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Oahu Shark Dive: Cage-Free Swim with Sharks
4.9
1,079 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.
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:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Island View Hawaii - Experience a family-operated team in Haleiwa, Hawaiʻi, offering a cage-free shark diving adventure on Oahu’s renowned North Shore. Just three miles from the coast, participants will snorkel in waters nearly 300 feet deep, inhabited by various shark species and other pelagic marine life. With expert safety divers accompanying,…
- Island View Hawaii - Experience a family-operated team in Haleiwa, Hawaiʻi, offering a cage-free shark diving adventure on Oahu’s renowned North Shore. Just three miles from the coast, participants will snorkel in waters nearly 300 feet deep, inhabited by various shark species and other pelagic marine life. With expert safety divers accompanying, guests will swim freely and securely as sharks glide elegantly around them in their natural environment—no cages, no heavy equipment, just the individual and the ocean.
While floating in the open water, participants will develop a newfound respect and understanding for these captivating creatures, transforming common fears into awe and appreciation. This family-run experience ensures authenticity and eco-friendliness, utilizing only snorkel gear to maintain a natural interaction.
The tour includes complimentary photos and videos, capturing every exhilarating moment to share the adventure with friends and family.
What's Included
- Cage-Free Shark Swim
- Safety diver
- Local guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Free Photos and Videos
- Live Commentary on board
- Free parking is readily available near the dock
- Cage-Free Shark Swim
- Safety diver
- Local guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Free Photos and Videos
- Live Commentary on board
- Free parking is readily available near the dock
What's Not Included
- Swimsuit - come ready to swim
- Sunscreen - apply prior to boarding to limit excessive scents/oils in the water
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Private Tour
- Swimsuit - come ready to swim
- Sunscreen - apply prior to boarding to limit excessive scents/oils in the water
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Private Tour
Additional Information
Join the premier Oahu shark diving experience with this North Shore shark tour family. Dive without a cage alongside sharks in the pristine waters near Haleiwa, led by the island’s sole family-owned and operated shark diving business. Delight in a secure and memorable ocean journey, allowing you to interact with these magnificent creatures in their…
Join the premier Oahu shark diving experience with this North Shore shark tour family. Dive without a cage alongside sharks in the pristine waters near Haleiwa, led by the island’s sole family-owned and operated shark diving business. Delight in a secure and memorable ocean journey, allowing you to interact with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Each tour provides complimentary photos and videos, enabling you to cherish your extraordinary adventure repeatedly.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1079 Ratings)
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Andrew_n
Mar 3, 2026
Contemplating swimming with Sharks? Don’t hesitate to book this! - What a great excursion, do not hesitate to book. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and attentive. My husband had a great time overall, he was super excited and has been boasting about this excursion nonstop to family. I for one hate snorkeling, but the guides were so attentive and caring to make sure that this was a comfortable experience for me between handing me a float to teaching me how to properly utilize the equipment so I’m not swallowing ocean water constantly. Overall, great excursion-great guides and an unforgettable experience!
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Adam
Mar 2, 2026
Shark swim is a must do on Oahu - Swam with the chillest sharks, in the bluest water I’ve ever been in. One of best experiences I’ve had on Oahu.
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David_d
Mar 2, 2026
4 sharks circling and many whale tails! Wow!! So freaking cool! - The 3 guys that took us out were great! They explained everything very well, kept everything organized, safe and fun. We never felt unsafe in any way. The weather from a couple days earlier made the conditions less than perfect in the water so we went deeper and it was great. The guides were on high alert to point out whales which we saw many. Incredibly cool bonus! They took all the pics and videos and gave them to us for free. Plenty for all. Just a fantastic experience for my bucket list trip with my wife to Hawaii. I was disappointed that we were the only ones that gave the operators a tip. Seriously, people give $1 for making a coffee at Starbucks but you can’t give a tip to someone for full service shark swim with pics included? Bring some cash for tip everyone. They earn it.
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Kelly_p
Mar 1, 2026
The greatest experience... - The greatest experience ever! The crew was absolutely amazing and made everyone so comfortable in the water. Cannot recommend this enough.
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Tonyhu5691br
Feb 27, 2026
Great experience - Was incredibly experience to be able to swim with the sharks in a safe manner, was able to reschedule due to unclear waters and communication was great, would recommend if anyone is looking for a great company and tour to do while on the island 🤙🏽
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Olivia_p
Feb 26, 2026
10/10 recommend ! - An absolutely breathtaking experience, the guides are so knowledgeable and make you feel so safe. It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience that I hope to experience over and over. This is my second time coming with this company and I will definitely be back!
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Melissa
Feb 17, 2026
Shark diving - This was a great choice for our first cage free shark experience. Felt that our guides kept us safe and were knowledgeable about what we were doing. Would have enjoyed more interaction and information from them about the specific sharks we could have encountered. (Personalities, markings, scars,etc..)
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Millie_w
Feb 16, 2026
Amazing day out with 🦈 - The experience takes you out to open ocean to search for sharks! The 3 guys managing the boat is knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with! We went out on their first trip of the day -8 am! We saw whales spouting and breaching along the way but the goal was to look for the sharks! Like any trek in search of nature - we had to be patient - the first search we enjoyed the water around us but after a bit we go back on the boat and looked around again! The second stop yielded 2 Galapagos sharks! Mission accomplished - just seeing them swimming around was perfect! Since it’s a 2 hour ride we had to return to the doc by 10! it was an educational trip knowing that these great water giants are out there! Shout out to the 3 guys who took their time with us!!!
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Justyn_k
Feb 16, 2026
Great tour!! - The experience was amazing! Highly recommend this tour group for shark diving they are the best, they know where to go to see sharks, and the most experienced. We saw 4 sharks, 1 sand shark and 3 Galapagos sharks. We even saw a dolphin underwater swim right past us! Coming back into the land after the shark diving, we saw 2 whales jumping out of the water and splashing. 100/10 experience.
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John_d
Feb 15, 2026
Sharks and Whales! Expert Tour Company - This outfit is the best! This is my second time going out on the water with them. Ha'a and his two cousins made this so much fun. They're experts at safety, information and genuine kindness. It's clear they love their jobs! We were immediately visited by three whales once we got in the water!! (Apparently this is not common, just to set expectations.) And we got to see multiple Galapagos sharks the entire time we were in the water. It's hard to describe the beauty of seeing these animals in their natural habitat. And this tour company rocks. Can't go wrong
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