Ocean Activities
With five miles of beautiful coastline to explore, it’s no surprise that at Turtle Bay, we have many ways to discover it. Gliding along the protected waters of Kalewa Bay or diving deep below it, these Hawaii ocean water activities connect you to the motion and rhythm of our extraordinary North Shore. In ancient times, this area was reserved for the Ali'i, or hawaiian royalty. Today it’s a place of fresh perspective, rich in marine life. Spot sea turtles or have a chance encounter with a Hawaiian Monk Seal or baby Hammerhead Shark.
Group SUP Lessons
Enjoy learning to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) in a group lesson with our certified professional North Shore surf instructors. Our surf instructors will inspire you with the confidence, motivation, and knowledge needed to enjoy paddling in beautiful Kawela Bay located on property.
Shaka Sunset Kayak at Kawela Bay
Now you can paddle through Kawela Bay in an area that in ancient times was reserved for the Ali'i or hawaiian royalty at sunset! Enjoy the romantic sunset from the perspective of the honu and witness them in their evening feeding grounds. Stop at a honu "cleaning station" and watch as some of our green sea turtles get cleaned.
SUP Squatch Adventure
The Ultimate Kawela Bay Tour, it’s up to you! Unforgettable times with your crew, this experience is best for families and groups looking to enjoy the ocean together. Under the guidance of your experienced Sup Squatch Captain, search for Turtles or ride gentle waves in the protected waters of Kawela Bay.
Private SUP Lessons
Enjoy learning to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) with a private lesson with a certified professional North Shore surf instructors. Our surf instructors will inspire you with the confidence, motivation, and knowledge needed to enjoy paddling in beautiful Kawela Bay located on property.
Semi-Private/Ohana SUP Experience
Wave riding or Kawela Bay Turtle Tour, it’s up to you! Unforgettable times with your crew, this experience is best for couples, families and small groups looking to enjoy the ocean together.
Dog SUP Experience
Join Rocky and his friendly surfing dogs on a fun surf or stand up paddle experience available for all ages. Catch a wave or take a leisurely paddle with the company of man's best friend. Visit the guidepost, call 808.293.6020 to book an experience now.
Whale Watching
View the majestic humpback whales that visit our beautiful Hawaiian waters. See these incredible creatures up close without disrupting their natural behavior. Intimate tours with just your group of up to six guests.
No Experience Dive
Whether this is your first time experiencing SCUBA, you’re an uncertified diver, or it’s just been a while, this is the perfect choice for you! Our experienced, professionally certified PADI instructors will guide you through your first breaths underwater, or reintroduce you to your passion.
Lava Tube Dives
Beautiful and unique dives in world-renowned Pupukea Marine Life Preserve, known locally as “Sharks Cove”. Here we encounter underwater topography such as lava tubes and tunnels, trenches, arches and an abundance of protected marine life such as turtles, monk seals, octopi, rays and a plethora of native fish!
Night Dive Marine Preserve
No matter how experienced you are, what your certification level is, our night dives are sure to excite. Crowd favorites hard to spot during the daylight come out to hunt and play like octopus, squid, crustaceans like crab, shrimp and lobster, along with moray eels of all shapes, sizes and colors.
Shaka Kayaks Tour
Paddle through Kawela Bay in an area that in ancient times was reserved for the Ali'i or Hawaiian royalty. Help your guides to spot one of our many Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles for our citizen science ID project. Stop at a honu "cleaning station" and watch as some of our Honu line up to get cleaned. For adventure-seekers, you have the option to surf your kayaks on small 1' waves at the end of the trip or just relax and enjoy the calm protected waters of the bay.
Dolphin Excursion
Led by seasoned island naturalists, travel along the scenic west coast in search of Spinner Dolphins. Take incredible photographs as the spinners visit you and perform their superb aerial stunts.
North Shore Adventure Shark Dive
Travel 3–4 miles offshore where our cage is moored and into the beautiful cobalt blue water, where the visibility is so good (often 150 feet or more) that you can actually see the sharks come up from the deep. Enjoy 20 minutes in the cage, which accommodates eight people.
Haleiwa Shark Tours
The most authentic adventure available, Haleiwa Shark Tours is the North Shore’s only shark cage diving experience owned and operated by Native Hawaiians. Enjoy an intimate and more private tour with up to 6 people per tour and an impressive 40 minutes in the cage.
Pelagic Shark Dive
Exclusively private shark dives for 2–6 guests with Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours. An exhilarating 1.5 hour excursion where you spend about 20 minutes in the ocean with these beautiful majestic creatures and learn about their importance to our ecosystem.
North Shore Activities
