Reviewed by: Kara
Our instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and made the lesson fun for everyone in our group!
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| Packages: | Private Group Lesson Package (at least 4 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Bekah
Even with choppy waters this experience was absolutely worth it. The two man crew was knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend renting one of their GoPros too!
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Kohei
I walked with our guide Ryan in the heat.
He had a wealth of knowledge about plants, animals, and the land, and we enjoyed half a day.
Thank you very much.
暑い中ガイドのRyanさんと歩きました。
植物、動物、そして土地に関する知識も豊富で半日楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 上級者コース(約5.6km) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/27 |
Reviewed by: ともさん
We participated with children aged 7, 12, and 14. The kids were able to participate safely and had a lot of fun. Although the explanations were in English, there were also materials available in Japanese.
During our time, a Japanese captain kindly taught us various things. We were quite anxious, but we were all very satisfied, including the children.
子供7.12.14歳含めて参加しました。
子供達も安全に参加することができ、とても楽しめました。
英語での説明でしたが、日本語での説明資料もありました。
私どもの時は日本の方が船長さんで親切に色々教えていただき
不安いっぱいでしたが、子供含めて大満足です。
酔い止めは持っていった方が良いと思います。
気楽に参加できておすすめです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sharks and ocean life!! A win!
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Nana
The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.
As a novice snorkeler a quick show of proper use of the snorkel would have made my experience better
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| Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/14 |
Reviewed by: AL
The staff was amazing. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They helped make our experience most enjoyable and memorable.
We saw more turtles than we could imagine! They were constantly sticking their heads above water as if they were greeting us.
The waters were calm and the kayaks and paddle boards were well maintained.
I highly recommend this activity with Sea and Board Sports Hawaii in Haleiwa. I give them a 10 out of 10.
The sun is very strong , therefore sunscreen, hats and protective clothing are highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/07 |
Reviewed by: ハワイLOVE
I participated in the 6:30 AM tour. I was more worried about seasickness than the sharks, as I had read in reviews that it could be severe. In the end, the boat and the cage did sway, but perhaps because it was morning, I managed to cope with the slight rocking. On the way back, I dozed off, but my child said they saw dolphins.
Regarding the number of sharks, I thought I wouldn't see many, but it seems there is a way to attract them, and we were able to see quite a few. The moment I first saw the silhouette glowing in fluorescent colors from the sunrise above the boat was the scariest, but since the sharks weren't charging at the cage, I was reasonably satisfied.
Additionally, I brought my own snorkeling set, as mentioned in the reviews. I also got to see the beautiful morning scenery of the North and saw plenty of sharks, so I was very satisfied with this experience.
朝6:30のツアーに参加しました。
口コミより、船酔いがひどいとあったので鮫よりもそちらの心配ばかりしていました。
結果、船もゲージも確かに揺れはしましたが朝だったおかげか多少の揺れで乗り切れました。帰りは居眠りしていたのですが、子どもが言うにはイルカも見えたようです。
鮫の量については、なんだかんだそんなに見られないかと思っていましたが、呼び寄せ方があるようでたくさん見ることができました。
先に船の上から朝日で蛍光色に浮かび上がるシルエットを見た時が1番怖さを感じたのですが、ゲージにガシガシ突進してくる鮫ではなかったので、程よく満足。
加えて、口コミにもあったのでシュノーケルセットは持ち込みました。
ノースの綺麗な朝の景色も見られ、鮫もたくさん見たのでこの1回で大満足です。
Just to be safe, it might be a good idea to bring candy and a snorkeling set. I didn't understand what was being said in the English explanation, but it simply means not to extend your arms and legs,
念のため飴とシュノーケルセットを持参すればよいかと。
英語の説明で何を言ってるかわからなかったのですが、単に手足を出すなと言うことと、足の置き場があるので、シュノーケルをセットしたら潜って見るだけです
Thank you for participating in the shark tour! We are very happy that you enjoyed the tour, especially encountering sharks and meeting dolphins on the way back. We believe that the details and advice from your experience will be helpful for other customers as well. Thank you for coming from afar, mahalo!
この度はシャークツアーにご参加ありがとうございました!サメとの遭遇、おかえりの道中ではイルカとも会えて、ツアーを楽しんでいただけて、スタッフ一同とても嬉しいです。ツアーの詳細、また アドバイスなども他のお客様がご参考にしていただけると思います。この度は遠いところ、ありがとうございました、マハロ!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Wray’s
We had an amazing experience, saw so many sea turtles. Our guide was great and he gave us tips and locations to visit on our trip. This is a phenomenal experience and I would highly recommend again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Having a private guide made the tour that much better, such a great location to kayak!
Mahalo for a great review. We are so pleased you had a wonderful time. We hope you tell all your friends about the wonderful memories you made on your trip.
