5 Tours in Haleiwa Worth Booking Ahead

1.North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 2 hours · from $166Our pick

From Island View Hawaii, join a small crew for a two-hour boat trip off Haleiwa and a cageless snorkel with sharks and other marine life. A safety diver accompanies the group of up to eight, explains what to expect, and helps you in the water. Snorkel gear and photos and videos are included; bring swimwear and a towel.

“I really enjoyed it! The boys are very professionals and gave us a very "heartwarming" experience. It was safe and I am amazed by the sharks now! Go cageless!”

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2.Shark Cage Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $97Best value

Head about 3 miles offshore from Oahu’s North Shore with a local crew, then watch Galapagos and sandbar sharks through the windows of a floating cage. You’ll use a mask and snorkel at the surface, hear about shark behavior and Hawaiian culture, and learn about conservation work. No scuba experience is needed.

“Excellent. Les skippers sont géniaux, à l'écoute, l'activité en elle même est super, vraiment aucun regret”

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3.Beginner Group Surf Lesson on North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Meet near Haleiwa for a beginner surf lesson with certified instructors Keoni and Kalani Nozaki, who bring more than 20 years of teaching experience. You’ll get a surfboard and rash guard, learn paddling and standing-up basics, then practice in the waves. Groups are capped at eight, though a solo booking is scheduled for one hour.

“My kids had an amazing time learning to surf. It was just the instructor and my two teenagers so they got lots of personal attention and lots of waves! Highly recommend this company for a great surfing experience.”

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4.02/03 – 02/09 – Watch Pipeline Surf Challenge !

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Ride a mini bus from Waikiki or Ko Olina along Oahu’s East Coast to the North Shore, with stops and time for activities such as snorkeling, biking, kayaking, SUP, or Waimea Falls. You’ll see famous surf beaches, browse historic Haleiwa, and return through the island’s middle. Guides named in recent trips include Cousin G, Uncle Kevin, and Sam.

“The two activities were great more time on the paddle board would have been better Cuz G was awesome 🤙”

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5.Oahu, Haleiwa: Da Mongoose EzRaider 1.5 hour ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $139

Take a 90-minute, small-group ride on an Israeli-made electric EZRaider, with one rider per vehicle. Your guide covers safe riding, local plants and Native Hawaiian history as you travel private farm roads and trails above Haleiwa. Stand or sit, watch for seasonal fruit, and expect a bumpy ride.

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