Shark Cage Diving In Oahu: An Insightful Journey into The World of Sharks

Embark on an insightful journey into the world of sharks with shark cage diving in Oahu. Observe Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a floating cage. No scuba experience necessary!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 2 days learn more
Highlights
  • Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor - Experience the thrill of meeting sharks face-to-face in the pristine waters of Oahu on this educational, 2-hour process, cage-diving adventure. See Hawaii’s majestic hunters — Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment — surrounded by the deep blue of the Big Island’s popular North Shore. Observe from the safety of a floating cage. Stay on the surface, then using a mask and snorkel, look through large polyglass windows to watch the sharks as they gracefully glide by. No scuba experience is necessary.
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Expert crew
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This expedition isn’t just an escapade, but it’s a voyage into a realm only a handful ever get to explore - the open ocean world of sharks!

Traveling three miles off the coast allows you to witness Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their undisrupted habitat from the safety of a floating cage. It requires no scuba diving experience. You get into the cage from the top and stay afloat using a snorkel and a mask. Large Poly Glass windows serve as your lens into the open sea, giving you a clear view of the sharks skimming through the azure depths. Being in such proximity to these majestic creatures will forever alter your perception of sharks.

  • Minimum age 5yr old
Location
Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor
Address: Hawaii Shark Encounters 66-105 Haleiwa Rd. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Mark_m
Sep 6, 2024
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on this excursion. There were so many sharks to see. Both our guides were great. They had so much knowledge and information to share. They really wanted to make sure we enjoyed our time!!!
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Haylee_s
Sep 5, 2024
Best experience in Oahu! - The whole experience was amazing, and the crew was great! I would 100000% do this again every time I come back to Oahu.
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Freedom06812181712
Sep 5, 2024
Easily the coolest thing I have ever done! - Such an amazing experience! Knowledgeable and safety oriented crew with full focus on giving us the best experience ever. You can feel the crew’s passion for what they do every step of the encounter. This can easily be one of the coolest things I have ever done! I will do it again when I am in Hawaii again. I highly recommend!
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Anne
Sep 3, 2024
Sharks galore! - This was amazing! I want to do it all over again! We must have seen over a dozen sharks beside and under the cage, seeing them was almost surreal like you were watching shark week.
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Dunavan_w
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing - Amazing and fun experience. Totally enjoyed it being first experience. Shark came close, almost can touch it. Memorable experience. Thank you.
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Jonathan_b
Aug 31, 2024
Highly recommended - Just fantastic. Good crew. Exactly as advertised. Loads of Galapagos sharks. They were very curious about us
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Regina_a
Aug 30, 2024
Good times - We love it ..So much fun an excitement way better than I thought it was gonna be not gonna lie was scared at first glad we ended up Doing it
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Laura
Aug 30, 2024
Oahu Shark Cage Diving - Shark Diving in the North Shore at Oahu was an experience of a lifetime! The boat hadn’t even stopped yet & there were so many sharks, one even a little bigger than 8 feet! When I went, I was nervous & didn’t really know what to expect. I didn’t have much knowledge of sharks but Caleb was so attentive and loved to educate us on the beautiful & magnificent Galapagos sharks. I left with profound respect and knowledge for these sharks, so much so that I would do a cage-free shark dive, something that I never thought I would even say. Mahalo for the amazing opportunity! & a little side note: I do recommend taking some Dramamine before going out if you can! I didn’t have any nausea, but some people with us were a little nauseous from the waves
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Laura_f
Aug 24, 2024
Take the leap - Shiloh and Ephraim were great tour guides. We booked this the day before, as it took some convincing for my group. We felt very safe the entire time. The safety briefing was thorough and clear. I’m so glad we took the leap and tried this out as it was truly a wonderful experience. We spotted 4 Galapagos sharks, trumpet fish, and even got to watch Ephraim catch a Yellowfin Tuna. I would totally do this again. The only complaint we had was the water was a little rough that day, and we did get tossed around in the cage some, but that’s not in their control. In our opinion it was totally worth it and I would do it again. This was a bucket list experience for me!
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Liliana
Aug 24, 2024
Take Dramamine! - This was pretty amazing, the tour guides were super cool, knowledgeable and attentive! Only thing is I wish the website would have warned me to take Dramamine before… I had a good time until I got soooo sea sick. I wish I would have prepared so I would have enjoyed more time in the cage with my husband. We went out on the 7 am tour and it was just 4 of us, two couples- which would have been perfect for more time in the water.. but I was so sick and I just wanted to head back. Anyways, glad we could say we did it. We rented a go pro and got some cool pics, take Dramamine!! Thank you to the tour guides- super rad young dudes. Mahalo
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