Reviewed by: D. Beckman
This tour exceeded our expectations! We thought we might see 1-2 sharks, but there were dozens! It was amazing! The captain and his mate were both helpful and friendly.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Mandy
This is an amazing excursion for any Hawaii traveler! We found the North Shore to be so laid back and peaceful. Our captain and first mate were so knowledgeable and friendly. They made the trip super chill. We always felt completely safe and the sharks were AMAZING. 10/10 recommend and would do again in a heartbeat. Bring a GoPro or something similar! Fellow divers on our tour brought a drone and the sharks' reactions to that was so cool!!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany W.
Both my husband and I really enjoyed this experience. It was a little rough in the beginning getting used to the waves and the cage up against the boat but once they release you a little it gets a lot easier. There were plenty of sharks and some other animals to check out while inside the cage. Definitely glad we did this.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Amy845
First time shark cage experience…wow…wow…wowee! The most friendly, professional, and informative guides, Alexis and Erin, were phenomenal. From on-time departure to instructions on safety and snorkel/GoPro use, all guests were given expert care. So many sharks showed up to interact with the divers. Ample time was allowed to view and photograph the sharks as they came right up to the cage. The boat ride to and from the site was smooth and beautiful. An unexpected treat was waiting for our return to the pier : ) Dozens of spinner dolphins were surrounding the boat and Alexis and Erin stopped and circled around to allow all to be entertained as some swam along the boat, diving and spinning out of the waters, and showing off their talents and joy!
Please treat yourself to this once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic crew.
Haleiwa Sharks Tours is THE crew that will deliver an unforgettable memory.
Amy and Jeff
New York
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
We had a fantastic experience - I can't believe in retrospect that we were considering doing this in a cage. The team makes you feel at ease and safe, the crowd wasn't too large, and the boat more than adequate. I especially love that they take free photos in the water for you! Great experience!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Edwin lara
Best experience ever really enjoy the view, how many sharks we was able to see right infront of us. The tour guys were really professional and very friendly. Great time and I expect in the future to come back and do it all over again.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Lloyd Keola Jr
Very pleased with the whole tour. It was everything I expected. The crew was very professional. I plan on coming back next year to do it agian. Mahalo
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
This was an amazing once on a lifetime bucket list opportunity! They answered the phone when I had any questions and the crew was super welcoming and I felt extremely safe! With just a short 15 minute boat ride there was plenty of opportunity for the dive itself with a well timed activity! The 50+ sharks were amazing to behold and it was a calming and wonderful experience!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Tee Player
The entire experience was first class. The captain and his assistant provided a wealth of knowledge and made the entire experience enjoyable and everyone felt comfortable during the boat ride out and being in the cage. As advertised there were plenty of sharks and we were able to spend a ton of time in the water. I highly recommend using Haleiwa Shark Tours for this type of adventure. Thanks
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Clara C.
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*COVID Update*
This was one of the top highlights of my group's trip to Oahu. All of us had never been in a shark cage before, let alone see a 12-foot shark in the same water!! I recommend going with North Shore Shark Adventures because the guys are so friendly. Bring cash for tip!
I made online reservations through VELTRA. The time and date I chose online was apparently not available, but they notified me promptly after I booked. They were able to offer another time that worked for my group. I recommend booking for early morning tours because the water is more calm. Sea sickness is not fun, and one person in my group had a terrible experience with it. I felt bad for him.
Our boat had 14 people plus the captain and a deck hand guy. They split the 14 people into 2 groups to go in the shark cage. The shark cage fit my group of 8. We had our snorkel gear, GoPro, and underwater phone cases ready! I recommend bringing towels because it gets cold on the boat ride back to shore. I felt like we were in the cage for a while. It was plenty of time to get to the bottom of the cage, take videos, and see the sharks.
Logistics: meet at Haleiwa Harbor. Parking is free by the restroom. I didn't see any showers there, and there's also no doors in the restroom stalls. Wear shoes that are easy to remove. You won't be wearing them on the boat. I didn't have to bring my reservation or show anyone anything; just told them the name on our reservation.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Cory
The trip was amazing. Boat crew was friendly and made the trip special for everyone. Being in the water cage free and being able to see the magnificent Galapagos sharks silently glide in and out of view was an experience I will remember for a life time. I will do this again next time I’m in on island.
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Nick
Cage diving has always been at the top of my list of wants whenever I go on vacation.. finally got the chance during this trip to Hawaii, the women running the boat were super knowledgeable and made sure it was an enjoyable experience.. loved that the sharks were not coaxed to the boat by artificial means i.e. chumming the water.. highly recommend to anyone looking for a life-changing encounter with these beautiful majestic creatures!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Miguel
Incredible experience. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to add some adrenaline to their day. This will give you a new level of respect for sharks. This helped us reduce the fear we had for sharks.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Peter
Bottom line: This experience was the highlight of our time on Oahu and both of my children (11 and 14) rank it as the most incredible experience of their lives. It really is remarkable.
