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All Reviews for North Shore in Hawaii

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3622 reviews

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome

Reviewed by: Mario, 2021/07/24

Great way to start the vacation. My sons and I really enjoyed the experience. The guys were professional and made it fun for everyone. Highly recommended.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/30
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome adventure

Reviewed by: D. Beckman , 2021/07/21

This tour exceeded our expectations! We thought we might see 1-2 sharks, but there were dozens! It was amazing! The captain and his mate were both helpful and friendly.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/19
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絶景スカイダイビング 期間限定$189~!スリルと興奮を味わえる!ビデオ&写真撮影付きプランあり by ゴージャンプハワイ<送迎付き>

本当に体験してよかった

Reviewed by: tay, 2021/07/20

真っ青な海の上から飛び降りるときは足が震えましたが、とても素晴らしい体験でした。
飛び降りる瞬間に、地球の輪郭が見えて地球が丸いということが実感できます。
最高高度に到達するときには耳が痛くなってしまったので、耳抜きを念入りにしたほうがいいです。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/02/21
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Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Excellent! Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Tina M, 2021/07/19

Great family fun! My whole family really enjoyed the experience! We definitely recommend and we would consider going again. Friendly, professional staff. Pedro and Felipe were excellent and truly gave us a memorable experience! We felt safe during these times of covid and the horses were well mannered so the novice riders in our group felt safe as well.

  • Montoya Family

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/17
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Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls

Toa Luau

Reviewed by: Jeannette , 2021/07/17

The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/23
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best time EVER!!!

Reviewed by: Mandy, 2021/07/15

This is an amazing excursion for any Hawaii traveler! We found the North Shore to be so laid back and peaceful. Our captain and first mate were so knowledgeable and friendly. They made the trip super chill. We always felt completely safe and the sharks were AMAZING. 10/10 recommend and would do again in a heartbeat. Bring a GoPro or something similar! Fellow divers on our tour brought a drone and the sharks' reactions to that was so cool!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/05/30
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North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Tiffany W. , 2021/07/15

Both my husband and I really enjoyed this experience. It was a little rough in the beginning getting used to the waves and the cage up against the boat but once they release you a little it gets a lot easier. There were plenty of sharks and some other animals to check out while inside the cage. Definitely glad we did this.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/13
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North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Fun tour!

Reviewed by: Mariam, 2021/07/14

We did the 9am 1-hour horseback. This tour is a trail ride meant for beginners - which was perfect for me! Don't forget to wear long pants and wear closed-toed shoes. There isn't much shade on the trail so wear plenty of sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

If you do the ATV at Gunstock Ranch too, try to do the tours back-to-back. This tour booked out a few weeks in advance and I wasn't able to do the tours back-to-back. We did the 9am horseback, had some time to grab lunch in Haleiwa, then came back to the ranch for our 2pm ATV tour. If you do this, make sure you leave with plenty of time to allow for traffic. Traffic on the North Shore can be unpredictable and you can be caught in bumper to bumper traffic which might make you late for the tour.

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Thank you so much for great review!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/29
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North Shore's Best Zipline Tour by CLIMB Works - Oahu’s Longest Zip Course

So worth it!!!

Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece) , 2021/07/14

Aloha!! (: I would like to first thanks Jamie, Will, and Ephriam (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) for making my boyfriend and I feel safe and secured. You guys rock! Especially Jamie though, my girl made me felt like I was on top of the moon and ensure I had the best first flight. Haha. This experience has been by far the best and trillest adventure I’ve done. It was a first timer for my boyfriend and I & we absolutely loved it. We had to cross 8 zip line and take on a few upper body strength challenges along the way. Totally worth the soreness the next day lol. The view was stunning!!! We recommend this to everyone 100%. We will miss you Climb works. Mahalo, Cece

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/12
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Beyond expectations

Reviewed by: Amy845, 2021/07/12

First time shark cage experience…wow…wow…wowee! The most friendly, professional, and informative guides, Alexis and Erin, were phenomenal. From on-time departure to instructions on safety and snorkel/GoPro use, all guests were given expert care. So many sharks showed up to interact with the divers. Ample time was allowed to view and photograph the sharks as they came right up to the cage. The boat ride to and from the site was smooth and beautiful. An unexpected treat was waiting for our return to the pier : ) Dozens of spinner dolphins were surrounding the boat and Alexis and Erin stopped and circled around to allow all to be entertained as some swam along the boat, diving and spinning out of the waters, and showing off their talents and joy!
Please treat yourself to this once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic crew.
Haleiwa Sharks Tours is THE crew that will deliver an unforgettable memory.
Amy and Jeff
New York

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/09
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Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Great Experience! Cage-free is a must!

