Explore Oahu's North Shore
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Port
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$249.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Board an air-conditioned motor coach with one of our expert tour guides as we explore the North Shore of Oahu.
Your guide will share history of Hawaii as you travel around the island with stories, fun facts and personal anecdotes. View the incredible Ko‘olau Mountain range -- one of the two mountain ranges on Oahu, as you travel to the windward side of the island.
Your first stop is the fabled Valley of the Temples where you visit the Byodo-In Temple located at the base of stunning lush green cliffs.
Then you travel to famous Kualoa Ranch, for a short stop and photo opportunity.
Travelling further you head towards Malaekahana Bay, a great opportunity to marvel at the breathtaking views of the wild and rugged eastern-Oahu coastline.
Continue north to Kahuku, home of the north shore world-famous shrimp farms. Your guide will direct your attention to some of Hawaii’s unique bird and sea life along the way.
Drive past the iconic beaches of the North Shore. it is the home to Sunset Beach, Haleiwa and Pipeline that make up the Triple Crown of Surfing, where only the best and the bravest surfers in the world dare to go! Between October and mid-March waves can get as big as 50 feet!
Following lunch, you begin to head south, through the colorful and historic town of Haleiwa. After passing extensive pineapple fields you arrive at your last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Then relax as you return to the cruise ship pier while being entertained by our knowledgeable local guides.
Please note:
Tour consists mainly of sightseeing from the transportation. Stops are brief; participants can remain in the vehicle. However, you will visit Byodo Temple and tour the site. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Honolulu.