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 |
Reviewed by: Erika
We had such a great time on this tour! The crew was fantastic and so friendly! The water did get a little choppy, but it just added to the overall experience. We saw so many sharks and learned a lot. I would recommend this tour to anyone!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Neanne
My boyfriend and I had a great time. Our shark tour guides were very nice and informative. We say dolphins on our way to the cave and they stopped the boat, so we could admire the dolphins.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Todd
The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Made the experience fun. Saw turtles and Manna Rays!!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Wayne B
Last minute booking are we are extremely happy with the hike. Randy was an awesome tour guide and provided a lot of interesting information. Lunch provided was an organic shrimp or chicken roll up that was very tasty and the perfect size... the swim in the river was refreshing...seeing the forest with strawberry quads trees and ginger root everywhere... Tahiti prawns in the river nd wild pigs in the forest. The 4x4 rig was a great ride on both pavement and muddy roads... a must do trip
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| Packages: | The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/02 |
Reviewed by: John Vigil
Chris and his helping hand was amazing. Made sure that we were comfortable and we had plenty of time in the cage! There were so many sharks around us and we got some great footage! Highly recommend! Thank you again Chris!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Bella
I had the best time on my shark tour! The guys were super helpful and informative. The weather was great and I felt very safe the entire time, even inside the cage with the Sharks. There were so many Sharks swimming around the cage, much more than I expected. I highly recommend this shark cage tour. I had the best time with them.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/26 |
Reviewed by: DJ Smart
It was amazing! Matty was the best! I saw a rainbow, a whale and sharks! They even had great jokes and gave knowledges about the ocean and sharks!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Colt
Had an amazing time! The crew members were fantastic and very informative! Highly recommend :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Ricardo B
It was really great, nice view of the sharks, enough time, just enough people in the cage, perfect, I will just suggest that the guides are a little more excited about the tour itself, maybe they were not excited because it was 1 p.m.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/29 |
Reviewed by: AZfitmama
WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE experience!!!!!
My husband and I are both scared of sharks and he is very claustrophobic. We were worried how he would do in the cage. This was our FAVORITE part of Hawaii! As soon as you get to the spot, you immediately see sharks. They knew what we were doing there and they remember that the guides feed them, so they were all over the boat. Such a gnarly thing to see fins coming up right next to the boat!
There were eight of us on the boat and we were able to split into two groups so we could all have space and time inside the cage. It was SO COOL!! There were 8-12 Galapagos sharks swimming right next to us. They come so close to the cage, you could easily reach out and touch them, but do NOT do that lol.
We could not believe how much we loved this adventure. We recommend to everyone!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Flo
I couldn't imagine it being any more amazing. The tour guides were all really professional and a safety diver made sure we didn't accidentally swim into the boat. We got very good diving glasses as well. The sharks themselves were really calm and didn't show any aggression at all and none of us got afraid once they did show up. If i had to describe it, I'd say it feels a bit like standing in front of a cow, a horse, or a dolphin. You know they are multiple times as big as you and could easily kill you, but there is no danger as they simply don't behave like that. And the same goes for the sharks.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
We had a wonderful time and even saw Hammerhead sharks!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Nick & Bri
This tour was an absolute blast. Luckily, my girlfriend and I came to Hawaii the week after the state opened up following the Covid-19 restrictions, so there weren't many people on the island. Likewise, the tour only ended up being the two of us. Our tour guide (and owner of the tour company), Steve, was amazing. He led us through the waters and taught us both how to kayak. He even went out of his way and taught us how to paddleboard too! Also, he was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and the surrounding waters. Steve provided us with a lot of advice on what we should do/stay/eat during our stay. And to make it even better, we saw plenty of sea turtles and coral beneath our glass bottom kayak! On top of all this, Steve stayed with us a little while longer on the water to answer our questions and to talk more about Hawaii. All in all, the tour went above and beyond our expectations. The next time we go back to Hawaii, we will definitely book another tour with this company!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/10/27 |
Reviewed by: たかし
I had never experienced seasickness before, but I ended up going home without doing anything due to it. While the waves in Japan might not start, in Hawaii, they usually do. Please be careful. The round-trip taxi fare and the shark adventure cost about $380. I went, got seasick, couldn't see any sharks, and came back, feeling like I just threw away $380. Since you won't get your money back, everyone, please be very careful about the weather. Also, if you can't understand English listening to some extent, you won't know what the staff on the boat are saying.
