Payment Details
When do we pay?A pre-payment by credit card guarantees your spot on this tour. A Voucher will be sent to you via e-mail, just print and present at check-in on the day of your tour. Simple eh?
Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Join us for a fascinating animal encounter of a lifetime!
- Sail away from Oahu's famous North Shore and relax on the cobalt blue tropical waters of the Pacific.
- Listen to descriptive narration about the sharks of Hawaii.
- Safety of our passengers is our first concern, so we will begin the tour with an informative safety briefing.
- From the surface, watch the sharks swim around our boat in their natural habitat.
- This spectator experience may provide you with insight and confidence to return to the waters for a future cage experience!
- Our Shark Adventures have been featured on the BBC Outdoors in England, ESPN Outdoors and soon will be on Canadian Wildlife Television - Ride along and see what the hype is all about!
- Your crew possesses lifelong ties to the sea and is there to teach you about the sharks of Hawaii.
- Getting into the water with a shark is an amazing experience, a primal adventure you will always cherish.
- Bring your own underwater camera and capture the best images of Hawaiian sharks available anywhere!
Tour Options
This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.
9am Surface Viewing
- Price from USD $59.99
- Stay on the boat and watch the sharks from the surface
- Code: SV0900
9am Cage Viewing
- Price from USD $119.99
- Enter the cage for underwater viewing of approx. 20 - 30 minutes. Masks and snorkels are provided or you can bring your own
- Code: CV0900
11am Surface Viewing
- Price from USD $59.99
- Stay on the boat and watch the sharks from the surface
- Code: SV1100
11am Cage Viewing
- Price from USD $119.99
- Enter the cage for underwater viewing of approx. 20 - 30 minutes. Masks and snorkels are provided or you can bring your own
- Code: CV1100
Description
Sharks are the ocean's perfect predator, existing for over 350 million years, even before the time of the dinosaurs. The sharks featured on this boat tour include the Gray Reef, Galapagos, Sandbar and Hammerhead.
Your adventure begins with a short 15-minute boat ride that will take you three miles out from Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor. View beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. Often on the way you will see dolphins, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and magnificent Humpback Whales (November through May).
When the water turns a deep cobalt blue and reaches depths of 200–400 feet, we have entered shark-infested waters! At this point, as some sharks swim up to the surface of the water, a glass cage is lowered into the water. Depending on which option you have selected, you can either enter the cage or stay on the boat. The visibility is so good (often 200 feet or more) that you can actually see the sharks come up from the deep. The sharks we see range in size from five to fifteen feet.
When you and your shipmates have had enough (up to 2 hours) in the water, we’ll make the approximate 15-minute boat ride back to shore!
The Boat and Crew: The Kailolo (Water Crazy) is a 26-foot Anderson boat with a swim step on the transom. The first priority of our crew is your safety. Along with taking care of your general well being, our crew possesses lifelong ties to the sea and they are there to teach you about the sharks: their behaviors and instincts.
Our crew’s goal is to lead you to a better understanding of sharks and offer you an unforgettable experience in a very safe environment. While you may not be in the water with the sharks, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about these predators.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Swimming with Sharks in Oahu (Shark Swim Tour). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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I went with my two 9 year old children. They were afraid, but excited about the trip. We love the crew as they did an outstanding job in taking care of us. It is amazing how close the sharks came up to the cage in every direction. Once the kids got in the water they would scream for excitment as they tried to point out the different sharks and wanted me to see how close they would come. They begged to get back in the cage to see more and already asked if they could go swim with the sharks for their birthday. They have rode the dolphins, went deep see fishing where they caught a 8 foot shard, over a 100 pound tuna, or snorkling with the turtles, but nothing compared to this trip. I recommend that you get the video as it is well worth the money. Bring cash to get your T-shirts to remind you of the trip.
Darrel
Reviewed by: DARREL J., USA, July 2010
Well worth the the money and time. Our crew was very professional and entertaining.
Reviewed by: Lori, Juan and Kylie T., USA, June 2010
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time! We saw over 15 sharks during our time in the cage. The crew was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The boat ride out on the drop point was fun. Plus, we were able to get great shots of the sharks from the surface. I would definitely recommend this to everyone! This is an experience we will never forget.
Reviewed by: Christina D., USA, May 2010
The crew was wonderful - they were very friendly and informative. I could tell they really enjoy what they do. My wife was 4 1/2 months pregnant when we went and never once felt unsafe. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Reviewed by: Marcus L., USA, May 2010
The most awesome experience my family had while in Hawaii!
Reviewed by: Wendy W., USA, December 2009
An amazing experience from start to finish, the 2 guys that took us out made us feel totally relaxed, and safe. It was incredible to see the sharks so close up, and so many! It's something we'll never forget, and the DVD and t-shirts will make sure we don't! Thanks so much, just keep doing what you're doing!
Reviewed by: Julia H., UK, October 2009
We were on our honeymoon and looked for an excursion that we wouldn't really do anywhere else and this was awesome! Great experience! There were between 15-20 sharks that were circling the cage and we got great pics. The guides truly added to the experience and were very well versed in the sharks, their history, life cycle and the waters in which they live. My wife was a little scared at first but was made comforable and is extemely happy that we went. Highly recommended to anyone!
Reviewed by: Dominic M., USA, October 2009
This was the highlight of our trip. The crew was fantastic. They were funny and made it exciting, yet you still felt very safe. The boat was great, and the sharks were mind blowing! Save your money on other trinkets and get the DVD! It was worth every penny! Can't say enough positive things. The captain even called me on my cell phone because I was running a little late and helped me with directions.
Reviewed by: Eric O., USA, October 2009
We had a blast doing the Shark Cage Adventure Tour! Even though the sea was less than calm and everyone got seasick after a while, I would redo it again in a heartbeat! Definitively worth the adrenaline rush when you go in the cage and see shark shadows while you're still on board. My advice: go first if the sea is agitated, at least, you'll have time to enjoy it! Take the video they offer you: its worth the $65 - we've been watching it over and over again!
Reviewed by: Jennifer L., Canada, September 2009
The most amazing thing I have ever done in my life. I definitely recommend anyone traveling to Oahu to try this out. This was surely the highlight of my Oahu trip! I would like to thank the crew for ensuring everyone had had their share of thrill and fun.
Reviewed by: Rohan A., USA, July 2009
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Swimming with Sharks in Oahu (Shark Swim Tour). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to Oahu who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Sharks on the surface
Sharks swimming around the boat
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Underwater
Ready to see some sharks!
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Snorkeling
Adjusting the snorkel for the shark dive
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Swimming with Sharks
Up close and personal!
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Brave Divers!
Four brave guys in the shark cage
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Shark Dive!
Climbing in the Shark Cage
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
A Lone Shark
A lone shark swims under the boat
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Close Encounters
Up close with the sharks!
Photo by: Jenny C, United States of America, January 2010
Beautiful creatures
Everywhere I looked there were sharks
Photo by: Yvette W, Australia, July 2009
Totally awesome
They are really graceful creatures.
Photo by: Yvette W, Australia, July 2009
