Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa
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A must do Adventure!
Reviewed by: Melanie T., 2018/03/24What an incredible experience! We got to see % sharks and they continued to swarm the cage the whole time! The crew were great! Super nice, very knowledgeable and informative. Made sure we had a great experience, My 8 & 11 year old sons loved it! Perfect for the kids! It was one of the highlights of our trip!
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| Activity Date: | 2018/03/16 |
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Great Experience!!
Reviewed by: Amy Dean, 2016/07/17My kids said this was the experience of a lifetime! Water was a little rough so if you suffer from sea sickness I would recommend medication but the overall experience was worth every minute. We did some sort of excursion almost every day and my family loved this!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/06/21 |
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Such a great experience
Reviewed by: Sarah, 2016/07/09It was really amazing. The guys were really nice and funny, answering every questions. We stayed really long in the cage and at no time we felt unsecure. We saw many sharks all around the cage and coming close to the boat. If you can, ask for them to take the pictures with a gopro, they'll be a lot and you won't have to worry about it.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/06/13 |
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Sharks
Reviewed by: Crystal , 2016/05/26What a great time! Not scary at all. We got awesome video! Definetly a must!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/05/24 |
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Great adventure!
Reviewed by: TLV Florida, 2016/05/26Organized, fun crew. Eight 8-10 foot Galapagos Sharks. Really exciting experience!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
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Amazing service!
Reviewed by: Geo, 2016/01/04Stayed in waikki,Booked a trip to shark encounters in north shore! Great service, friendly staff, amazing experience! Thanks
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| Activity Date: | 2016/01/01 |
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Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Kelly & Rhys, 2015/11/26Staff were amazing and made the adventure perfect. Awesome experience shared with my nephew. Coming back to Hawaii in April and will be doing this again for 3rd time! Sea was really rough but made it all so much more fun, was given option to change days or refund but so glad we decided to go ahead, was a fabulous day.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/11/25 |
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Must try if you love sharks
Reviewed by: Carrie, 2015/10/12An amazing experience. Even though the water was extremely rough the day we went, it was still incredible. Our guides were the best too.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/10/09 |
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Awesome experience
Reviewed by: CLT, 2015/04/06Could not have been better; we specifically chose this shark encounter since they book fewer people on the boat and it was just what I had in mind. We had 10 total on the boat. The captain and mate were both knowledgeable and professional but definitely made it fun. Took a few extra minutes to show us the whales also. Highly recommend these guys.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
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Shark encounter-u should try!!)
Reviewed by: Anton&Natalia , 2015/01/10Today me and my husband take part in shark encounter-u have to try it!!)) Actually we thought we'll get more adrenalin, but it turned out it's really safe and exiting trip. Like a "bonus" we saw wales and dolphins, and crew of the boat told a lot interesting facts about sharks that we didn't know. For sure u have to take go pro with u and a camera just in case ull see wales)
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| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
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amazing experience
Reviewed by: Barbie, 2014/07/23our adventure was awesome, first i didnt think that we were going to see any sharks, but as soon as our boat arrived at the cage, about 15 good sized sharks circled the boat. being in the cage seeing the sharks up close was amazing>
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| Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
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Great Experience - Must Do!!!!
Reviewed by: Shawn Driscoll, 2012/06/02Swimming with the sharks was awesome with Hawaii Shark Encounter..... I liked how the boat was smaller so it was our family and 1 other group. We saw at least 15-20 sharks and they swam very close to us. The cage was a good size and you were able to move around freely. It was surreal being under water with the sharks. I would recommend if you have an Iphone to get the case so you can take the iphone under water. We had an old school underwater camera and it was difficult taking pictures with it and holding onto the cage. We will see if any of our pics turned out. In summary highly recommend this activity and Hawaii Shark Encounter was great!!!!
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Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/01/28Staff were a crack up and made the whole trip full of laughs. From the moment we got out on the boat we saw dolphins and whales so it was a bonus. Sharks appeared right away when you travel a bit further out so it was good there was no waiting around or searching like other tours. The experience was amazing. The staff kept the nature of the sharks a mystery untill you finish your turn. Only then do they tell you that the sharks are complete pussy cats and have never attacked anyone. This added to the adventure and adrenalin rush of the experience. Inside the cage you see LOTS of LARGE sharks. We had 6 sharks surrounding us. Highly recommended!
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great time
Reviewed by: jeff roberts, 2010/09/07we had a great time, lots of sharks....
