One of the most exciting things about planning and taking a Hawaiian vacation is doing many things while you're there. When you visit Oahu, make sure you explore beyond Honolulu. North Shore charters are an excellent way to do it and are boat trips with many choices – whale watching, shark tours, big wave adventures, and sunset cruises, to name a few. When you ride on an adventure boat, it's sightseeing at its best with a fast, smooth, comfortable ride. No matter what your interests, you'll find something to like out on the water. Even older kids and teens who are skeptical of sightseeing will be excited.

When you get to the North Shore, which is only a short drive from Honolulu, you'll also want to visit the Seven Mile Miracle. It's a stretch of sandy beaches with some of the world's most hallowed surfing waters. If you've seen the big waves in TV shows and films, it's time to experience them in person. They're among the most impressive to be seen anywhere in the world. Depending on the time of year, you may also see surfers out on the water. Touring in advanced watercraft gives you a safe, smooth, comfortable ride, and you never get wet. It's the ideal way to go on a North Shore big wave adventure.

Whale watching in Oahu from December through April is some of the best on the planet. Each year, humpback whales migrate to the warm Hawaiian waters to give birth to their young. Experienced local captains can take you to the best spots for viewing and bring your camera. If you're there during an active moment in the day, you'll be amazed by what you see. On the boat ride to and from the prime whale-watching spots, you can view sea turtles and dolphins, depending on the day. Marine life tours are among the most popular things to do while sightseeing on the Pacific off Oahu's North Shore.

Try a shark tour for the ultimate adrenaline rush during an adventure boat ride. You'll visit the spots where world-renowned cage diving takes place, except you'll be in the comfort of a secure boat. There are multiple species of sharks in the Hawaiian waters, and viewing them up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you go at sunset, you'll add painted skies to the list of things you'll see while out on the water. It's another bring-your-camera experience because the colors are breathtaking. Evenings are a quiet time out on the water and ideal for families and groups that charter a private tour.