Reviewed by: Taylor, 2021/07/10

We had a fantastic experience - I can't believe in retrospect that we were considering doing this in a cage. The team makes you feel at ease and safe, the crowd wasn't too large, and the boat more than adequate. I especially love that they take free photos in the water for you! Great experience!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/19
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Simply Amazing

Reviewed by: Dene Starks-McGee, 2021/07/10

Lola is the absolute best tour guide ever. She made the trip fun and informative. We are requesting her every time we do this tour. This was our honeymoon trip and first time ever in Hawaii and this was actually our first tour.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/15
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Another level

Reviewed by: Edwin lara, 2021/07/10

Best experience ever really enjoy the view, how many sharks we was able to see right infront of us. The tour guys were really professional and very friendly. Great time and I expect in the future to come back and do it all over again.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/18
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Shark tour

Reviewed by: Lloyd Keola Jr , 2021/07/10

Very pleased with the whole tour. It was everything I expected. The crew was very professional. I plan on coming back next year to do it agian. Mahalo

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/08
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Amazing bucket list adventure!

Reviewed by: Danielle, 2021/07/08

This was an amazing once on a lifetime bucket list opportunity! They answered the phone when I had any questions and the crew was super welcoming and I felt extremely safe! With just a short 15 minute boat ride there was plenty of opportunity for the dive itself with a well timed activity! The 50+ sharks were amazing to behold and it was a calming and wonderful experience!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/06
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Tee Player, 2021/07/07

The entire experience was first class. The captain and his assistant provided a wealth of knowledge and made the entire experience enjoyable and everyone felt comfortable during the boat ride out and being in the cage. As advertised there were plenty of sharks and we were able to spend a ton of time in the water. I highly recommend using Haleiwa Shark Tours for this type of adventure. Thanks

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/29
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Hawaii Oceanfront Horseback Beach Trail Ride at Turtle Bay Resort

Great View and Horses

Reviewed by: MystiMama , 2021/07/07

It’s great view and horses. First time for us and we truly enjoyed it.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/07/05
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North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Top Highlights of Oahu

Reviewed by: Clara C., 2021/07/06

Reposted from Yelp:

*COVID Update*

This was one of the top highlights of my group's trip to Oahu. All of us had never been in a shark cage before, let alone see a 12-foot shark in the same water!! I recommend going with North Shore Shark Adventures because the guys are so friendly. Bring cash for tip!

I made online reservations through VELTRA. The time and date I chose online was apparently not available, but they notified me promptly after I booked. They were able to offer another time that worked for my group. I recommend booking for early morning tours because the water is more calm. Sea sickness is not fun, and one person in my group had a terrible experience with it. I felt bad for him.

Our boat had 14 people plus the captain and a deck hand guy. They split the 14 people into 2 groups to go in the shark cage. The shark cage fit my group of 8. We had our snorkel gear, GoPro, and underwater phone cases ready! I recommend bringing towels because it gets cold on the boat ride back to shore. I felt like we were in the cage for a while. It was plenty of time to get to the bottom of the cage, take videos, and see the sharks.

Logistics: meet at Haleiwa Harbor. Parking is free by the restroom. I didn't see any showers there, and there's also no doors in the restroom stalls. Wear shoes that are easy to remove. You won't be wearing them on the boat. I didn't have to bring my reservation or show anyone anything; just told them the name on our reservation.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/29
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour

Reviewed by: Nancy, 2021/07/03

Our tour guide was the best Kulani! Very informative tour of Oahu. Just a little helpful tip to people buying this tour. The information for the tour indicates breakfast included, however it wasn't an adequate breakfast. It was a hawaiian donut and water. Maybe it would better to say small snack included instead of breakfast. Our tour guide is an asset to his employer. If you've never been to Oahu, you should take the tour! I went with my family of 7 which included 5 adults and 2 teenagers. They loved it!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/11
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Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Pelagic Shark dive

Reviewed by: Cory, 2021/07/03

The trip was amazing. Boat crew was friendly and made the trip special for everyone. Being in the water cage free and being able to see the magnificent Galapagos sharks silently glide in and out of view was an experience I will remember for a life time. I will do this again next time I’m in on island.

