Oahu Shark Swim: Cage-Free Adventure with Photos and Videos Included
4.8
655 Ratings
Haleiwa
Experience the thrill of swimming with sharks in Oahu's deep blue ocean. Join the original North Shore shark boat family for a cage-free adventure with free photos and videos included.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Island View Hawaii - Our cage-free experience allows you to SAFELY swim with sharks in their natural environment. You will walk away with a new perspective and appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Photos and Videos are included for free!
We’re a family owned and operated company rooted in Haleiwa, Hawai’i on the North Shore of O’ahu. On your trip, we’ll be headed three miles off the coast of Hale’iwa to a location that’s been in our family for generations, which is about 300 feet deep.
A safety diver will escort you into the water where you will be able to safely watch as well as swim with the sharks, and other pelagic creatures. While swimming in the open ocean with sharks and other pelagic creatures, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ocean and its inhabitants - disposing of the irrational fears and misconceptions of sharks and other ocean creatures.
This is a “cage-free” experience where we will be free swimming with sharks for about 30 minutes. No heavy equipment is used. Just us with snorkel gear - so we keep the experience as natural as possible.
What's Included
- Safety diver
- Local guide
- Free Photos and Videos
- Live Commentary on board
- Snorkel equipment
What's Not Included
- Swimsuit - come ready to swim
- Sunscreen - apply prior to boarding to limit excessive scents/oils in the water
- Towel and a change of clothes in your vehicle
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience the exhilaration of CAGELESS SWIMMING WITH SHARKS, courtesy of the original shark boat family of North Shore. We’re the sole family-run tour operating from Haleiwa Harbor offering COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Indulge in a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure, immersing yourself in the vast blue ocean among sharks and other deep-sea inhabitants.
- Minimum age is 5 years old - must be accompanied by an adult
- Get a good night’s rest before your adventure!
- We kindly ask you leave behind any preconceived notions about sharks and experience this adventure with an open mind
- Always be attentive and present in the water, keeping your ears above water and paying close attention to the Safety Diver’s instructions
- If you are prone to seasickness, please take Dramamine 1 hour prior to the tour
- A minimum of 2 people per trip is required for any trip. If you are booking as a single passenger, we will contact you if the minimum trip requirements are not met.
Location
Island View Hawaii
Haleiwa Road
Meeting time is 15 minutes prior to your tour. Meeting place will be at the Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, North Shore, Oahu: Meet on the left side of the harbor next to boat launching ramp/loading dock. * Free parking is readily available near the dock
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(655 Ratings)
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Mukundg2024
Mar 21, 2024
Surreal!!! - My family and I went to swim with the sharks and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Its nothing like we had ever experienced. Very unreal. The sharks almost seem to glow in the waters. And if you are lucky they come super close to you.
The crew was so helpful and did a wonderful job!
One thing though, I would recommend eating light before the expedition because when we headed out to the ocean, the waters were especially choppy(especially if you tend to get seasick) and I would also recommend getting used to snorkeling in calm waters before this trip. Makes the experience that much for fun!
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Reynaldo_v
Mar 20, 2024
Fun - Fun and very safe experience. Sharks got really close and the guides made you feel very safe. 10/10 would recommend
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851cierrad
Mar 20, 2024
INCREDIBLE SHARK SNORKEL - WORTH IT - The staff were incredible! They made us feel welcomed and safe. They’re also the only Native Hawaiian owned business in the marina so support Native local owned businesses! The pictures were incredible and free so we were able to focus on the experience itself. They were knowledgeable and I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to anyone. The staff clearly cared more about the sharks and us than the money.
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Jessica_s
Mar 20, 2024
Amazing experience - What an awesome experience! Definitely a great once in a lifetime chance to swim with these amazing creatures. Our crew was amazing. We even seen a humpback whale momma and calf on our way out. If I’m ever back I’d definitely book with them again!
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Carlos_r
Mar 18, 2024
Awesome 1st Shark Diving Experience!! - This was a 1st for me, and I wasn't quite sure I'd go through with it. However, seeing the confidence and tranquility of our tour guides, put me at complete ease.
Jumping in was the hardest part! Once you're in the water and see how calm and graceful the sharks are, you begin to feel at home.
It was an awesome experience, with up to 5 sharks in view at a single time. I'm sure there were more. You could even hear the whales singing when you would dive into the water!
Awesome experience, awesome crew/guides, can't wait to come back with my family as well! I never thought I'd let my kids swim with sharks...!! Definitely a must do!!
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Ty_v
Mar 17, 2024
Awesome experience!! - It was awesome!! Great guys and gal, they did a wonderful job! Would definitely do it again! Friends all had a blast!
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Lisa_h
Mar 17, 2024
It was the highlight of... - It was the highlight of our trip! We will definitely be back and do this again, it was such a cool experience!
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Justinhq6865op
Mar 17, 2024
Sharks! - Best part of our trip. The guys were awesome, waited on us because we couldn’t find the boat, they were great with helping our 8 year old. Cant take your own device in the water but the pictures they took and provide for free were spectacular. 10/10 would book this every time
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Janth0mast
Mar 17, 2024
The love for sharks became even bigger. Highly recommend it! - Great crew and an amazing experience. Got to swim with around 6 galapagos shark and a black tip reef shark (I might be wrong on the species). I felt safe all the time.
Recommend this trip strongly!
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L1961rzpatrickc
Mar 16, 2024
Awesome shark experience - Absolutely amazing experience. The guides were super knowledgeable and were very good at calming me down prior to getting in the water. Felt as safe as could be with these guys! Highly recommended!!!
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