Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa
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Are there words?
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/07/09Unforgettable. Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. Those are just a few! This was truly an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second on that boat.
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Brilliant!
Reviewed by: Jardie, 2008/06/16This was a brilliant trip and definitely one of the highlights of my holiday. To be just inches away from a 12ft Tiger Shark is a remarkable experience. Also got some brilliant pictures with my underwater camera. Loads of big sharks, crystal clear waters, friendly and knowledgable staff - a real must-do!
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Awesome Experience
Reviewed by: Marcy, 2008/06/15What a great experience our dive was. Thank you, for making my first trip to Hawaii and my first dive with sharks the best. I enjoyed every part of this encounter from the staff to the sharks. We would love to do it again someday. Aloha...
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Excellent!
Reviewed by: Yulia, 2008/05/27You have a list called "10 things to do before I die" and you've just marked one thing as 'done' - this is what this tour feels like. Do it, and you won't regret. Just don't forget a pill of Bonine and waterproof camera with a long strap that you can put around your neck. If your camera is not waterproof, take it anyway, because you can take great pictures even from the boat.
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FANTASTIC!!!
Reviewed by: Rodgers Family, 2008/05/26So glad we did it!!
Kids loved it. Thrilling.
Captain Rich & Cory were very informative & friendly!
What a trip!
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wow!
Reviewed by: Shannon, 2008/05/25a fantastic experience! i really recommend this activity u cant explain the feeling u get when ur underwater and face to face with a shark! heaps more sharks around than i expected and they captivate u for every second you're there! amazing!!!
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Cool experience, and huge sharks!
Reviewed by: Sandra Nilsson, 2008/05/24Very very nice! The sharks were much bigger than I thought! Professional and fun people having the tour
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Amy, 2008/05/03This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I was kind of nervous but the staff makes you feel at ease. There were so many sharks and you get at least a half hour in the tank. It's a nice view from the boat when the other group is in the cage. Sharks are amazing and beautiful creatures. Make sure you take some Gravol before you go. I got very seasick and I usually don't ever get sick. I will definately be doing this activity again when I come to Hawaii.
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Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Nancy, 2008/05/02This was definately the highlight of our vacation. The thrill of being so close to the sharks is an awesome experience. Would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!
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Great adventure
Reviewed by: JRM from Pa., 2008/05/01My wife and I loved the shark encounter! Exhilarating but not dangerous. The staff was knowledgeable and good spirited. We are in our mid 50's - have done lots of stuff and this was truly unique. Besides loads of sharks we also saw a couple whales. Recommend you bring a water proof camera [taking digital videos and pulling frames for desired stills works best], go early because the water is usually calmer, and go on an empty stomach. The time in the cage went too fast me!
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Shark Adventure Tour
Reviewed by: Honeymooners, 2008/04/22We didn't get any refreshments. And we recommend that you bring your own snorkling gear. Other than that we had an AWESOME time!! This is such an experience. I love sharks and this is as close as you can get with out being eaten...hahaha. We loved that there were so many sharks. We took so many pics and video's. We will be back again to do this!!!
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Fantastic!!!
Reviewed by: M & Mrs. M, 2008/04/20Complete adrenaline rush!!! Would definitely go again and again!!! This coming from first timers!!! Although the water was very choppy, you felt safe in the cage. Just remember to be on the safe side, keep your feet and hands in the cage. You spend more than enough time with the sharks. The guides were friendly and informative. As we were leaving, a booby bird flew in and decided to hang out on the cage. We were also able to see a school of dolphins swimming by. We never did get anything to drink so, you might want to bring a bottle of water along. They also sell a Shark Encounter T-shirt which is pretty cool to wear and it let's everyone know of your experience. Remember to bring a waterproof camera as you'll want to take up-close pictures of the sharks!!!
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One of the best things to do..
Reviewed by: ErikanMichael, 2008/03/11this is definitely not for the faint of heart! Although sharks do NOT like to eat humans (as it is commonly believed)! It is very exhilarating to watch them all around you. We would recommend it to anyone looking to have the experience of their lives!
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Reviewed by: Not to miss!, 2008/03/11The first major activity my friends and I did during our 4 day stay on Oahu and I have to say it was an amazing time, and definitely worth the experience.
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Shark encounter
Reviewed by: John H, 2008/03/11My sister and I had a great time and would love to do it again in the future. There were more sharks than we thought and they were great to look at, thanks
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Dan n Claire, 2008/02/28Saw lots of sharks, and very close. Guides were informative and fun. Great experience.
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All I can say is "oh man!"
