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Oahu Shark Dive Educational Tour (No cage)

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Leda_T ·
May 2025
Fantastic experience! The captain and safety divers were so informative and helpful. They were also friendly and welcoming. We learned a lot about shark behavior and how to stay safe. We also saw 6(!) male Galapagos sharks. They got really close (but not too close). Highly recommend! This isn’t a big commercial operation, so if you like a smaller, more personal service, this is the one to book!
· Clayetta_G ·
Dec 2025
Don't be scared!! It was great!!! This was on my bucket list for years and finally booked it. O my gosh..I loved every minute of it..best thing I've ever done 👍🏻✅

Overview

Swim with sharks on this small group tour in Oahu, with no cages in sight. You’ll be swimming in clear blue water with Mano sharks, accompanied by a trained safety diver. Snorkeling equipment and fins are provided, so you don’t need to bring these. Just show up ready for an adventure swimming with sharks.
  • Easy to find departure point
  • Use of snorkel equipment and fins provided
  • Swim with sharks without being in a cage
  • Tour for around 2 hours, then the rest of the day is free

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Dive fins
  • Bottled water
  • Wet suit Shirt tops

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

      Once you arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in please park next to the grey two story building located in the middle of the harbor. At that point give us a call and we will help guide you to our boat!

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    GO ADVENTURE HAWAII

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Waialua Bay (Pass By)

    Waimea Bay (Pass By)

    Puaʻena Point Beach Park (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Michele_M
    The crew was amazing!! Made us feel safe the whole time. Educated us on sharks and conservation. 1000/10 would recommend and do again!! Anytime the sharks came close, the crew immediately got in between. Bucket list item checked ✅️ I've always been fascinated with sharks and this amped that up!! Parker, the photographer was splendid. Fun and got some amazing snaps of us & the sharks! Rachel was a phenomenal guide with all her knowledge and calmness. I can't remember the rest of the crew but they were awesome as well!! Thanks guys for the experience!!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 85 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Shark dive

    Clayetta_G, Dec 2025
    Don't be scared!! It was great!!! This was on my bucket list for years and finally booked it. O my gosh..I loved every minute of it..best thing I've ever done 👍🏻✅

    Ricky, the shark expert...

    Peter_T, Dec 2025
    Ricky, the shark expert was very knowledgeable and made you feel safe. Parker, the photographer, was amazing in the water and his instructions while taking the photos were always done with kindness and patience. Captain Mattie was an excellent captain and helped out whenever he wasn’t driving the boat. All around the three of them made the day outstanding!! Highly recommend hanging out with them. And, of course, the sharks (saw about 10 swimming around us) and so cool!!

    Amazing experience! DO THIS TOUR!

    Sheila_B, Nov 2025
    This was an awesome tour with a knowledgeable team that ensures your safety and comfort for the entirety of the tour. Was an incredible experience, one I would do over and over again given the opportunity

    Outstanding crew and great adventure!

    Donald_C, Oct 2025
    The crew was amazing, they were very informative and knowledgeable! Never once did I feel that I was ever in any danger from the sharks because the safety divers Ricky and the camerawoman Nicole were extremely attentive to everyone. I will definitely recommend this tour to everyone I know. I can’t wait to come back to Hawaii so that I can go out with them again.

    Great Experience

    jhayatt71, Oct 2025
    We were on the 9am tour and it was amazing! Their was a Tiger shark and a number Galapagos sharks that came close enough to almost touch (but don't try). Parker, the photographer made sure he got the best shots of us possible with the sharks and literally held my wife's hand to guide her for the best shots. There were three safety crewmembers in the water the whole time to keep an eye out for us as well. Although we were a bit apprehensive about getting in the open water, once we saw how conscientious the staff was, we felt totally safe. It was a great excursion and quite educational.

    Phenomenal Experience

    Michele_M, Sep 2025
    The crew was amazing!! Made us feel safe the whole time. Educated us on sharks and conservation. 1000/10 would recommend and do again!! Anytime the sharks came close, the crew immediately got in between. Bucket list item checked ✅️ I've always been fascinated with sharks and this amped that up!! Parker, the photographer was splendid. Fun and got some amazing snaps of us & the sharks! Rachel was a phenomenal guide with all her knowledge and calmness. I can't remember the rest of the crew but they were awesome as well!! Thanks guys for the experience!!

    Amazing , once in a...

    Arash_P, Jun 2025
    Amazing , once in a lifetime experience swimming with wild sharks in the open ocean. The divers are professionals and made us feel safe. DO IT!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Mahalo! we appreciate your feedback!

    Sharks! Bucket list checked off!!

    Leda_T, May 2025
    Fantastic experience! The captain and safety divers were so informative and helpful. They were also friendly and welcoming. We learned a lot about shark behavior and how to stay safe. We also saw 6(!) male Galapagos sharks. They got really close (but not too close). Highly recommend! This isn’t a big commercial operation, so if you like a smaller, more personal service, this is the one to book!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you so much, our crew does their best to treat everyone like family.

    Exhilarating Marine Life

    Isabella_C, Feb 2025
    I absolutely loved this experience! We saw multiple humpback whales up close, different species of sharks, and many types of fish. Truly exhilarating to be that close to the marine life! The parking directions were spot on! Once you park look for the business’s teal and white sign!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you Isabella! SO glad to hear you had a great time.

