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

Shark tour

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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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/10
Activity Date:	2021/07/08

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

Amazing bucket list adventure!

Reviewed by: Danielle

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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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/08
Activity Date:	2021/07/06

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

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Tee Player

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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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/07
Activity Date:	2021/06/29

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Top Highlights of Oahu

Reviewed by: Clara C.

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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Packages:	Shark Cage Dive
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/07/06
Activity Date:	2021/06/29

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show

Reviewed by: bakerrjmd

The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/05
Activity Date:	2021/07/03

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour

Reviewed by: Nancy

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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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/03
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Pelagic Shark dive

Reviewed by: Cory

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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Packages:	Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/07/03
Activity Date:	2021/06/13

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

Reviewed by: JYang

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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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/02
Activity Date:	2021/06/27

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

More than we expected

Reviewed by: Robert A

The tour through the back country of the working ranch was fun, our guide Emily did a great job. It’s not a fast paced tour but a wild and bumpy ride across the ranch. The sunset dinner was cool for the family. It was private on the top of a hill with a delicious dinner and s’mores. Worth it in my opinion. Weather was good shorts and no jackets. But they did say it rains sometimes. Just not the day we went.

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/18

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Reviewed by: tilks

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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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Did not get picked up

Reviewed by: Remy

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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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy

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
Posted on:	2021/07/01

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kayla O

We had the best time on this ATV tour. Our tour guide, Makai, was friendly and made the time extremely enjoyable. Private and had the most beautiful views, they also give you opportunities for photo opportunities. The ranch has many different terrains and cows that you are able to feed.
Highly recommended!!

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/29

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

Reviewed by: David & Anita Lewis

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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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/29
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

AWESOME time!

Reviewed by: tilks

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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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Freaking awesome time!!!

Reviewed by: Dane AMacher

Absolutely incredible experience. My gf, dad and I all did the UTV tour at sunset....the girls were so awesome and fun throughout the whole tour. Incredible piece of land and we were all so stoked coming out of the trip.

Thank you!

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/01

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

Cross one off the bucket list!

Reviewed by: Nick

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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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/27
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

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

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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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Amazing culture experiences

Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner

This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/18

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Great

Reviewed by: Braydon

This tour was great. Tour guide was fun and informative. Food was fantastic, the views were great and the all around experience was one for the books. Definitely recommend.

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Packages:	2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy

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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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

ATV tour

Reviewed by: ADacs

Trinity was an awesome tour guide.
She made us feel welcomed and set up the entire tour with sincere level of comfort.
The Gunstock Ranch was fun and we had a great time : )

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/24
Activity Date:	2021/06/22

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Highlight of Oahu

Reviewed by: Peter

Bottom line: This experience was the highlight of our time on Oahu and both of my children (11 and 14) rank it as the most incredible experience of their lives. It really is remarkable.

My 11 year-old was nervous prior to the dive, but her fears were addressed before we even left the harbor. The staff was informative and reassuring. Sam in particular told us exactly what to expect and answered all of our questions. The staff of three on the boat was very respectful toward the ocean and the sharks.

No one tried to up-sell us on products or services during the experience, which was refreshing. The staff took photos of us underwater with sharks and shared them with us at no charge as we returned to the harbor.

You don’t have to be an experienced snorkeler for this... most of our group pretty much floated on the surface the whole time.

Highly, highly recommend. The small group size, informative staff and thrilling experience of freely swimming with sharks was just unbeatable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Peter,

We appreciate your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear everyone in your party enjoyed themselves.

Until next time!

Mahalo

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Packages:	Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/22
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Reviewed by: Priscilla

It was our first time in Oahu and the tour was really worth it. Seemed the island was packed of tourist the time of visit so the tour was a way to go see some attractions. Lola the best tour guide, made our tour fun and exciting. She was knowledgeable. Thanks Lola for the breakfast and water!!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/20
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Enjoyable tour!

Reviewed by: Joey

It was nice to learn more about the island history from the tour guide. It was a fun experience! It was a long tour so we looked at many attractions! They also offered water and donut for breakfast! It was a nice breakfast!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/06/17

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Great time

Reviewed by: Dollface

Good price, I had a great time at Polynesian culture. Definitely going back.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/05/24

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Time!

Reviewed by: Samantha Q

I highly recommend this tour! I had so much fun on this tour and the tour guide, Kalani, was absolutely amazing! We saw so many beautiful sights on this tour and learnt lot about the history of Hawaii. The 90 minute stop in Haleiwa was a perfect amount of time to grab a bite to eat and walk around to see the cute town!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/04

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Deluxe ocean circle tour

Reviewed by: Dan & Robin Dewey

Our driver was the best. Friendly, informative and caring. Treated us like family.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/16

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

Best experience ever!!

Reviewed by: Sophie

Amazing time!!! The staff was friendly knowledgeable and made sure we were all comfortable! We were in a smaller group so we got plenty of cage time! Would recommend this to everyone!!!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/16
Activity Date:	2021/06/14

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

First day fun!

Reviewed by: Jay

My wife and I are so glad we did this on our first day in Hawaii. We were able to appreciate our trip so much more after touring the whole island. Our guide, William Kalani, was so much fun. He was also extremely knowledgeable with his love for his home apparent. Would suggest this tour for anyone!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/16
Activity Date:	2021/06/14

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Shark tour

Amazing bucket list adventure!

Fantastic

Top Highlights of Oahu

Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show

Great Tour

Pelagic Shark dive

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

More than we expected

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Did not get picked up

Could be better

Amazing experience!

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

AWESOME time!

Freaking awesome time!!!

Cross one off the bucket list!

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.

Amazing culture experiences

Great

A must do trip

ATV tour

Highlight of Oahu

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Enjoyable tour!

Great time

Amazing Time!

Deluxe ocean circle tour

Best experience ever!!

First day fun!

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