Experience the thrill of meeting sharks face-to-face in the pristine waters of Oahu on this educational, 2-hour, cage-diving adventure. See Hawaii's majestic hunters — Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment — surrounded by the deep blue of the Big Island’s popular North Shore. Observe from the safety of a floating cage. Stay on the surface, then using a mask and snorkel, look through large polyglass windows to watch the sharks as they gracefully glide by. No scuba experience is necessary. Hotel pickup and drop-off available.

Get up close with sharks from a cage
Explore the North Shore’s beautiful blue waters
Learn fascinating facts about shark biology and behavior
No previous scuba-diving experience is necessary

What's Included

Expert crew
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Local taxes

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor
Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Address: Hawaii Shark Encounters 66-105 Haleiwa Rd. Haleiwa, HI 96712

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age 5yr old
Not wheelchair accessible

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Operated by Hawaii Shark Encounters Inc

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Can I bring my own camera?

A:Absolutely! Be sure your camera is waterproof if you plan to take it in the water with you.

May 2023

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Featured review

Tracy_J

OMG!! The staff is the BEST!! They played great music to make our experience more fun. And Jenny was very knowledgeable and passionate about sharks. I learned a lot able had a blast!!! Thank you so so much!!!

Reviews

4.5

971 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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WOW! So amazing!!

Destinee_W, Sep 2023

Awesome experience! Really great value for the price. The captain/assistant were very lighthearted and fun. The ride out was lovely. And then, of course, the cage experience was incredible. Sharks really getting up close so we could get a good look. There was 8 of us total on the boat and the guys gave us the option to take turns or all get in at once to get more time. We chose the latter and it worked out just fine. Plenty of space to look and sharks all around! The ocean was a bit harsh that day because it was windy so I did feel like I got a bit banged up by the cage. I’m quite short so with my head out of the water my feet wouldn’t reach the bar so my legs were just kinda getting knocked around. My friend who is like 5’10” could reach the bar with his feet though and did not have this problem. Only other thing was that with the waves the snorkels were essentially useless and ended up as straws so we ended up just holding our breath to look. This is not a criticism of the experience or company but just an FYI for people who may not have the physical capabilities to do what’s needed on this/unwilling to come out of it with a few bruises. Haha. On a day the ocean is calmer these things may not be an issue but I obviously can’t speak to that. All in all this was easily one of the coolest things I’ve ever done and I would 100% book again!!!

Great crew and experience!

Molly_W, Sep 2023

We loved this excursion!! The crew was very knowledgeable, personable and kind. They convinced my not usually timid 9 yr old to get in the water when she decided she didn’t want to go. This will be a core memory for both of my kids for a lifetime. The sharks came right up to the cage - it doesn’t get much better then that. They had a fun playlist and we had a great time!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Our crew definitely loves the opportunity to change peoples perspectives on the sharks, especially kids as they are the future and shoukd know how important these animals are to our planet. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

The team goes above and...

Jose_M, Sep 2023

The team goes above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience possible! Team was super friendly and made sure everyone stayed safe throughout the tour. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Safety is out number one priority out there and we are glad you enjoyed the crews company. We hope to see you again someday for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Amazing

Eugene_S, Sep 2023

The tour guides were very friendly and informative. The boat ride out to the cage was very peaceful and the experience itself was spectacular

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha Eugene! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Great shark cage diving experience!

Alika_M, Sep 2023

Had a great time in the water with the sharks, the crew was very informative and professional. They made sure everything went smoothly and safely which made us feel better about going into the water with the sharks. Definitely would do again!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Our crew is very experienced out here and love what they do and we’re glad you were able to see that. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

We saw sharks

Elsma_R, Sep 2023

It was great we were able to see sharks but I would say too short if there is a big group. We had to do wait 30 min for the first group to get in the cage

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. When our tours are full we do have to split everyone up into two groups and we do offer anywhere from 20-30 minutes in the cage per round. We always recommend large groups to book a private charter so they can share the entire cage the whole time we are out there. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Epic Experience

