North Shore Oahu Snorkeling Tour
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North Shore Oahu Snorkeling Tour
By Ocean Outfitters Hawaii
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Ages 3-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bathroom Onboard
- Start:
- Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USACHECK-IN 30 MINUTES EARLY This trip leaves from Haleiwa - on the North Shore of Oahu, about a 1-hour drive from Waikiki. Enter Harbor and park in the nearest available public parking stalls. The Ocean Outfitters Hawaii boat, the Rambo II, will be docked at Slip 19 look for the YELLOW boat & sign
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287135P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287135P2
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- kevinjJ4231CI0 contributionsThe best whale watching tour.We had an amazing time with the amazing crew at Ocean Outfitters. We saw several whales, a Galapagos shark, a turtle and even some flying fish. The ladies were so knowledgeable and friendly and the music was spot on. Highly recommendedWritten February 5, 2025
- FirstTimeFlorence0 contributionsUnique and Fun Experience on the North ShoreAwesome experience! Sharks immediately came to the surface when the boat arrived. The waters are definitely choppy and it makes snorkeling a little difficult, but still manageable. Tour operators also made sure we had a fun ride to and from the snorkeling site.Written February 5, 2025
- 419agustinab0 contributionsPaid $100 for bumpy boat ride and didn't see a single animalWe had a Marine Life Tour booked for 9 am and recieved a phone call asking if we could move it to 4:45 pm. I asked if we'd still be able to see a lot of animals and they said "definitely, they're actually more active at that time" so we said yes. The company was not honest in this as throughout our night tour, the guides kept saying that the animals are not as active at night. Throughout the whole tour, we only saw 3 whale blowhole sprays in the distance and nothing else. No whales breaching the surface, no turtles, no sharks.Written January 20, 2025
- Raven S0 contributions100% you gotta do thisThis experience was 11/10! I was worried about going by myself, but the team made me feel safe and informed. From the information before we got on the boat, to the fun experience getting to the spot with excellent music choice and a rollercoaster of waves (in the best way), and then actually seeing the sharks! Their curiosity was something I was excited to see. Once I was in the water I felt well taken care of by the entire team, and to be in the sharks home was way too cool. The people I met were just as amazing and everyone was just stoked to have a fun time! Going cage-free is the way to go for sure! The Galapagos sharks were so curious and friendly. This experience was absolutely surreal and I would 100% do it again. I can’t wait to see the photos that Emma took of us, so I can relive this experience.Written January 11, 2025
- gracerG4679SQ0 contributionsBest shark diving on O’ahu!Such a great experience! 10/10 would recommend. The guides were awesome and so knowledgeable. Get the photo package! Can’t wait to visit againWritten December 31, 2024
- M3686NBsandrac0 contributionsThey rockGreat tour, we booked the whale watching tour unfortunately we didn’t get to see any but we did saw some sharks and had a great experience all along the boat was nice not the biggest but I feel it was better than the other boats and the staff it’s awesome , Tyler was our capital along with this beautiful lady (I didn’t catch her name ) they were both awesome. This was the activity that my kids enjoyed the most from our trip hand down I will recommend it and let’s not forget the music it makes the experience even better .Written November 29, 2024
- amysN8673MH0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceThis was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint! Despite the windier conditions, as soon as I started snorkelling I felt so much peace watching the sharks swim beneath me. Highly recommend The Ocean Outfitters for this experience, it’s worth it!Written November 14, 2024
- C7751PPneilg0 contributionsAmazing shark experience.The experience was fantastic. The crew was great. We saw and were up close to numerous sharks. I would do this every day if I could. I highly recommend this experience.Written October 3, 2024
- C4880GLkathleenv0 contributionsBest experience ever!This was great tour. The staff was friendly and made me feel safe. I’m a resident and local tour guide. 10/10! would do this again! I will recommend this tour to all my customers!Written September 26, 2024
- Go124182356960 contributionsgreat boat and crew, fish gone.great crew, comfortable ride, quite pleasant on our snorkeling private cruise. but where are all the fish? there were clouds of hundreds of beautiful fish 2 years ago off waimea. this year, barely handfuls.Written August 21, 2024
- Larissa C0 contributionsBest experience ever!no words can describe the feeling of swimming with sharks for the first time. I’m still in shock of how amazing this was. The crew was incredible! Made us all feel safe and it was just a spectacular experience. I would do it a million times again.Written July 18, 2024
