Swim with Sharks (cage-free)

Experience the thrill of swimming with sharks in Oahu’s deep blue ocean. Join the original North Shore shark boat family for a cage-free adventure with free photos and videos included.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Island View Hawaii - Our cage-free experience allows you to SAFELY swim with sharks in their natural environment. You will walk away with a new perspective and appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Photos and Videos are included for free!

We’re a family owned and operated company rooted in Haleiwa, Hawai’i on the North Shore of O’ahu. On your trip, we’ll be headed three miles off the coast of Hale’iwa to a location that’s been in our family for generations, which is about 300 feet deep.

A safety diver will escort you into the water where you will be able to safely watch as well as swim with the sharks, and other pelagic creatures. While swimming in the open ocean with sharks and other pelagic creatures, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ocean and its inhabitants - disposing of the irrational fears and misconceptions of sharks and other ocean creatures.

This is a “cage-free” experience where we will be free swimming with sharks for about 30 minutes. No heavy equipment is used. Just us with snorkel gear - so we keep the experience as natural as possible.

What's Included
  • Safety diver
  • Local guide
  • Free Photos and Videos
  • Live Commentary on board
  • Snorkel equipment
What's Not Included
  • Swimsuit - come ready to swim
  • Sunscreen - apply prior to boarding to limit excessive scents/oils in the water
  • Towel and a change of clothes in your vehicle
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience the exhilaration of CAGELESS SWIMMING WITH SHARKS, courtesy of the original shark boat family of North Shore. We’re the sole family-run tour operating from Haleiwa Harbor offering COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Indulge in a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure, immersing yourself in the vast blue ocean among sharks and other deep-sea inhabitants.

  • Minimum age is 5 years old - must be accompanied by an adult
  • Get a good night’s rest before your adventure!
  • We kindly ask you leave behind any preconceived notions about sharks and experience this adventure with an open mind
  • Always be attentive and present in the water, keeping your ears above water and paying close attention to the Safety Diver’s instructions
  • If you are prone to seasickness, please take Dramamine 1 hour prior to the tour
  • A minimum of 2 people per trip is required for any trip. If you are booking as a single passenger, we will contact you if the minimum trip requirements are not met.
Location
Island View Hawaii
Haleiwa Road
Meeting time is 15 minutes prior to your tour. Meeting place will be at the Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, North Shore, Oahu: Meet on the left side of the harbor next to boat launching ramp/loading dock. * Free parking is readily available near the dock
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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174logane
Jul 22, 2024
Amazing!! Islandview Hawaii is the best! 🦈 - Amazing experience! The guys running the trip made us feel super safe and comfortable with the experience and overall made the time incredible! Can’t recommend booking with Islandview Hawaii enough! Swimming with the sharks was super calming and the water was beautiful!! They also made sure we got amazing photos which was much appreciated!
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Tracey_h
Jul 22, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Our guides (Ramsey, Ha'a, and Pono) were very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They remained focused on safety the entire time, so if you're a little apprehensive, know that they are committed to providing a safe, but exciting, experience. We saw 2 big sharks for the entire time, and were visited by an even bigger tiger shark. The guides remained calm so we were calm. We very much appreciated ALL of the underwater pics and videos they took, and they sent them all to us with no additional charges. This was my favorite adventure in Hawaii. If you're thinking about booking a shark tour, I highly recommend THIS one.
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U5385laemilyv
Jul 22, 2024
Local family amazing! - Local family! They were amazing. They love what they do. We saw 10 sharks! The videos and pictures they got of us are amazing. They made sure everyone was completely comfortable. Very nice guys. This will be something I do every time I come back. Must do!!
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Sammiefever20
Jul 20, 2024
100000 times yes - Absolutely AMAZING trip! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to go! The guys working we’re just absolutely perfect and even though I have a horrible fear of sharks they kept the atmosphere light and fun and helped me in every way possible.
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Tatartot1
Jul 19, 2024
Do it!!! - Wow. This was a wonderful experience. There was only 5 of us total on the tour with these 3 cousins. They were very informative and really wanted it to be the best time for us. After we only saw a couple smaller sandbar sharks at the initial spot they decided to try a second spot and as soon as we got in the water there were some big Galapagos sharks right there. At one point there 3 big sharks swimming by the boat. They got super close probably within 7 feet. We have a new respect for the amazing animals. Thanks so much. We highly recommend.
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961bartonr
Jul 16, 2024
Outstanding - The sharks are rad, but the crew really took things over the top. They were so easy to get along with, so chill in the water—best diving tour I've ever gone on.
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218landond
Jul 13, 2024
Swimming with Sharks - Definitely a must try if coming to oahu! Kaea, Pono and the crew were so helpful and informative. Sharks were beautiful and the open sea was so warm compared to california waters! Definitely a must recommend to anyone coming on vacation to oahu.
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Simon_o
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing - Absolutely 1000000% recommended best experience ever ! They treated me very well and very professional! 🦈
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Walkinglazyj
Jul 10, 2024
Worth it!!! - Awesome, Sam and Claw were great guides and very helpful. Once in a lifetime experience with my kids. Island View is a great vessel for this experience.
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Thierry_b
Jul 10, 2024
No underwater camera !! - Actually it was a good experience. But the fact that you are not allowed to bring your own underwater camera sucks. They promised that they will take good pictures. But we were not happy at all with the pictures. We wanted to take some cool pictures of us with the Sharks but they took the chance to do that by not letting us bring our camera off the boat. Would not recommend it if you are looking for good pictures.. otherwise good
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