Reviewed by: Amy Walter
First time ever swimming with sharks and it was definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life. Naturally, I was pretty nervous but the moment I stepped on the boat and met the owner/boat captain and his two employees I was immediately put at ease. They are all local guys who are extremely knowledgeable about sharks, told us what to expect, and gave very specific instructions. The owner said he has been doing this for 30 years. Plus, they were very kind and personable which added to the experience.The safety swimmer gets in the water before you and is with you the entire time. He will hold your hand if you are nervous. Sharks are misunderstood creatures so put your preconceived notions and fears about them aside and go on this adventure! You won't regret it!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Pam
Swimming with sharks was incredible, unforgettable experience! Staff was very well educated and friendly. Time spent in the water was enough to see the sharks. Highly recommend it for anyone! Don't be scared, its completely safe.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Barb
While the experience was great I would have rather not gone in rough seas. The sea was really rough and was very disappointed that the captain did not scratch the trip. My nephew got sea sick and wasn't able to go in the water and ruined his experience. The rest of our group went in the cage and was bounced around so much that taking pictures were next to impossible. When we got back the captain told us his GoPro did not work. So no pictures.I would have like the captain or company to be more considerate of the conditions.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Erin
Boat trip and sea was quite rough on the day we went. Guides were humorous and helpful. Good visibility of sharks and plenty of them. Cage had 8 people inside which i personally felt was too many given the waters were so rough. All in all was a good experience.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/02 |
Reviewed by: カルア
There aren't many Japanese participants. As expected, the Westerners had nice reactions and shouted "Wonderful!" after seeing the sharks (laughs). The boat and cage do sway a bit strongly. However, I am very satisfied because I was able to have an experience that is quite rare.
日本人の参加者はあまりいないです。
さすがナイスリアクションの欧米の方々はサメを見終わると素晴らしい!と叫んでいました(笑)
船やケージは少し揺れが強いです。
ですがその分なかなかできない体験を出来たなと大満足です。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Cali
The crew of knowledgable marine biologist/safety made swimming with out a shark cage very do-able! I would absolutely do it again! It was less scary than sky diving!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Fabiana
What a great experience! !!!
My family (husband, daughter 13, son 6 a I ) would do all over again! !! The sharks look great and there are a lots of them!!!
We had a Gopro and we could take wonderful pics!
It's very exciting! !!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Kelcie
The staff was so friendly and knowledgable! They made everyone feel safe, and provided pictures they took of everyone! An unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to go again!!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Reviewed by: nanati
I was worried about seasickness, but according to the captain, it was a calm sea, which happens only about 30 days a year—lucky us! He mentioned that usually, someone ends up throwing up (laughs).
Although the explanation was only in English, the most important rule was: do not stick your hands and feet outside the cage! Fortunately, there were no shark attacks. We took our time and got to enjoy a lifetime's worth of sharks up close!
船酔いを心配しましたが、船長さん曰く年に30日あるかどうかの穏やかな海、ラッキーだね、とのこと。いつもは一人は吐く人がいるそうです (笑)
英語のみの説明ですが、重要なのは1つ。ケージの外に手足を出さない!でした。サメにアタックされることはなかったです。結構じっくり時間を取ってくれて、一生分のサメを近距離で堪能しました!
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: ずえこさん
You will be participating among complete American tourists. If you don't have a certain level of English proficiency, you might feel nervous. You can see the sharks clearly.
