Open Water Shark Dive
About This Experience
This 5-star rated experience with 2129 Google reviews brings you face-to-face with the ocean's most magnificent predators in Hawaii's deep pelagic waters. This 2-hour surface snorkeling adventure with Hawaii Adventure Diving requires no SCUBA certification – just snorkel equipment as you stay at the surface above deeper waters where the real action happens.
The experience starts with a 3-mile boat ride where your captain covers all the safety essentials. Once we reach the site, our certified Divemaster and Underwater Naturalist take over, walking you through equipment basics and sharing insights about marine behavior that only come from years in these waters. These aren't just dive guides – they're passionate educators who'll explain the conservation legislation protecting our endangered species and help you understand what you're seeing below.
What makes this open water shark dive special? You're snorkeling above deeper waters where sharks, dolphins, barracuda, mahi-mahi, and tuna call these depths home. During whale season, you might even spot humpbacks passing through. The conditions here are perfect year-round – warm, crystal-clear water.
Speaking of photos, bring whatever camera gear you've got. Whether it's a handheld GoPro or professional underwater equipment, these pristine waters have delivered shots for Discovery Channel's Shark Week. Emmy Award-winning Andy Brandy Casagrande worked with Hawaii Adventure Diving on Shark Week 2014, capturing incredible footage in these very waters.
We keep groups intimate – just 4-6 people maximum – so everyone gets personalized attention from our marine life specialists. At from $100 per person (with a ride-along non-diver option), you're getting expert guidance, all snorkel equipment, and an education in Hawaii's marine ecosystem that goes far beyond a typical tour. Hawaii Adventure Diving requires your credit card information to secure your tour, with a 48-hour advance cancellation policy. Any cancellations or no-shows within 48 hours will result in your credit card being charged for the full tour amount.