船酔いした事なかったですが、船酔いして何もしないまま帰りました。
日本では開始しないような波でもハワイは普通に開始します。気おつけてください。往復のタクシー代とシャークアドベンチャー代で380ドルぐらいかかりました。
行って、船酔いして、サメも見れず、帰って、380ドルを捨てたようなものでした。
お金も返って来ないので、みなさん、天候には充分に気をつけてください。
あと、ある程度英語のリスニングが出来ないと、船のアテンドの人が何言ってるかわかりません。
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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: | 2020/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Colleen Drumm
This glass bottom kayak tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, JC was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience a unique one! I would highly recommend taking a tour with these folks- you will not regret it!
We are so pleased you enjoy your tour with us. We hope you tell all your friends that our visiting Hawaii in the future to come make wonderful memories with us.
Mahalo,
Sea & Board Sports Hawaii
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| Packages: | Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Friends
What an experience! This tour is definitely worth it. The boat only takes out a max of 6 people which allows for more cage time and less crowds. The cage was plenty big for everyone to see and not feel cramped. We had sharks around us the entire time we were in the water and the water was so clear it was quite the experience. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable about not only sharks but whales as well. We were able to stop on our way back into harbor and watch the whales for a little bit. Overall such a great experience, highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Ramone Bartel
I was excited to go on this event. My excitement was well rewarded. On the way out we got a bonus of seeing a whole group of humpback whales breaching high in the air!!! At this point I felt my money was already a good investment!
The sharks did not disappoint either!! At least 20 of them circled our boat and cage while we got great views! Captain Caleo is a super guy and excellent at steering this tour perfectly
I would recommend this tour to all my friends!
Oh and we saw dolphins on the way back!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Tyler O
Has the time of my life, it was a once in a lifetime experience. If I ever had the chance to do it again I wouldn’t hesitate. Guides were great and the shark experience even better. Oh yeah and we saw whales!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Emily F
One of my biggest fears is a shark. The idea of this excursion terrified me but When in Rome, right? Hawaii is the perfect place to face your fears and do something you’d never normally do. The guys on the boat helped ease my fears and made the experience so incredible. I would recommend this excursion to anyone. We saw 6 sharks at one time and being that close to a shark was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. We spent about 40 min in the water and it was the perfect amount of time. The fact that only a small number of people can go on the excursion means more time in the water. This is a must do on the North Shore! Bring your GoPro!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Michael
This shark cage tour was awesome. Started off the morning with a nice north shore cruise to the cage drop spot. The crew is very laid back and give you all the information you need along the way. Very friendly and knowledgeable and answered all and any questions we had. Spent a good chunk of time in the cage and saw a few different sharks able to collect some pretty sweet GoPro footage. Even saw some whales along the way and you are able to hear them singing underwater which is pretty cool. The boat is spacious and comfortable and they provide bottled water. They also have a fresh water hose so you can rinse off when you are done in the cage. This tour was 100% safe and professionally ran. I would recommend it for anyone looking to have a good time for a few hours on the island.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Jenna
This tour is one that you won’t forget! During our shark tour, we had 6 sharks around us for most of our time in the water. The cage allows you to get a close view of the sharks while still viewing safe being in the water. You get a beautiful view of the deep blue water that is unlike anything else. The staff was great, informing us of sharks that are often seen as well as educating us on the sharks we were seeing. The staff also gave fun facts about the island during the boat ride. I could not say enough great things about this tour!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
I have to admit, even though I knew I would be swimming safely in a cage, I was still a little nervous. But the crew did a good job of putting my mind at ease. These guys really know their stuff! They've been swimming with sharks and surfing in Hawaii their whole lives. They are like walking encyclopedias!
