Duck Boat Tours, Hawaiian Style
Welcome to Honu Hawaii Land and Sea Tour! If you are looking for a unique way to experience Hawaii, why not see it by land AND by sea. The only tour of it's kind in Hawaii, we are the only tour operator that can traverse both land and water to deliver breathtaking views of the island all in one tour. You’ll cruise the majestic Waikiki coastline and see the historical landmarks that make Hawaii so special. A boat and a bus all in one. Join us to experience Waikiki… from the crater to the sea.
Honu Hawaii is an unforgettable sight-seeing experience. Our land and sea tours make Oahu come alive. Experience Waikiki from an entirely new vantage point from our state of the art DUKW amphibious vehicle. From the iconic views of Diamond Head to the turquoise waters of Waikiki, Honu Hawaii Land and Sea Tour is a fun and relaxing way to experience this beautiful island. With Honu Hawaii, you get the best of both worlds. A tour boat and bus all in one!
The Honu is shaded, comfortable and fun. Take in the island’s iconic beauty with our open air seating. Honu Hawaii is a wonderful experience for the entire family and can be enjoyed by all ages. Our boats can accommodate up to 49 guests.
Honu Hawaii offers majestic views and a smooth ride though Waikiki. Once we enter the ocean, keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, tropical fish, and of course, honu! Our knowledgeable tour guides provide live narration to accompany the tour, so you'll learn about the island’s history, culture, and environment along the way.
Honu Hawaii Duck Boat
Tour Highlights
From soaring mountains that meet the sea to historic landmarks, you get to see it all in one tour
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Fort Derussy
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Waikiki Beach
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Duke Kahanamoku Statue
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Honolulu Zoo
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Kapiolani Park
6. Waikiki Aquarium
7. Diamond Head Crater
8. Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park
9. Ala Wai Canal
10. Magic Island
Tour Departs from Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor
Waikiki Beach
A vibrant mecca of shopping, landmarks, and crystal clear turquoise blue water, Waikiki beach stretches for 2 miles along the south-facing shoreline of Oahu. Our tour takes you along the entire stretch of Waikiki Beach.
Waikiki has a rich, royal heritage. Many of Hawaii’s ali'i (royalty) lived in Waikiki. Waikiki means "spouting waters" in Hawaiian. Waikiki was abundant with agriculture for hundreds of years.
Today, Waikiki is known for its water activities. You can spot tour boats, catamarans, and sailing yachts, waterman, outrigger canoes, and surfers. You are sure to catch some of the best longboarding surfers in the world in Waikiki out practicing at Queens surf break, a favorite wave for pros from around the world.
Colorful restaurants and luxury shopping run the length of the Waikiki coastline. Our tour will travel up Kalakaua Avenue, a well-known street running through Waikiki that gets its name from King David Kalakaua. Kalakaua Ave is filled with shops, restaurants, and historic hotels like the Pink Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider.
Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Waikiki is also home to the landmark Duke Kahanamoku statue. He is considered the “father of modern surfing." Facing Kalakāua Avenue on the Kuhio Beach section of Waikīkī Beach, the bronze statue celebrates Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who lived from 1890-1968. The legendary Hawaiian waterman was a master of swimming, surfing, and outrigger canoe paddling. He earned Olympic medals in 1912, 1920, and 1924.
Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu Zoo is found in Kapiolani Park. This Waikiki landmark houses 1,230 creatures, like Komodo dragons, cheetahs, giraffes, and Sumatran tigers. There are also beautiful gardens with a range of plants and flowers, many of which are native to Hawaii.
Kapiolani Park
Kapiolani park sits at the base of Diamond Head. The park is a gathering place popular with walkers, runners, tennis enthusiasts and picnickers. King Kalakaua selected this 300-acre track of land at the base of Diamond Head for a public park in 1867. A historic landmark in Waikiki, Kapiolani park was donated to the public in 1877 by King David Kalakaua, who named it after his wife Queen Kapiolani. The park boasts grassy areas and palm trees and the park is a popular place for outside shows and live music events.
Diamond Head Crater
Our tour takes you inside Diamond Head Crater, formed on an extinct volcano. Diamond Head State Monument is found on the east end of Waikiki. The crater is Hawaii’s most recognized landmark and is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. Hawaiians refer to this crater as Lēʻahi, referring to the shape of an ahi, or tuna’s dorsal fin.
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park
This 11-acre beach park lies at the foothills of Diamond Head Crater below dramatic sea cliffs. This beach is a surfers' paradise as the reef generates waves almost every day. The sand here has a greenish hue and glitters in the sun, which made an impression on early sailors. In 1825, British sailors noticed small sparkling calcite crystals in the beach sand along the crater's foothills and sea cliffs. They named the crater Diamond Hill, which was later changed to Diamond Head.
Ala Wai Canal
The Ala Wai Canal runs along the length of Waikiki and then empties into the ocean. Before the canal was built, Waikiki consisted of wetlands that were fed by streams running from the Makiki, Palolo, and Manoa valleys to the sea. You’ll often see joggers and walkers on the path alongside the canal, and paddlers in outrigger canoes on this historic waterway.
Honu Conservation
Honu Hawaii is proud to partner with The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP), a non-profit that works with volunteers and partners to remove marine debris from beaches and coral reefs in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The organization's mission is to protect the unique marine ecosystem of the monument by conducting large scale debris missions removing harmful marine debris and educating the public about the impact of plastic pollution on the environment.
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and pollution, among other factors. The waters surrounding Papahānaumokuākea are some of the most productive and biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, with a high concentration of nutrients that support a diverse array of marine life. The area provides an essential habitat for the turtles, including seagrass beds, coral reefs, and rocky shores, which provide nesting sites, shelter, and food. Protecting critical habitats like Papahānaumokuākea is essential to ensuring the survival of this species.
A portion of every ticket sale goes towards this organization's mission.