Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu's North Shore

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Oahu, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Rebecca_D ·

Dec 2025

It was AMAZING! We saw 6 sharks. They are beautiful creatures! The boat ride was fun. Our 2 guides were friendly and did a great job! There is an opportunity to have pictures taken of you in the water and purchase them at the end of the trip. Highly recommend!

· Nicholas_N ·

Mar 2026

Everyone was super friendly and made sure everyone felt welcomed. Great music and a boat ride as well. Plus the sharks were super cool to see up close

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Overview

Get a new perspective on the great predators of the deep when you embark on this shark dive tour from Oahu’s North Shore. Join a small group and sail out to deeper waters for the chance to come face to face with these often misunderstood creatures in their natural environment. This is a cage-less dive, meaning you’ll be swimming in the water with just your snorkel gear.

Galapagos and tiger sharks are known to frequent the area
Enjoy a cage-less dive with trained professionals
Snorkel equipment is provided for your convenience
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

66-101 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES EARLY This trip leaves from Haleiwa - on the North Shore of Oahu, about a 1-hour drive from Waikiki. Enter Harbor and park in the nearest available public parking stalls. The Ocean Outfitters Hawaii boat, the Rambo II, will be docked at Slip 19 look for the YELLOW boat & sign

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Haleiwa (Pass By)

North Shore (Pass By)

Haleiwa (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Ethan_P

It was so epic. All of the workers on the boat were so nice and fun. They were also very knowledgable. I'm sure they get a little tired of having to deal with all sorts of people all day but they did a great job at making sure our experience was great. The boat ride was fun, the sharks were super cool, I would do this again several times.

Reviews

4.8

based on 246 reviews

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Everyone was super...

Nicholas_N, Mar 2026

Everyone was super friendly and made sure everyone felt welcomed. Great music and a boat ride as well. Plus the sharks were super cool to see up close

Had a great time with a...

Victoria_V, Feb 2026

Had a great time with a great crew, we even got to see a whale on the way to the dive point. Would recommend to everyone

I had a great time! Saw 4...

Justin_L, Jan 2026

I had a great time! Saw 4 sharks several whales jumping out of the water. Plus the water was perfect temperature couldn't ask for a better time!

Amazing!!!

Rebecca_D, Dec 2025

A must do activity

Stephanie_B, Dec 2025

Absolutely amazing experience. The crew was all very nice and knowledgeable. Explained everything in detail.

Lots of sharks, great experience

Fabian_G, Dec 2025

Lots of sharks and just 7 people on the boat, so it's perfect. Friendly crew, fun boat ride. The stay in the water could have been a bit longer.

Snorkeling with sharks

Janelle_O, Oct 2025

Amazing experience start to finish! So glad I got to experience this. The crew were super nice, professional and knowledgeable. I felt safe the entire time. Seeing the sharks gracefully swim around us was such a cool experience. Even the boat ride out was fun and they gave us plenty of time in the water.

Unbelievable!

Cortney_G, Oct 2025

Amazing experience! The boat ride was a thrilling and smooth excursion in itself. We swam with 12 or more sharks. Very peaceful and once in a lifetime experience. We were also very lucky to enjoy viewing many pods of spinner dolphins. Incredible!

Sharks @ el compita797

Luis_L, Sep 2025

Very good experience. I got to see some sharks in the wild. Boat ride was fun too. Will do aging. Rambo 2 boat was cool. I'm elcompita797

Did the free diving shark...

Karissa_L, Aug 2025

Did the free diving shark thing, spotted a few sharks, barracuda, and tons of fish. Loved the vibe of the Instructors the music choice was on point, and it made the whole thing fun. Not mind blowing, but definitely worth it.

10/10 recommend

Jennifer_M, Aug 2025

Amazing tour! Very informative and really cared about your safety! They really made this experience so great!

Best Shark Dive

Fermin_L, Jul 2025

Great experience overall, awesome crew very knowledgeable engaged with the sharks all while keeping us safe, have no fear just respect the creatures of the sea and you’ll be fine! I wish I had time to do it again!

I am still on the boat on...

porkchop1085, Jul 2025

I am still on the boat on our way back to harbor and this experience was amazing. The crew is one of a kind and very knowledgeable. They care about the safety of the divers and the wildlife. Will definitely come back and recommend.

Saw 3 Galapagos sharks!...

Aubrey_Z, Jun 2025

Saw 3 Galapagos sharks! Really cool experience. I was super nervous and the staff was very informative and kind.

Saw sharks. Gals running...