The tour was fun from start to finish. We got to see whales on the way to and from the dive site (and we could hear them when we were in the water!), we saw the Lost beach where the TV show was filmed, and the view of the North Shore coastline was breathtaking.
Last but not least, the sharks. There were at least five in sight when I got in the cage. It was a dream come true getting to be so close to them and watch them swim around us. And the best part is that this tour only takes out a maximum of 6 people so we got to stay in the cage the whole time!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Ashton
This has been on my bucket list for quite some time and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The crew is so nice and made everyone feel so comfortable and were very knowledgeable. They only take up to 6 people so you never even have to get out of the cage until the tour is over if you don't want to! We were in there for about 45 minutes getting to see several sharks and it turned out to be a really calming, cool experience. I would definitely recommend these guys, I was sold when I found out that it was a small group and that we would have a lot more time in the cage.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: プリン
The weather was cloudy and bad, which might be why the boat was rocking so much that even I, who usually doesn't get seasick, felt like I was going to die from seasickness. As soon as I confirmed that the boat was small, I took motion sickness medication, but it didn't help at all. It was no time to be worried about sharks. We were in a cage to see the sharks, but the waves were strong, and the cage was shaking so much that I hit my head multiple times. My husband said it felt like being put in a washing machine. There were quite a few large sharks swimming around. I think it would have been fun if we had gone on a day when the waves were calmer.
曇りで天気が悪かったためか船が揺れまくりで普段船酔いしない私も船酔いで死にそうでした。船が小さいのを確認した瞬間に酔い止めを飲んだのに全然効きませんでした。サメどころではなかった。檻の中に入ってサメを見るのですが、波が強くて檻がぐらんぐらんして頭を何回も打ちました。旦那はまるで洗濯機に入れられたようだと言っておりました。サメはかなりデカいのがウヨウヨとおりました。波が静かそうな日に行ったら楽しかったと思います。
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Coconut B.
Great experience. Nice location for surfing. The instructor is very nice and friendly
Thank you for this wonderful review. We appreciate you and are so happy your enjoyed your surf lesson with us.
Mahalo,
Sea and Board Sports Hawaii
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| Packages: | Semi-Private Group Lesson Package for Two |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: えびかり
I was really able to see a lot of sharks up close! I was surprised at how big the gaps in the cage were at first, but it was safe and enjoyable!
ほんとに至近距離でほんとにたくさんのサメをみることができました!
思っていたよりもかごの隙間が大きくて最初はびっくりしましたが安全で楽しめました!
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Seiji
I participated in the morning tour. (Since I was staying in Haleiwa, I joined the tour alone from the local area.) The reception booth is open early in the morning, so you just need to say your name and then wait at the designated spot to board the boat. Since it was a completely English tour, I honestly felt a bit anxious because I'm not very good at English.
Once I got on the boat, the captain-like person came out after a while and started talking about the precautions with some jokes mixed in. Honestly, I couldn't understand what he was saying at all (I think he was explaining something like not to lean on the cage or stick your feet out, or you might get eaten by a shark). However, after that, he talked about how the teams would be divided and the order of entry into the cage, which I managed to understand.
Then, following the instructions, when it was time, we put on our underwater masks and snorkels and entered the water. No fins were allowed; we were barefoot. I wasn't timing it, but we were given plenty of time, enough to get bored. However, since there were quite a few people in the cage, it felt like we were just floating around and observing the sharks underwater. I tried to dive down and observe once, but I got scolded for that.
That said, the sharks didn't seem to be interested in humans, and while I was nervous when I first entered, the fear gradually faded away. In the end, there were even people taking pictures while hanging their feet over the edge of the cage. It seems there were no restrictions on bringing cameras or videos; for those who didn't have one, they were available for rent for a fee.
After about ten minutes of watching, I started to get bored and thought, "Is this ever going to end?" However, throughout the time we were in the cage, the sharks were always nearby, swimming around. They might have been throwing out some food.
Once all the teams finished, we headed straight back to the port. There wasn't really anything else to see.
