You’ll snorkel in a secure aluminum cage about three miles off the North Shore, where you can see Galapagos and Sandbar sharks clearly in their natural habitat. The cage floats at the surface, so you don’t need to swim—just hold on to the bars and watch the sharks up close. All snorkel gear is provided, and trained crew members are there to ensure your safety and answer any questions.
The day before our tour, we checked in because rain was expected and were promised it would go ahead regardless. So we made the two-hour drive, and found out at the dock that it was cancelled. Turns out the earlier 6:00 trip had already been scrapped, but nobody thought to let the 8:30 group know. One message could have spared us the wasted drive. Really frustrating experience.
Crew was awesome. Very knowledgeable. I was worried that 20 mins in the cage wouldn't be enough, but it was the perfect amount of time. We saw lots of sharks. Water temp was 80.
Matty and Titus were fantastic! Such a fun adventure and had a blast seeing the sharks swim around! Never felt unsafe during this whole experience.
What an amazing experience! Paulina and Todd were great guides. Very personable and funny! They made sure our safety and enjoyment were the main goal. Thank you!
What a BEAUTIFUL experience!! An amazing boat ride out. We saw lots of Galapagos sharks both from on the boat and in the cage!! Our guides were absolutely fantastic.
Excellent experience, great crew. My son loved it, saw a lot of sharks both in and out of the water. A little hard to get to if you don't rent a car, but otherwise a great time.
Wow- so glad we did this! The guides (Casey & Leon) were amazing at explaining why we went where we did, the kinds of sharks we saw and how to be in the cage. We saw at least a dozen sharks and I couldn’t believe how close they were and how clearly we could see them!! I ended up being sea sick from the rocking of the cage and the boat (even after taking Bonine) but Captain Leon helped stabilize me as much as possible moving me to the back of the boat & giving me some mint gum. So kind! After recovering from that, I was left with just what an amazing experience we had! Mahalo and Aloha!
Love the experience and communication with the boat and company. The tour was the best and we saw so many sharks!
If you’re afraid of sharks like myself, this is amazing. We are from Colorado, where sharks do not live. Totally safe, this group really has a great experience for you.
Nice quick adventure. Time in the water could be longer than 20 minutes to enjoy the sharks more. Maybe an additional 10 mins for the people that wanted to back in. We were split into two groups of 6. One group on the boat and another on the water for 20 mins then the groups switched. Seeing the sharks was amazing!!!! At least 15 sharks.
100/10!!! Such an amazing experience and I would totally do it again. They make you feel comfortable and safe. A great staff and communication.
Excellent! Best time ever. Loved it and would definitely recommend it to others.
Awesome experience! Was very nervous, but no reason to be. It was very safe. Husband and I both said it felt unreal, almost like VR! Do it, you won't regret it!
An Unforgettable Adventure – Absolutely Highly Recommended! I will admit that I was initially quite nervous about booking this excursion, but it ultimately turned out to be the most exhilarating and memorable adventure of my entire trip! The staff on the North Shore were absolutely phenomenal. They were professional, reassuring, and went above and beyond to make everyone feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. If you are on the fence about trying this, don't hesitate. Thank you to the incredible team for such an amazing experience!
Such a great experience ! My daughter had such a great time , crew was amazing ! We would absolutely do it again.
I loved this. The sharks are up close and literally right next to you. Or under you. Definitely a must.
Sharks sharks and more sharks!!! The experience is amazing!!! When we come back to Hawaii we are booking this again!! The boat crew was awesome and very knowledgeable! Oh, make sure you wear or bring water shoes no flip flops are allowed.
It was mine and my family’s first time doing this. It definitely was an experience of a lifetime as we saw quite a bit of sharks.
A very wild and thrilling activity! We wasn’t sure if brave enough but really glad we did it. Exhilarating but also able to feel comfortable and safe while experiencing the 6 or 8 sharks circling us. We had 8 people in the cage together for maximum dive time and felt there was plenty of space.
You will get sea sick. Even first boat out in the morning. If watching other people get sick makes you sick even worse. We learned after that 80% of people get sick. I may never be able to go on a boat again. It’s unfortunate because the sharks are amazing and the experience is cool but it’s impossible to enjoy.
Great guys. Very safe and informative. Made sure we had a great experience and I would definitely do it again!
Very cool experience. You get about 20 minutes of time in the the cage. We saw about 6 to 10 different sharks on the day that we went. It is pretty exhilarating at first, but once you are in the water, you are good to go. Overall, it is good for the money.
Lots of sharks up close. Bring your own go pro for close up videos. Also nothing provided but snorkel gear. Quick trip so likely don’t need food. Bring water.
Excellent fun time with great crew. Sea was choppy but went well. Lots of sharks to see. Great experience
This tour is definitely a must do when visiting the North Shore of Oahu! My family and I had an incredible time and were truly blown away by the experience. Getting that close to sharks in the wild was absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a huge highlight of our trip. Our crew, Matty and Mel, were extremely professional, friendly and informative! We felt very safe the entire time we were on the boat and in the cage. Overall, an incredible tour and one we will certainly do again on our next trip to Oahu!
Such a wonderful experience!! Our captain and crew were very knowledgeable and nice!! Very informative about the Galapagos sharks we were diving with. 10/10 would definitely book again. We went at 7:00 am and I recommend doing this early in the morning when it isn’t too hot out yet and the sun isn’t too strong, plus you still have the entire day when you’re done diving with the sharks. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience !!!
Such a neat experience from start to finish our boat crew was absolutely amazing super funny and very knowledgeable and informative. If you are prone to getting seasick, take some Dramamine beforehand!
