
Points of Interest
- Waimea Bay and North Shore
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Start your journey traveling through the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, one of the two mountain ranges on Oahu. Visit Byodo-In Temple, a cultural landmark that symbolizes Hawaii's heritage and historical connection with Japan. Located in the fabled Valley of the Temples, the temple grounds are at the foot of the lush, emerald green Ko'olau cliffs and home to wild peacocks, swans, and hundreds of Japanese koi carp.
Head towards Malaekahana Bay and you will marvel at breathtaking views of the wild and rugged eastern-Oahu coastline. Continue to Kahuku and sight Hawaii's unique bird and sea life along the way.
Then travel north to and view Sunset Beach. This popular surf spot, along with Haleiwa and Pipeline, make up the Triple Crown of Surfing, where only the best and bravest surfers in the world dare to go! Between the months of October and mid-March waves can get as high as 50 feet! Continue along the North Shore's scenic coastline, possibly spotting green sea turtles basking in the sun.
Then it's lunch time and a chance to try some of the best, locally farmed shrimp the North Shore is known for. Hawaii is famous for its sautéed garlic shrimp but there will be other flavorful shrimp plates to choose from – as well as chicken, too!
Following lunch, journey through the colorful and historic town of Haleiwa. Up the road and past the pineapple fields you will arrive at your last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Pineapple-themed gifts and refreshments are available for purchase here. After your brief visit, you can then relax and enjoy the ride back to Honolulu.
Special Notes:
Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases. This tour is not able to accommodate guests with walkers, wheelchairs or scooters. Wear comfortable shoes and warm-weather clothing suited for the day's conditions. Sequence of tour stops may vary.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart ship and arrive at Byodo Temple
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 00:45
- Time at site:
- 00:30
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Malaekahana State Park
- Travel time:
- 00:25
- Time at site:
- 00:25
- Walking distance:
- 25
Drive to lunch in Kahuku
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 00:25
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 20
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
Drive to Sunset Beach
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 20
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Drive trhough Hale'iwa Town to Dole Plantation
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 00:50
- Time at site:
- 00:50
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 75
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Re-board motorcoach for return to ship
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 01:00