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Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography
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The Pineapple EXP runs an Oahu loop with North Shore snorkeling and a Haleiwa stop. The 9.5-hour day costs from $99 per person. You share the vehicle with up to 13 guests. Pickups in Waikiki and Ala Moana start at 7 a.m., earlier in December and January for a sunrise stop. The driver confirms your exact time.
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Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography at a glance
| Duration | 9.5 hours |
| Price | from $99 per person |
| Main stops | Pali Lookout and Haleiwa, with Dole Plantation later |
| Swim stop | North Shore beach, 60 minutes with snorkeling gear |
| Group | Maximum 13 guests |
| Pickup | Waikiki and Ala Moana only, no Ko Olina or airport hotels |
| Departs | Daily, pickups from 7 a.m., earlier for winter sunrise |
| Children | Infants through age 2 on laps |
| Main trade-off | Only 15 minutes in Haleiwa on a 9.5-hour day |
| Guide languages | English |
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 . Infants go free.
What's included
- Waikiki hotel pickup and drop off
- Water
- Live Commentary
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- The operator lists no exclusions
Options
Which option to book
The shared option runs daily with gear for your North Shore snorkeling stop. The driver sets each pickup time, from 7 a.m. on most days.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Breathtaking 8-Hour Circle Island Tour from Honolulu | Daily, pickup time set by the driver |
The catch: Despite the tour's name, the inclusions list no photo package.
Route
How does the day work?
Coastal views and Pali lead into North Shore lunch and beach time, with brief shopping stops later in the day.
- 10 min
1. Diamond Head Lookout
Your first stop looks out over the south coast from a viewpoint outside Diamond Head's summit trail.
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2. Kahala
The vehicle passes Kahala's large homes. You don't stop for a neighborhood walk.
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3. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
The route passes the cliffs around Hanauma Bay. You don't enter the preserve or swim here.
- 15 min
4. Halona Blowhole
The blowhole provides a coastal photo stop. Ocean conditions determine how much spray you see.
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5. Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach passes your window. This isn't the tour's swim stop.
- 15 min
6. Makapuu Lookout
The coastal lookout is a photo stop. Repairs close part of the upper lookout until early November. You can take photos from behind the railing.
- 20 min
7. Nuuanu Pali Lookout
The lookout faces the windward coast from the mountains, where the wind can reach your viewing spot.
- 35 min
8. Fumi's Shrimp Truck
The lunch stop offers shrimp plates and other dishes. A vegetarian noodle option is also described.
- 60 min
9. North Shore beach break
You can swim or use the supplied snorkeling gear. Staying ashore in the shade is also an option.
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10. Sunset Beach
The surf beach is another passing view. What you see depends on the waves that day.
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11. Waimea Bay
You pass the bay from the road. There isn't a separate stop for swimming here.
- 15 min
12. Haleiwa
A short town stop lets you look around Haleiwa or buy shave ice before rejoining the vehicle.
- 20 min
13. Dole Plantation
The plantation stop leaves time to browse pineapple products. You can buy Dole Whip here.
- 15 min
14. North Shore Macadamia Nut Farm
Coffee and macadamia samples are available at the farm. This is a short tasting stop.
The beach break has 60 minutes and lunch has 35 minutes. Haleiwa is a 15-minute visit within the 9.5-hour route. You return to your Waikiki or Ala Moana pickup area.
Pickup and meeting point
- Pickup area: Only Waikiki and Ala Moana pickups are offered. Your accommodation address needs to be entered correctly when booking.
- Driver's time: The driver sets your final collection time. Arrive 15 minutes before that assigned time.
- Driving to Waikiki: Check parking directions by email before driving to the pickup. The Pineapple EXP offers directions to free parking, without naming a lot in the pickup instructions.
- Outside the area: Airport hotels and Ko Olina aren't served. You must arrange your own ride to a Waikiki hotel to join the tour.
Before you book
- Ko Olina hotels aren't served. Your booking requires reaching a Waikiki hotel if you're staying outside Waikiki or Ala Moana.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 13-person cap suits you if group size matters as much as the route. You still need 9.5 hours free. It's a shared day with snorkeling gear and time ashore for anyone who prefers to sit out the swim.
Nui's island route offers snorkeling and snacks on a larger bus, from $89 per adult. For a ten-guest van without a planned swim, Fun Group's North Shore day costs from $99 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Guests needing pickup at Ko Olina or airport hotels
- Travelers relying on an 8-hour return
- Anyone wanting a private vehicle
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants through age 2 sit on laps, with child tickets for ages 3 to 7. Ages 8 to 17 use the youth band, and your booking needs an adult.
Check the driver's assigned time before setting your alarm. Pickups start at 7 a.m., earlier in December and January for a sunrise stop.
NOAA advises viewing sea turtles from at least 10 feet away. Your snorkeling equipment doesn't make a close approach appropriate, in the water or on shore.
At least 24 hours of notice is needed for a full cancellation refund. You won't receive that refund if you cancel inside the deadline.
Weather or insufficient passenger numbers can cancel the trip. The operator doesn't publish the minimum number needed to run.
You use a mobile ticket. The tour takes 13 guests at most, so a larger party needs to contact The Pineapple EXP.
Reviews
How is it rated?
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Questions
People also ask
- What is included in The Pineapple EXP's Oahu tour price?
The price from $99 per person includes the guided drive and snorkeling equipment. Water is also provided during the trip. No photo package is listed among the inclusions. Your North Shore beach stop has a 60-minute allowance, with time ashore available if you don't want to swim.
- Is The Pineapple EXP circle island tour really 8 hours?
No, plan for 9.5 hours. The option's name says 8 hours, but the route with its stops and drives takes 9.5. Keep your evening plans flexible.
- Does The Pineapple EXP pick up at Ko Olina?
No, collection is confined to Waikiki and Ala Moana. You need to reach a Waikiki hotel yourself from Ko Olina or an airport hotel. Arrival there is 15 minutes before your assigned collection time.
- How many passengers travel with The Pineapple EXP?
The tour limit is 13 guests. That makes it a shared small group rather than a private outing. A larger party needs to contact The Pineapple EXP before booking.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.