Amanda_T, Jun 2025

Saw sharks. Gals running the boat were great. Water was very choppy and a few of us felt sick. I didn’t realize the water was that rough. Glad I did it though!

Cage free shark dive

Janet_T, Jun 2025

The crew promised and delivered lots of sharks They were very knowledgeable and Helpful with the trip

Fun and not scary

Fanny_L, Apr 2025

We originally booked a caged shark dive but switched to open water last minute, and I’m so glad we did. I got pretty seasick, but overall it was still an awesome experience, the sharks were adorable!

Amazing people and experience

JoseD_A, Apr 2025

It was really nice ,all guys and girls at the boat were amazinv ,funny and they took care of all of us ,making sure we were ok ,we actually did feel really save cause they were always on top of things making sure we were ok ,we saw a shark jelkyfish and a bunch of happt dolphins jumping ,flapping and enjoying the ocean ---" that's the way it was supposed to be HAWAII SEA PARK ,please free all innocent animals you have in jail --- ' Thank you all for an amazing ride ,hope to see ypu again soon...

This was the best experience of our vacation!

April_M, Apr 2025

This was so much fun! We are a beginner and intermediate snorkel experienced couple. Captain Lily was fantastic and her crew as well. They were very professional and we felt safe the whole time. Once in a lifetime (until you book again ;) ) experience. Definitely worth it!

So epic

Ethan_P, Apr 2025

Disappointing Experience – Poor Customer Service

Travis_M, Apr 2025

As others have mentioned, Ocean Outfitters canceled our originally scheduled tour at the last minute. When we tried to accommodate the rescheduled time, one member of our group couldn’t make it and they flat-out refused to issue a refund. No flexibility, no accountability, and no regard for customer experience. You’re better off booking with a different tour operator. Ocean Outfitters does not operate with integrity and should be avoided.

Great experience, Bad management (kept canceling and rescheduling)

Yannos, Apr 2025

The experience was great and the team in the boat were very knowledgeable and helpful. From the captain (Tyler) to the photographer and the guide, all three of them were amazing and made us feel confident that they are on top of things and that the event will go smoothly. The only negative part was when communicating with the management team. They canceled on us once (a day before the event) and they tried to cancel again half an hour before our rescheduled time. By then, we were already at the location (45 minutes from Waikiki) and only after we all complained did they decide to go ahead and do the tour.

Underwhelming Experience

Katie_R, Jan 2025

My husband & I had an underwhelming experience. Do this activity when it’s summer time and prime time for Tiger sharks, there were only 2 Galapagos sharks in the water. The staff were okay, one staff member yelled at me for being outside the rope boundary when maybe they should ask your swimming level beforehand. It was honestly kind of pathetic. We had no independence in the water. $75 / person for photos was a scam - we only got about 10-15 photos. Would not pay the price again!

Awesome experience! Crew...

Ron_w, Jan 2025

Awesome experience! Crew was extremely knowledgeable, put us on the sharks and kept us safe throughout the trip. As a bonus we got to see 5 or 6 whales on the trip back. Highly recommend this trip. Also take your Dramamine. It was a “calm” day and 1 or 2 people felt a little queasy.

Excellent Crew Vibes

Drewski, Jan 2025

Excellent experience! The crew was in great spirits, which created the perfect vibe. We even experienced a whale breaching the surface about 100 ft from the boat (January)! Alot of captains / dive masters are boring and intense. This crew was wonderful. Ive spent about 100 hrs scuba diving / snorkeling and this was literally the best vibe I have ever had. I highly recommend.

So Amazing! 🐋🦈

brooke_r, Jan 2025

Absolutely amazing! One of the best things I have ever done! the crew was amazing,the sharks were so beautiful and cute, the boat ride was so much fun, and we saw whales breaching to top off the experience. I would do this everyday if I could! 💖

I absolutely loved this...

Sarya_H, Nov 2024

I absolutely loved this experience, that day I faced two of my biggest fears, sharks and the depth of the ocean. The tour guides helped us all feel super comfortable and this magical experience has forever freed me from these two fears, Mahalo!

Shark diving

Stephanie_B, Nov 2024

We love the staff they were awesome. Everything was really cool and we were very happy with our experience. I would say the only thing that I would change would be the snorkeling equipment. I think it might need updated a little bit. Other than that I would definitely recommend it

Hands down the best thing you can do as a living breathing human

Mitchell_M, Oct 2024

I don’t know how to say this but this was the best day of my life and I live a good life. Hands down the all time best thing that has ever happend to me. I’m lost