OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular north shore tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
North Shore and Waimea Valley by mini-bus: Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, Kahuku shrimp, Waimea waterfall swim or hike, Waikiki pickup.
Most Popular“This was a great trip and the guide Bill was very knowledgeable. We had spectacular views. The shrimp was amazing for lunch as well. It was a fun day and it was not stressful at all due to just being able to enjoy the experience with out the driving.”
Oahu North Shore day trip by Surf Bus from Waikiki. Pick activities at Waimea, Shark’s Cove snorkeling, waterfall swim, Haleiwa.
“Great way to spend the day getting to know the north shore... flexibility in activities (not just 20 mins at each stop) and our guide Sam was wonderful and very knowledgeable and helpful 👍”
Swim inches from sharks in an Oahu North Shore cage. 90-minute boat ride with possible whales, dolphins, turtles, and crystal water.
“Great experience and excellent staff! 100% recommend this to anyone!!”
Meet Galapagos and sandbar sharks on Oahu’s North Shore from a floating cage, with snorkel gear and expert guides included.
“Great time out in the water. We went early in the morning. Weather was good but there were some waves. Expect some bumps, it is the ocean. Kids had a great experience. Staff were helpful and informative.”
Oahu Circle Island by minibus with North Shore turtle snorkeling, Diamond Head, blowhole views, Dole Whip, and hotel pickup.
“The tour was great and Mike did an awesome job adding color to the tour. The bus was meh. The window rattled very loudly the entire time we drove and had better a/c.”
Small-group Oahu North Shore tour from $89.10 with Halona Blowhole, Kahuku food trucks, Sunset Beach and Dole Plantation, plus hotel pickup.
“10/10 experience. Our guide was amazing showing and explaining every stop. Gave us tips and very informative with all our questions.”
Early Diamond Head hike with hotel pickup, then East Oahu blowholes and North Shore beach stops, ending with Dole Whip and views.
“I highly recommend this tour. Stephanie was on time, kept to a schedule, was very professional and full of information. Her kindness is something I will always remember. We had a mixed group of ages so at first, I thought it was going to be tricky, but she managed well and didn’t rush anybody. She…”
90-minute beginner surf lesson on Oahu’s North Shore with included gear, beach coaching, sea turtle spotting, and free turtle tour.
“Surfing lessons with Suzy was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii!! There was no way I thought I would be able to get up on a surfboard and after two hours, I felt comfortable enough to go and rent my own board and go back out. From start to finish, Suzy was kind, professional,…”
Cage-free shark snorkeling off Oahu’s North Shore near Haleiwa. Small groups, gear included, possible tiger and Galapagos sharks.
“I had a great time! Saw 4 sharks several whales jumping out of the water. Plus the water was perfect temperature couldn't ask for a better time!”
Shark cage snorkel on Oahu’s North Shore from Haleiwa. Small groups, stable double-hull catamarans, and a close-up marine show.
“We had an incredible time on our shark cage dive in Oahu! The crew was so friendly, fun, and made us feel completely at ease from the moment we stepped on the boat. Watching the sharks underwater was an unforgettable experience—majestic, calm, and surprisingly non-threatening. You get an up-close view of these beautiful creatures in…”
A small-group North Shore circle tour with Honolulu hotel pickup, iconic viewpoints, free tastings, turtles when possible, and Kahuku food trucks.
“Christine was awesome and very knowledgeable and all the stops are amazing. Great experience for a look at honolulu in a short amount of time.”
Coach tour from Waikiki to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa. Easy pickup, pineapple train, garden maze, and North Shore time.
“It was ok but we can’t understand our tour guide / driver at times . She would laugh at her jokes thou. She was late picking us up too but continue with the same time schedule. I like the you itself”
Diamond Head hike, blowhole views, North Shore beaches, and pineapple stops in one full day from Waikiki with lunch options included.
“Excellent we really enjoyed the Hike and the places we visited during the day. Seeing the Turtles was definitely a highlight.”
Small-group North Shore day from Waikiki: Halona blowhole views, Kahuku food trucks, and Dole Pineapple Whip soft cream.
“It was very pleasant Jonah was very knowledgeable and transport was great.”
Go **cageless** on Oahu’s North Shore for a guided snorkeling swim with sharks, turtles, and more, with photos and videos included.
“Amazing being able to see sharks out in the wild as naturally as possible! Guides were also super funny and friendly. I felt very safe doing this.”
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