Even though I participated alone, my lack of English skills and communication ability made it feel quite isolating. All the other participants were young American students who were all chattering among themselves, and I felt a bit left out. I ended up just looking off into the distance by myself.
Still, I think it was good to experience something I normally wouldn't get to do. By the way, the captain seemed like a nice person. He was considerate of me being alone.
P.S.: After reading others' impressions, I noticed something different from my experience: the boat's swaying. It might have been better in the morning, or maybe the waves were just calm that day, but it was very comfortable. No participants seemed to get seasick, so the conditions were probably good.
Also, a note of caution: there were a lot of jellyfish, possibly due to the season. They were small and looked like trash, so it was hard to avoid them. If you're bare-skinned, you might get stung quite a bit. I recommend wearing a rash guard that covers your arms just in case.
朝一のツアーに参加しました。(ハレイワに滞在していたので現地から一人で参加)
朝早くから受付のブースは空いているので、名前を言ってあとは指定された場所で待機していれば乗船できます。
完全な英語ツアーなので英語があまり得意ではない僕にとっては正直、不安でした。
船に乗り込むとしばらくして船長さんらしき人が出てきて何やら冗談混じりで注意事項を話し始めます。正直何言ってるか全然わからないw
(多分ケージにもたれかかったり、足出すなよ。サメに喰われるぞ的な説明だったかと)
ただ、その後ケージに入るチーム分けと入る順番を話してくれてこれは何とかなりました。
あとは指示に従って時間になれば水中マスクとシュノーケルをつけて入ります。フィンはなし。素足です。
時間を計っていたわけではないですが、飽きるくらい十分の時間が与えられます。
ただオリに入る人数がそこそこ多いのでプカプカ浮きながら水中を見てサメを観察する感じです。一回頭から潜って観察したんですが、やるなって怒られました。
とはいえ、サメは人間に興味無さそうだし、入った時はドキドキですが、だんだんと恐怖感は無くなります。
しまいにはオリに足かけて潜って写真撮ってる人もいました。
カメラとかビデオの持ち込み、撮影は制限無いようです。ない人には貸し出しも有料でしてるみたいでした。
さすがに10分も見ると飽きてきて、もう終わらないかなぁなんて思ってしまいました。ただオリの中にいる間中、サメはずっと近くにいてウロウロしてくれてました。エサでも撒いてるのかも。
全チーム見終わったらすぐ港に直帰。ほかに特に何かを見るということもありませんでした。
一人での参加ですが、僕にあまり英語力とコミュ力がなかったのもありますが、結構なアウェイ感です。他の参加者がみんなアメリカの学生さんみたいな若い人ばっかりだったのて内輪でキャッキャやってて、ちょっとその中には入れないなあと。遠くを見ながらのボッチでした。
まあそれでも普段体験出来ない事が出来たんで良かったかなと思います。
ちなみに船長さんはなかなかいい人そうでしたよ。ボッチの僕にも気をつかってくれてました。
追記:他の皆さんの感想みて僕の時と違うと思ったのは揺れ。朝一がいいのか、たまたま波が少なかったのか、快適そのものでした。参加者で酔ってるひとは誰もおらず環境は良かったのかも。
あと、注意点ですが、季節柄かも知れませんが、めっちゃクラゲがいます。しかも小さくてゴミみたいなやつなので避けようがない。
裸だとかなりチクチクやられるかも知れません。腕が隠れるラッシュガードを念のため着ていくことをお勧めします。
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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 |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Rachel Clarke
We had such a wonderful time and this was such a unique experience. It was actually very windy on the day we went so we got jostled around a lot but it did not affect how much fun we had. This is one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had as a family. We would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Taka
I participated in Shark Watch for the first time. The staff were kind, and I had a very enjoyable time. The sharks don't come towards the cage, so it wasn't too scary to see them.
はじめてシャークウォッチに参加しました。
スタッフの方々も優しく、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
サメは、ゲージ自体に向かってくることもないので、そこまでの怖さもなくサメを見ることができます。
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/01 |
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