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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best time ever

Reviewed by: David A

The father and son team that run this operation and tour were outstanding, really cared for everyone and very professional.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/22
Activity Date: 2025/05/20

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Fantastic tour around the island

Reviewed by: Laura J

My family and I had a great time during the tour and enjoyed all the places we visited, except the Dole plantation which we think they should take out of the tour and visit Haleiwa town instead.
Our guide, Kainoa, was fantastic. He knows a lot about the history of Hawaii.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/21

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Shark tour

Reviewed by: Joey

My first booking was cancelled at very last minute. The captain only told me when I got to the pier - 2hours round trips was wasted for nothing without early notice.

I booked second one which was rescheduled twice, eventually it made through and my daughter loves it.

The water is bit cold in the first place but bearable and we stayed in water for 40mins or longer as we were the last group.

On the way back, we saw the whales - what a bonus!!

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Bring towel, extra shirt if you get into water with shirt on. Ready to video on the boat for whales

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/02/12
Activity Date: 2025/02/10

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

The volcano and water falls were awesome

Reviewed by: Marilyn Arney

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/21
Activity Date: 2024/10/15

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Great day seeing real Oahu

Reviewed by: GayleP

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/04
Activity Date: 2024/09/03

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Ultimate Oahu circle Island guided Nature Tour

Reviewed by: Marcelle

Fantastic day of sightseeing the island Branndon was exceptional in telling us history of the island and the sights we saw our driver was exceptional also very adept driver. Would recommend this tour to anyone thank you for the service you supplied
Aloha Marcelle & Tom
Queensland Australia

Reply from activity provider

Dear Marcelle and Tom, Yes, we are very lucky to have Branndon and Kim!! Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :) Ceci and the Oahu Nature Tours Team

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/25

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Deborah Tonge

We booked this tour for the day before we left for home .
The trip and the wealth of knowledge Brandon imparted was so good we really did wish we had booked it at the very start of our trip so we could take advantage of all the tips and suggestions he made to maximise our experience whilst visiting the island .
Every stop we made added to our fabulous experience of the island . My only wish having now taken the tour was to have the bus stop on the north shore for 15 mins maybe to fully experience the fabulous waves we only saw from the bus window ..
Brandon was a wealth of knowledge and kept the bus engaged at all times .

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Deborah, Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again one day! :) /Cecilia - owner/

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/03/17
Activity Date: 2024/03/14

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Saw some sharks

Reviewed by: Traveler

The tour description says 2 hours but we were done in an hour. Saw only 2 sharks compare to other reviewers but I guess that’s better than nothing. The crew team was great and we felt safe in the cage.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/25
Activity Date: 2023/01/23

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Such an amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth

My husband and I had a great time. We had plenty of time in the cage and felt 100% safe. There were dozens of sharks the entire time we spent in the cage. They were so magnificent.This has been on my bucket list for quite some time. There was a huge storm that rolled in and the team was so accommodating to help me move and keep this appointment knowing how much it meant to me. It was an experience I will never forget. Thank you for this priceless memory!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/14
Activity Date: 2022/12/19

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Haleiwa Shark Tour & Pelagic Cage Dive Adventure with Local Experts Guides / Shark Cage Adventure

Reviewed by: Samy

Great tour
Fantastic experience
One in a lifetime opportunity don't miss.
Fantastic crew

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/03
Activity Date: 2022/12/27

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Stu

My partner and I loved it! Such an amazing experience. We saw lots more sharks than expected - the staff were all friendly and made the whole experience as wonderful as possible.
We highly recommend!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/02
Activity Date: 2022/11/30

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Wonderful day.

Reviewed by: Rania

It was a wonderful day that we felt sorry when we were back to our hotels. Our guide was amazing. He was wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed every moment. We saw breathtaking views, ate the tastiest shrimps ever. We also enjoyed the best Dole Whip from plantation center.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide too! : ))) Mahalo Nui Loa Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/11/27
Activity Date: 2022/11/10

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

FIRST TIME!!!

