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Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Highlight of Oahu

Reviewed by: Peter

Bottom line: This experience was the highlight of our time on Oahu and both of my children (11 and 14) rank it as the most incredible experience of their lives. It really is remarkable.

My 11 year-old was nervous prior to the dive, but her fears were addressed before we even left the harbor. The staff was informative and reassuring. Sam in particular told us exactly what to expect and answered all of our questions. The staff of three on the boat was very respectful toward the ocean and the sharks.

No one tried to up-sell us on products or services during the experience, which was refreshing. The staff took photos of us underwater with sharks and shared them with us at no charge as we returned to the harbor.

You don’t have to be an experienced snorkeler for this... most of our group pretty much floated on the surface the whole time.

Highly, highly recommend. The small group size, informative staff and thrilling experience of freely swimming with sharks was just unbeatable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Peter,

We appreciate your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear everyone in your party enjoyed themselves.

Until next time!

Mahalo

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/22
Activity Date: 2021/06/20

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

Best experience ever!!

Reviewed by: Sophie

Amazing time!!! The staff was friendly knowledgeable and made sure we were all comfortable! We were in a smaller group so we got plenty of cage time! Would recommend this to everyone!!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/16
Activity Date: 2021/06/14

One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

Amazing

Reviewed by: Daniela/Cira

The girl divers are incredible, they have a lot of knowledge about their work and we love how they do to protect sharks, a spectacular adventure and especially because we swim with sharks in their habitat without causing them stress. thank you girls for your incredible work

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/15
Activity Date: 2021/05/31

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Not what we expected

Reviewed by: D A Pearson Jr

Ulike what the description read, there was no in the water. Also, at the end of the ride, we were not allowed to gallop with the horses. Granted, only 1 of us would be considered an advanced rider, but we picked this one solely because of those 2 factors. Very expensive for nothing more than a " Trail Ride " , that basically was along a portion of the beach that has very little public access. If you have never done anything like this before, it would probably make some great memories for you. I however have had Much Better Sunset Beach rides, that I still talk about to this day, this one on the other hand, wont be talked about gery much. Do your research, call ahead & ask questions before you book. Most times, it is the 1 & only shot at a first time, lasting memory

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Packages: Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular!
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/11

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

So fun! Guide was so chill!

Reviewed by: Adriana Juarez

We had a blast! Our guide was so funny and nice! Enjoyed our time together!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/17

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Amazing views

Reviewed by: Janine

My family had a lot of fun doing this. Our guide was super friendly and made us feel comfortable riding for the first time.

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Packages: Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/22

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Had so much fun!

Reviewed by: Christy

This was so much fun! We got to see part of the island. I got to SUP for the first time. Learned a lot while on the bus. The driver was telling us about the scenery and where certain movies were filmed.

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Packages: Premium Package - 3 Fun Activities
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/23

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

The sharks did not disappoint. Awesome experience to see them close up.

Reviewed by: Barbara

We chose this company because of longer time in the water with the sharks and smaller group size. it was worthwhile. It was fascinating to see the sharks so close, eye to eye, and being able to recognize different animals by their scars on their body and fins.
The crew was friendly, informative and very helpful, especially for the people with less snorkel experience. Definitely recommend it for an unforgettable experience on Oahu. Having a GoPro for rent was very helpful.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/10
Activity Date: 2021/06/08

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

Shark Dive

Reviewed by: Lindsay

I was expecting to maybe see some sharks out in the distance, but this was up close and person with about 12 Galapagos sharks!
As soon as we reached the site the sharks were already there because they have been conditioned to think they are getting food.
Our guides Erin and Jordan were amazing! Very down to earth and even gave us some recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat afterward.
This was by far the wildest thing I have ever done and HIGHLY recommend.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/07
Activity Date: 2021/06/04

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Highly recommend this hike ! Great for fitness and wonderful views!

Reviewed by: Nora

It was an amazing tour! Ryan was a great tour guide and spoke about many interesting facts during our hike. Definitely would go again. 10/10.

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Packages: The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/07
Activity Date: 2021/06/05

One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

A must do while in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Alisa

What a great experience! To be in open water with these beautiful creatures was awesome. The crew is so interactive with the guests and they share educational information about sharks. They are in the water the entire time as well. I was worn out from the experience but it is so worth it!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/06
Activity Date: 2021/05/31

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

Great time!!!

Reviewed by: Laura

We had an amazing time! The only downfall was it was windy so it made it hard for me the short person to hold on and take pictures.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/03

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Best experience!!

Reviewed by: Rachel Price

My husband and I took our 3 small children on this adventure!! It was awesome!! The guides were very personable and lots of fun! We had the best time!! The sharks were so close and just beautiful! We will definitely be doing this again!

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/03
Activity Date: 2021/05/31

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

Fun experience!

Reviewed by: Marta

The instructors were great and super friendly! Def recommend

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/01
Activity Date: 2021/05/29

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

One of the highlights of our trip!

