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

Awesome time!!

I highly recommend this tour to anyone who has never been to Hawaii!! Our tour guide was super nice and very knowledgeable. We rode the beach cruiser and it was really nice to just ride along the beach, but you have to be careful as you do share the road with cars. It was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and spend the whole day at the North Shore. We had an awesome time and I cannot wait to do it again.

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Posted on:	2009/07/15

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

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Lisainn

Sam our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun! It was the best tour we went on, on our week long vacation to Oahu.

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Posted on:	2009/07/12

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

Justin's Surf Bus was Awesome!

Reviewed by: Chris B

The Surf Bus tour to the North Shore was the best tour that we took. Our driver Justin was awesome. On the tour of the island he was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of things that we would have missed if we had just taken a rental car. This tour also gave us lots of options as far as activities and a choice of beaches to spend time at. Waimea Bay was the best beach on the island and the jumping rock was a lot of fun. I would recomend this tour to anyone!

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Posted on:	2009/05/30

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

Cage shark dive

Reviewed by: DiverBob

Beautiful calm day, lot of fun and the staff was great. I've dived with sharks before in open ocean so this was a little tame in cage. But nice to see Galapagos sharks. Everyone had a good time as one doesn't have to be a diver.

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Posted on:	2009/05/28

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Scott

Biking the North Shore was awesome

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Posted on:	2009/04/06

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

So many sharks

Reviewed by: boogwa

The staff said they counted 15 sharks down there with us and they were all over. It was really neat to get that close to a shark. They were there the minute we got in and put on a good show. Only downside though was that off shore there was a storm off island that were creating a lot of big waves and half the boat got seasick. Take the dremamine when they tell you and it should be a great time.

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Posted on:	2009/03/19

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

North Shore tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Guides Justin & Gabe were great. North Shore is amazing-must do if staying on Oahu. We got to see sea turtles, Waimea Falls, the Bonzai Pipeline & surfing was even an option.

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Posted on:	2009/03/16

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

Shark

Reviewed by: Tyler

Totally awesome!!!! Let me tell you, I am one of those people who respect sharks so much, I try everything to stay away from them. I am enthralled with sharkweek on Discovery channel, but terrified of sharks. I was very hesitant in taking this tour, however believe it or not I'm the one who signed my wife and I up for it. I'M GLAD I DID! What an amazing experience. The staff were cool and kept things low key, didn't make any problems for anyone. They both were knowledgeable regarding the sharks we encountered. The only thing I would ask to change would be the viewing glass, not as big as I would have liked it, but then again I'm selfish. The other thing I would ask they enforce, or at least remind those in the cage, please don't let your legs go straight out. I kept getting kicked in the back cause the lady thought she could just hold onto the handrail and let herself strectch out...very annoying. Aside from those things...I'm definately going to do this tour again when I co

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Posted on:	2009/03/13

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

Amazing Adventure!

Reviewed by: Jamie & Bobby

Our tour guide Justin picked us up promptly outside our hotel when expected. He was very laid-back and friendly. We had a small group of 10. The bike ride was wonderful!! I would recommend it to everyone. Justin pointed out the must-see beaches (Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea) and north shore roadside eateries. North shore was unbelievable, unlike anything I've ever experienced. On the second half of the tour, we rode paddle boards which was also a blast! It was quite an upper body workout and was inexpensive too. Justin was very knowledgeable about the history of HI and kept us entertained during the drive. I would highly suggest everyone take this tour!

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Posted on:	2009/02/02

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

shark attacks

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Awesome but expensive for what it was ...... 113$ for 2x15mn of boat and only 20mn in the cage with sharks, too short....

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Posted on:	2008/11/04

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

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Redford

The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone

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Posted on:	2008/10/29

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

The Best tour EVER!

Reviewed by: Vanessa

My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!

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Posted on:	2008/10/28

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

a must activity!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This is a must for anyone visiting the islands. My wife and I agreed this was by far the best thing we did while we were there. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip itself was a blast! The sharks were so cool to look at. Seeing them in person is just beyond words!!

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Posted on:	2008/09/29

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

AMAZING!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: craig + christina

There isn't a whole lot of words that can really express the experience of looking face to face with a bautiful shark.. except AMAZING!! the whole activity from begining to end was great, the staff knew what they were talking about and eventhough we were to dumbfounded to really talk a whole lot they covered all our questions...we would recommend this activity to anyone.

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Posted on:	2008/09/22

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

Great day

Reviewed by: Rickster

I took the biking tour through North Shore. Justin was a very good guide and showed us the ins and outs of the North Shore community. Justin showed me the best routes to take with my mountain bike. The tour was right on time and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour as it is a great value. It was a nice touch that water and snacks were provided on board.

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Posted on:	2008/09/02

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

If you've never seen wild sharks...

Reviewed by: Aaron

this is definitely the activity for you. The staff aboard the boat are very friendly and knowledgeable (thanks Jeremy and Phillip!), and there WILL be sharks. I've actually been on a dive with sharks without a cage, so this wasn't as breathtaking for me, but if you've never seen sharks in the wild, I highly recommend this activitiy.

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Posted on:	2008/08/13

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

Are there words?

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Unforgettable. Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. Those are just a few! This was truly an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second on that boat.

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Posted on:	2008/07/09

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!

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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.

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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...

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Posted on:	2008/06/15

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.

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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!

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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!!!

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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

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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.

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Posted on:	2008/05/16

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).

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Posted on:	2008/05/12

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.

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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!

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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!

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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!!!

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Posted on:	2008/04/22

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Awesome time!!

Great Time!

Justin's Surf Bus was Awesome!

Cage shark dive

Great time

So many sharks

North Shore tour

Shark

Amazing Adventure!

shark attacks

Fantastic!

The Best tour EVER!

a must activity!

AMAZING!!!!!!!

Great day

If you've never seen wild sharks...

Are there words?

Brilliant!

The beach part was great not "hike"

Awesome Experience

Excellent!

FANTASTIC!!!

wow!

Cool experience, and huge sharks!

Worth It

North Shore trip

Amazing!

Shark Encounter

Great adventure

Shark Adventure Tour

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