Most boat tours on Oahu focus on Waikiki but this is a tour with a difference. Aboard a fast-moving and agile vessel that can access places bigger boats can't reach, this tour takes you out onto the waters off the North Shore in search of marine wildlife including dolphins, shark, rays, sea turtles and (during migration season) humpback whales.

North Shore, Oahu marine wildlife-focused boat tour
Agile boat allows access to remote areas that bigger boats can't reach
Fast-moving boat that can get to wildlife hotspots quickly
With only 18 passenger seats on board, there's no worries about crowding

What's Included

Bathroom Onboard

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

66-96 Haleiwa Rd
66-96 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
CHECK-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 point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Waimea Bay

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Shore

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travellers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Featured review

Sophie

This was my kids (6 years and 5 years old) favorite thing we did on our trip. Kevin, the owner of the boat was super fun towards our kids. He explained sea life in plain kids language. My little guy still repeats what he had learned from Kevin. We end up seeing bunch of sharks, whale family splashing their tails and a huge sea turtle. Kevin, a born Hawaiian, was also kind enough to guide us to some must see spots on North Shore. He made us feel like we were his friends not just another tourist. Thank you Kevin for an amazing time. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Oahu.

Reviews

4.5

52 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Great fun

Cynthia_F, May 2023

Amazing experience. It was super fun and our crew were knowledgeable. We were able to see turtles, sharks, and dolphins. Definitely worth the money.

Fun fun fun

JAMIL_L, Apr 2023

This was a super cool experience. My family enjoyed it. The whale watching experience was a plus. Highly recommend.

It’s not just a speed...

Moe_E, Feb 2023

It’s not just a speed boat ride it’s a wale watching seeing sharks learning about marine life in this area and Kevin is very knowledgeable and such a cool guy

How a wonderful ocean tour you definitely don’t want to miss!

Jack_L, Dec 2022

Chasing wave, racing dolphins, fishing shark 😱 … haha 😆. It’s a wonderful tour you don’t want to miss in your vacation especially this Ocean outfitters in north shore of Oahu!

What a time

Sylvia_B, Aug 2022

Such an amazing experience and a fun ride! Wow! We saw dolphins, sharks, and a turtle. The crew was so lovely and personable. 10/10 would recommend.

Turtles, sharks and whales, oh my!

Heather_H, Mar 2022

We had a great time! We saw turtles, whales and sharks. The crew is knowledgeable and is eager to answer any questions you may have. This day was very windy and choppy and the Captain did a great job of making sure everyone was ok despite the rough waters and very high waves.

Excellent Tour!

Nicole_R, Jan 2022

My family had so much fun! The captain and his crew did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. Great for adults or families. The boat was comfortable and goes fast!

The boat ride was so much...

Pauline_K, Dec 2021

The boat ride was so much fun! Definitely not recommended for anyone with any back issues. The sharks were beautiful.

A fun, amazing experience!

Priscilla_A, Sept 2021

The most memorable part of the tour: the WHOLE thing! Thank you to our guides! They delivered on the promise to see awesome marine life (bonus: good local history and funny jokes).

An amazing ride with beautiful views

Shannon_S, Aug 2021

It was the greatest marine life boat tour! We saw dolphins, sharks and sea turtles, the owner of the boat is also wonderful! Great customer service for a great experience! Highly recommend

Fun summer trip

Shama, Aug 2021

My kids loved the experience! The captain was very knowledgeable and made the outing enjoyable for all of us.

Great Experience worth its co$t.

Isabelle_A, Aug 2021

They were GREAT!!!! Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They tried their best to educate and get the dolphins to come out for us to see. We got the see the sharks quite close and interractive. It was a great activity - worth every $$ we put in it!!!! Thank you(s)!!!!

Fun!

April_R, Aug 2021

The boat ride was a lot of fun! We didn't have much luck with spotting sea life, but that didn't prevent us from having a good time. Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and patient. This was definitely worth the money for us, and one of the favorite things we did on our trip!

Fun trip

Kim_N, Aug 2021

We have a big family, everyone enjoy it, we saw turtle and a lot dolphin, captain and the man supper nice

Fun crew

Debbie_H, July 2021

The crew was really nice. They tried their best to get the sharks to surface. We saw a few turtles 🐢 on the surface. We were hoping to see dolphins but no such luck. Overall it was a fun ride!! Be ready to get wet lol.

Maximum experience, reasonable expense.

Fernando_B, July 2021

This was a blast, especially if you have younger kids. Our 9 and 11 loved it. Got to see a large pod of dolphins, turtles, and a shark. Captain and his assistant were very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended.

So FUN

Usman_M, July 2021

Such an amazing tour. So fun. We enjoyed everything from deep blue ocean to sharks and sea turtles. Highly recommended.

Excellent

Kristen_N, July 2021

Jarvis and Ford were great! We ran a few minutes late to check in due to North Shore traffic and they were still friendly and accommodating! The boat ride was great fun!

Great!

Nancy_V, July 2021

This was an awesome experience. My son and I enjoyed it. Highly recommend it. Will definitely be doing it again next time

Excellent trip!

Clarence_G, July 2021

Excellent trip. Excellent crew. A really fun experience overall! We saw turtles, sharks and even Booby birds!