2 hours
Mobile ticket
More than just an adventure, this educational tour takes you into a world that few can ever experience. The open ocean world of sharks!
We take you three miles off shore, where you can observe Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a floating cage. No scuba experience is necessary, you enter the cage from above and stay on the surface using a mask and snorkel. Large Poly Glass windows let you peer into the open ocean and watch the sharks as they glide gracefully through the deep blue. To be in the presence of such awe inspiring animals will change the way you see sharks forever.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age 5yr old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Expert crew
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experience the thrill of meeting sharks face-to-face in the pristine waters of Oahu on this educational, 2-hour process, cage-diving adventure. Each guest will spend between 20-30 minutes in the water. 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.
Shark Cage 6am
Shark Cage 12pm
Shark Cage 8am: 6 passengers max
Tour check in is at 10:30am; Includes dive in cage; No transportation included
Tour check in is at 8:30am; Includes dive in cage; No transportation included
Shark Cage 10am
Shark Cage 7.00am: Tour check in is at 6:30am; Includes dive in cage; No transportation included
Observer: Join the boat ride and enjoy the sharks from the boat!
Tour check in is at 12:30pm; Includes dive in cage; No transportation included
1,351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Melody G,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
guides were excellent and the early morning is really the best. we saw ~12 sharks at one point! first time in hawaii and it was a must
Renee F,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
I’ve done this tour 3 times and I love it every time. The crew and captain are fantastic. The experience is amazing.
Tamar B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
AMAZING experience...the waters were rough, but the boat was handled expertly. The music was fantastic and the group got great instructions. The shark activity was outstanding. MUST do on Oahu.
Jon F,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
Best, nicest crew. Very informative and worth every bit. We were surrounded by 13 sharks at any given time.
Gilbert M,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
AWSOME!!! Probably a once in a lifetime experience. To be 3 feet from a shark in the ocean is unbelievable. Crew was very good too. Only downside, water is very rough. You will feel it!!
Operated by Hawaii Shark Encounters Inc