Pineapple country
James Dole planted his first pineapple fields near Wahiawā in 1900, and within a generation the fruit had reshaped central Oʻahu's economy and landscape. What began as a fruit stand in 1950 grew into Dole Plantation, one of the most visited attractions in Hawaiʻi.
How to spend 40 minutes
First decision: Dole Whip, the pineapple soft-serve that the plantation is famous for. It's included free on private charters and bought separately on the shared tours. Then choose between the gardens, the shop and the Pineapple Garden Maze, once recognized as the largest maze in the world. The Pineapple Express train is a separate ticket.
From here the tour heads back to Waikiki through central Oʻahu, passing Pearl Harbor on the way, and arrives in the late afternoon.
What you'll experience here
- Dole Whip pineapple soft-serve
- The Pineapple Garden Maze and gardens
- The plantation shop for edible souvenirs
- The history of pineapple in Hawaiʻi
Questions about this stop
Is Dole Whip included?
It's free on private charters. On the shared tours it's bought separately.
Does the tour include the Pineapple Express train?
No. The train and the maze are separately ticketed if you'd like to fit one in during the 40-minute stop.
Where it fits in the day
This is stop 9 of 9 on the Oahu circle island tour itinerary, a 9.5-hour loop with pickup from six set points in Waikiki.