完全なメリカ人観光客の中での
参加となります。
英語力がある程度ないと
緊張するかも
サメははっきり見えます
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Amy Dean
My kids said this was the experience of a lifetime! Water was a little rough so if you suffer from sea sickness I would recommend medication but the overall experience was worth every minute. We did some sort of excursion almost every day and my family loved this!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Bree
This was a swim of a lifetime! The crew was professional, safe and fun. Extremely educational and inspirational. Go with One Ocean Diving!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
It was really amazing. The guys were really nice and funny, answering every questions. We stayed really long in the cage and at no time we felt unsecure. We saw many sharks all around the cage and coming close to the boat. If you can, ask for them to take the pictures with a gopro, they'll be a lot and you won't have to worry about it.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/13 |
Reviewed by: JLW
This tour turns everything you think you knew about sharks completely on its head. After a short ride out from the harbor, you arrive at your snorkel site. You quickly and quietly get in the water (with no cage!) and voila, you are swimming with 5-8 foot sharks all around. This was a very professionally run and awesome adventure on the North Shore. Highly recommended to anyone with a sense of adventure.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Holly
Saw at least 15 sharks!! We went on the last tour of the day and the waters were extremely choppy. I would book a tour first thing in the morning. Otherwise it was amazing!!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Crystal
What a great time! Not scary at all. We got awesome video! Definetly a must!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/24 |
Reviewed by: TLV Florida
Organized, fun crew. Eight 8-10 foot Galapagos Sharks. Really exciting experience!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Mary
This was amazing. My whole family including my 15 year old says it was the best thing we did in Hawaii. Guides were great and loved what they do. We even saw whales on the way home and they tried to get us close to them for pictures. Fabulous time!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Shannan and Michelle
Perfect in every way, the guides were superb, the sharks were great, it was most excellent! Thank you VERY much for an unforgettable experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/15 |
Reviewed by: HITOMI
I went on April 4, 2016! It was very convenient with pickup from the hotel in Waikiki and the harbor! Both the microbus and the boat only spoke English, so those who are not good at English might struggle a bit to understand. It takes about 50 minutes by car from Waikiki to the North Shore. The boat ride to the shark spot takes about 20 minutes. It shakes quite a bit! If you get seasick, be careful! It might be good to bring water and gum, in addition to seasickness medication. Once on the boat, after the captain explains the precautions, we split into two teams and put on the provided snorkels to enter the cage in the ocean. There were about 20 carnivorous sharks swimming around, around 2-3 meters long. They swim close to the cage, but they are calm (maybe they are used to humans?), so it's not very scary! We enjoyed snorkeling in the water for about 15 minutes before switching teams. Tips can be placed in the tip box on the boat. It's optional. They also offer a video for an additional $70, filmed with a GoPro. Original T-shirts were also on sale.
2016年4月4日に行きました!ワイキキのホテルと船着場までの送迎付きで、とっても楽でした!マイクロバスも船も英語のみなので、英語が得意じゃない方はちょっと理解するのに苦労するかも。ワイキキからノースショアまで車で約50分。船に乗ってサメスポットまで約20分。かなり揺れます!船酔いする方は要注意!水とガムなど、酔い止め以外にも持参した方が良いかも。船に乗り込んだら、船長さんから、注意事項を説明いただいた後に、2チームに分かれて、支給されるシュノーケルを装着して沖にある檻に入ります。2〜3mほどの肉食のサメが20匹ほど泳いでいました。檻の近くまで泳いできますが、おとなしい(人間に慣れているのかな?)あまり怖くありません!15分ほど海の中でゆらゆらとシュノーケリングを楽しんで、チーム交代。チップは船の中にあるチップ入れへ入れます。任意です。ビデオは別途70でGoProで撮ってくれます。オリジナルTシャツも販売されていました。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano
Great experience and service. Weather was nice and the guys funny. We had a wonderful time
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Such an amazing experience! I have been wanting to swim with sharks since I was a child, and have always been fascinated by them. Being in a small group of 6 makes the experience much more personal, and you get a good amount of swim time. We had 10 sharks total on our swim, all varying at different times, not all at once. My brother came along for the experience and he loved every bit of it, as I did. I am so glad I did this, and can't wait to do it again one day!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Alex Merk
My girlfriend and I wanted an uncomventional experience and found these guys. the entire experience was an unforgettable journey. The crew on the boat made us feel like we were life long friends and they put safety at the top of the list. We were close to the animals and got a glimpse into their environment. If you want to get in the water and see the Sharks and truly see the marine world as it is then take this adventure. You absolutely will not regret it. I will be booking a second go on our next trip!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Kitty
My friend and I were completely freaking out before we went out on this tour, but afterwards, we just wanted to go again and again! There is nothing as strangely calming and thrilling than to be in the open ocean with what seems likes hundreds of sharks swimming below you.
With only six passengers, we all got lots of attention and assistance, and during the ride out, our safety guides told us all about the sharks and other creatures we would see as well as what to do while we are in the water. There was not a moment after I boarded the boat that I felt uneasy or unsafe. I knew that the captain and crew had not only our best interests at heart, but the sharks as well.
It was a humbling experience to be in the shark's home and it is something that I will treasure forever!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: ukitaq
- If you arrange for transportation, it will be $60 per person, so you can cover the rental car cost.
- We arrived in about an hour from Honolulu.
- We had the early morning plan and departed before sunrise.
- We were the second group, but just before entering the water, the sun rose and it got warm.
- We didn't encounter anything other than the sandbar shark.