Reviewed by: Destiny

We loved this tour. Thought I was going to be scared but I didn’t hesitate to jump in. Everybody was super nice and we felt like we had ample time in the water with the sharks. We saw SO MANY. It was a very cool experience that we won’t forget. Make sure to take some sea sickness pills. Some people on our boat couldn’t handle the waves. Everybody was a good sport about it though. Super fun!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/29
Activity Date: 2021/05/09

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Rachel

Had a great time here! Nice and relaxing, and it was the perfect end to the day!

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/05/29
Activity Date: 2021/05/27

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Amazing

Reviewed by: Char

This experience was amazing and the crew even better. Got to see three sharks, and although my heart was pounding I felt shockingly safe and had a great time. Would definitely do it again and I don’t think I could do/experience it any other way but this way again. Please do check these guys out! 100% recommend!

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/25
Activity Date: 2021/05/23

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Horseback riding north shore

Reviewed by: Thi Vo

The tour guides are absolutely kind and they showed us how to ride a horse. We were so nervous because it was our first time. Definitely come check them out !! We stayed in Waikiki and it’s nice to go to the north shore where it’s less crowded and more peaceful.

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Packages: Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/24
Activity Date: 2021/05/22

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Great experience

Reviewed by: Isaac

Everyone on the boat had a great vibe that made the trip that much better. There’s nothing like swimming on the open ocean with sharks

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Packages: Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/05/24
Activity Date: 2021/05/22

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

Amazing crew but choppy water

Reviewed by: Amanda

This was hands down the best excursion/activity we did on both Maui and Oahu. The crew, especially Erin, were super helpful and great! We saw over a dozen sharks at one time. Only thing we wish we did differently was choosing an earlier tour time so that the water was less choppy and rough. Definitely bring an underwater camera.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/23
Activity Date: 2021/05/21

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

Best experience we had in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: William and Cameron

This company and crew were outstanding! Great communication and updates about our trip. They treated everyone on board with respect and made it very enjoyable. Erin and the captain were awesome and so much fun. We definitely will refer them to everyone we know and other hotel guests and be back again next year!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/22
Activity Date: 2021/05/20

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Fun kayak tour, beautiful views, sea turtles and manta rays!

Reviewed by: Donna

My husband and I had a lot of fun kayaking! We loved the glass bottom kayak [we weren't able to see much underneath the kayak (water wasn't that clear on the day we went) but that's ok!]

We had an amazing tour guide, Dan, who is very knowledgeable about the island and left it to us of what we wanted to do & see / how far we wanted to paddle.

We were able to see sea turtles and also manta rays popping up from the water, which was cool because we never been so close to them before or seen them the times we've been to Hawaii. We really enjoyed kayaking in the river because it was easy to paddle, calm waters and a beautiful view.

Highly recommend and would do this again! Thank you Dan for the tour!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/13
Activity Date: 2021/05/06

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Fantastic tour!!

Reviewed by: Kevin

We enjoyed this excellent tour with a great tour guide! He took lots of wonderful picture of us, and the scenery was outstanding! We got to see sea turtles. The company had great communication and kept us up to date with our tour! Would highly recommend!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/10

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

Lots of sharks!

Reviewed by: Ronda m

Great time. I had seasickness but it was still a once in a lifetime experience

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/05/08
Activity Date: 2021/05/06

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Jamie Simpson

Kaleo and Myles (sorry if I butchered the spelling, guys <3 !) were our guides and they were absolutely phenomenal. This was one of the most incredible things I have ever experienced. Although the water was a little rough due to wind, my group had an amazing time! We will absolutely do it again and will recommend this tour to everyone!

  • Crappy quality photo, but AMAZING experience!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/05/05
Activity Date: 2021/04/29

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

Best Experience Ever

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2021

I would recommend this as a MUST DO!! Yes you will be nervous but, once you get on the boat your captains will make you feel so comfortable! They both have great humor that helps to calm your nerves. What you will experience while your in the cage is amazing! You get to see it all up close! I would recommend anyone to do this. For tourists plan transportation both ways prior to your tour. Its hard to get a uber in that area.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/29
Activity Date: 2021/04/27

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Love it!

Reviewed by: The Letners

We had an amazing honeymoon would definitely do it again!!!

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/23
Activity Date: 2021/04/21

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

Cage shark dive

Reviewed by: Samantha harper

This was amazing amazing experience! The folks running the boat were informational and extremely friendly. There were only 4 people upon the boat and we were all able to get in the cage together comfortably. For the amount we paid we had a generous amount of time in the cage to view the shark in there natural habitat. They were very curious and we got some beautiful pictures. When I had an issue with the snorkel the team provided several others for me to try. The water was high 70’s and we took the early morning venture where the water was fairly still and the island was quiet. I would absolutely recommend this affordable once in a life time experience!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/23
Activity Date: 2021/04/21

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

The north shore surf bus.

Reviewed by: Roy Barnes

Kevin made the entire trip outstanding. He was funny, on time, very knowledgeable, even though I've been to north shore before, this was the first time I felt like it was not only fun but informative. He was very accommodating. I am telling my friends and family to put this on their list . Thanks Uncle Kevin!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/04/18
Activity Date: 2021/04/16

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

So fun !

Reviewed by: Brittani

My husband said this was the best excursion we have ever done !

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/16
Activity Date: 2021/04/13