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Hawaii Shark Encounters

Hawaii Shark Encounters

A once in a lifetime experience! Get up close and personal with sharks in this amazing encounter.

scheduleDuration: 2 hours

Operates daily.

  • was$128.93
  • now$112.50

🦈 Hawaii Shark Encounters

Depart from Haleiwa Harbor aboard the Kainani for an unforgettable shark encounter. After a 3-mile, 15-minute ride to the shark grounds, you’ll be greeted by Galapagos and Sandbar sharks drawn to the boat’s sound. If you don’t see a shark, you don’t pay!

The first participants enter the cage as soon as the sharks appear. The water here is 400 feet deep and crystal clear, offering an incredible view of these magnificent creatures. When a 10-foot shark approaches the plexiglass window, it feels like it’s inches away — but rest assured, you’re safe inside the sturdy cage.

Galapagos and Sandbar sharks are frequent visitors, curious and unafraid, often coming very close to the cage. On a typical tour, you may see up to 30 sharks!

✨ Tour Highlights

  • Three-mile boat ride to shark grounds off Oahu’s North Shore
  • View sharks up close from within a secure shark cage
  • Plenty of amazing underwater photo opportunities

🎟️ Tour Inclusions

  • Snorkel and mask provided (guests may bring their own)
  • Complimentary refreshments onboard

🚤 The Boat

  • 32-foot Radon built on the Big Island of Hawaii
  • Designed for strength and stability in rough seas
  • Equipped with the largest shark cage in Hawaii
  • Powered by a 450 HP Cummins diesel engine
  • Includes hot water showers onboard

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    Tour times:
    6:00 am - 8:00 am (available until August 31st)
    7:00 am - 9:00 am
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour time at Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, Oahu North Shore. Address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712. The loading dock is located in the middle of the harbor, right next to the harbor master office.
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    Driving directions:
    From the Kailua side, take H-3 to H-1.

    From Honolulu:
    Take the H1 freeway west from Honolulu to theH2 freeway north. Stay on H2 until freeway ends (8 miles) and becomes Route 99. After freeway ends, go straight through 4 stoplights then turn right at the sign indicating "North Shore".
    Follow the signs towards North Shore / Haleiwa, staying on Route 99. As you come down the hill with the ocean in view, you will reach a traffic signal where you will turn left to enter Haleiwa Town.
    Go through "Historic" Haleiwa Town (1 mile) then turn left immediately after the 76 / 711 Gas Station on left side of road. (If you pass through a narrow bridge you missed your turn, turn around and take first right after bridge).
    On your right is the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. Turn right at the sign into the harbor. Stay to the right and follow the road as it curves out to the big two story building in the middle of the harbor. Park next to our sign. The shark boat will be moored at the loading dock or on her way!

    From Turtle Bay:
    When you leave Turtle Bay Hotel, turn right (north) on 83 to the North Shore and Haleiwa town. It's about a half hour drive (can take longer if there is a surf contest going on on the North Shore!). There will be a traffic signal and a sign pointing you into "Historic" Haleiwa Town. Turn right and follow the road over the white, narrow bridge. Immediately after, turn right again before the 76 gas station (right after Haleiwa Joe's Restaurant). On your right will be the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. Turn right at the sign into the harbor. Stay to the right and follow the road as it curves around and out to the big two story building in the middle of the harbor. Park next to our sign. The shark boat will be moored at the loading dock or on her way.

  • Restrictions:

    The entry and exit into the cage requires you to be able to climb down a 5-step ladder.
    You must be able to pull your own weight back up the ladder and into the boat.

  • Operation Days:

    Daily

  • Duration:

    2 hours

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