Swim with Sharks (cage-free) from Haleiwa, Oahu
Overview
We Provide FREE PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Swim with the sharks cage-free with the original North Shore shark boat family. We are the only family owned and operated tour in Haleiwa Harbor. Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience as you swim freely in the deep blue ocean with sharks and other pelagic creatures.
Inclusions
- Free Photos and Videos
- Local guide
- Snorkel equipment
- Safety diver
- Live Commentary on board
What to expect
Itinerary
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.
Stop At:
• North Shore, Oahu, HI 96712
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.
Stop At:
• North Shore, Oahu, HI 96712
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Beatrice_C
May 2022
If I could give them 10 stars I would. Kama and Kala were amazing! To paint a bit of a picture we (my fiance and 11 year old son) were coming from the Disney Aulani Resort and hit some traffic on the way over. Kama contacted us and we informed him we were running about 10 minute late. He was very...
If I could give them 10 stars I would. Kama and Kala were amazing! To paint a bit of a picture we (my fiance and 11 year old son) were coming from the Disney Aulani Resort and hit some traffic on the way over. Kama contacted us and we informed him we were running about 10 minute late. He was very patient and understanding as were the other 2 members of our group. Once we got there we loaded up immediately and were on our way! We were extremely nervous (swimming with sharks in open water WITHOUT a cage) who wouldn't be?! Kama and Kala had a great sense of humor and made us feel right at home on the boat. They provided us an informative safety presentation but more importantly reminded us to leave all our preconceived notions about these creatures at shore. If we were to truly enjoy this experience we had to enter the water calm and ready to embrace what the ocean and these beautiful creatures had to offer. We headed out to sea for about 15 minutes about 2-3 miles off the coast. The water that day was extremely choppy and they informed us that they were near cancelling the excursion but felt as though they could operate safely. We were extremely grateful for them taking safety into consideration. Once we got out to sea they ran the motors to attract the sharks (sharks were drawn to the boats due to thinking they were going to get easy bites of crab or fish). Kama jumped in the water to ensure safety and then informed us that we would each be slowly entering the waters. Our son was so eager he was the first one out there! I am not such a strong swimmer and requested to use a flotation device that they had them readily available. Once we were in the water we were out there for about 30-40 minutes just floating in the sea with these majestic creatures. Once in the water we didn't have time to feel fear and continued to practice breathing while taking in the experience. Our son is a strong swimmer and was living his best life! We were able to see Galapagos and reef sharks but the true experience came when the 18 foot tiger shark graced our presence. She was the alpha of the sea and all other sharks cleared out with her presence. She hung out with us for about 10-12 minutes before disappearing into the depths. Throughout the experience Kama continued to check in on us and how we were feeling. He continued to reassure us in the water and instructed us on how to swim so as to continue to remain calm. The best part was at the end. We returned to shore slightly disheartened as we weren't able to take our cameras into the water due to risk of them dropping into the 300 ft depths and the electromagnetic output they have which heightens or deters sharks. Kala asked us all to turn on our AirDrop and he immediately AirDropped all the photos and video that Kama had been taking throughout the excursion. We were left with some of the most amazing footage and memories. These guys are the real deal and are amazing all around! Book with them they care about the ocean and you will be well taken care of with them! They don't chum the waters and reminded us that this is illegal. These guys are amazing I can't say enough positive things about them!Brianna_H
May 2022
Great experience, affordable, they take the photos and share with you for free. The sharks are attracted to boats so they don’t chum the water.
Great experience, affordable, they take the photos and share with you for free. The sharks are attracted to boats so they don’t chum the water.Hilary_C
May 2022
It was a good experience, a bit pricy & wish I would of seen more sharks, but understand that’s they have no control over Mother Nature. I would do this again, if I had visitors that were interested in it. Our guides were so chill and made sure everyone felt safe at all times.
It was a good experience, a bit pricy & wish I would of seen more sharks, but understand that’s they have no control over Mother Nature. I would do this again, if I had visitors that were interested in it. Our guides were so chill and made sure everyone felt safe at all times.Nikolas V
April 2022
Great crew and totally relaxed atmosphere - which is cool considering what you’re doing! So much fun and the experience first class !
Great crew and totally relaxed atmosphere - which is cool considering what you’re doing! So much fun and the experience first class !Zakary_A
April 2022
Guys where super nice, made you feel at ease and very informative. Super worth it, we saw spinner dolphins on the way out and the swim with sharks was peaceful. Equipment was comfortable.
Guys where super nice, made you feel at ease and very informative. Super worth it, we saw spinner dolphins on the way out and the swim with sharks was peaceful. Equipment was comfortable.Katie_L
April 2022
What an incredible experience!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. We saw around 10 Galapagos sharks, Barracudas and a Tiger shark! The guys were hilarious and made the whole day that much more enjoyable! We could not recommend this experience enough! Oh and don’t bother with any other...
What an incredible experience!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. We saw around 10 Galapagos sharks, Barracudas and a Tiger shark! The guys were hilarious and made the whole day that much more enjoyable! We could not recommend this experience enough! Oh and don’t bother with any other company, these guys are the OGs