Reviewed by: Mei and Haleo
We had an outstanding experience! The captain and co-captain were friendly and professional. We arrived at the cage and returned to our destination safely. We were fortunate to see a few sharks. I thought I might get seasick but to my surprise I did not. I think it was because my grandson and I ate a bland meal beforehand and do not drink coffee. Unfortunately, two of the passengers did get sick and went palu in the cage! Auwe! Overall a great experience and we'd do it again.
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Sharks!! Yes...SHARKS. And yes, you CAN see them from the boat. It's wild to see such majestic creatures in their natural habitat. You go a few miles offshore for this trip so it does get choppy. We did an early morning tour which has calmer ocean conditions than the later tours. And I am so glad we did! We only had a super light breakfast before going out (think a bit of fruit, light bites only).
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Juan
It started with a great day, very little wind which made the water very calm. Boat rode out was smooth, and finally arriving to the cage we were immediately greeted with sharks, and not just any sharks but 3 TIGER SHARKS!!. I know that TIGERS are rare for the area but the fact that 3 were there for the entire dive was amazing. The crew were awesome in ensuring that everyone was calm and answered any questions. I definitely recommend and would love to dive again
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
Reviewed by: K-E
The tour was absolutely amazing. Guides were both friendly and knowledgeable, and the sharks came in great numbers.
Be aware that staying in the cage takes a bit more effort than you think, but everyone on our trip managed just fine.
Bring a bag for your phone so you can take some underwater pictures.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Chelsea
The crew was wonderful! We saw dolphins on the way out there which was a nice addition to the shark tour. When we got out to the cage we were met by about 8 sharks that stuck around the entire time we were in the cage. When we were about to leave we were able to get back into the cage because a tiger shark had approached so we got a look at her for a bit.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/09/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/10 |
Reviewed by: J Rivera
We enjoyed this so much. It took a couple hours to calm down from the excitement of being so close to majestic sharks. Our guides were so friendly and provided a lot of information and guidance. We felt very safe during the entire experience. We also had enough time to enjoy the sharks and it never felt rushed. We saw about 10 sharks that swam calmly around the cage. We were lucky to see some dolphins on the trip back too!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
Our guide was phenomenal!! Really felt like ohana! Beautiful scenery and learned lots about the history! Even stopped at a gorgeous campground with fantastic views! Make sure you bring some glasses, you will get VERY dirty everywhere!
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Rennie
One of the best things I’ve ever done. The captain and her mate were exceptional! They talked us through our fears, educated us about the sharks, and we got to see sharks- loaaads of sharks! Right there. I’m all their beauty. I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about it - just do it. Nothing to fear. All safe and just an experience of a lifetime!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Tyler & Chrys
Our guide was the nicest and most welcoming guide with a good sense of humor. He also took so many photos and videos of us along the way and AirDropped them to us afterwards without anyone even asking him too. Also the ATV riding was awesome and everybody needs to make sure they take a turn to drive. Just don’t be like my wife and wear a white tee if you ever expect to wear it white again as the red dirt will do a number on it. 100% we will be doing this again next time we are in Hawaii and will recommend this to everyone.
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Michelle G
This adventure is one for the memory books!! We had an incredible time throughout the tour. Our guide was extremely friendly, which helped make the experience top notch. Photos are taken and provided without additional cost from your ride. 10/10 would highly recommend!
Will do again when we visit the islands again.
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Michael Guerra
Keiko was an amazing tour guide. He really made the experience one of the best I’ve had. Looking forward to do it again when I come back to the island. We haven’t forgot your care package :)
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: AJ Johnson
The captain and crew were AMAZING. Very Very knowledgeable of the animals and waters. Would 100% book again!!!
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/08/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Kama was a great instructor! Both my partner and I managed to catch some good waves for our first time surfing! I didn’t think we would be able to get a hang of it the first class. Kama’s great and straight forward instructions made surfing easy to grasp. Kama was also very observant and gave good feed back.
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Packages: | Private Group Lesson Package (at least 4 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Stacey
Kioki was by far the best guide we’ve dealt with and we have done a lot of tours. Very energetic and knowledgeable. The North Shore Eco-Tour was awesome. Highly recommend this to anyone. Breathtaking views and the true nature of Hawaii!
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/12 |
Reviewed by: JennKal
We did one of the glass bottom kayak tours while in Oahu and had a great time. Hunter and Ramsey were our guides and were amazing! Our group had some younger children, and the guides made sure everyone had fun and was able to stay together. I would highly recommend this!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Gina
Had a great experience with my daughter. The boat was a little rocky and I’m very sensitive. But overall it was fun. The staff was very knowledgeable. I saw three huge shark and I was done.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Don C
Looking was great. Very informative and entertaining. The trip was exciting for all eleven of us. Wish we had time here to go again but no such luck. Totally recommend this experience. Probably the best tour of our trip!!