Brandon_C, Sep 2023

Awesome experience! I’m not a swimmer and was a little apprehensive at first, but it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. The guides were great and the conditions were perfect. There were tons of sharks to see (at least 10). Everything was explained really well so I was very comfortable getting into/out of the cage. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Worth it for the experience

Kevin_M, Sep 2023

The tour guides were great, very informative and friendly. They made us feel comfortable and safe. It was very pretty. We swam with sharks but also saw a monk seal and some dolphins. Fun and beautiful trip.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Seeing a monk seal is pretty rare as they are endangered, so that’s a pretty cool addition to have seen on our tour. We hope to see you again someday for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Wonderful occasion to see sharks!

Matteo_O, Aug 2023

It has been fantastic to see sharks from a very close distance (also a huge Tiger Shark!). The well trained crew made the trip perfect!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Matteo! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure and hope we can get you another tiger shark sighting, as they are pretty rare. Mahalo! -Hawaii Sharks Encounters-

Great!

Dawn_M, Aug 2023

The crew was great, friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see several sharks, fish and shark eating fish.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Sharks Encounters-

Great experience

Erik_W, Aug 2023

What an awesome experience. The crew was great. And there were so many sharks. We definitely plan to do this again next time we’re on the North Shore!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Erik! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Sharks Encounters-

Amazing

bianca_g, Aug 2023

Was an amazing experience! David and Eric were amazing!!! Very knowledgeable and funny guys! Will be back to do again!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Bianca ! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We’re glad you had a great time and hope to see you again for another epic adventure! Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Great Experience

Brenda_M, Aug 2023

We had a great time. We were able to see a tiger shark and other sharks too! It was a great experience. The crew was wonderful to work with. They very kind, courteous and very understanding. NOTE: If you get sea sick I would recommend getting a Scopolamine transdermal patch. My daughter, son and I took Dramamine before trip out to sea but we got sick after the swim with sharks not during and crew were very helpful. I definitely recommend this event!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Sounds like you got very lucky and got to see more then one species of shark. Tigers sharks are always a special treat. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure! Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

I bought two tickets for...

Carrie_D, Aug 2023

I bought two tickets for my husband's birthday. He and my daughter went early morning. On their way out of the port they saw a Dolphin pod. Baby dolphins were jumping out of the water. That experience was magical. My husband and daughter were in the first group and they spent 20 minutes in the cage and saw quite a few Tiger sharks as well as other breeds. My husband took his Gopro and has some beautiful videos of the sharks swimming very close to the cage. My husband loved his birthday gift and was very excited to show me the videos he took. He wants to go out again very soon, we've live on the Island for four years and can go whenever we have free time, which unfortunately isn't that often. My daughter had a wonderful experience as well and really enjoyed the men that took them on the excursion. She enjoyed talking with them about swim team and her school on Island while waiting for the other groups to enjoy the view of the sharks. Both my husband and daughter give the company five stars.

Fantastic

Deborah_S, Aug 2023

4 tiger sharks were present 14’ plus. Great time. Wish I could have had more time to spend out there almost touching the sharks was amazing

Just do it!

JOSEPH_L, Aug 2023

Amazing experience. We had multiple sharks swarming around the cage and the crew were very knowledgeable. Overall well worth it!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Joseph! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure! Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Great trip!

David_C, Aug 2023

Was very cool and fun to see the sharks up close! My wife loved seeing them swim around us and all the different fish.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha David! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you and your wife had a good time and we hope to see you again someday for another adventure out there. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Great experience for whole family

Lauren_B, Aug 2023

The guys were great, friendly and the music was fun. They were super accommodating for our eight year old and great with questions. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Lauren! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Excellent experience.

Kevin_G, Aug 2023

Excellent crew on the boat and an amazing experience seeing the sharks and barracuda up close and personal!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

Excellent

Laura_S, Aug 2023

Captain David gave us a really fun tour and experience. We'll definitely do this again-- It was great!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo! -Hawaii Shark Encounters-

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