Reviewed by: John Simonsen SLC UT, 2008/01/09This one of the biggest thrills I have ever experienced, and there has been alot, we have traveled all over the world and this is most definately in the top 5 for us. To have a shark 8-12 feet long inches from your face, let alone 15-20 of them within 20 feet of you is extreme, then add in some good sized swells to add to the excitement, I wouldn't miss it again, ever, a must for anyone who needs a thrill.
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Great experienc w/ experienced crew
Reviewed by: Jose, 2008/01/07This adventure delivers on exactly what it offers. If you've seen the shark specials on the discovery channel this will be very similar except for the fact that YOU are up close and personal with the sharks. Bring waterproof camera for great shots. I didn't have one but I brought my live action camera and filmed some great footage from on the boat.
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THE BEST!!
Reviewed by: Rob, 2008/01/03This experience was the best thing I have ever done in my short time on this earth! Even though I was seasick I still had the time of my life. The captain made sure everything was as safe and controlled. These sharks were not aquarium sharks! These beautiful creatures were enormus, full of spledor and power. I was amazed to see in real life. If or when I return to the island I will do this adventure again. Don't miss the opportunity to get in the cage you only live once, Seize the Day!
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Take A Camera!!
Reviewed by: Dr Bob (From the UK), 2007/09/26Great trip, with a very knowledgeable captain and crew.
Bring your underwater camera for some pictures of a lifetime,,,, so you think!
You will be back to enjoy this again.
Visibility was well over 50 feet and the water was a crystal clear deep blue.
When you are in the cage you are totally protected and safe, yet as the sharks come so close you feel as if you are out there with them.
The only bad thing for me were the pretty high waves, which made it difficult to hold the camera still. (As seen from the pictures)
This experience is on the 'To Do on the next trip' list.
Thanks everyone involved
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This is a must do!!!
Reviewed by: Derek Anderson - So Cal, 2007/09/21I have done this shark encounter twice now and it does not disappoint!!! Ever come face to face with a tiger shark? Here is your chance. Do it and you will not regret it. Besides, it gets you out of the hectic city of waikiki/honolulu, and the best bragging rights ever with your friends!!!
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Hawaii Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Lorely, 2007/09/17Great activity!! We saw so many sharks ranging from 4-15 feet long. We were lucky enough to be in Hawaii at the right time to see tiger sharks.
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WOW!
Reviewed by: Sandi, 2007/08/03I cannot stress enough how fun and exciting this activity was! I went on the early morning boat out to see sharks on a rainy, gray morning and was THRILLED to see sharks from the boat before ever getting in the water. BIG ones. SCARY ones. But I got in the cage anyway and was then floated out behind the boat with other shark fans. The sharks swam all around the cage the entire time - so close I could reach out and touch them if I dared. I took all my underwater pictures with my disposable camera in about 3 minutes! This was just an incredible experience, which I would love to do again. It was nice to be underwater with them (snorkeling) where you could watch them so closely, although you don't have to get in the cage if you don't want to - you can see them from the boat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Hawaii Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Udo Cook, 2007/06/16Very good for first time event. Would do it next time we are back in hawaii. I did tell a few people at the hotel, who did book and take the same event. Got some very good pictures.
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Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Paul Jones, 2007/06/09Absolutley fantastic!! We couldn't believe just how close you get to the sharks. An amazing experience
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DO THIS TOUR!
Reviewed by: UnderwaterAdventurer, 2007/05/10It is unfortunate that sharks have gotten the label of being mindless eating machines that attack anything that twitches in the water. I was able to experience first hand just how wrong this stereotype actually is.
The moment we arrived, sharks began to make there way to us. The regulars, the Sandbar Sharks, are attracted to the sound of the boat engine and quickly swam up to say hi!, but then an unexpected visitor decided to drop by. My jaw literally dropped when I saw a HUGE tiger shark circling the boat. Then another came by...then ANOTHER! We were lucky since Tiger Sharks are fairly rare.
As the first four made there way into the shark cage, the remaining four, including me, waited on board and watched the sharks from the surface. These creatures just circled the cage and boat and at times a Tiger Shark would pop his head out of the water to munch on some fish. This shark could have easily bitten the crew member, but all he (she?) did was nibble and go.
If anything, it
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Hawaii Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Garry & Tracey, 2007/04/29Wow, wow and wow!!!! This was a truely amazing experience. To be that close to sharks in the water, to look them in the eye and feel their distain...... what a feeling. For anyone thinking of doing this trip, I seriously recommend doing the 7am dive, especially if you're going while the Tradewinds are still blowing. It was a little rough when we were out there and it would have been much worse later in the day. Also, if you've never snorkelled before, buy yourself a mask and practice for a couple of days beforehand, its not at easy as it looks. You'll get much more out of it if you know what you're doing with your mask and snorkel.
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