- melissawS6798TB0 contributionsSeals, turtles and sharks oh my!Ocean Outfitters I can’t say enough about Ocean Outfitters. We jumped on the early boat at 7am, it seemed really early when we booked it but the timing couldn’t have been better. The ocean was calm and pristine. It was warm but the intensity of the sun was not overwhelming. We had low expectations on what we would see while afloat because it hard to know what is in Mother Nature’s plan but leaving the harbor we saw monk seals and turtles. We swam and jumped off island rocks. Our guides dove down deeper coming up with treasures from under the sea. The captain drove the boat in a way that felt safe and comfortable. We listened to island music as we looked at Mount Kohala shine from the deep blue. We arrived at the shark area. I was unsure if I was going to get in but the crew made us feel so comfortable we were at ease swimming with large sharks as crazy as that sounds. Overall I give Ocean Outfitter a five star review. It was equally enjoyable for our local family as it was for us as tourists.Written July 6, 2024
- melissapM7399PA0 contributionsEverything we expected and more!It did not disappoint. From the get-go, our captains, Jules and Jen were committed to knowing what we hoped to see and experience and making it happen. We saw turtles, dolphins, and, yep, sharks, and they helped us learn about the North Shore and interesting information along the way. We loved that they had as much fun as we did and clearly loved their jobs. With kids from 24 - 15, everyone walked away with permanent smiles. Thank you for a beautiful memory that will last a lifetime.Written July 4, 2024
- Christian J0 contributionsAwesome swim with sharksI took my 18-year-old son and we met up with Kevin and the crew. We felt super safe and had a great time. These guys know what they’re doing and we’re great to work with. Highly would recommend it for anyone.Written June 25, 2024
- 4Lj20 contributionsWonderful experienceGood communication pre trip. Easy to find at marina. Great education on what to do. The team took great care of us. We saw several pods of dolphins on way out. Getting to make eye contact with these beautiful creatures was an amazing experience. Highly recommend!Written June 18, 2024
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lexid02
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I would definitely recommend this tour, if you’re looking for a fun and intimate experience that doesn’t feel “touristy.” Lily and Emma were so genuinely kind and laid back and made it a great experience. It’s definitely better for the more adventurous- the boat ride is exhilarating and you dock near a large rock to jump off. Would not necessarily recommend for kids, my grandmother came with us and it was a little much for her but Lily and Emma set up a tube for her to float which was very considerate. The area has beautiful coral but sadly when we went didn’t see much marine life. Very easy check-in process and you can park literally right in front of the boat. It’s a very small group so felt safe and intimate.
Written August 14, 2024
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Vanessa
Whittier, CA19 contributions
My family and I went with our friends on a vacation to Honolulu , we decided to take our kid’s snorkeling, well let me tell you how happy we are for choosing this excursion! Everyone was extremely professional and friendly, our kids had so much fun. These are the kind of memories that we want for our family.
When we were in the water I accidentally dropped my phone (I know dumb move) and it went straight to the bottom of the ocean, thankfully Emma our instructor jumped into action and swam to the bottom of the Floor and FOUND IT!!!! I couldn’t believe it! We were all incredibly impressed!
Our son’s were able to jump off of a rock and swim and the captain showed us some pretty cool
Stuff like a sea urchin and an octopus! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who may be visiting Honolulu and is thinking of snorkeling. This company is hands down the real deal!
When we were in the water I accidentally dropped my phone (I know dumb move) and it went straight to the bottom of the ocean, thankfully Emma our instructor jumped into action and swam to the bottom of the Floor and FOUND IT!!!! I couldn’t believe it! We were all incredibly impressed!
Our son’s were able to jump off of a rock and swim and the captain showed us some pretty cool
Stuff like a sea urchin and an octopus! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who may be visiting Honolulu and is thinking of snorkeling. This company is hands down the real deal!
Written July 10, 2023
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K W
Eugene, OR42 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
What a wonderful laid back snorkel adventure! One of the guides was spear fishing while another brought up an octopus she found and let everyone hold it. Saw lots of fish, turtles, even a dolphin. Some group members chose to jump off a rock, which looked like a blast. Nice music, nice short tour on the north shore to learn more about the bay and the animals.