My 11 year-old was nervous prior to the dive, but her fears were addressed before we even left the harbor. The staff was informative and reassuring. Sam in particular told us exactly what to expect and answered all of our questions. The staff of three on the boat was very respectful toward the ocean and the sharks.
No one tried to up-sell us on products or services during the experience, which was refreshing. The staff took photos of us underwater with sharks and shared them with us at no charge as we returned to the harbor.
You don’t have to be an experienced snorkeler for this... most of our group pretty much floated on the surface the whole time.
Highly, highly recommend. The small group size, informative staff and thrilling experience of freely swimming with sharks was just unbeatable.
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Sophie
Amazing time!!! The staff was friendly knowledgeable and made sure we were all comfortable! We were in a smaller group so we got plenty of cage time! Would recommend this to everyone!!!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Daniela/Cira
The girl divers are incredible, they have a lot of knowledge about their work and we love how they do to protect sharks, a spectacular adventure and especially because we swim with sharks in their habitat without causing them stress. thank you girls for your incredible work
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Adriana Juarez
We had a blast! Our guide was so funny and nice! Enjoyed our time together!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
We chose this company because of longer time in the water with the sharks and smaller group size. it was worthwhile. It was fascinating to see the sharks so close, eye to eye, and being able to recognize different animals by their scars on their body and fins.
The crew was friendly, informative and very helpful, especially for the people with less snorkel experience. Definitely recommend it for an unforgettable experience on Oahu. Having a GoPro for rent was very helpful.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
I was expecting to maybe see some sharks out in the distance, but this was up close and person with about 12 Galapagos sharks!
As soon as we reached the site the sharks were already there because they have been conditioned to think they are getting food.
Our guides Erin and Jordan were amazing! Very down to earth and even gave us some recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat afterward.
This was by far the wildest thing I have ever done and HIGHLY recommend.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Nora
It was an amazing tour! Ryan was a great tour guide and spoke about many interesting facts during our hike. Definitely would go again. 10/10.
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Packages: | The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Alisa
What a great experience! To be in open water with these beautiful creatures was awesome. The crew is so interactive with the guests and they share educational information about sharks. They are in the water the entire time as well. I was worn out from the experience but it is so worth it!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Laura
We had an amazing time! The only downfall was it was windy so it made it hard for me the short person to hold on and take pictures.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Rachel Price
My husband and I took our 3 small children on this adventure!! It was awesome!! The guides were very personable and lots of fun! We had the best time!! The sharks were so close and just beautiful! We will definitely be doing this again!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Marta
The instructors were great and super friendly! Def recommend
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Destiny
We loved this tour. Thought I was going to be scared but I didn’t hesitate to jump in. Everybody was super nice and we felt like we had ample time in the water with the sharks. We saw SO MANY. It was a very cool experience that we won’t forget. Make sure to take some sea sickness pills. Some people on our boat couldn’t handle the waves. Everybody was a good sport about it though. Super fun!!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Char
This experience was amazing and the crew even better. Got to see three sharks, and although my heart was pounding I felt shockingly safe and had a great time. Would definitely do it again and I don’t think I could do/experience it any other way but this way again. Please do check these guys out! 100% recommend!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Isaac
Everyone on the boat had a great vibe that made the trip that much better. There’s nothing like swimming on the open ocean with sharks
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/05/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
This was hands down the best excursion/activity we did on both Maui and Oahu. The crew, especially Erin, were super helpful and great! We saw over a dozen sharks at one time. Only thing we wish we did differently was choosing an earlier tour time so that the water was less choppy and rough. Definitely bring an underwater camera.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
Reviewed by: William and Cameron
This company and crew were outstanding! Great communication and updates about our trip. They treated everyone on board with respect and made it very enjoyable. Erin and the captain were awesome and so much fun. We definitely will refer them to everyone we know and other hotel guests and be back again next year!!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Donna
My husband and I had a lot of fun kayaking! We loved the glass bottom kayak [we weren't able to see much underneath the kayak (water wasn't that clear on the day we went) but that's ok!]
We had an amazing tour guide, Dan, who is very knowledgeable about the island and left it to us of what we wanted to do & see / how far we wanted to paddle.
We were able to see sea turtles and also manta rays popping up from the water, which was cool because we never been so close to them before or seen them the times we've been to Hawaii. We really enjoyed kayaking in the river because it was easy to paddle, calm waters and a beautiful view.
Highly recommend and would do this again! Thank you Dan for the tour!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/06 |
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Aloha Peter,
We appreciate your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear everyone in your party enjoyed themselves.
Until next time!
Mahalo