What should you know before you book Hawaii shark tours on Oahu?
The Shark's Cove Shore Dive: Seasonal Dive (May-August Only) from Ola ParaDive costs $169.99 per person and runs only May through August.
Your budget, swimming ability and interest in being in the water decide which tour fits. Price is only the first filter.
How do you choose a shark tour on Oahu?
Start with cost and group size. If price matters most, choose the Pelagic Shark Dive from Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours or the Shark Dive from Shark Tours Hawaii. If you want a smaller group, the Shark Dive Eco Tour from Deep Blue Eco Tours is listed as a small group tour, and it offers private tours.
| Tour | Operator | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Pelagic Shark Dive | Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours | $80 per person |
| Shark Dive | North Shore Shark Adventures / Whale Encounters / Turtle Encounters | $90 per person |
| Shark Dive | Haleiwa Shark Tours | $105 per person |
| Sunset Tour | Haleiwa Shark Tours | $135 per person |
| Marine Wildlife Snorkel Tour: Sea Tiger Shipwreck & Sharks | Hawaii Apex Charters LLC | $130 per person |
| Shark's Cove Shore Dive - Seasonal Dive (May-August Only) | Ola ParaDive | $169.99 per person |
Next, check your swimming ability.
If time is tight, look at the length of each trip. Last, look at how much time you have. Plan a morning start if you want the afternoon free.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
Price alone does not tell you what is included, so read the excludes line before you pay.
A higher price does not always mean more is included. The Marine Wildlife Snorkel Tour from Hawaii Apex Charters LLC costs $130 per person. The Shark Dive from Haleiwa Shark Tours costs $105 per person and excludes gratuity, meals and transport.
Deep Blue Eco Tours lists its Shark Dive Eco Tour from $100.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
The Sharks Cove Self-Guided Snorkel from Active Oahu Tours runs 4 hours and is based in Kailua on the windward side. The Marine Wildlife Snorkel Tour from Hawaii Apex Charters LLC is based in Honolulu.
For a snorkel trip, bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
If you travel with children under that age, choose a different tour.
Booking and weather
The Sunset Tour from Haleiwa Shark Tours is listed as weather-dependent, so check the forecast before you go. Plan a backup day if your schedule is tight.
Prices last checked October 2026.
