as you cruise the scenic coastline.

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From USD174.00

(64 reviews)

Daily

3 - 8 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)