Tours and Tickets to Experience Banzai Pipeline

There are plenty of ways to experience the Banzai Pipeline. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, & Byodo Temple
• Grand Tour Around the Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling
• Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall
• Oahu's Cheapest Circle Island Tour
• Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours

While it's free to visit the Banzai Pipeline, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the legendary surf spot in the company of an expert guide—and have some fun along the way. Circle island tours that travel along the North Shore start at around US$50 per person.

Winter is the best time of year to visit the Banzai Pipeline if you want to see the surf break at its most dramatic—the waves are at their peak between November and February. If you are not a big-wave surfer and just want to get into the water to swim, summer is best when the water is much calmer.

No, beginners should not surf at the Banzai Pipeline. The huge waves that the break is known for can pose serious dangers to inexperienced and experienced surfers alike, so should only ever be tackled by those with plenty of expertise and confidence.

Yes, free parking is available at the Banzai Pipeline. However, parking spaces are limited, so arrive early in the morning to secure a spot, especially on weekends, during school holidays, and for big-wave surfing events.

The most important must-know tips for capturing great photos at the Banzai Pipeline is using a long lens as the big-wave action takes place hundreds of feet from the shore. If you only have a point-and-shoot camera, consider using a tripod to avoid camera shake when zooming in.