I like to find an adventurous thing to do for each decade of my birthday. In my 20's it was…read moreskydiving, and my 30's, it's shark diving. I had such a fun experience with Ocean Outfitters! We lucked out with perfect wind, water, and sky conditions, which made the whole trip incredible. The ride out was 10-15 min? Getting into the water was easy. Water was great! Though there weren't many, we did manage to dive next to a Galapagos shark, a jellyfish, turtle, and eagle ray (this guy was in port tho). Lilly and the entire team were so helpful and accommodating the whole time. They were fantastic about answering all of our questions and really made the process of getting in and out of the boat less stressful. I will say: you will need to have decent strength to hoist yourself out of the water from a small solo step on the boat (they help but keep in mind for my fellow limited bodied folks). On windier conditions, you will have to be a decent swimmer, too. So those not familiar with the ocean, practice at like Waikiki or hanauma bay first. We had someone swallow water on our boat and we had calmer conditions, too. I honestly wish we could have been in the water for longer, but I'm just looking at it as a great excuse to book another trip and head out again! My favorite part was actually the ride back in: the crew picked up some speed and took some fun turns, which I really enjoyed. Everything was set up to be convenient, too. They provided all the snorkel gear, including flippers and masks, and there is a cubby under the seat to keep your items safe, dry, and out of the way. Parking is readily available, so you don't have to worry about that. Just a heads up on the media side of things: they do offer professional photo packages, which run about $80 to $100. You are allowed to bring your own GoPro, but they are pretty specific about which models you can bring due to concerns about radio wave interference, so it's worth double-checking with them beforehand. Overall, it was a fantastic day out on the water with a good crew.

We had an epic time exploring and seeing different kinds of sharks…read more We felt safe the entire time. We got the help we needed when our hears needed replacement. We had floats until we were comfortable enough to let go. Crew was fantastic! They offer photos and videos with sharks to purchase.

This is a solid company! They worked with me when trying to book our trip - our Uber driver…read morecancelled and the next one drive right past us while I was communicating with him. They were so nice about rescheduling me for a later time. The shark experience itself was also truly amazing. It's definitely a once in a lifetime kind of experience. They will make sure you see a shark! We had a child on board that became afraid. They did what they could, without food, to bring the shark to surface. Fabulous team! I highly recommend then and hope to take my son one day

Beat shark tour ever. Super amazing time, the staff was absolutely wonderful and will make you feel…read moreso safe. Definitely recommend doing it! You won't regret it!

This was definitely a great small group activity which was perfect for us due to my significant…read moreother's disabilities! I researched other snorkel activities and most had groups of 35 or more, so 19 is about as good as it gets without paying someone for a private snorkel tour! I wish there would have been a water lounger for him to use to get him into the water, but he enjoyed his conversation on the boat with the Captain which still gave me the opportunity to snorkel. The 3 women crew were confident and capable from the Captain to her first mates! We motored out to Shark's Cove, and saw a huge pod of spinner dolphins on the way! Once the anchor was dropped, we snorkeled where we saw plenty of coral, fish, and two sea turtles! We loaded back onto the Cat for lunch with drinks and a sail back to the dock with our 3 women crew really showing their skills by unfurling the sails! They were well organized from having sandwiches nicely displayed after the snorkel to the shoes being displayed on dock after the excursion! They had every detail well thought out and planned which kept things running smoothly! Be sure to use the restrooms at the dock before boarding; otherwise, you're contributing to the toxins in the sea during the snorkel! ‍

Captain Mark was great as was first mate Brenda, bright light from Brazil. Captain Mark gave us…read moresome interesting lesser known facts about the north shore. The ride was smooth and we got to see a sea turtle. Would highly recommend!

Swimming with sharks with Islandview Hawaii was an incredible experience! I was a little nervous at…read morefirst, but the crew made us feel comfortable and explained what to expect before we got in the water. Seeing the sharks swim beneath us was something I'll never forget. The whole experience was exciting, beautiful, and a highlight of our trip to Oʻahu. I'd definitely recommend Islandview Hawaii to anyone looking for an adventure!

