Page 87) Things to Do in North Shore in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Family-Friendly Activities in North Shore

Overall Rating

4.64 4.64 / 5

Reviews

2705 reviews

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

The Best Day!

Reviewed by: Mary & Ron

We, cannot stop talking about our day. Our guide Melody was more than wonderful. We enjoyed her tremendously,she was so knowledgable it was amazing. Everyone should visit this location. Everyone was friendly and nice.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/06/25

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Brilliant!

Reviewed by: Jardie

This was a brilliant trip and definitely one of the highlights of my holiday. To be just inches away from a 12ft Tiger Shark is a remarkable experience. Also got some brilliant pictures with my underwater camera. Loads of big sharks, crystal clear waters, friendly and knowledgable staff - a real must-do!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2008/06/16

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

The beach part was great not "hike"

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The description of the Falls "hike" should be reworded to "casual stroll". All the interesting parts that might be qualified as hikes were barred as off limits for falling rock or just closed off. Also, the change in elevation was laughable. It was more like going to a park.

The waterfall actually had water, but not enough water yet for swimming, which was teh main point of it. That part was very underwhelming.

The snorkeling on teh beach was great. Amazing area and great knowledgeable staff/tour guides. highly recommend that part.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2008/06/16

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Jose Mendoza

This has been our third luau. We have been to a luau in Kona and the Old Lahaina Luau. This year my family and I decided to attend the luau at the Polynesian center since we had heard so much of it. Unfortunately, we were not impressed and actually disappointed. We were treated better at the other two luau's, such as free alcohol drinks and hospitality overall. Your dinner was good, and the waitress attended us well. We were disappoin- ted with the show. I felt I was watching a Las Vegas show and not a cultural, narrative, Polynesian history show. My family and I love to see the grass skirt dances and you had very little of it. We also did not like the auditorium ambiance and everyone running to get ice cream.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/06/16

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Marcy

What a great experience our dive was. Thank you, for making my first trip to Hawaii and my first dive with sharks the best. I enjoyed every part of this encounter from the staff to the sharks. We would love to do it again someday. Aloha...

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/06/15

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

Awsome

Reviewed by: Kim

Great ride out to the site. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped my daughter who did not want to get in the water take great pictures (she is 8). They were great.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/06/14

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

Wow!

Reviewed by: DAvid

This place is beautiful.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/06/10

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

Would go back tomorrow

Reviewed by: Louise & Melanie

A really proffesional activity, the staff were friendly and attentive, funny and informative.

We started the day being scared of sharks and ended up wanting to pat them! Probably not a good idea though as they have big teeth!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/06/03

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

Reliving the past

Reviewed by: jd

This was quite an experience of seeing how life in the islands would have been like. It is quite different than life today.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/30

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Yulia

You have a list called "10 things to do before I die" and you've just marked one thing as 'done' - this is what this tour feels like. Do it, and you won't regret. Just don't forget a pill of Bonine and waterproof camera with a long strap that you can put around your neck. If your camera is not waterproof, take it anyway, because you can take great pictures even from the boat.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2008/05/27

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

FANTASTIC!!!

Reviewed by: Rodgers Family

So glad we did it!!
Kids loved it. Thrilling.
Captain Rich & Cory were very informative & friendly!
What a trip!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/05/26

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

Must Do

Reviewed by: Alan C.

Awesome, we are from New Zealand and the Horizons show certainly made us proud to be part of Polynesia

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/05/26

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

wow!

Reviewed by: Shannon

a fantastic experience! i really recommend this activity u cant explain the feeling u get when ur underwater and face to face with a shark! heaps more sharks around than i expected and they captivate u for every second you're there! amazing!!!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2008/05/25

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Cool experience, and huge sharks!

Reviewed by: Sandra Nilsson

Very very nice! The sharks were much bigger than I thought! Professional and fun people having the tour

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/24

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

Worth It

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I really enjoyed this trip, we didn't rent a car in Oahu and this was a great way to see the North Shore. We learned a great deal of Hawaiian history on the way up. And the town and Waimeia Beach are incredible. We snorkeled and swam in the waterfall at waimeia (?), it was a cool day but the water was temperate and so fresh - if you go to the waterfall swim in the lake surrounding it - its really wonderful. Bonzai Pipeline had no waves though so I'll have to go back in the winter.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/16

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

THE BEST VALUE ON THE ISLAND!

