Oahu North Shore Circle Island Tour

From$149
8 hours
Oahu, USA

About this activity

Experience Oahu's North Shore on a full-day guided tour, featuring snorkeling with turtles, visits to iconic beaches, and scenic landmarks.

Highlights

  • Explore Oahu's stunning North Shore
  • Visit famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach
  • Snorkel with turtles at Turtle Bay
  • Discover the Dole Plantation's pineapple maze
  • Enjoy scenic views from Diamond Head Crater

Full description

Dive into the heart of Oahu's North Shore with this exhilarating full-day tour. Begin your adventure with a comfortable hotel pickup in Waikiki, then journey to the legendary Waimea Bay, renowned for its towering waves and rich surfing history. Stroll along Sunset Beach, where golden sands meet the azure Pacific. At Turtle Bay, don your snorkeling gear and swim alongside graceful sea turtles in their natural habitat. Explore the Dole Plantation's expansive pineapple maze, a fun challenge for all ages. Conclude your day with panoramic vistas from Diamond Head Crater, offering a breathtaking perspective of the island's diverse landscapes. This tour seamlessly blends adventure, relaxation, and cultural insights, ensuring a memorable Hawaiian experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
  • Guided tour of Oahu's North Shore
  • Snorkeling with turtles at Turtle Bay
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Ross Dress for Less, Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Children under 5 years old are not permitted
  • Advanced reservations are recommended

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear
  • Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a hat
  • Carry a waterproof camera for underwater photos

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bottled water and change of dry clothes in a small day bag for this tour
  • Some places listed may not be followed or will be skipped due to availability, restrictions and etc.
  • As our company name states, we provide a scenic tour around our beautiful island. We make it a priority to visit the beaches most frequented by our Hawaiian green sea turtles, however on occasion due to weather or sea conditions are guests may not experience them on the beaches or while snorkeling. They are beautiful and awesome creatures of nature and sometimes unpredictable, therefore we can not guarantee turtle sightings.
  • Our HMAR Steward guides help guests enjoy Hawaii’s marine wildlife safely and respectfully.
  • A lifeguard is present for our group, and the beach has restrooms and showers before we continue the tour.

Traveler reviews

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Mahalo. Brilliant experience.

This was a great experience. Cousin Mike and Cousin John took great care of us. Great driving and what life time memory we will carry with us. Lunch was also fresh. The scenery on this trip out was spectacular. Come to hawaii. Leave it better than you got there. Swam with turtles. My youngest was a little uneasy, so he was on shore during the snorkel. My oldest was a fish in that water. It was such a blessing. The dole plantation was amazing as well, the sites, the sounds, the air. Mahalo From the Ovingtons

G7766IAanthonyoAug 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

So many turtles

Really good experience. Our guide was super knowledgeable and very fun, good driver and lifeguard included, all made the trip very enjoyable. There were so many turtles to see and swim with. Would do again.

samuelhC2165YPAug 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Good time!

Had an amazing time! Loved hearing all the history of the island as we toured. Organized, on time and had just a wonderful time.

victoriacL6086IWAug 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Experience đŸ€™đŸ»

Phenomenal tour! Truly amazing. First timers to the beautiful island of Oahu and our guide, Sevass showed us the highlights. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Swimming with the turtles was an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend. Mahalo đŸ€™đŸ»

970petrinagJul 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Unforgettable Oahu tour with Neive! Worth every single penny! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We booked the "Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling" with Hawaii Turtle Tours, and the experience was absolute magic! A special shout-out to our guide, Neive! He was amazing—showing us everything, explaining every single detail along the way, and making sure we had the best time possible. Because it’s a small group, the entire tour felt very personalized, comfortable, and smooth. The highlight was definitely snorkeling with the sea turtles—an incredible memory we'll hold onto forever! They provided all the snorkeling gear, and the hotel pickup/drop-off service in Waikiki was seamless. I highly recommend this tour and Neive to anyone visiting Oahu!

Cruiser24708619589Jul 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bottled water and change of dry clothes in a small day bag for this tour Some places listed may not be followed or will be skipped due to availability, restrictions and etc. As our company name states, we provide a scenic tour around our beautiful island. We make it a priority to visit the beaches most frequented by our Hawaiian green sea turtles, however on occasion due to weather or sea conditions are guests may not experience them on the beaches or while snorkeling. They are beautiful and awesome creatures of nature and sometimes unpredictable, therefore we can not guarantee turtle sightings.