SBS Hawaii
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| Packages: | Private Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Gunner
We thoroughly enjoyed our private north shore sunset cruise. Captains Nick and Ricky were very friendly and went out of there way to make sure we had the best experience. They told us all about Hawaii, pointed out neat and interesting things along the shore and gave us a very enjoyable experience. We highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Private Sunset Cruise [May-Nov] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/07 |
Reviewed by: David A
The father and son team that run this operation and tour were outstanding, really cared for everyone and very professional.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Coda Bear
Our guide Ryan was off the hook amazing. His passion for his job showed through. Our journey into the back country of Hawaii was exciting and informative. You’re going to get dirty and it’s worth it. If you only come to Hawaii once in your life make sure you take this tour!!!!
Bring baby wipes. The red dirt gets everywhere. Also bring your adventurous spirit. It will be awed!
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Adult Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Davidson Family
We enjoyed the ride! There was two of us on the trip and it was so pleasant. It rained briefly but didn’t stop us. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. We will definitely tell our friends about it and do it again when we come back. Thank you!!! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Adult Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/19 |
Reviewed by: OhanaLove
We had a great time kayaking the ocean and river. Guides were very friendly, fun, annd accommodating and kept everyone in our group safe!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Edna
Very friendly captain who found whales and a shark for us
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| Packages: | Daytime Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Chelsea
Matty and Mari were absolutely great! We went on the sunset whale watching tour and they made it such a fun and personalized experience! They answered all our questions, explained the different parts of the island that we could see from the ocean, and made it an overall great experience. We not only saw plenty of whales, but we also saw a shark too. 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone and everyone!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Victoria and Jake
This was AWESOME! I was terrified of going in the water but Ro and Lucas made the experience so much more comfortable with all their knowledge and experience. These people are so fun and made this experience better than I could have imagined! Definitely recommend the photo package!
Get the photo package
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Alan from OZ
Just friendly crew who delivered what they said they would.
A cold beer after the dive would be golden.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/24 |
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!!
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 |
Reviewed by: あはは
I originally joined this tour because I love sharks. We took a bus for just under two hours from our hotel in Waikiki to Haleiwa. We gathered at a small shack decorated with shark patterns and set off. There were about 14 or 15 participants, and I was the only Japanese person (the staff were not Japanese either).
The explanations were in English, and the engine noise was loud, so I couldn't understand much, but I managed to get by. Since my eyesight is poor, I borrowed prescription goggles, but they weren't very clear, so I recommend bringing contact lenses if you have vision issues. As others have mentioned, once we arrived at the spot, the waves were high and it was easy to get seasick. I got seasick here too.
However, when we got into the cage, I was so focused on watching the sharks that I forgot about my seasickness. I was very satisfied to see a nearly 3-meter-long tiger shark up close. The shark was calm, and I was moved by its graceful swimming. Unfortunately, I didn't see many other sharks besides that tiger shark. After getting out of the cage, I felt worse and ended up vomiting. There was another person who vomited as well. However, after that, I felt refreshed and was able to enjoy the return trip.
I was a bit anxious about participating alone as a woman, but I had a valuable experience and it was really great! If there are others in a similar situation who are hesitant to join, I encourage you to participate without hesitation!
(February 2025, early February, 9 AM departure, woman in her 20s)
もともとサメが好きでこのツアーに参加しました。ワイキキのホテルからバスで2時間弱かけてハレイワまで向かいました。サメの柄の小さな小屋に集合して出発しました。参加者は14、5人で日本人は私1人だけでした(スタッフの方も日本人ではない)。
説明は英語かつエンジンの音がうるさくあまり理解できませんでしたが、なんとかなりました笑。視力が低いので、度ありのゴーグルを借りましたが、あまり見えやすくはなかったので目がよくない方はコンタクトを持って行くことをおすすめします。他の方も言っている通り、スポットについてからは波が高く酔いやすいです。当方もここで酔いました。
しかし、ケージに入る際はサメを見ることに夢中で酔っていることを忘れました。体長3メートル弱のタイガーシャークを一匹、近くで見ることができとても満足でした。サメは穏やかで、優雅に泳ぐ姿に感動しました。しかしそのタイガーシャーク以外のサメはほとんど見れませんでした。ケージから出た後、酔いが酷くなり吐いてしまいました。私以外にももう1人吐いてる方がいました。しかし、その後はスッキリして帰港を楽しむことができました。
女1人の参加で少し不安でしたが貴重な経験ができてとても良かったです!同じ境遇で参加を迷っている方がいたらぜひ迷わず参加してみてください!!
(2025.2月上旬 9時出発 20代女)
I think it's a good idea for those who don't know how to snorkel (especially the breathing technique) to do some research. It would also be beneficial to prepare for underwater photography.