Reviewed by: Phi nguyen

Our experience was amazing!!
The staff was super nice and knowledgeable about sharks.
Thank you, Andy, Erin, and the captain so much for an unforgettable experience.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/17
Activity Date: 2022/11/15

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Beautiful spots and a great guide

Reviewed by: Laura J

The list of places to visit is nicely curated and I think we had enough time to walk around each site, take photos, and even buy souvenirs. Our guide, Jojo, was fantastic. He had too many stories to tell to keep us entertained and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's culture, history, and ecology.
The only downside of this tour was that you are on a large bus so, if you are picked up last and have a seat at the back of the bus, you're going to spend a lot of time going on and off. However, Jojo knew that this might be frustrating and started counting time right after the last person was out.
The bus was clean and the lunch was ok.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/11/14
Activity Date: 2022/11/11

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Best tour ever.

Reviewed by: Gilles Binda

Greg is the best tour guide we have ever had on a tour. He was so knowledgeable and funny. He went out of his way to make our tour so great. He also ensured that my daughter had a shrimp plate that responded to her food allergies.

Reply from activity provider

Hi Gilles,

Thanks! for giving Gregg and our Ultimate Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall Adventure 5 stars:)
Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is grateful that we can provide excellent tours for guests like you.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Manager

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/01
Activity Date: 2022/10/05

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Great experience

Reviewed by: Chelsea

The crew was wonderful! We saw dolphins on the way out there which was a nice addition to the shark tour. When we got out to the cage we were met by about 8 sharks that stuck around the entire time we were in the cage. When we were about to leave we were able to get back into the cage because a tiger shark had approached so we got a look at her for a bit.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/13
Activity Date: 2022/09/10

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Incredible experience

Reviewed by: J Rivera

We enjoyed this so much. It took a couple hours to calm down from the excitement of being so close to majestic sharks. Our guides were so friendly and provided a lot of information and guidance. We felt very safe during the entire experience. We also had enough time to enjoy the sharks and it never felt rushed. We saw about 10 sharks that swam calmly around the cage. We were lucky to see some dolphins on the trip back too!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/06
Activity Date: 2022/09/04

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Incredible adventure!

Reviewed by: Rennie

One of the best things I’ve ever done. The captain and her mate were exceptional! They talked us through our fears, educated us about the sharks, and we got to see sharks- loaaads of sharks! Right there. I’m all their beauty. I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about it - just do it. Nothing to fear. All safe and just an experience of a lifetime!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/06

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Disappointed for sure!

Reviewed by: Dan

I was under the impression we were on a smaller shuttle bus, not a big bus. By the time we got picked up we had to sit in the back of the bus. Only a few people wore masks. I had paid more for this tour because I thought it was in a smaller vehicle. I saw many smaller shuttles and was told by the tour guide that this company used to use smaller shuttles but now went to the big bus. The tour guide knew a lot about the island that was interesting but it was obvious that he was sure high on himself. We spent a lot of time riding the bus and getting on and off. Last time I was on Oahu I rented a car and it was much more enjoyable.

Reply from activity provider

Hi Dan,

We use a deluxe motor coach for several reasons:

1. The coach has much larger windows than smaller buses and allows for better views.
2. The seats are much more comfortable than minibus seats.
3.The air conditioning system is far superior to smaller buses.
4.We have a dedicated ,professional bus driver AND a second person who provides detailed educational and entertaining narration without being distracted by also having to drive.
Minibuses have the same person driving and narrating.

Masks no longer need to be worn inside as of April,2022.

In order to see and visit the amazing locations on our adventure we have to drive over 100 miles so you not only have the opportunity to visit O'ahu's premier attractions but also see some of the best scenery on Earth.

With Aloha

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/15
Activity Date: 2022/07/11

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Awesome trip!