- We were packed into a cage with six people, so there were a lot of us and we couldn't move freely.
・送迎を手配すると60ドル×人なのでレンタカー代が捻出できます
・ホノルルから約1時間で到着しました
・朝イチのプランで日の出前の出港でした
・2組目でしたが、ちょうど入水前に日の出があり暖かくなりました
・イタチザメ以外には出会えませんでした
・ゲージに6人詰め込まれたので、人が多く自由に動けませんでした
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: David
OK, so the idea of going to 'find' sharks as opposed to avoiding them at all costs can take a little getting used to. However once I'd gotten over that, I have to say this is one of the most exhilarating experiences I've had (and enjoyed) on the island.
There's two basic times that you can go out, Super early or Early, Yes that's right, Don't plan on a late night in the bar the night before trying to drum up Dutch courage because this boat leaves early and you want to get your sleep in.
After a leisurely 20-25 mins boat ride out (i think they said about 2 miles) to the dive site you arrive in an open water area, engines are cut and you pull up next to the cage. A quick chat from the crew, and two groups are selected A & B, This ensures you have maximum space in the cage and is a really cool idea.
We climbed in first, GoPro's on and ready to start shooting...
The cage is actually rather large and you definitely want to be up close to the bars hold on, and go down to get your first glimpse... I'm not going to say much more on what you'll see but I will say, This is a guaranteed sharks (plural, many lol) shark tank dive. They big, upclose and personal and you are totally safe in your secure housing...
You get ample time to take selfies, group shots, dive down again, hold the bottom of the cage etc as these amazing creatures swim all around you.
I'd forgot my wrist strap for my cam, No problem, The crew guy noticed as I was getting ready ad gave me a cool wrist-strap for it (thick rubber band!) Awesome Service.
Highly Recommended. 5*
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: GOK
The tour itself was really fun. The North Shore is famous for its high waves and surfing, so the ride to the destination was quite bumpy. Even I, who usually doesn't get seasick, felt a bit unwell. There were about 4 to 5 other people who also looked like they were feeling sick, and some were even vomiting. If you're joining the tour, don't forget to bring motion sickness medication.
ツアー自体はすごく楽しかったです。ノースショアはサーフィンで有名な高波のビーチなので、目的地まで向かう間はかなり揺れます。普段、船酔いしない私でも気分が悪くなりました。
自分以外にも4~5人気分の悪そうな方がいましたし、吐いている方もおられました。ツアーに参加される方は酔い止めをお忘れなく。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Geo
Stayed in waikki,Booked a trip to shark encounters in north shore! Great service, friendly staff, amazing experience! Thanks
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving with Pick-up (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/01 |
Reviewed by: The Camp's
This was a great adventure. The guys on the boat were very funny and helpful. Thank you for making it so much fun!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was an early morning tour, and I was really worried that the water would be cold, but surprisingly, once I got in, it wasn't that cold at all. From the moment I saw the sharks, I was completely captivated (laughs). However, the boat was really rocky, so snorkeling didn't make much sense (laughs). I took motion sickness medicine, so I didn't feel seasick at all, and when we boarded, no one felt unwell. I was satisfied with the number of sharks we saw! However, because of the rocking, I couldn't take very nice photos~ ★ It’s expensive, but buying the DVD might be a good idea~. We did (laughs). Since it's something you can't do often, it's worth it (^^)/ I recommend it for those looking for excitement~ (^◇^).
朝早いツアーだったのと、水が冷たいんじゃないかとそれがすごく心配だったが、意外と入ってしまえばそこまで寒くもなく、もうシャークが見えた瞬間から夢中(笑)ただ揺れがすごいからシュノーケルはあまり意味なし(笑)酔い止め飲んでたからまったく船酔いもせずにうちらが乗ったときは誰一人として具合悪い人いなかった。かなりの数のシャーク見れて満足!ただやっぱり揺れがすごいから写真はあまりきれいにとれなかったな~★高いけどDVD買うのがいいかも~。うちらはかった(笑)なかなかできないことだからやる価値はあり(^^)/刺激が欲しい人にはおススメ~(^◇^)
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/08 |
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Warm Aloha Barb,
We regret to hear that the activity was done in rough ocean conditions and that the Go Pro was not working at that time. Should the ocean conditions be dangerous they are good in letting us know right away. We will contact you separately in regards to your nephew not being able to participate in the cage dive. We have spoken to the activity provider and have shared your concerns with them. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience with us
Mahalo Nui Loa,
VELTRA Customer Support