Hawaii · OAHU SHARK DIVING TOURS
Three miles out from Haleiwa the water is 500 feet deep and the sharks follow the fishing boats. These 13 compare cage or cageless, boat size, sailing time and price, and note which run in winter swell.
From Haleiwa, you’ll motor into open Pacific waters for a close look at wild Galapagos and sandbar sharks from a secure cage. The crew gives a clear safety briefing, and you can stay on deck if you prefer. Maddie and Emma have been praised for calm, friendly instruction, with whales and dolphins possible en route.
“Such an awesome experience! Seeing so many sharks made it worth it. Our guides were great! So glad we did it!”
From Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you’ll take a 90-minute boat trip into the open ocean with an English-speaking crew, then spend up to 20 minutes in a secure cage beside Galapagos sharks. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a waterproof camera. Whales and dolphins may appear along the way.
“excursion was so much fun. Our teacher was very knowledgeable on the type of sharks I would be seeing. He made it fun and exciting. had plenty of time in the cage to see the sharks swim around us.”
Meet Galapagos and Sandbar sharks off Oahu’s North Shore from a floating cage. Hawaii Shark Encounters takes small groups of up to 12 about three miles offshore, with gear, safety guidance, and commentary from crew such as Caleb, Dave, and Efraim. No scuba experience is needed.
“It was great and so much fun. The boat and crew were great and very confident. The trip to the site was 3 miles offshore and beautiful. The actual cage was easy to use and provided a superb view of many sharks. We had plenty of time in the cage to enjoy the wildlife.”
From Haleiwa, you’ll take a small boat into open water for about 30 minutes alongside free-swimming sharks. A local guide and safety diver stay with the group, while the crew supplies snorkel gear and captures photos and videos. Expect a thrilling, weather-dependent family-run trip.
“It is SO WORTH IT!! They give you a brief safety talk and then head out out, its like a 15 to 20 minute ride there and then you spend 30 minutes swimming with these BEAUTIFUL creatures i had such an amazing time the crew made it so fun and amazing and make you feel safe the entire time, and they take amazing photos and videos of you! Definitely worth it and will be going again!!”
From Haleiwa, you spend about two hours learning shark biology, behavior, and Hawaiian cultural meaning before entering the ocean with a safety diver. One Ocean Diving provides snorkeling gear, shark encounters, and the chance to spot whales, turtles, fish, and different shark species.
“Definitely highly recommend. Just make sure you read the instructions for taken Dramamine😆. Epic experience indeed!”
Meet One Ocean Diving at Haleiwa Harbor for a two-hour North Shore trip about 3 miles offshore. Marine guides explain shark behavior and safety before you enter the water with snorkeling gear and safety divers. You may see several shark species, turtles, dolphins, and, in season, whales.
“Amazing experience ! It’s really impressive to swim with all those sharks ! Very cool staff too who reassure you and make you feel safe all the dive !”
From Haleiwa, you’ll ride three miles offshore to 250-foot waters for a cage-free shark encounter. Guides such as Captain Lily and Tyler explain safety, keep the group together, and help you spot Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks, dolphins, whales, and other sea life.
“It was AMAZING! We saw 6 sharks. They are beautiful creatures! The boat ride was fun. Our 2 guides were friendly and did a great job! There is an opportunity to have pictures taken of you in the water and purchase them at the end of the trip. Highly recommend!”
Haleiwa Shark Tours takes you from Haleiwa into open water aboard a stable double-hull catamaran. You’ll receive snorkeling gear, a safety briefing, and time in the cage with Galapagos sharks. Captains Derrick and Kama, along with crew such as Taylor and Forrest, help keep the trip calm and personal.
“The provider called a couple of days before the scheduled 11am May 1st, 2024 excursion and said they will be cancelling the 11 am trip because of the weather and rough seas. They tried to get me to do the 8am excursion but I told them we just got to Hawaii and have a rental car scheduled for pick up at 8am the morning of the 1st and could not make the 8am new time. They said OK and would get back with me. They called me at 4:45pm the night before (April 30th) and said they are cancelling the 11am trip because of rough seas. I told them I…”
Meet Islandview Hawaii at Haleiwa Harbor for a small-group snorkel with open-water sharks. A captain, local guide, and safety diver help you watch for gray reef, hammerhead, and tiger sharks. Free photos and videos are sent after the trip, with dolphins and winter whales possible.
“Perfect way to end a holiday in Hawaii. Crew was very nice and took good care of us. Sharks were there and seemed curious. It was so cool to swim with them. Everyone got some photo/video evidence to take home.”
Meet at Haleiwa Harbor for a two-hour North Shore shark safari with about 45 minutes in the water. A small crew of up to six, including marine professionals and a safety diver, explains shark behavior before you swim near Galapagos sharks and other sea life. Underwater photos and videos are available.
“Beautiful day on the water with a wonderful and experienced crew. Tons of sharks and fish and we felt very safe. It was actually unreal how many sharks were in the water. It was an experience I will never forget. My finance and I loved it!!!”
Join Island View Hawaii in Haleiwa for a two-hour, cage-free shark snorkeling trip. Swim with a safety diver in a group of up to eight, watching for sandbar, Galapagos, hammerhead, or tiger sharks, plus turtles and dolphins. Snorkel gear, photos, and videos are included.
“Amazing team, crazy experience recommend everyone to experience this thing, for those who are afraid of sharks don't worry!”
Join Go Adventure Hawaii for a two-hour, six-person shark swim from Haleiwa. Captain Jordan and safety divers guide you through a 15-minute boat ride and 45 minutes in the water with Galapagos, sandbar, and tiger sharks, plus possible dolphins, tuna, barracuda, and winter humpback songs.
“Activity was so good. Guides and boat operators were incredibly helpful and looked after everyone very well. You get to see lots of cool sharks”
Head three miles off Oahu’s North Shore with a local crew, then watch Galapagos and sandbar sharks from a floating cage. You’ll use a mask and snorkel at the surface, hear about shark biology and Hawaiian culture, and support conservation work. No scuba experience is needed.
“Ich kann keine Bewertung abgeben, da der Trip, leider wegen schlechten Wetterverhältnissen ausgefallen ist !!!! Ich werde ihn aber auf jeden Fall , irgendwann noch machen !!!!”
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