Reviewed by: Jen K

This was an amazing trip and we had a wonderful guide Jo-jo who was super knowledgeable about all aspects of hawaii cultural, history, plants, food, birds etc...The bus was nice and air conditioned and the time stopping off at each location was just right. An 11 hour day is a long day but it didn't feel like it because we were so loving every step of the trip and jojo's stories and support was great!

Reply from activity provider

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your excellent review of Jojo and our Ultimate Circle Island Adventure & Waimea Waterfall !
Everyone working at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful:)

Aloha

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/25
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

The crew, Alexis, Erin, etc were great in making my family comfortable. The water can get choppy in the cage so you might get some seasickness afterwards. I highly recommend this activity and especially this company. Mahalo!!!!

Reviewed by: Joe Le

Great experience!!!! Highly recommended. It’s safe!!!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/20
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best experience ever!

Reviewed by: Jade

We had the most amazing time and experience ever I highly highly recommend!!! Would do this again in a heart beat.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/08
Activity Date: 2022/06/06

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Shark

Reviewed by: troj

This was so freaking fun. i thought that id be scared but the crew made me feel comfortable and calm. It was a great experience and i highly recommend to anyone

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/01
Activity Date: 2022/05/17

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

It’s Was SOoo AWESOME!! AMAZING!! FANTASTIC!! SPECTACULAR!!!!

Reviewed by: Dave And Mary

Friendly Crew, Knowledgeable Caption, Clean boat!! We Felt safe!! We had a Blast, Sharks were Soo Amazing around people!! We can’t wait to do it Again!!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/22
Activity Date: 2022/05/19

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best Experience Ever!

Reviewed by: Mae-Ling

We had such an awesome time and our guides were so nice and knowledgeable! There were about 14-16+ sharks when we went which was incredible. We highly recommend doing this at least once when you’re here.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/19
Activity Date: 2022/05/17

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome time!!

Reviewed by: Braizee

This was one of the best experiences! Such a thrill and the sharks were beautiful, we seen so many! The girls were so friendly and they taught us so much about everything, they really made it a great experience.
If we’re ever back in Hawaii we would do it again :)

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/26
Activity Date: 2022/04/22

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Loved the shark adventure and specially the service provided by Justin and the captain. They were so supportive and helpful.

Reviewed by: Deepti

Loved the shark adventure and specially the service provided by Justin and the captain. They were so supportive and helpful.
A day before we got the message with parking instructions, which really helped us specially when you are new to area. We took a wrong turn and was running late however Justin was too supportive, she was continuously with us over the phone to guide us the route and made sure we reached on time. Thanks to Captain as well who waited for us.
Now coming to actual shark adventure: It was really fun, amount of time in a cage was ample. My 10 years old also enjoyed it. There were lot sharks around the cage. Also while coming back we saw lot of Dolphins and Captain gave us sufficient time to clicks photos as well.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/23
Activity Date: 2022/04/21

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Fantastic experience.

Reviewed by: Emily

We had an amazing time. We got 20 minutes in the cage with a total of 6 people, and 12 people on the boat. We saw dozens of Galapagos sharks that came right up to the cage. I felt completely safe inside the cage while still feeling connected to the sharks. Both Erin and Alexis were helpful and knowledgeable. They did their best to make sure we had a fantastic time. They even stopped on the way back so we could enjoy watching the dolphins. I 100% recommend this shark tour. Just be weary that it was very rough in the cage so maybe not ideal for those not comfortable in the water.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/20
Activity Date: 2022/04/18

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

High winds

Reviewed by: Jessica Mendez

Our tour guides where very informative. I would suggest next time high winds like on this day maybe they reschedule. We felt beaten up by huge waves heavy winds that day. I rented the go pro camera so hopefully I got some good shots. But the experience was still top pick for me on my vacation.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/17
Activity Date: 2022/04/14

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Collette

Our guides were friendly and provided great information about the sharks local to the area. Totally recommend taking Dramamine the night before and the day of the dive as the water was a little choppy. We got to see about a dozen Galapagos sharks during our dive and even got to see a whale.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/10
Activity Date: 2022/04/08