Swim with Sharks Cage-Free from Oahu
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Safety diver
Local guide
Free Photos and Videos
Live Commentary on board
Snorkel equipment
Swimsuit - come ready to swim
Sunscreen - apply prior to boarding to limit excessive scents/oils in the water
Transportation to/from attractions
Bottled water
What To Expect
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.
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Swim with Sharks Cage-Free from Oahu
Reviews
987 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would recommend
Kelsey S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a great experience, was able to see lots of Galapagos sharks. Felt very safe the whole time and crew was friendly. If you get sea sick, make sure you take something ahead of time because the ride can definitely get bumpy.
Do it!
SPENCER O,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you have ANY reservations about doing this, DO IT! My wife and I had so much fun and the crew were so patient and kind. Someone on our tour was very afraid and Sam was kind and attentive to her and others the whole time. If you are considering doing this experience, as I said before, DO IT!
A must do for all experience levels
Britainny N,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was hands down one of the coolest experiences of my life. There was never a point where I felt nervous or unsafe. The guides explained everything clearly and knew what they were doing. We saw 4 sharks on my tour and they all just swam around us minding their own business. The free pictures was an awesome touch. Would highly reccomend!
Skip the Cage.
Tyler S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience. Highly recommend. Keeping the groups smalll means a less intimidating presence which equals more sharks. Braxton, our guide was amazing. Made the entire thing very relaxed and fun. He also took a bunch of pics and videos and shared them with us at the end of the excursion which meant we just got to concentrate on enjoying the wonderment around us. Why climb inside a cage when you can float freely with these majestic animals in their own habitat?
Do not hesitate, book this!!
Chris J,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Do not cage dive!! Do this!! So much better!! Seriously, my wife and I were on the fence on this. My wife was terrified of doing this. I wanted to but of course jumping into the water full of sharks is a bit out of the comfort zone. But this wasn’t scary at all once you’re in the water!! We had 4 Galapagos sharks circling under us for the entire 30 minutes. They did not care that we were there, but had some great views of them and they got pretty close. However the highlight was a Tiger Shark that came right at the end, and that one was massive and very curious to what we were. It came right to us and got within feet before turning away. That’s the biggest shark you’ll get in this tour and it wasn’t threatening at all. The tour operators told us they have never had a shark related injury before, 100% safe!! Also wanted to mention they do have floatation things you can hold on to incase you aren’t comfortable snorkeling or swimming. My wife knows how to swim was a but uncomfortable in open ocean so this was nice. Didn’t see this anywhere when I looked it up before hand so wanted to mention.
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