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Great experience
Reviewed by: Carina, 2010/07/07I thought I was going to be scared, but they made sure I was at ease. We go in a little deep, and the reality hits you when you see the cage. It was windy that day, and we got some waves. Once you get into the cage, and you get up close with these sharks, you see how amazing they are. I would highly recommend this to everyone!! Very cool!!!!
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JAWS!!!!
Reviewed by: HONEYMOONERS!!!!, 2009/08/12haha, yes misleading title, BUT what an event! the sharks were amazing and the staff were awsome. The staff know so much about the sharks and ensure ur safety at all times. You get a long time in the water, and lots of views of sharks and small fishes. I recommend going as early as possible to avoid waves as it was hard to breathe at times; and we took the 10am outing! Sign the petition they offer you at the end because wildlife groups are trying to shut them down, and they are in no way harming these amazing sea creatures!
have fun!
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Shark
Reviewed by: Tyler, 2009/03/13Totally awesome!!!! Let me tell you, I am one of those people who respect sharks so much, I try everything to stay away from them. I am enthralled with sharkweek on Discovery channel, but terrified of sharks. I was very hesitant in taking this tour, however believe it or not I'm the one who signed my wife and I up for it. I'M GLAD I DID! What an amazing experience. The staff were cool and kept things low key, didn't make any problems for anyone. They both were knowledgeable regarding the sharks we encountered. The only thing I would ask to change would be the viewing glass, not as big as I would have liked it, but then again I'm selfish. The other thing I would ask they enforce, or at least remind those in the cage, please don't let your legs go straight out. I kept getting kicked in the back cause the lady thought she could just hold onto the handrail and let herself strectch out...very annoying. Aside from those things...I'm definately going to do this tour again when I co
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Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Redford, 2008/10/29The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone
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The Best tour EVER!
Reviewed by: Vanessa, 2008/10/28My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!
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a must activity!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/09/29This is a must for anyone visiting the islands. My wife and I agreed this was by far the best thing we did while we were there. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip itself was a blast! The sharks were so cool to look at. Seeing them in person is just beyond words!!
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AMAZING!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: craig + christina, 2008/09/22There isn't a whole lot of words that can really express the experience of looking face to face with a bautiful shark.. except AMAZING!! the whole activity from begining to end was great, the staff knew what they were talking about and eventhough we were to dumbfounded to really talk a whole lot they covered all our questions...we would recommend this activity to anyone.
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Are there words?
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/07/09Unforgettable. Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. Those are just a few! This was truly an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second on that boat.
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Brilliant!
Reviewed by: Jardie, 2008/06/16This was a brilliant trip and definitely one of the highlights of my holiday. To be just inches away from a 12ft Tiger Shark is a remarkable experience. Also got some brilliant pictures with my underwater camera. Loads of big sharks, crystal clear waters, friendly and knowledgable staff - a real must-do!
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Awesome Experience
Reviewed by: Marcy, 2008/06/15What a great experience our dive was. Thank you, for making my first trip to Hawaii and my first dive with sharks the best. I enjoyed every part of this encounter from the staff to the sharks. We would love to do it again someday. Aloha...
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Excellent!
Reviewed by: Yulia, 2008/05/27You have a list called "10 things to do before I die" and you've just marked one thing as 'done' - this is what this tour feels like. Do it, and you won't regret. Just don't forget a pill of Bonine and waterproof camera with a long strap that you can put around your neck. If your camera is not waterproof, take it anyway, because you can take great pictures even from the boat.
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FANTASTIC!!!
Reviewed by: Rodgers Family, 2008/05/26So glad we did it!!
Kids loved it. Thrilling.
Captain Rich & Cory were very informative & friendly!
What a trip!
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wow!
Reviewed by: Shannon, 2008/05/25a fantastic experience! i really recommend this activity u cant explain the feeling u get when ur underwater and face to face with a shark! heaps more sharks around than i expected and they captivate u for every second you're there! amazing!!!
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Cool experience, and huge sharks!
Reviewed by: Sandra Nilsson, 2008/05/24Very very nice! The sharks were much bigger than I thought! Professional and fun people having the tour
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Amy, 2008/05/03This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I was kind of nervous but the staff makes you feel at ease. There were so many sharks and you get at least a half hour in the tank. It's a nice view from the boat when the other group is in the cage. Sharks are amazing and beautiful creatures. Make sure you take some Gravol before you go. I got very seasick and I usually don't ever get sick. I will definately be doing this activity again when I come to Hawaii.
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Shark Encounter
Reviewed by: Nancy, 2008/05/02This was definately the highlight of our vacation. The thrill of being so close to the sharks is an awesome experience. Would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!
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