Experience the exhilarating beauty and splendor of the Hawaiian “Mano” from the safety of an iron cage as they rise from the depths of Oahu’s North Shore. The experience will profoundly change what you think and feel about these incredible marine species.
Details
Your tour departs from Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor on Oahu’s North Shore and heads out to sea onboard the 32-foot “Kailolo” (Water Crazy). On the way, you are likely to encounter dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, and in the winter months humpback whales. Once you arrive at the shark area, the floating shark-viewing cage is placed in the water, with you in it! The sharks, ranging from 5 to 15 feet in size, swim only inches away from the cage and those inside. Stay as long as you want in the cage to enjoy this spectacular view. Don't forget to bring your underwater camera!
Inclusions
2-hour shark tour Guaranteed shark sightings Safety briefing Use of mask and snorkel
Available
Daily
Departure time and location
Regular tour: 7 AM, 9 AM, and 11 AM; from Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor Tour with transportation included: 5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, and 9:30 AM; from select Waikiki hotels
Return time and location
Regular tour: 9 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM; to Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor Tour with transportation included: 10 AM, noon, and 2 PM; to select Waikiki hotels
Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, HI
Take the H2 Freeway North to Hwy 80, and then continue North on Hwy 99 to Hwy 83. Turn left on Kamehameha Hwy (Haleiwa Rd.) across the bridge, and veer to your right. Enter Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor and look for "Kailolo II" for your captain and crew.
21.594854 -158.105514Terms & Conditions
This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to 48 hours before the scheduled start of this Activity. Otherwise the product is 100% non-refundable and non-transferable.
All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.
"One shark swam very close and we really met eyes"
Reviewer name: James Speight
Region: Oahu
Created on: 2011-09-28
When we arrived at Haleiwa Harbor at 6:30am, a boat with a cage attached to it was arriving at the front row loading dock. It was ridiculously easy to find, and parking was easy too - right next to the bathrooms immediately after you pull into the harbor. There were two on crew and a captain - all friendly guys with relaxed attitudes. The boat we went out on was about 45 feet LOA and was a solid aluminum/steel trawler style boat with a broad bow. I thought to myself, “Wow, I bet they have crashed through some huge surf before…this thing is solid like a rock.” The boat goes about 3 to 4 miles offshore, buoys mark a mooring and they move the cage from the stern mounting to the port side loading exit of the boat. We climbed inside and there were at least 6, maybe 8 big sharks right in front of me. I was shocked how close they got and how graceful they are. The crew put some plastic bottles on the water to try to bring them to the surface and the sharks did not really ever bite them, it almost looks like a kiss, or maybe just a nibble. One shark swam very close and we really met eyes. I remember looking deep into his and he was definitely looking into mine. This tour is definitely worth the money.