Thinking about booking this adventure? Stop thinking and do it! Just returned from my 4th trip with…read morethese guys. It is an extraordinary epic adventure. 5 Stars? No, more like 100 stars!!!

Captain Porter and the entire North Shore Sailing Adventures team was fantastic! My family of four…read more(with two tween boys) did a snorkeling adventure in June 2025. From booking the reservation, to the instructions on when/where to meet up, to the recommendation on getting to Hale'iwa early in the morning to rent snorkel gear, it was a very smooth process. Captain Porter and his deckhand were laid back, informative, and fun to be around. There wasn't a focus on time and it was a very casual, relaxing experience. They gave us clear instructions aboard the boat to keep us safe. We anchored in Waimea Bay and got to swim with dolphins! Captain Porter's wife even made us sandwiches for lunch! Love that they keep it private to one family. Really helps make it special and exclusive. This was the highlight of our trip to O'ahu! Highly recommend! It's worth the price.

Simply put our favorite thing to do on Oahu. Captain Porter and his crew are always the best.read more

Just did a cageless shark dive with Go Adventure Hawaii and wow... what an unforgettable…read moreexperience! I'll be honest it was the scariest thing I've ever done. At one point, I refused to even look down into the ocean but then my son tapped me and pointed... and there it was a shark swimming right toward us. I almost passed out! Even though I was terrified, it turned into such an amazing memory. My son had the best time and is already asking to come back again. That alone made it all worth it. Huge appreciation to the staff they were professional, supportive and made us feel safe the whole time. Plus, we got some really cool pictures to remember it by! If you're looking for something thrilling and unforgettable, this is it.

Parker was such an amazing tour guide!!! Maddie was such an amazing photographer and made it so…read morefun!!! Cassie was an amazing captain. 10000/10 experience would do it again!!!

Amazing experience with Darrin and JC! Came out for a quick trip with our family and just happened…read moreacross Hawaii Boat Tours by chance. I looked into a number of different fishing charters, but none seemed to offer the experience I was hoping for (very touristy and large group numbers) and then we found Hawaii Boat Tours. Darrin and CJ welcomed us onto their boat like we were part of their family. Darrin was incredibly professional as our Captain and made us all feel at ease and extremely safe, while CJ made sure everyone had an amazing experiencing bringing home some fish. These guys had a great sense of humor and kept us all laughing and smiling the entire trip. Will definitely be recommending booking an experience with these guys to all our friends and family. Till next time guys! Hopefully February for whale watching AND more fishing!

From the owner: Hawaii Boat Tours is a locally-owned and operated company dedicated to sharing the unparalleled…read morebeauty of the North Shore with adventure seekers from around the world. Our passionate team, Captain by Darrin Whittaker and Jacy Shimahara, is committed to providing unforgettable experiences while preserving and respecting the pristine environment that makes Hawaii so unique.

Five tiger sharks. FIVE…read more I spent the last month psyching myself up to maybe, hopefully, catch a glimpse of one tiger shark. We got five. I'm still not over it. What made this trip though wasn't just the sharks, it was the crew. Finn, Nika, Tyler, and Lochlan are the real deal. I've done plenty of excursions where the guides are clearly clocking in and counting down to the end of the shift. This was the opposite. When that fifth tiger came through, these four looked like kids in a candy shop. They were losing it right alongside us, because apparently five in one dive is extremely rare. You cannot fake that kind of enthusiasm, and it made the whole day about ten times better. They also know exactly what they're doing. Big animals, open water, and at no point did I feel anything but completely safe. The briefing was thorough, the in-water guidance was calm and clear, and it was obvious this crew has deep respect for the sharks and total command of the situation. That combination of expertise and genuine excitement is rare. Coolest experience of my life with the coolest crew on the water. If you're on the fence about booking with Deep Blue Eco Tours, get off the fence. Ask for Finn, Nika, Tyler, and Lochlan. Ten out of five stars.