シュノーケリングのやり方(主に呼吸の方法)を知らない人は調べておいた方が良いと思います。
水中で撮影できる用意をしておくと良いと思います。
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Travno
Unique experience with a knowledgeable and fun crew! Common sense and safety first approach put us all at ease, so the swim was nothing but fun. We also saw dolphins, green turtle and a whale! They even pointed out to listen for a whale song under the water, which we heard!! If on Oahu, this is a must!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Thank you guys for the amazing time! Would highly recommend this trip. We did see whales, beautiful views of paradise, some crap traps, and the site for the open shark dive. We loved the crew so much, we have now signed up for the shark dive! We can’t wait! The crew were fantastic, captain and skipper both knew and shared a ton of great information about the island. They took their time and were not in a rush. The sunset was also amazing. Could not have asked for a better trip!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/20 |
Reviewed by: にん
I was really looking forward to this activity, and it was a lot of fun, but the sea conditions weren't very good, and the boat was rocking a lot, which made me feel seasick. However, I was able to see sharks properly and took a lot of videos, so that was great!
1番楽しみにしてたアクティビティで、とても楽しかったのですが、海のコンディションがあまり良くなかったのか、船がすごく揺れて酔いました。
けど、サメもちゃんと見れてたくさん動画を撮れてよかったです
Motion sickness medication is a must.
酔い止め必須
レビューありがとうございます。
Thank you for your review
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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: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Ken and Lucy
Ryan was awesome. We really enjoyed spending the morning with him. He knows everything there is to know about the local environment. It was a fun event.
Our guide was knowledgeable and well prepared. Perfect morning, hike!
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| Packages: | The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Hanka
A wonderful experience. Relaxed atmosphere and pleasant guides. We had already encountered sharks while snorkeling in the Maldives, but they were much smaller. These were fascinating.
I highly recommend it to everyone. The best experience of all the Hawaiian Islands.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What a thrilling day, my 11 year old was buzzing by the end!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/11 |
Reviewed by: D Reevws
This was an amazing adventure for us. Something we would absolutely do again. I would recommend this company over and over again. I love the fact they are natives and a small family owed business . Always support local when I can, over big corporate companies. In doing my research, there is no difference between cage or cage less. The water was beautiful, clear and relatively calm.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Beth and Randy
Educational, fun, and awe inspiring views all around this North Shore Eco Tour of the 10,000 acre ranch. Ryan was knowledgeable, showing us all of the different flora and wild boar trails, and went out of his way to provide extra help for me getting in and out of the vehicle and in and out of the water. Had a great time at the "playground" being the only participant to fall completely off my seat! What a great time it was bouncing around the property and basking in nature's beauty.
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| Packages: | Off-Road Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Sun
Since there were no reviews on this site, I looked up other sites (which also had mostly English posts), and I really wanted to try Sunset SUP and paddle in both the river and the ocean, so I decided to join this tour.
In conclusion, it was definitely the right choice to participate!
At the beginning of September, the sunset is around 18:30 to 19:00, so we started at 16:30. We departed from the ocean and entered the connected river. Just before we started, it rained for a moment, and while paddling, we were able to see a rainbow.
We were the only ones doing SUP, and paddling through the quiet and calm river surrounded by trees was a blissful experience. We even encountered a sea turtle. After paddling a long distance down the river and turning back to return to the ocean, the sun was beginning to set, and we leisurely watched the sunset there. Although we finished SUP before it got dark, we returned to the beach and watched the sunset before leaving the North Shore.
The guide couldn't speak Japanese, so we communicated in English, and despite my limited English skills, I managed to communicate and had a great time. Also, since I was worried about whether there would be Uber or buses, I included it in a private tour. I highly recommend participating!
当サイトにクチコミがなかったので他サイトでも調べ(そこでも英語の書き込みばかりでしたが)、どうしてもサンセットサップがやりたかったのと、川だけでなく海も漕ぎたかったのでこちらのツアーに参加することにしました。
結論、参加して大正解でした!
9月頭だと日没が18:30~19:00頃なので16:30にスタート。海を出発し、繋がっている川に入っていきます。直前に一瞬雨が降ったこともあり、漕ぎながら虹を見ることができました。
SUPをしている人は私たちしかおらず静かで穏やかな川を漕ぐのですが、木々に囲まれた川をゆったりと進むのは至福の時でした。ウミガメにも遭遇できました。長い距離川を漕ぎ、折り返してまた海に戻ってくると日が沈みかけており、そこで日没をゆったりと眺めました。暗くなる前にSUPは終了しましたが、ビーチに戻って日が暮れるのを見てノースショアを後にしました。
ガイドさんは日本語が話せず英語での会話をしましたが拙い英語力でもなんとかコミュニケーションをとって楽しい一時を過ごせました。また、今回はUberやバスがあるか不安だったので個人ツアーの中に組み込みました。是非参加することをお勧めします!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/03 |
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I think it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. I recommend it as you can participate easily!