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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best Experience Ever

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2021

I would recommend this as a MUST DO!! Yes you will be nervous but, once you get on the boat your captains will make you feel so comfortable! They both have great humor that helps to calm your nerves. What you will experience while your in the cage is amazing! You get to see it all up close! I would recommend anyone to do this. For tourists plan transportation both ways prior to your tour. Its hard to get a uber in that area.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/29
Activity Date: 2021/04/27

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Cage shark dive

Reviewed by: Samantha harper

This was amazing amazing experience! The folks running the boat were informational and extremely friendly. There were only 4 people upon the boat and we were all able to get in the cage together comfortably. For the amount we paid we had a generous amount of time in the cage to view the shark in there natural habitat. They were very curious and we got some beautiful pictures. When I had an issue with the snorkel the team provided several others for me to try. The water was high 70’s and we took the early morning venture where the water was fairly still and the island was quiet. I would absolutely recommend this affordable once in a life time experience!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/23
Activity Date: 2021/04/21

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

The north shore surf bus.

Reviewed by: Roy Barnes

Kevin made the entire trip outstanding. He was funny, on time, very knowledgeable, even though I've been to north shore before, this was the first time I felt like it was not only fun but informative. He was very accommodating. I am telling my friends and family to put this on their list . Thanks Uncle Kevin!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/04/18
Activity Date: 2021/04/16

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

So fun !

Reviewed by: Brittani

My husband said this was the best excursion we have ever done !

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/16
Activity Date: 2021/04/13

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Uncle kevin was the best!!!

Reviewed by: Kate

Uncle Kevin was truely an amazing bus driver/tour guide! Made the day feel as though you were a local :). Amazing commentary and local facts. A whole range of activities to choose from and by far was the best taking a surf lesson on the north shore!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kate, yes we are truly blessed to have uncle Kevin as part of our ohana! Hope to see you again on the Original North shore tour!

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Packages: North Shore Tour from Waikiki with Surf Lesson + One Fun Activity
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/04/15
Activity Date: 2020/02/22

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

A wonderful adventure

Reviewed by: Kellie

Sam was our tour guide and did a great job. It was the perfect balance between plenty to do and downtime. We did the falls and then paddle boarding up the river, where we saw sea turtles. The entire day was perfect. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kellie, we're super stoked that you had a great time with Sam! He is truly a cool and informative tour guide! Mahalo and a Hui ho!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/04/15
Activity Date: 2021/04/11

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Glass bottoms kayak tour

Reviewed by: Todd

The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Made the experience fun. Saw turtles and Manna Rays!!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalos for your awesome review, it was a pleasure to meet you guys, hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation
See you next time
Mahalo nui loa a hui hou!!!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/05
Activity Date: 2021/04/02

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome expierence!

Reviewed by: John Vigil

Chris and his helping hand was amazing. Made sure that we were comfortable and we had plenty of time in the cage! There were so many sharks around us and we got some great footage! Highly recommend! Thank you again Chris!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/02
Activity Date: 2021/03/31

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

The best experience I’ve had

Reviewed by: Bella

I had the best time on my shark tour! The guys were super helpful and informative. The weather was great and I felt very safe the entire time, even inside the cage with the Sharks. There were so many Sharks swimming around the cage, much more than I expected. I highly recommend this shark cage tour. I had the best time with them.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/03/28
Activity Date: 2021/03/26

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Fina and amazing time!

Reviewed by: Denisse

Had a wonderful time w uncle Kevin!! He showed us a lot of places and haves the background story! Very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience and love for his Hawaiian culture.

  • Old train from Waimea

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2020/12/17
Activity Date: 2020/12/15

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

The best tour in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Nick & Bri

This tour was an absolute blast. Luckily, my girlfriend and I came to Hawaii the week after the state opened up following the Covid-19 restrictions, so there weren't many people on the island. Likewise, the tour only ended up being the two of us. Our tour guide (and owner of the tour company), Steve, was amazing. He led us through the waters and taught us both how to kayak. He even went out of his way and taught us how to paddleboard too! Also, he was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and the surrounding waters. Steve provided us with a lot of advice on what we should do/stay/eat during our stay. And to make it even better, we saw plenty of sea turtles and coral beneath our glass bottom kayak! On top of all this, Steve stayed with us a little while longer on the water to answer our questions and to talk more about Hawaii. All in all, the tour went above and beyond our expectations. The next time we go back to Hawaii, we will definitely book another tour with this company!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/11/04
Activity Date: 2020/10/27

North Shore Private Beginner Surfing Lessons in Haleiwa - Sea & Board Sports

Much better than Waikiki beach !

Reviewed by: Coconut B.

Great experience. Nice location for surfing. The instructor is very nice and friendly

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for this wonderful review. We appreciate you and are so happy your enjoyed your surf lesson with us.
Mahalo,
Sea and Board Sports Hawaii

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Packages: Semi-Private Group Lesson Package for Two
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/03/17
Activity Date: 2019/12/30

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Fantastic Time with JC and team!