This was an amazing experience!!! The crew did a fantastic job ! The sharks were everywhere I am so happy I did this!
Tito and Pat were great! Saw many sharks. They were knowledgeable and funny to have as guides. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!! 9/20/2026
It was a great experience. The water was rough so we got bounced around quite a bit. The crew and the boat were great.
Very frustrating experience with Shark Adventures. There was some confusion about the check-in time, but our tour was scheduled for 8:30 AM and we were at the destination at 8:30 AM. We even called the lady at the check-in shack to let her know we were there and ready to board. The GPS address in the itinerary took us to a different location a few minutes away, so we ended up checking in around 8:35 AM. We were told the boat had already left. The frustrating part is that we were driving in at 8:30 AM and did not see the boat at the port. I understand we were supposed to arrive 30 minutes early, but the itinerary made the timing look like an 8:30–10:00 AM window, which was confusing. We were there at the actual tour time, ready to board, and didn't need to use the restroom or do anything else that would have delayed us. They rescheduled us for the 11:30 AM tour and charged us a $90 rescheduling fee. We had driven almost an hour from Waikiki and then had to wait another three hours for the next boat. That was extremely frustrating. I did reach out to them first to try to resolve this before leaving a review. The actual tour was fine, but I was very disappointed with how the situation was handled. A little flexibility or even a courtesy call could have easily avoided this. We chose Shark Adventures because of the great reviews, but unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste. I would not recommend them based on how this was handled.
It was the most fantastic adventure that my wife and I had ever experienced. The weather was perfect, the people running the expedition were incredible. The sharks were plentiful. Everyone must experience at least once in your lifetime. We will surely repeat on our next trip back to Hawaii.
the captain and crew were very friendly and responsible. they explained the weather conditions and mange our expectations. it was a great trip experience with the company. thanks once again
Great experience and saw around a dozen sharks! Will definitely do this again! Crew was awesome too!
Such an AMAZING experience. Definitely will not disappoint. The water was choppy since Hurricane Lowell had come through days before but didn’t take away from the excursion at all! I had no issues even though I normally have motion sickness if things are too much. Bring sunscreen and don’t forget your towels! So many sharks to see! Get the video option to capture the memories.
Guides were awesome! the two guides Titus and Marty rocked. Very knowledgeable and super chill. Best experience I’ve ever had in Hawaii.
Had a great time, tour guide and boat captain awesome team, helpful the whole time, seen lots of shark on the boat and in the water.. highly recommend them if your ever in Hawaii.
Once in a lifetime experience, worth every penny! They made us feel really safe and comfortable. Highly recommend
Really cool experience. Definitely recommend this activity if you are in Oahu
Amazing time awesome crew would 1000% do it again. The crew helped us understand everything and was super chill. One of the best experiences in my life for sure.
Take a towel! Lots of sunscreen! It was such an amazing experience. There were so many sharks it was crazy
North Shore Shark Adventure was amazing! We had a great time and recommended anyone to do this excursion. We saw so many sharks and was given a good amount of educational information too.
Crew was super knowledgable about the sharks. Felt safe and had so much fun doing this! Saw lots of Gallago sharks.
Great tour if you’re looking for a safe experience for a first time. The captain (???) and is fellow tour guide (Maddie) were extremely friendly and professional. They made us feel safe, explained everything we needed to know (ride out, location of dive point and even any nausea) and the tour, in my opinion, was just enough time (roughly 90-100mins). I’d rate the sharks 10 out of 10 cause they were super chill, kept a good distance and just allowed us to observe them.
Overall, it was an okay experience, but nothing particularly special. We saw about three sharks swimming around the cage, which was cool, but otherwise it was pretty simple and a little boring. The water was pretty rough during our trip, and after a while it became difficult to handle being in the cage. I also kept getting bitten or stung by what seemed like tiny water fleas or something similar while I was in the water, which made it uncomfortable. Glad I did it and got to see a shark up close, but it’s probably not something I’d feel the need to do again.
Great experience, my family was so excited. Safe and fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone! A+ Awesome!
Matty and Dustin were awesome. Super cool experience and solid crew to try this out for the first time. Definitely a great experience.
Nice experience, not scary at all. Beautiful and plentiful sharks. Definitely would recommend this experience. A++
We didn’t get to go because Hurricane Lala came through and broke trees which blocked the harbor and the run off from the island made the water murky. I gave them 5 stars even though it was canceled because 1. They didn’t lie and take our money by taking us out even though we wouldn’t see any sharks and 2. They tried to get us rescheduled on a day that would work. It just wasn’t in the stars for us. But they can’t control the weather, I appreciate the honesty and because of that I will recommend. Next time we come, we will call them to take us to see the sharks! We spent the day shopping and walking the beach.
We had originally gone with an different provider who’s cage is located further north in the water but we saw no sharks with them because the tiger sharks scared the smaller Galapagos sharks from coming but then the tigers didn’t come close enough to see either. So the operator told us about this company whose cage is further south and away from the tiger sharks so we would have a better chance. We saw several Galapagos sharks and it was the highlight of our whole time in Oahu for my 9 year old. The two guides were easy going and great at making everyone feel safe. Highly recommend this company. The other nice thing is once they put you in the cage they push the cage away from the boat so it doesn’t rock around as much as the other company we used that has to leave the cage straps to the boat because it has a pelxiglass window that the currant drags down when not attached. Also the bars in the cage of this company were better suited for short people I could reach them the other company I could not reach the bars with my feet. This one also had other bars with 9 year old said were better for her as well.
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