    Diving width sharks no cove is the best experience if you want know this beautiful creature.

    Jaroslaw_K, Jan 2025
    Very nice experience. Service at the highest level. The dive master takes care of the group all the time. Diving with sharks without a cage is an amazing experience. I recommend this way of communicating with these beautiful animals. I highly recommend Go Adventure Hawaii . E-mail contact, WhatsApp, high-level telephone.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    thank you very much!

    Must Do Experience

    Helena_B, Jan 2025
    Nicole and Gordon did an excellent job. You can tell that they love the sharks and gave us plenty of time to interact with them. Thank you.

    Worth the swallowed/inhaled sea water.

    Caleb_L, Oct 2024
    Swimming with sharks is an excellent adventure! The staff were helpful and accommodating. I had never been in the open ocean with fins on, and I felt safe to do so.

    Hell yes, do this!

    Dayna_B, Oct 2024
    Amazing experience! Ricky, Frankie and the bad ass captain were amazing and made my year with this trip! Felt safe so for those of you worried about that, you're good. Loved not having to jump in a cage and see the sharks. We even saw a tiger shark! Group size is small (which you don't woth other tourist trap tours) so you don't have to worry about much but looking at and out for sharks. Wanted it to last longer but still, very pleased all in all. No real complaints. Hands down... Make this trip happen. Incredible experience you won't forget. Will likely flu back just to do this again.

    Do it!

    Heather_C, Jul 2024
    From the moment I received a cancer diagnosis I promised to start living for myself. I fell in love with sharks a decade ago on a volunteer trip with Reef Relief and swimming with sharks has been a bucket list item ever since. I’m so happy I did this trip. They were incredibly helpful, patient, and genuinely excited to witness us seeing sharks for the first time. They were kind enough to wait when we were caught in traffic on the way. I’m already planning my next trip back. Thank you for everything!

    Nice

    MarieElizabeth_B, May 2024
    Really safe but my day it was really windy and a lot of waves so take some gum for the boat ride. We didnt see a lot of sharks but it was really nicw and the people too!

    Exhilarating Swim with Sharks

    Paul_T, Apr 2024
    Swimming with 5 sharks and feeling safe at the same time seems to make no sense! Captain Justin and his amazing crew were knowledgeable, friendly and very patient. We Would highly recommend this tour on your next trip to Oahu!

    Book it ...... 1000/100 recommend!!!

    Jennifer_S, Dec 2023
    My best friend and I woke up early for the 7am tour with Jordan and Michelle. They were so knowledgeable and friendly. We had 10+ sharks swimming around us when we were in the water and felt completely calm and safe. This was a once in a lifetime experience and I am so happy we booked this through them.

    Great trip

    Rosemary_P, Dec 2023
    Great smooth ride out. Fantastic experience snorkeling so close to the sharks with no fear and a watchful eye from the crew.

    3 tiger sharks at once!!!!!!

    Kc_C, Aug 2023
    Amazingly good time. Crew was awesome and super knowledgeable. Absolutely stunning swimming around the open ocean with sharks. We had 3 big tiger sharks around us the whole time. Would definitely recommend to all.

    Best excursion EVER!!

    Clare_F, Mar 2023
    This was such an amazing experience! The crew was really sweet and personable. They were extremely knowledgeable as well and we felt safe the whole time. 10/10 would do this again specifically with this company 100 xs over. The water is such a gorgeous deep blue and you can’t beat being in the water with 10+ sharks around you!! AMAZING. Thanks guys!!!

    Summer time

    Dustin_D, Jan 2023
    Both are trips were canceled and still haven’t been paid back for the second one yet but will try again next time we are in Hawaii

    There’s a charm

    Dave_D, Jan 2023
    Captain and crew did a great job keeping us safe and put us in the sharks!!! Highly recommend this crew!

    Shark dive

    Jarrett_F, Jul 2022
    Sharks were a bit shy this time but this amazing group of people let us stay in the water until we finally came face to face with one of the beautiful creatures. And the pictures were amazing.

    Everyone say “Hello, Bruce “

    Adrienne_C, Apr 2022
    The crew was super helpful, informative and kind. I was nervous but reassured I would be ok. My husband went in and was super excited. I came in much slower. We consistently had 4 curious Galapagos sharks with us the whole time. We also watched a pod of dolphins skirt along below us. That was a real treat as well.

    We had a amazing...

    Nathan_M, Apr 2022
    We had a amazing experience!!! This is definitely a must do for the bucket list lol... the captain was professional and very knowledgeable he made the whole experience incredible!!!

    BEST SHARK DIVE EXPERIENCE ON OAHU!

    Nicolas_V, Mar 2022
    My family and I did the shark diving experience with no cage and it was AMAZING!!! The crew was super helpful, killer boat, and the captain Chris was friendly and knowledgeable! They know the waters really well and we got to see many sharks!! We also saw a Tiger Shark!! It was the most peaceful and mellow water experience I’ve ever done. The crew also equipped us with fins, wet suits, and snorkel gear (with anti-fog) to enjoy your experience. We are going to go again and definitely recommend going with Go Adventure Hawaii!!🤙

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