Reviewed by: Colleen Drumm

This glass bottom kayak tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, JC was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience a unique one! I would highly recommend taking a tour with these folks- you will not regret it!

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We are so pleased you enjoy your tour with us. We hope you tell all your friends that our visiting Hawaii in the future to come make wonderful memories with us.
Mahalo,
Sea & Board Sports Hawaii

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Packages: Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/17
Activity Date: 2020/02/24

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Amazing

Reviewed by: Friends

What an experience! This tour is definitely worth it. The boat only takes out a max of 6 people which allows for more cage time and less crowds. The cage was plenty big for everyone to see and not feel cramped. We had sharks around us the entire time we were in the water and the water was so clear it was quite the experience. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable about not only sharks but whales as well. We were able to stop on our way back into harbor and watch the whales for a little bit. Overall such a great experience, highly recommend!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/25
Activity Date: 2020/02/21

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best experience ever!

Reviewed by: Emily F

One of my biggest fears is a shark. The idea of this excursion terrified me but When in Rome, right? Hawaii is the perfect place to face your fears and do something you’d never normally do. The guys on the boat helped ease my fears and made the experience so incredible. I would recommend this excursion to anyone. We saw 6 sharks at one time and being that close to a shark was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. We spent about 40 min in the water and it was the perfect amount of time. The fact that only a small number of people can go on the excursion means more time in the water. This is a must do on the North Shore! Bring your GoPro!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/12
Activity Date: 2020/02/06

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

All Around Great Time

Reviewed by: Michael

This shark cage tour was awesome. Started off the morning with a nice north shore cruise to the cage drop spot. The crew is very laid back and give you all the information you need along the way. Very friendly and knowledgeable and answered all and any questions we had. Spent a good chunk of time in the cage and saw a few different sharks able to collect some pretty sweet GoPro footage. Even saw some whales along the way and you are able to hear them singing underwater which is pretty cool. The boat is spacious and comfortable and they provide bottled water. They also have a fresh water hose so you can rinse off when you are done in the cage. This tour was 100% safe and professionally ran. I would recommend it for anyone looking to have a good time for a few hours on the island.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/11

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

A must do!

Reviewed by: Jenna

This tour is one that you won’t forget! During our shark tour, we had 6 sharks around us for most of our time in the water. The cage allows you to get a close view of the sharks while still viewing safe being in the water. You get a beautiful view of the deep blue water that is unlike anything else. The staff was great, informing us of sharks that are often seen as well as educating us on the sharks we were seeing. The staff also gave fun facts about the island during the boat ride. I could not say enough great things about this tour!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/09
Activity Date: 2020/02/06

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

By far the best shark tour in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: MsTravelGal

I have to admit, even though I knew I would be swimming safely in a cage, I was still a little nervous. But the crew did a good job of putting my mind at ease. These guys really know their stuff! They've been swimming with sharks and surfing in Hawaii their whole lives. They are like walking encyclopedias!

The tour was fun from start to finish. We got to see whales on the way to and from the dive site (and we could hear them when we were in the water!), we saw the Lost beach where the TV show was filmed, and the view of the North Shore coastline was breathtaking.

Last but not least, the sharks. There were at least five in sight when I got in the cage. It was a dream come true getting to be so close to them and watch them swim around us. And the best part is that this tour only takes out a maximum of 6 people so we got to stay in the cage the whole time!

  • Swimming with sharks in their natural habitat on the North Shore!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/05

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

You won't regret this one!

Reviewed by: Ashton

This has been on my bucket list for quite some time and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The crew is so nice and made everyone feel so comfortable and were very knowledgeable. They only take up to 6 people so you never even have to get out of the cage until the tour is over if you don't want to! We were in there for about 45 minutes getting to see several sharks and it turned out to be a really calming, cool experience. I would definitely recommend these guys, I was sold when I found out that it was a small group and that we would have a lot more time in the cage.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/02/02

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Better the first time

Reviewed by: Dassh

I had fun hiking to the waterfall and going swimming but the water was freeeezing!! I felt like the first time I did this activity we had a lot more time. I was able to snorkel, eat, stand up paddle and walk the town. This time I felt like going to the nut farm wasted a lot of time to do the activities. That part should be taken out and the time should go towards the actual activities. But all in all is was fun.