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
Reviewed by: V.Ramirez
The crew with Captain David was awesome! Very friendly and made sure we felt comfortable and safe on the way out to the cage, during the encounter, and on our way back to the dock. We were lucky to see 4 tiger sharks as we arrived. This was a bucket list item for me snd the crew made it all that more memorable. Would recommend booking with this company for your future shark encounters!
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/31 |
Reviewed by: The Lezcano’s
Highly Recommended!!! Tour guide Ramsey was friendly, knowledgeable and great fun! Will definitely ask for him next time
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Packages: | Group SUP Lesson & Guided Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Katherine R
This was one of the highlights of our trip! It was a perfect morning, kayaking out with Steve on a SUP. He was super informative and helpful, making sure we were comfortable and happy. Then we did some rad snorkeling. We saw turtles and lots of fish. I wimped out on kayaking back, so Steve drove us I highly recommend this experience.
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Packages: | Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
This was a fun adventure for our family! Ryan did an amazing job as our tour guide. We were able to see the beautiful land and experience the thrill of being in an ATV!
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Jowell M
This is our first family ATV tour and we had a BLAST!
The scenery was spectacular and our Tour guide “Kiokie” is so amazing which makes it more memorable. My daughter likes to do it again when we go back.
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
Overall we enjoyed this adventure.
-The staff was very good. They were both informative and entertaining.
- We went on a very windy day, but they managed the ocean well and got us to our destination.
- We managed to see a couple of nice sized Sharks while we were out. The cage was very secure and you had no feelings of not being safe.
- I had an AMAZING time, but my husband, who can't handle the sea travel, got sick.
Had a good time and would definitely recommend.
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Sierra B.
This was a once in a lifetime experience!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt so safe and we saw some Galapagos sharks, some barracuda and even a tiger shark!! It was so much fun! Definitely a great opportunity for anyone!!
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Jessica Gan
I booked this as a spontaneous adventure for my parents and siblings first time visiting Oahu. None of us are super outdoorsy people (I don't even know how to swim) but we had a blast with this experience. The crew was fun, funny, knowledgeable and helpful. There was a lot of nervousness and anxiety with an experience like this but I felt at ease with them with their experience at sea and knowledge of the sharks we encountered. I loved that they loved what they do. I loved that we all shared the same respect and awe for the sharks.
We were fortunate enough to see 2 tiger sharks and dolphins on the way back!! Even my mom who was brought along as just an observer had an incredible experience on the boat ride and took some awesome pics! I wish I had prior experience working with snorkeling gear and learning breathing techniques to stay down longer to spend more time seeing the beautiful tiger sharks we saw. Next time, because there for sure will be, I'll be ready to handle the currents, my breathing techniques, and will bring my own GoPro! Can't wait for next time! Thank you to the amazing Hawaii Shark Encounters crew!
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Texas granny
We are retired and this was a bucket list item. This was fun for any age an experience you take with you forever.
We made adventure friends and have pictures to share with our grandkids.
I highly recommend this for families with kids. A wonderful way to start a new appreciation for the ocean.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Cameron
The booking went smooth and the Shark dive was amazing
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Packages: | Standard Shark Cage Dive Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Amj616
Note: they are a tent set up by beach right at the road. Super friendly, on time, fun, wanted to be sure we had a good time! Would book again!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Julio C
First and foremost, I have to give a shout-out to Ramsey because he was great. The kayak and experience itself was complete garbage. I was under the impression that we’d be at this beautiful blue sandbar in a glass kayak seeing all these beautiful turtles and looking at the gorgeous sea life underneath us. Come to find out, we would be kayaking at a disgusting creek with dead turtles and the nastiest water I’d ever be in with bubbles included. I watched a YouTube video where they advertised this website with a person on a beautiful blue ocean looking at sealife with this glamorous glass kayak. Meanwhile, I get a hazy plastic kayak with dead turtles in a bubbling green creek. Worst case of false advertising that I’ve EVER come across. I had to quit the excursion early because I was so disgusted and disappointed. I would NOT recommend this trip to anyone. Complete waste of time and money
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Adam
I took my wife and 3 kids on this ATV tour. Keoki was our tour guide, and he did such a good job. What I really liked most about the tour were the different terrains we got to ride through. Keoki got everyone properly prepared for some of the thrills we'd encounter, and the kids weren't scared at all.
Overall, the kids rated it as their favorite day of our 10-day vacation.
Highly recommend!
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Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
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Aloha V,
Mahalo for your kind words, i will be sure to pass them along to capt dave and crew. hope to see you again soon!
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