North Shore Shark Adventures
Join the friendly crew of the Kailolo II for an exciting shark cage tour in the waters off Oahu's North Shore. Departing from the Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you'll cruise around three miles offshore. Keep an eye out for dolphins and flying fish which are often times seen along the way. Once you reach the shark grounds, you’ll be outfitted with a mask and snorkel. The shark cage will be floating on the water's surface for the entire during of this adventure. No diving experience is necessary.
This is your chance to see a variety of sharks up close and to learn more about these fascinating marine animals. Shark species that frequent these waters include sandbar sharks, Galapagos sharks and grey reef sharks ranging in size from 5 to 15 feet. Sometimes tiger and hammerhead sharks are seen as well.
If you have friends or family members who do not wish to get into the shark cage, no problem. They can come along as a rider for a reduced price.
Tour overview
- Custom aluminum boats, the 36-foot KAIOU, and the 42-foot ABUNAI, which include a canopy for shade and cushioned seating for comfort
- Tour duration: 2 hours
- No diving experience required
- Snorkel and mask will be provided, but guests may also bring their own
- Shark cage dive takes place about 3 miles offshore in water with visibility of 200 feet or more
- Guaranteed shark encounter or you get your money back
Tour Inclusions:
- Snorkel and mask are provided (but you may also bring your own)
Please note: Infants are allowed on this tour.
However, we must have a credit card number to put on file. If for some
reason the infant does not attend, a $85 charge is applied. You are also
required to call to make that reservation.
See Sharks Up Close
See Sharks Up Close
Shark Cage
View From Boat
Exiting Shark Cage
Seating Area
Cage Next to Boat
Shark Van
Shark Tour Boat
- Where and When:
- Tour times: 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am & 11:00 am
Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour time at Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, Slip 35, Oahu North Shore.
Address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712
Slip 35 View Map
Drive time from Waikiki to Haleiwa Harbor is about 1.5 hours.
Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki:
Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki is available at an additional cost (based upon availability). Departure from Waikiki to Haleiwa Harbor begins at 5:45 am and departure from Haleiwa Harbor back to Waikiki is at 1:00 pm. To add transportation, you must choose the following tour times: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am or 11:00 am. Pick-up/drop off locations are centralized and will either be at or within a short walking distance of your hotel. At this time we cannot accommodate infants. We do not service the Kahala hotel or any hotels on the east side, west side or north shore of Oahu.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Participants must be at least 5 years old to go in the cage (subject to the Captain's determination in the event of challenging ocean conditions).
If booking an infant (2 and under) a credit card number is required on file. If for some reason the infant does not attend, a $85.00 charge is applied. Please also call for reservations with infants attending. Infants are not allowed on tours after 9:00 am due to the ocean being rougher in the later morning hours.
- Special Notes:
- Military discount only applies to those who are active. This does not include retired or ex-military. Active military / Kama'aina discount is also eligible for students. Must be able to show high school or college ID.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Vendor:
- Island:
- Oahu
- Capacity:
- 6
- Equipment:
- Kailolo II, a 42-foot aluminum boat with a swim step on the transom of the boat