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Packages: Premium Package - 3 Fun Activities
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/12/17
Activity Date: 2019/11/23

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

VIP Small Group Shark cage Dive

Reviewed by: Erin

This excursion exceeded our expectations! The crew was personally and knowledgeable about sharks and the ocean sea life. We had plenty of time in the water with the sharks because of the small group. We also saw a huge pod of dolphins 40-60 jumping out of the water traveling out to our final destination. We felt like they were putting on a show just for us. Important to note we never felt in danger while observing the sharks in the cage. Our guides were professional and patient with the timid swimmers. It was a bucket-list check off for us. We recommend an underwater camera or waterproof pouch for your iPhone. Don’t miss these amazing moments with the sharks. We will back! We highly recommend this excursion! Thanks for an incredible experience!!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/10/09
Activity Date: 2019/09/19

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Yunah

We made a last minute reservation for this morning snorkeling cruise and it was much better than I had expected! I went with my sister and my guide gave us an excellent tour around the north shore with his boat. My guide was wonderful & friendly, and he was kind to offer us water, towels and of course snorkel gears. He took us to a coral reef to snorkel where we saw a bunch of fish and we even saw a turtle at the end of the trip! I would definitely go again!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:00 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/09/13
Activity Date: 2019/09/12

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!

Reviewed by: Troy and Tricia

So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours

  • Sharks were so close we could almost touch them!!!

  • Awesome creatures!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/09/04
Activity Date: 2019/09/03

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Good trip but choppy waters

Reviewed by: Nirav

We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/09/03
Activity Date: 2019/09/01

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

great time!

Reviewed by: Lacey

My family and I had such a wonderful experience! Captain Chris was awesome, so kind and found us a 14 foot tiger shark. It was so awesome. Then when we went snorkeling, we ran into an eel and lots of fish. It was a great morning and I recommend!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:00 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/08/27
Activity Date: 2019/08/23

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

We had s great experience with captain Chris! We went with my whole family all six of us and we went snorkeling... we almost saw an eel but we did see a tiger shark which was amazing! Such s great fun experience!

Reviewed by: Christopher Edwards

We had so much fun with captain Chris! We first went snorkeling by sharks cove and almost saw an eel. We saw some fish and had a blast. It was nice. Then we went shark sighting and saw a tiger shark! We saw a ton of dolphins and turtles as well. Great experience!

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:00 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/08/26
Activity Date: 2019/08/23

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

So fun

Reviewed by: Lacey

We went with my whole family and we all had such a blast. We were lucky enough to even see a 14 foot tiger shark!! He was circling our boat. When we went snorkeling we saw so many fish and even an eel popped out. Captain Chris was awesome! Recommend!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (25% Capacity)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/08/26
Activity Date: 2019/08/23

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

Unexpected shark

Reviewed by: Debbie

This activity took us past where the famous TV show lost was filmed.since I am a huge fan of that show it was very interesting to see the area which they filmed it. Then we saw quite a few pods of spinning dolphin that was very exciting to my grandchildren as they jumped into the air and spun around over and over again..After watching our guide do free diving we ran into a few eel and that was exciting to see. But the best part was when we went to a special area to see sharks and they were not just any shark it was a big 10 foot Tigershark I had never seen that it was quite a thrill. Our captain and his assistant were both very knowledgeable and very pleasant to be around, soft drinks water was included and we were able to take our very young grandchildren that were only two years old. The little town where the harbor is located is also a bonus. It has lots of little shops and wonderful food places to eat. So after our hour and a half tour we then walked around the town and had a delicious lunch. If you’re staying on the North Shore it’s only about 20 to 25 minutes to get to the harbor where you catch the boat. So all in all it’s a days full activity and something the entire family can do even the little ones. There is a cover on the boat what’s allows you to get in from under the rain, although we had pleasant weather we did not need to escape the weather

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:00 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/08/26
Activity Date: 2019/08/23

Haleiwa Turtle Snorkel Cruise - North Shore Ocean Safari [Summer Season Only]

The perfect North Shore excursion!

Reviewed by: Mike

We couldn't have found a better way to explore the North Shore! My girlfriend and I went out on an afternoon cruise and had a blast! We saw lots of dolphins and even got to stop by a shark dive spot where we could see sharks from the boat! I have never seen as many different large sea animals in one boat ride, it was incredible! We stopped for a while and snorkeled in Waimea Bay which was amazing. We were able to take a bunch of cool underwater pictures and we even saw a turtle! The captain and crew are the friendliest in the Islands and are very passionate about sharing the culture and history of Hawaii. I really enjoyed this because for me, getting to learn about the places I visit really makes the experience so much more memorable. We can't wait to come back during whale watching season!



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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2019/08/07

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

We had so much fun!

Reviewed by: Mike

This was a surprise for my girlfriends birthday and she loved it! We saw so many of sharks! We had done one of the other shark dive without a cage on a smaller boat and did not have the greatest experience.(she got seasick, swimming in strong current, only saw one shark, un-attentive crew...) This experience was the complete opposite. The shark cage makes it so easy to relax in the water and just watch the sharks. Not fighting against the current for this type of experience really makes a huge difference. And you are never worried about what is behind you! The boat itself made a big difference as well. It is an extremely stable power catamaran and is one of the smoothest riding boats i have been on. The captain and crew are one of the friendliest I have encountered. They make sure you are taken care of and happy to share their knowledge of literally everything you can see out on the water and on the island.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/07
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