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The 15 Best North Shore Tours from Waikiki

85 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Waimea, Sunset and Pipeline sit inside seven miles of coast an hour from town. The 15 below cover the day trips, the shrimp-truck stops and the valley walks, with prices and a note on what the winter swell changes.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole and the south shore
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Tropical Farms, Kualoa, and a taste of local food
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

2.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

See Oahu’s North Shore, Waimea Falls, Diamond Head, shrimp farms, Dole Plantation, and scenic lookouts in one guided day.

“Driver talked about ancient history for 7 hours non stop. Could of told us more about the sights we were passing. When playing music and weird videos, it was extremely loud.”

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Oahu's North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure - The ATV ride up through the jungle
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Oahu’s North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure

3.Oahu’s North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,616 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Zip across Oahu’s North Shore on eight lines, with ATV access, ocean views, rappels, sky bridges, and safety-focused guides.

“I can't say enough great things about our experience! I took my 7yo son who was hangry, hot and not in the best mood (awesome!) but Danny, Coral and Allie were THE BEST and totally helped my son get out of his funk! Allie even rode with him a few times since he is so light and didn't make it to the end of one of the zip lines. They took video and photos at almost all the line starts, which was awesome! They also taught us about so much about the Hawaiian lands and Hawaiian culture. My son mentioned that he had a lizard and all three of them…”

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - From Waikiki to the Koolau Mountains
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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

4.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Explore Oahu’s North Shore by Surf Bus with waterfall swimming, snorkeling, paddling, Haleiwa free time, and local guide stories.

“Uncle Kevin was amazing. He made us feel like he really is our uncle and he knew so much about the island. He gave us so many tips on where to get things and he showed us so much. He went out of his way to make our tour amazing. One of the best tours I have ever been on. We got ro swim in a waterfall, go kayaking, and stopped at some great places along the way! I highly recommend this tour!”

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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore - What happens when you reach the sharks
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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

5.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,485 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Swim beside Galápagos sharks from a secure cage off Oahu’s North Shore, with a boat ride, expert crew, and chances to spot whales and dolphins.

“The crew was great and had our safety first at all times. Knowledge of where best shark site was. Got to experience this up close encounter yourself, there really is nothing like it! Would recommend to anyone even thinking about doing this!! You won’t regret it!”

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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore - Entering the floating shark cage
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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore - Macadamia tastings and Mokolii Island
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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

7.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Circle Oahu in one day with North Shore turtle snorkeling, scenic lookouts, macadamia tastings, shrimp lunch, and Dole Whip.

“Our tour guide Justin was great! He was very informative and thought us so much about Honolulu !! Would definitely recommend! Would've wish we could've seen more turtles. Maybe next time!”

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Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa - North Shore Macadamia Nut Company in 15 minutes
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Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

8.Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 561 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Review of Oahu’s $30.25 shuttle from Waikiki to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa, with coffee, macadamia samples, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Marv was the best driver and tour guide. It was nice knowing the history behind the buildings. Going to the coffee farm and trying pineapple nuts was the highlight of the trip.”

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Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed - Face-to-face with sharks in their own habitat
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Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed

9.Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $165

Swim with guaranteed sharks off Haleiwa while marine biologists explain behavior, safety, Hawaiian culture, and conservation.

“This was absolutely amazing!!! Our captain and safety divers were so wonderful. I was traveling with my husband and two teenage daughters and we all had the best time. The crew really had our safety as top priority. This was a once in a lifetime experience to swim with and learn about sharks in their natural environment. If you are on the fence- get off and go do this you won’t regret it!”

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Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour) - Halona Blowhole and Cove: a quick start by the Pacific
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Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour)

Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa - The safety briefing is more than a formality
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Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

11.Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $153

Swim with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a two-hour Haleiwa boat tour led by marine scientists, with safety support and snorkel gear.

“Just do it! This is the best tour company. Felt very safe the entire time. And I was so scared I almost didnt get in the water. I ended up going in three times !”

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Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore - Halona Blowhole, Makapu‘u, and Sandy Beach
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Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu - The instructors make the biggest difference
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Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

13.Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Learn to surf on Oahu’s North Shore with patient instructors, beginner waves, full equipment, and a chance to spot sea turtles.

“We had a great time with Suzy and Matthew. They gave great instructions and their calm easy manner made me so much less nervous. It felt like we were surfing with family!”

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Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu's North Shore - What the two-hour schedule really includes
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Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu’s North Shore

14.Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $135

Swim cage-free with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group boat tour, with gear included, trained guides, and open-water views.

“Amazing experience! The boat ride was a thrilling and smooth excursion in itself. We swam with 12 or more sharks. Very peaceful and once in a lifetime experience. We were also very lucky to enjoy viewing many pods of spinner dolphins. Incredible!”

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Shark Cage Diving On "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii - Entering the cage for a close shark encounter
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Shark Cage Diving On “The World Famous North Shore of Oahu”, Hawaii

15.Shark Cage Diving On “The World Famous North Shore of Oahu”, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Swim safely in a North Shore shark cage, spot whales and dolphins, and enjoy a small-group boat trip with Haleiwa Shark Tours.

“Such an amazing experience!! We saw lots of dolphins on the way out to the cage. The waves were intense but there were lots of sharks and they were so close. The crew was also very knowledgeable and wonderful. Highly recommend!!”

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