Reviewed by: Jill
My brother and I have long been shark fans. As a keen diver I've seen the occasional reef shark but wanted to see something bigger. We went out on the boat (limited to 6 of us) and after a short ride arrived at the site where we spent probably half an hour by the boat (holding onto the lines) then free swimming and diving with Galapagos and Sandbar sharks (around 40 at one point but always at least 15 around us at varying depths). There were multiple times when we could have touched one with a flipper they were that close but we didn't feel threatened at all (although i would be lying if I said we weren't a bit scared). There was only one shark that bared his teeth to us which was amazing to view and again not threatening. The staff made us feel very safe and are very passionate about the sharks. I've dived around the world but never come across an opportunity to swim with this many large sharks in the wild. I cannot recommend this enough. #HelpSaveSharks
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
We loved our experience! The instructors were professional, informative and made us feel safe. We were able to see several Galapagos sharks and a barracuda even joined us at one point. And the whole experience was captured through pictures available for purchase afterwards. Overall, our group had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend to others!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Mike
One Ocean Diving is a class act, and how they go about teaching you about how to swim with sharks is as professional as it gets. Never once did I feel nervous about jumping into the open ocean with these animals. The cost might be slightly high for a tour without any transportation, lunch or anything else, but knowing that your money is going toward ongoing research about sharks is well worth it. All staff know what they are doing and their passion for what they do really shows. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Natalie Zahra
We had the best time! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life! Would definitely do this again!! Looking forward to seeing the footage pls send through when its ready. Many thanks
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Louis
Guaranteed to have a great time. The staff is very knowledgeable and will keep you in their best regards at all time.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Jannette
This was a really great experience. Uncle Dave-the captain, Shane, and Rider all made the trip educationall, fun, and really put us all at ease. I was amazed at how many sharks we saw!
This was one of the best experiences of my life!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/20 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
Without a question this is a 5 star experience. This is one of those moments in life you will never forget and will probably want to do again. The staff is very friendly and experienced and they have great respect for the ocean and its creatures. They gave us a safety briefing and explained what to expect with the sharks and what not do, first thing we heard was "keep all the negative associations with sharks at the shore, go in with an open mind".
We got to swim around Sandbar & Galapagos sharks ranging from 5-10 feet, absolutely mind blowing. Some of them were curious and came close to us! It was a little scared first, but the guide kept us safe during the whole time. While we were enjoying that magical moment another crew member took great pictures of the encounter.
Absolutely a must-do activity if you are in Hawaii. I would love to go out with the Islandview Hawaii crew again!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: George
This was an awesome experience. I had done the shark cage before, but I never thought that I'd be able to swim with the sharks without cage. I was a bit skeptical about the safety, but once I was in the water, I didn't feel threatened at all. It was just a calm and relaxing experience, and the sharks were not interested in humans at all. The sharks we saw were mostly Sandbar Sharks and Galapagos Sharks, and they only eat fish. They were more attracted to the sound/vibration of the boat engine. So the guide instructed us to stay away from the boat, and we stayed together as a group. We only have a group of 5 with 1 guide and 1 photographer in the water, so the experience was very intimate.
I highly recommend this activity to anyone, and really observe the sharks in their environment. Forget about Shark Weeks, Jaws, etc., and go see them with their own eyes so you can cure people's misconception about these beautiful creatures.
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: William B
One of the best experience of my life !!! Amazing sharks & Incredible crew! Thank you very much for that! I will come back very very soon ;-)
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/10/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Amy Walter
First time ever swimming with sharks and it was definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life. Naturally, I was pretty nervous but the moment I stepped on the boat and met the owner/boat captain and his two employees I was immediately put at ease. They are all local guys who are extremely knowledgeable about sharks, told us what to expect, and gave very specific instructions. The owner said he has been doing this for 30 years. Plus, they were very kind and personable which added to the experience.The safety swimmer gets in the water before you and is with you the entire time. He will hold your hand if you are nervous. Sharks are misunderstood creatures so put your preconceived notions and fears about them aside and go on this adventure! You won't regret it!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Pam
Swimming with sharks was incredible, unforgettable experience! Staff was very well educated and friendly. Time spent in the water was enough to see the sharks. Highly recommend it for anyone! Don't be scared, its completely safe.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Cali
The crew of knowledgable marine biologist/safety made swimming with out a shark cage very do-able! I would absolutely do it again! It was less scary than sky diving!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Kelcie
The staff was so friendly and knowledgable! They made everyone feel safe, and provided pictures they took of everyone! An unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to go again!!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Bree
This was a swim of a lifetime! The crew was professional, safe and fun. Extremely educational and inspirational. Go with One Ocean Diving!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/07 |
Reviewed by: JLW
This tour turns everything you think you knew about sharks completely on its head. After a short ride out from the harbor, you arrive at your snorkel site. You quickly and quietly get in the water (with no cage!) and voila, you are swimming with 5-8 foot sharks all around. This was a very professionally run and awesome adventure on the North Shore. Highly recommended to anyone with a sense of adventure.
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Shannan and Michelle
Perfect in every way, the guides were superb, the sharks were great, it was most excellent! Thank you VERY much for an unforgettable experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Such an amazing experience! I have been wanting to swim with sharks since I was a child, and have always been fascinated by them. Being in a small group of 6 makes the experience much more personal, and you get a good amount of swim time. We had 10 sharks total on our swim, all varying at different times, not all at once. My brother came along for the experience and he loved every bit of it, as I did. I am so glad I did this, and can't wait to do it again one day!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Alex Merk
My girlfriend and I wanted an uncomventional experience and found these guys. the entire experience was an unforgettable journey. The crew on the boat made us feel like we were life long friends and they put safety at the top of the list. We were close to the animals and got a glimpse into their environment. If you want to get in the water and see the Sharks and truly see the marine world as it is then take this adventure. You absolutely will not regret it. I will be booking a second go on our next trip!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Kitty
My friend and I were completely freaking out before we went out on this tour, but afterwards, we just wanted to go again and again! There is nothing as strangely calming and thrilling than to be in the open ocean with what seems likes hundreds of sharks swimming below you.
With only six passengers, we all got lots of attention and assistance, and during the ride out, our safety guides told us all about the sharks and other creatures we would see as well as what to do while we are in the water. There was not a moment after I boarded the boat that I felt uneasy or unsafe. I knew that the captain and crew had not only our best interests at heart, but the sharks as well.
It was a humbling experience to be in the shark's home and it is something that I will treasure forever!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/02/09 |
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