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Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu's North Shore
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Ocean Outfitters Hawaii takes you shark snorkeling without a cage from Haleiwa aboard the yellow Rambo II. The 2-hour trip costs from $142.41 per person. Your boat carries up to 12 guests. You meet at Slip 19 in Haleiwa Harbor 30 minutes early. Daily boats leave at 7 and 9:30 a.m. with later departures at noon and 2:30 p.m.
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Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu's North Shore at a glance
| Cage | None, open ocean swimming with safety divers |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price | from $142.41 per person |
| Water time | Swim duration unspecified |
| Departures | Daily at 7 and 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. |
| Meet | Yellow Rambo II at Haleiwa Harbor Slip 19, 30 minutes early |
| Entry limits | Booking ages 6 and up, independent boarding and comfort swimming |
| Group | Up to 12 guests |
| Main trade-off | Own transportation to Haleiwa required |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's not included
- Bottled water
Options
Which option to book
The single option is a shared shark snorkel, departing daily at 7 and 9:30 a.m. Later boats leave at noon and 2:30 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu's North Shore | 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m., daily |
The catch: You need to reach Slip 19 yourself, since this booking doesn't include hotel pickup.
Route
How does the day work?
You leave Haleiwa for a guided open ocean shark swim and return to the same harbor.
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1. Haleiwa Boat Harbor
You board the yellow Rambo II at Slip 19 and head offshore into water 250 feet deep.
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2. North Shore Coast
The North Shore is the coast beside your offshore shark site. You don't land at its beaches on this trip.
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3. Offshore Shark Site
You swim with the sharks in open water about 3 miles offshore. Galapagos and tiger sharks are among the species found in the area.
The 2-hour outing returns to Haleiwa Harbor after the shark swim. Its water time isn't given separately.
Pickup and meeting point
- Boat and slip: Your boat is the yellow Rambo II at Slip 19 in Haleiwa Harbor. The Ocean Outfitters Hawaii sign marks the meeting spot.
- Check-in: Arrive for check-in 30 minutes before departure. That time is separate from your journey to the harbor.
- Driving and parking: You arrange the road journey from Waikiki yourself. Once inside the harbor, parking is in the nearest available public stalls.
Before you book
- Guests need to board and leave the boat independently. Comfort swimming in open water matters before booking this cageless trip.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This 2-hour trip suits swimmers who want snorkel gear without a bundled photo package. Your group can include up to 12 guests. You need to board without help. It works if you're happy to bring water and pay separately for photos.
For a boat capped at 6 guests, Go Adventure Hawaii costs from $145 per adult. For photos and video within the ticket price, Islandview's shark swim costs from $150 per person.
Who it's not for
- Children under 6 on this booking
- Guests unable to board independently
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with spinal injuries or heart conditions
Good to know
Know before you go
This booking option starts at age 6. Guests must board and leave the boat independently, with enough swimming confidence for open water. It isn't a cage session where you stay behind bars.
Wear swimwear and bring a towel for the ride back. Snorkel equipment is provided. Food and beverages aren't supplied, so your water needs to come with you.
The boat trip depends on weather and sea conditions. Wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed. Your ticket covers an offshore encounter with animals that move freely, rather than a fixed number of sharks.
Standard tours need at least 6 guests overall to run. If too few book, Ocean Outfitters contacts you with alternatives. A single reservation can hold up to 12 travelers and must include an adult.
The yellow Rambo II at Slip 19 is your boarding marker. Check in 30 minutes before the departure you booked. Nearby public parking serves the harbor, and hotel pickup isn't included.
The ticket is for mobile use. You can cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellation closer to departure isn't refundable under this booking's terms.
Reviews
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Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim on the North ShoreIslandview includes underwater photos and video with its swim. You book the 105-minute outing from $150 per person.
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A cage for younger families
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Ocean Outfitters' shark dive cost?
This shark dive costs from $142.41 per person for a 2-hour outing. Snorkel equipment is part of the price. Your professional photos and bottled water aren't included, so the tour price doesn't cover those extras.
- Where does Ocean Outfitters meet shark divers in Haleiwa?
You meet at Slip 19 beside the yellow Rambo II. The boat leaves from Haleiwa Harbor. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start, with your own transport arranged from Waikiki or wherever you're staying.
- Can a small party book Ocean Outfitters' shark dive?
Yes, your party can book places on the shared tour. A standard departure needs 6 guests in total. That threshold includes other bookings, so you don't have to bring the whole group yourself for the boat to run.
- Can children take the Ocean Outfitters shark dive?
Yes, this particular booking option accepts children aged 6 and up. They still need to meet the swimming and independent boarding requirements. An adult must join the reservation, so a child's age alone doesn't settle suitability.
- Does Ocean Outfitters allow cancellation the day before?
Only if it's at least 24 hours before your departure time, which brings a full refund. A later cancellation isn't refunded, even on the previous day.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.