Written September 12, 2023
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Salie O
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Sep 2023 • Family
We booked for a2. They texted us at about 9 pm the night before saying it appeared it didn't meet the minimum people and would we like the noon time. We had plans. So we said we'd take the refund. Suddenly it was I said "appears" and we can't predict if people book, etc etc. All this after we took a plane trip so this texting was taking place at around 11 at night. Any sane person would take their wording and gesture to mean that it was cancelled, so we made other plans for two. But aha, suddenly it's not. Arg. They refused to give refund. They could have said we think you time is not going to work, would you like the moon? If not, we will let you know by such and such a time tomorrow if yours is still going to happen. Wording matters. I feel like they did it the way they did to confuse people and make money.
Written September 30, 2023
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sydjesschris
Northfield, OH4 contributions
So much fun! They take you out into the bay and basically just drop you off and let you swim around and explore. It’s a bit unnerving at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s very cool. The staff was really great at pointing out dolphins and turtles on the ride to/from the site, and they found sea urchins and an octopus for us to touch. We saw tons of fish and a few sea turtles swam within a couple feet of us! My daughter and I saw an eel and I saw something that resembled a small shark but I can’t be sure because no one else saw it They do have a few floatation devices if you need one, but only a few. My youngest is 13 and she did great, but I don’t know that I’d be comfortable with them out there at a younger age. Also, there is no bathroom onboard as they advertise.
Written June 9, 2023
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Carrie C
Petaluma, CA6 contributions
The snorkeling was nice, but I would not recommend this trip for families with young kids or folks new to snorkeling. The people leading the tour were friendly. However, it seemed kind of rushed and like there was very little attention given to safety.
Written June 25, 2023
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Marco M
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Aug 2023 • Family
I went with my wife and 9 year-old daughter and we all had a blast. Not only did we get to snorkel, but we saw turtles and dolphins. The crew was exceptional and the ride to w and from the snorkeling location was fun - "like a roller coaster," as my daughter described it. We will definitely come back on our next visit to Hawaii.
Written August 15, 2023
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tvitale730
Wilmington, NC2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The crew was great. Boat ran very smooth into the 3’ choppy seas and a 20knot headwind. Was a little nervous for pregnant wife, but she sat in the stern of the boat and the captain was conscious of hitting waves softly. Snorkeling was great. Saw an octopus and plenty of fish. Jumped off the rock which was cool as well.
Written June 23, 2023
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Danae W
Anchorage, AK12 contributions
Disclaimer: *no bathroom on board* even though the description says so. It’s only a couple hours though.
Amazing adventure for my first time in Hawaii! The boat ride to Waimea was a blast. Caught several big bumps. We saw a couple sea turtles and at least 1,000,000 dolphins. Our guides were super chill and helpful.
Snorkeling was incredible. I recommend using floaties or vests - less time and energy spent swimming and more time looking at the amazing sea life. Doesn’t have to be a blow to your ego!
We saw so many fish and a sea turtle swam right near us. It was such a unique experience. We had plenty of time to snorkel around. There’s a rock you can jump off as well.
The boat ride on the way back was WET! We saw manta rays and 1,000,000 more dolphins.
Highly recommend this trip. You won’t be bummed.
Amazing adventure for my first time in Hawaii! The boat ride to Waimea was a blast. Caught several big bumps. We saw a couple sea turtles and at least 1,000,000 dolphins. Our guides were super chill and helpful.
Snorkeling was incredible. I recommend using floaties or vests - less time and energy spent swimming and more time looking at the amazing sea life. Doesn’t have to be a blow to your ego!
We saw so many fish and a sea turtle swam right near us. It was such a unique experience. We had plenty of time to snorkel around. There’s a rock you can jump off as well.
The boat ride on the way back was WET! We saw manta rays and 1,000,000 more dolphins.
Highly recommend this trip. You won’t be bummed.
Written August 6, 2021
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Fearless08000509206
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
My husband and I had a great time! We saw dolphins and a turtle on the ride out to Waimea Bay. We had plenty of time to snorkel and explore the area. Our tour was mixed in with a couple that were swimming with sharks so we got to see Galapagos sharks up close! Fantastic way to end our tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was as safe as possible and had a good time.
Written June 11, 2024
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