Reviewed by: Richard

I had returned after twenty five years and the Center was as good as ever! My traveling companion was visiting for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the day, luau and show. A great day recommended for all visitors to the island of Oahu.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/13

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

North Shore trip

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Gave us a chance to spend more time at the North Shore (we stayed at Waikiki).

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/12

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

Mrs

Reviewed by: Geraldine Robinson

A wonderful day - our second visit - and should not be missed. Entertaining & informative. The "Horizons" show is fantastic, particularly the Fire Dance.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/11

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

Untitled

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

A very good event to go to. Good food, good show and hundrreds of your closest friends

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/07

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Amy

This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I was kind of nervous but the staff makes you feel at ease. There were so many sharks and you get at least a half hour in the tank. It's a nice view from the boat when the other group is in the cage. Sharks are amazing and beautiful creatures. Make sure you take some Gravol before you go. I got very seasick and I usually don't ever get sick. I will definately be doing this activity again when I come to Hawaii.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2008/05/03

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

Sharks!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Shark Adventure was loads of fun! The only complaint we had was the rough condition of the sea... that's just the way it goes! Be aware that you will get tossed about inside the cage if the seas are rough, and be sure to take Dramamine.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2008/05/03

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Shark Encounter

Reviewed by: Nancy

This was definately the highlight of our vacation. The thrill of being so close to the sharks is an awesome experience. Would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/02

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Great adventure

Reviewed by: JRM from Pa.

My wife and I loved the shark encounter! Exhilarating but not dangerous. The staff was knowledgeable and good spirited. We are in our mid 50's - have done lots of stuff and this was truly unique. Besides loads of sharks we also saw a couple whales. Recommend you bring a water proof camera [taking digital videos and pulling frames for desired stills works best], go early because the water is usually calmer, and go on an empty stomach. The time in the cage went too fast me!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/05/01

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Shark Adventure Tour

Reviewed by: Honeymooners

We didn't get any refreshments. And we recommend that you bring your own snorkling gear. Other than that we had an AWESOME time!! This is such an experience. I love sharks and this is as close as you can get with out being eaten...hahaha. We loved that there were so many sharks. We took so many pics and video's. We will be back again to do this!!!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/04/22

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Fantastic!!!

Reviewed by: M & Mrs. M

Complete adrenaline rush!!! Would definitely go again and again!!! This coming from first timers!!! Although the water was very choppy, you felt safe in the cage. Just remember to be on the safe side, keep your feet and hands in the cage. You spend more than enough time with the sharks. The guides were friendly and informative. As we were leaving, a booby bird flew in and decided to hang out on the cage. We were also able to see a school of dolphins swimming by. We never did get anything to drink so, you might want to bring a bottle of water along. They also sell a Shark Encounter T-shirt which is pretty cool to wear and it let's everyone know of your experience. Remember to bring a waterproof camera as you'll want to take up-close pictures of the sharks!!!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/04/20

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

A very nice new company

Reviewed by: JJK

A very fun time with a nice tour guide and his family. Unique stops on the North SHore that most tour companies just drive by. Highly Recommended!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2008/04/19

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

Geared towards the older crowd

Reviewed by: LL

I was told this was the most authentic luau on Oahu. The actually dinner was a bit crowded and the stage show was too loud and pretty boring. The buffet offered a variety of dishes but I had to eat from the kids side because that menu only offered the vegetarian option that actually had nutritional value.
When booking this trip it would have been nice to know up front that the cultural center was run by mormons so therefore there was no alcohol or caffeine available. The night show was worth seeing...very well done...just as good as a play in NYC.
Our driver picked us up 15 minutes late then proceeded to wait another 20 for 2 people who were on the list and were not there yet. Because of this we were unable to get the tour of the center that we paid for and they would not issue us tickets to come again some other day. If I could do it all over again I would go the full day, pack food and see the evening show. Probably rent a car and take a break down the street on the beach.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2008/04/17

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

great!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Good!

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/04/16

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

Untitled

Reviewed by: Melinda Hulett, Arkansas

Nice activity for all ages.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/03/29

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

PCC

Reviewed by: lsg family

This is definately educational for the kids. We had a great time...the show was great.

Helpful
Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/03/25
Next » « Prev

Hawaiian Islands

North Shore Categories

Reviewed by

Tips and suggestions

Reply from activity provider

An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.