  • Pic taken by safety diver

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/06/13
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

Reviewed by: JYang, 2021/07/02

This was such a great way to see the amazing sights of Oahu without the hassle of driving or looking/paying for parking! The bus was clean including the restroom and we felt safe being driven by our guide Kalani. He was both humorous and informative, we could tell he really loved his culture and the island.

The time allotted for each location was perfect. It was a long, adventurous day but we enjoyed every minute of it! We will definitely book with this tour company should we visit the island again.

  • Tropical farm

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/27
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Reviewed by: tilks, 2021/07/01

Lola our driver was awesome! She was funny and knowledgeable and helpful. The stops she made for photos were prime spots and we got some great shots. Very helpful in letting us know good places to eat and shop as well. Excellent tour!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/20
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Did not get picked up

Reviewed by: Remy, 2021/07/01

My family and I were very excited to do the Deluxe Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour. Unfortunately, the bus did not pick us up. I contacted dispatch 5 min. before pick up time to make sure we were in the right spot and we were. Buses came and went and our bus never arrived. According to dispatch, the bus was there waiting for us for 15 minutes. What was upsetting was the bus is a deluxe big bus and not a van. You cannot miss it! Although this was a huge disappointment and a waste of time, I give 5 STARS to costumer service for Veltra. She took care of my concerns and was very easy and friendly to talk to. I'm sure there was a miscommunication somewhere and a huge error. I will be getting a full refund and may use them again in the future. Everyone deserves a second chance!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/25
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The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy, 2021/07/01

First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

Reviewed by: David & Anita Lewis, 2021/06/29

Kalani was our driver and was excellent! His knowledge of the island and suggestions made the tour for my wife and I. There was no way that we would have been able to hit every spot that we went to, especially with cost of rental cars on the island being so high. When in Oahu Royal Stars is a great option to boost your knowledge of and appreciation for the island. Because of Kalani, we have a new respect for the island of Oahu, its beauty, and the Hawaiian Culture and history. We also learned some new Hawaiian terms/phrases (a ole pila kia) Mahalo Nui Loa!
David and Anita Lewis

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/25
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

AWESOME time!

Reviewed by: tilks, 2021/06/28

Awesome time! Our driver Lola was excellent, best tour driver we've ever had! Fun, funny and informative. Fun stops and beautiful area! Highly recommend, especially our driver Lola! We learned a lot about the different areas, plenty of stops for pictures and shopping! She told us what places were good to eat at and was very helpful in general!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/20
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Cross one off the bucket list!

Reviewed by: Nick, 2021/06/27

Cage diving has always been at the top of my list of wants whenever I go on vacation.. finally got the chance during this trip to Hawaii, the women running the boat were super knowledgeable and made sure it was an enjoyable experience.. loved that the sharks were not coaxed to the boat by artificial means i.e. chumming the water.. highly recommend to anyone looking for a life-changing encounter with these beautiful majestic creatures!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/25
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One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

Snorkel with sharks or free dive with the assistance of instructors to experience what it is like to swim with some of the most respected and feared ocean predators.

Reviewed by: Miguel , 2021/06/26

Incredible experience. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to add some adrenaline to their day. This will give you a new level of respect for sharks. This helped us reduce the fear we had for sharks.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets with Island Sightseeing Tour

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy , 2021/06/26

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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Hawaii Oceanfront Horseback Beach Trail Ride at Turtle Bay Resort

Spectacular Experience!!

Reviewed by: Melissa , 2021/06/26

This was such an amazing experience! The horses were great! I’m not an experienced horse back rider (this was my 3rd time) and yet I felt sooo comfortable on my horse (his name was Flash). Riding along the coast was so nice. It was a beautiful day, with just a little bit of a breeze. There were some trees to provide shade along the way, so it wasn’t too hot. Overall, I highly recommend this excursion!!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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