We went out with Deep Blue twice on our trip, once for snorkeling and once for free swimming with…read moresharks, and both were great experiences. Actually, we had originally only planned the snorkel, but it was such a great experience that we booked the shark swim for later in our trip so we could do both. For our snorkel we had an incredible experience seeing dozens of spinner dolphins bow riding our boat on our way out of the harbor - it was such an incredible experience! They took us out to a small rocky island out near Waimea Bay and we got to see lots of fish, coral, and follow a turtle for a little bit. Everyone in our party snorkeled, but our daughter was interested in also diving. Our guide Dallas was great with her - teaching her all the tips and tricks to help her dive down in her snorkel gear. He also retrieved some really pretty shells that he gave to us. The shark swim was really neat - I love that they offer the opportunity for a group to have some people who want to swim and others who want to stay dry on the boat. It's definitely rougher water but they knew exactly where to go and what to do to responsibly call for the sharks and we got to see a lot of them! Our daughter did the swim and had a great experience. The team was extremely skilled and did a great job ensuring a responsible and fun experience for all. We'd definitely recommend them for charters out of Haleiwa!

If you are a thrill seeker or know one in your life then the North Shore Shark Adventures is a…read moreperfect place to experience diving with sharks in a safe and exhilarating way. Booking the experience was extremely easy. We were rescheduled due to Hurricane Lala and they made that easy for us as well. Our outing was set for 6am so we arrived 30 minutes prior. There was ample parking and restrooms at the dock. We loaded up and were promptly out at 6am. The captain and first mate explained all the safety rules and where we were heading out to and the types of sharks we may see as well as stopping for dolphins. They took us out about 3 miles from the dock. Snorkeling equipment was provided if you do not have your own. They also offer to film your dive for you for an extra $75. The videos are given to you to add to your phone as soon as you are heading back too. You are able to walk around the boat at one point to take photos and if you are feeling seasick they do explain what you can do going and coming back. We were down in the cage for a good 20 minutes and then we made the trip back. At the dock you can purchase additional souvenir shirts and hats. All in all this experience was so amazing and would love to go again.

First, the trip started a little late. They were about 15 minutes late to pick us up since the last…read morecharter had run over. No big deal, but we wish they could have at least told us since we had to show up 30 minutes early, we were standing around for almost an hour with no real communication about them being late. Because they were late to pick us up, they seemed a little rushed, telling us we needed to make sure we were quick and rushing us into the water. I get that they were behind but it wasn't our fault. The water was very, very rough. Which is not the boat's fault either, but just a warning to others. I have heard sometimes it's super calm so I am sure it's likely time of year, but when we went it was bad. Almost every single person got seasick. Also, when you go in the cage, it's almost worse for the seasickness. You are getting tossed around badly inside that thing. We actually had to hold on pretty hard. We were given some cool facts about the sharks and the waters, but it was like 5 minutes worth. We wish they would have talked with us a little bit more. Also, they were very thorough with instructions regarding safety of the cage, which is great. They gave no instructions about the mask and snorkel. I guess they just assumed everyone understood, but we had one guy get in the water and asked how to use the snorkel. I guess overall, when compared to other boat tours we had went on in Hawai'i, this one just doesn't compare. They provide no drinks or snacks (which again is okay, but for the same cost on another boat we were given them). Seeing the sharks was super cool; I just don't know if it was worth it.

Our family trip to O'ahu with five adults and one child was magical in so many ways, but arranging…read morea sunset sail was definitely a highlight that made us feel like we were in a different tax bracket even though it was reasonably priced. My husband and mother-in-law have sailed Hobie Cats and other small boats before but to have this Gulfstream 32 footer to ourselves was such a cool experience. Our captain was gracious and entertaining and we've already told everyone who might be planning a North Shore O'ahu trip to make sure to book a charter with this crew.

My family had a wonderful time sailing around Haleiwa. The view of the coast from offshore is…read moreawesome. We saw rainbows and Humpback whales. A special day for all of us. Get out there and have some fun. Easy no brainer, we will be back.