TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

Explore the Beautiful Island of Oahu

Discover Paradise with the Polynesian

Join the Polynesian Hostel on one of our many activities offered weekly. We work with locally owned and operated companies to give our guests exclusive tours at the BEST prices.


We offer Scuba Diving, scenic snorkel & boat cruise, circle Island tours and free hostel dinners every Wednesday. PHBC also has loads of free beach chairs, free beach towels, laundry services and a local guide to whats going on in our community. Check out a few of the tours below to start planing your Hawaiian getaway.



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Monday Beginner Scuba Diving $159:


Join us and a few new friends for a Discovery Scuba Dive (DSD) with Hawaiian Diving Adventures every Monday at 10:30am. No experience, no problem. The experts at HDA will teach you the basics of diving and help you fall in love with Hawaii’s underwater world. Must reserve your spot by 4pm the day before the dive.


Certified Divers: $ 159

Open Water Divers can also join the 10:30am dives at the same price.


Advanced Open Water Divers: $159

We also offer this once a week discount to any advanced open water divers staying with us at the Polynesian Hostel. As any advanced diver might know, your dive will start early. Meet at the boat at 7:30am for your deep wreck dive!


This price includes: 

  • Scuba gear rentals
  • Wetsuit 
  • 2, 1 tank dives on the South Shore of Oahu
  • Beginner instruction


Guests need to bring:

  • Reefsafe Sunscreen, available for purchase on the boat if you’re out!
  • Towel/ light jacket for in between dives
  • Taking a sea sickness tablet is highly recommended two hours before your dive time meet up 


* Cancellation policy No refunds 24 hours before tour

* Anyone who would like to book a dive later in the week can book a dive through us at $169 (discount of $30).

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Snorkel and BYOB cruise: $60 (plus taxes if paid by card)

*If you would like to reserve your spot prior to arrival please e-mail us and pay upon arrival.


First stop on this adventure is Turtle Town and as the name suggests there will be turtles. This private charter is for Polynesian Guests ONLY and requires a minimum of 10 people to go, so gather your friends and soon to be friends for an affordable afternoon on the water. All guests need to check in at the boat by 2:45pm at
Hawaiian Diving Adventures, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd slip A-03, Honolulu, HI 96815


This price includes:

  • Snorkel Gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
  • A boat


Does Not include (but guests are welcome to bring):

  • Alcoholic Beverages - no glass (must be +21 to consume)
  • Snacks
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Towels (Hostel provides free towels, please bring one from the hostel).
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen (available for purchase on the boat)
  • Tip


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Circle Island Tour $80:

* Tour offered daily depending on availability


We have been partnering with Pineapple Express since they started their engines. This is a small, 14 person tour that departs daily. I highly encourage all visitors to Oahu to start their vacation by signing up for the tour to get the lay of the land and learn about the culture and environment that created and shaped modern Hawaii. On this tour you will make 10 stops throughout the day which include:

  • Diamond Head Lookout
  • Halona Blowhole
  • Makapu'u Lookout
  • Local Gift Shops
  • Byodo-In Temple
  • Fumi's Shrimp Truck (please take cash as the credit card machine never works)
  • North Shore Snorkeling
  • Historic Haleiwa Town
  • Dole Plantation


This price includes:

  • Knowledgeable tour guides
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Water


Please Bring:

  • Towel
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • Cash - many places outside of Waikiki still prefer and may even give a small discount to cash customers.


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Hostel Amenities & Weekly Community Activities

Daily Surfboard Rentals

Free Snorkel Gear

Free Beach Towels

Free Beach Chairs

Free BodyBoards

Locks: $9

Laundry Service

  • $8 per load of Laundry

Bus Passes

  • Daily Bus Passes $9
  • Weekly Bus Passes $38

Saturday Farmers Markets

  • KCC Farmers Market 7am - 11am
  • enjoy local produce for a lower price than in the grocery stores
  • local food trucks
  • local crafts
  • 25 minute walk from the hostel
  • Kaka'ako Farmers Market

       7am -12pm

  • Similar to the KCC farmers market but a little cooler
  • local produce, local food trucks as well as international foods
  • local jewelers, designers and small local businesses in the Honolulu Arts district



Our Features

We offer free beach gear (including snorkeling equipment), surf board rentals, free beach and bath towels as well as a $6 laundry service.

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