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North Shore and Waimea Falls Day with a Turtle Swim
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Seamus's Hawaiian Shuttles takes you through Haleiwa and the North Shore beaches to Waimea Valley. The 8-hour day costs from $150 per adult for 2 to 4. Your departure is at 9 a.m. daily. The van holds up to six guests, with agreed hotel pickup and custom requests available beyond Waikiki. It's a later start for a small party that pays separately for Waimea admission and lunch.
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North Shore and Waimea Falls Day with a Turtle Swim at a glance
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Price | from $150 per adult for 2 to 4 |
| Departs | Daily at 9 a.m. for the shared option |
| Pickup | Agreed Oahu hotel pickup, custom requests accepted |
| Stops | Haleiwa and Waimea Valley, with North Shore beaches |
| Swim stop | Waimea Falls when swimming is permitted and the valley is open |
| Group | Van for up to six guests |
| Private option | 9 a.m., Tuesday to Sunday |
| Main trade-off | Waimea admission and lunch at your own expense |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Transportation
What's not included
- Lunch
- Admission into Waimea state park
Options
Which option to book
The shared day leaves at 9 a.m. daily. Private Tours gives your party its own van and a custom route at 9 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| North Shore / Waimea, falls day & swim with turtles. | 9 a.m., daily |
| Private Tours | 9 a.m., Tue to Sun |
The catch: The rate needs 2 to 4 adults, and solo travelers must book the whole vehicle.
Route
How does the day work?
The day moves from Haleiwa and the coast to Waimea Valley before lunch and more North Shore stops.
- 480 min
1. North Shore
You visit Haleiwa and a macadamia farm before coastal wildlife stops. Waimea Valley comes before shrimp-truck lunch, followed by northeast coast shops.
The 8 hours cover the whole day rather than one long stop. The later visits are along the northeast coast. Your final drop-off needs agreement when you arrange pickup.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotel meeting: Your driver collects you at the hotel's rideshare area near the front valet. Pickup starts 15 minutes before departure.
- Pickup area: Hotel choices extend beyond Waikiki to Ko Olina and the North Shore. Custom pickup requests are possible, but an address doesn't become a meeting point until it's agreed.
- Before booking: Check the pickup address and return drop-off together. This matters if you're staying at a rental rather than one of the named hotels.
Before you book
- A custom pickup request doesn't secure an address. Your hotel or rental pickup needs agreement with the operator before you book.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A party of 2 to 4 adults fits the selected shared-tour rate. You leave at 9 a.m. in a van capped at six guests. It's for travelers who value a later start and don't mind paying separately at Waimea. You need moderate fitness for the day.
For Waimea entry with meals arranged, Nature and You costs from $134 per adult. The Ko Olina Surf Bus offers named resort pickup points and a choice of activities from $184.29 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Solo travelers unwilling to book the whole vehicle
- Parties larger than six wanting one van
- Guests who need admission and lunch within the price
- Travelers unable to manage moderate physical activity
Good to know
Know before you go
The selected shared rate applies to 2 to 4 adults. The van holds up to six guests. Solo travelers must reserve the entire vehicle rather than purchase one shared place.
Check both the collection address and final drop-off before booking. Pickup begins 15 minutes before departure at the hotel rideshare area near valet. Custom collection needs agreement for your specific address.
You need moderate physical fitness for this route. It's a sightseeing day with time outside the van, including the valley walk. The small vehicle doesn't make every stop accessible.
Keep at least 10 feet from sea turtles and 50 feet from monk seals. A seal mother with a pup needs 150 feet. Stay behind any barriers, and don't approach animals for a closer photo.
Waimea entry is a separate purchase on this tour. Lifeguards decide pool access each morning at 9 a.m. Your admission payment doesn't guarantee that swimming will be available.
Your mobile booking can cover up to six travelers. Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure gets a full refund. No refund is due for a later cancellation, and weather or insufficient numbers can prevent departure.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Valley admission and meals covered
Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim and Dole Plantation Tour with LunchYour breakfast and wrap lunch are included. The 7.5-hour Nature and You trip covers Waimea entry too, from $134 per adult.
★ 4.9 · 41 reviews · from $134 per adult
A set pickup at Ko Olina
Ko Olina to the North Shore: Waimea Falls and DoleThree Ko Olina resorts have pickup points. The Surf Bus includes admission or rental gear from $184.29 per adult, with lunch at your expense.
★ 4.9 · 44 reviews · from $184.29 per adult
East-coast viewpoints before Waimea
Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea WaterfallThe Beach Bus starts pickup at 6:45 a.m. Your 8-hour day includes Waimea entry and a 90-minute valley stop, from $154 per adult.
★ 4.9 · 3,690 reviews · from $154 per adult
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People also ask
- What does Seamus's North Shore tour price cover?
The tour costs from $150 per adult for 2 to 4 and covers transportation. You'll pay separately for Waimea entry and lunch. The meal stop comes after the valley visit. The price isn't an admission-and-meal package.
- Is Seamus's North Shore tour private?
The daily 9 a.m. option is shared, with no more than six guests in the van. A separate private option runs Tuesday to Sunday. That option allows a route built around your party's interests. A small shared group doesn't mean exclusive use.
- Can Seamus's shuttle collect you at Ko Olina?
Yes, pickup choices include Ko Olina hotels such as Aulani. The tour starts at 9 a.m. Your exact meeting point still needs agreement before travel. Staying in the area doesn't automatically settle a rental property's pickup address.
- Does Seamus's North Shore tour guarantee swimming with turtles?
No, wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed during the 8-hour day. You may look for turtles along the coast without entering the water. Waimea Falls is a separate swimming opportunity when lifeguards permit it. Neither activity guarantees an animal encounter.
- Can you bring a stroller on Seamus's North Shore tour?
Yes, strollers are permitted on this 8-hour tour. Your party still needs to fit the booked vehicle. The stroller allowance doesn't establish a child-seat arrangement, which needs separate discussion with the operator.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.