OAHU
Boats fill and courses cap out, so the good shark dives in Oahu go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Review of Oahu’s North Shore shark cage experience, with practical tips on price, safety, seasickness, wildlife, timing, and what to expect.
“Had a blast! We were late to check in and received a call to see where we were, then given time to use the restroom before boarding. The guys were friendly and made sure we had a good trip!”
Swim beside Galapagos sharks in a North Shore cage, with a scenic boat ride, expert crew, clear water, and a chance to spot whales.
“One of the best experiences of our lives. Guaranteed to see sharks and crew where fantastic throughout the whole experience.”
Meet wild Galapagos and Sandbar sharks off Oahu’s North Shore in a small floating cage, with expert crew, gear, and flexible cancellation.
“The idea seems scary at first but after jumping in and seeing the sharks circle the cage and watching them it’s calm within chaos. The day we went the weather conditions were awesome and there was high visibility and lots of sharks 🤙”
Swim with wild sharks off Oahu, learn from marine biologists, and decide if this safe, educational Haleiwa ocean tour fits your trip.
“Awesome time! Definitely an up close experience! Kids had a great time! Never thought I would be doing this on vacation!”
Swim with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore, learn from marine scientists, and spot turtles, dolphins, and whales on this Haleiwa boat tour.
“Amazing experience especially since the staff all seem very passionate about sharks and taught us a bit about conservation work which I appreciated. I gave four stars instead of five because the photograph package is very expensive ($250) and there is no option of splitting it with other travelers. Other tours that I've seen that are similar in price offer free photos.”
Swim freely with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group boat tour with trained guides, snorkel gear, and a strong safety focus.
“Awesome experience! Crew was extremely knowledgeable, put us on the sharks and kept us safe throughout the trip. As a bonus we got to see 5 or 6 whales on the trip back. Highly recommend this trip. Also take your Dramamine. It was a “calm” day and 1 or 2 people felt a little queasy.”
Review of Oahu’s North Shore shark cage tour, with boat details, safety advice, wildlife sightings, price value, and booking tips.
“Very professional crew and fun excursion! We saw many sharks and a bonus close up whale about 100 yards away.”
Swim with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group snorkel tour with safety divers, free photos, and a chance to spot whales and dolphins.
“Crew was outstanding!! Saw whales as a bonus! Visibility was epic!! And they don’t charge u for photos!!! Best experience ever!!”
Review of Oahu’s open-water shark swim, with Galapagos sharks, expert guides, small groups, photos, pricing, safety, and practical tips.
“The crew were super knowledgeable and friendly. I felt safe at all times. I would do this again! Make sure you are a good swimmer with snorkel experience.”
Review of Oahu’s cage-free shark swim with Deep Blue Eco Tours, including safety, price, timing, group size, conditions, and what to expect.
“Easily the coolest experience I've had yet! It is affordable and memorable. The dive team is very knowledgeable. 10/10!!”
Swim with wild sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group boat tour with safety guidance, snorkel gear, and open-water views.
“Very nice experience. Service at the highest level. The dive master takes care of the group all the time. Diving with sharks without a cage is an amazing experience. I recommend this way of communicating with these beautiful animals. I highly recommend Go Adventure Hawaii . E-mail contact, WhatsApp, high-level telephone.”
Swim cageless with Oahu sharks on a small North Shore tour, with expert safety divers, possible dolphins, tuna, and winter whales.
“It was the highlight of my Hawaii trip. Great guides.”
Review of Oahu’s private shark encounter, with prices, timing, group-size concerns, safety, wildlife, cancellation terms, and booking advice.
“This was the highlight of our vacation. Couldn’t recommend more. I would definitely recommend a private tour.”
Swim with wild sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a small-group snorkeling tour with safety support, free cancellation, and open-ocean views.
“Great day, super safe very chill environment and in depth safety brief. Expect maybe an hour of actual time in the water with safety brief and trip out/back. Only had 1 or 2 sharks around but they hung out with us the whole time they dont care that you are there in their space. Thanks guys”
Swim beside wild sharks off Oahu’s North Shore on a private six-person boat trip with trained handlers, safety guidance, and optional photos.
“The trip was amazing. The staff was informative and excellent at keeping us safe and understanding how to manage with the sharks. I have to say that it was a one of a kind experience that will stay with me forever. I am 63 and I felt totally comfortable with the crew in the water even with all the sharks. I would recommend it to anyone.”
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