Open Water Shark Dive: Intimate Hawaii Adventure

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with Hawaii Adventure Diving’s Open Water Shark Dive. Dive alongside a team of experts and create unforgettable memories in a small, intimate group setting.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor - Come join us for a two hour open ocean shark safari!
    Your adventure will begin with our crew loading you onto our vessel and gearing you up with our complimentary snorkel gear. Once geared we will begin our shark briefing. During your briefing we will go over the possible marine life you may encounter, shark behavior and…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

The team at Hawaii Adventure Diving is made up of a unique group people all sharing a deep love for everything wild. The team comes from mixed backgrounds ranging from marine biologist to professional dive instructors to professional videographers/photographer. The mixed backgrounds provides us with a wide variety of expertise which helps us provide you…

Location
Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor
As you enter the harbor veer to right and follow the road around into the center of the harbor. Our vessel will be located to the left of the two story harbor master building which is directly in the center of the harbor.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cody_c
Mar 1, 2026
The crew definitely knows... - The crew definitely knows their way around the boat and sharks! Everyone on board were first timers and a little nervous, but after talking on the way out to where we were going to snorkel everyone was a little more relaxed. They care deeply about informing people about sharks, and the conservation of the marine life around the islands. 100/10 trip and will definitely book again next time we come back to Oahu!
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Jacob_m
Jan 28, 2026
The Ultimate Experience - I did the shark dive with Hawaii Adventure Diving, and it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. I was nervous at first, but Annika, Stacy, and Terry were incredible. They made safety the priority and educated us about shark behavior in a way that completely shifted my mindset from fear to respect. The moment we entered the water, the adrenaline hit — but it quickly turned into awe. We were surrounded by Galapagos sharks gliding gracefully around us, and at one point, even had a tiger shark swim by to check us out. Seeing these powerful animals in their natural environment was surreal and empowering. By the end of the dive, I felt calm, confident, and completely hooked. I’ll absolutely be doing this again — and next time, I’m getting even closer.
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Ajlethem
Jan 12, 2026
Local Approved, Best Shark diving experience - As a local from Kaneohe, I trust this company immensely! This was my 6th cageless shark dive with Hawaii Adventure Diving and once again, it was BRILLIANT! RO & Terry took epic photos that captured moments of a lifetime. This company was incredibly knowledgeable about shark behavior, safety precautions, and water conditions. I have referred dozens of friends their way and will continue to send them all of my people (so long as they have room!) Go with Hawaii Adventure Diving for the most remarkable encounters.
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L_a
Jan 7, 2026
Best experience I’ve ever had - I took an uber ride to the north shore for the 7am because this had been on my bucket list for a while now and we leave the same day… it was incredible. The crew was down to earth, the random group that was with me was awesome. Everyone had a blast. For a 7am crew we were lively. Now for the sharks….we were surrounded by them. They were far below us and the crew was able to get them to come back around and they were everywhere. I was so close to a few and it was ethereal. Best way to put it. It was hands down the best experience on this trip and the best experience I’ve ever done, even skydiving. Not an adrenaline rush line skydiving but a rush it was! I also felt completely safe. Highly highly highly recommend.
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G8690qskimm
Jan 1, 2026
Snorkeling with sharks - A truly wonderful experience with a knowledgeable helpful crew. A 5 star experience... We swam with 6 galapagos sharks & a lone barracuda. We also saw several humpback whales breaching & one up close on the way out to the divespot. 👌
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Justin_f
Nov 24, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our dive master, captain, and photographer, were great. Keep calm and you'll do just fine. Safer than you think
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711yawent
Nov 24, 2025
Incredible Once-in-a-Lifetime Shark Dive – Must Do! - This was my first time doing an open water shark dive, and it was absolutely unforgettable. 100% recommended! It was so cool to be this close to the sharks in the open ocean. We were very lucky that day and saw more than ten sharks, all swimming calmly around us. The captain was amazing and gave us plenty of time in the water to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. One thing I HIGHLY recommend: book the PHOTO PACKAGE with Sammy!!!! It is totally worth it, the photos are incredible and such a cool memory to take home and show friends!
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D3243plmarcp
Nov 19, 2025
AWESOME - The staff are absolutely awesome !!! Highly recommend this adventure !!! Made sure to get this in before I departed Hawaii and so glad i did, once in a lifetime experience !!!
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Ryansj3889bo
Nov 11, 2025
A great dive with lots of sharks - Loved this group! They had great info and safety on the boat. The boat captain Stacey was a great captain and gave us all the info we needed. Nick was a great diver and made us feel comfortable in the water. And the photos from Sammy are the best underwater photos I’ve ever gotten!
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Auriane_f
Nov 6, 2025
Sharks dive - Amazing experience ! Nothing to be worried about, sharks look super calm and friendly in the water Terry took us really nice pictures Ronnie was the best ! She put us in good condition to enjoy fully the experience Highly recommended
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From $162
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).