Hawaii Adventure Diving

****AVOID, use another company**** On the phone they made the trip sound so extravagant for the shark dive without a cage. I was told we would get 1.5 hours of time in the water, the lady on the phone reassured me that they would turn on the engines when the Sharks started to leave to regain their attention, and since I put a large $ 135.00 deposit down for 2 people I was told that we only had $ 135.00 left to pay. But this was all a lie. First, we were in the water for 40 minutes. After getting out I brought this to the attention of the deckhand and he said, «no, we let u out there the full amount of time, whoever told u that doesn’t know what they are talking about.» And then he went out to basically say we were complaining even though we got a full trip. I tried to explain that that is the reason I chose this company over others who had a lower price point and also that by the time I actually felt comfortable in the water it was time to leave, but he didn’t care. It’s also not like we were running late in our party. We were actually there at the time the reservation said and the boat wasn’t even at the dock yet. So we sat around for 30 minutes for the boat to arrive, and then we had to wait before we could tie up to the mooring etc, so there went my extra 45 minutes with the Sharks. Also when we came back they tried to claim we owed an extra 40 dollars because of hidden fees and conveniently they lady in the office that quoted our price didn’t pick up the phone to confirm this. When I called the office regarding the water time Nicole tried to agree with me that yes you do get 1.5 hours in the water and she said she would try and figure some way to compensate us for our time but she would have to call me back/​text me/​or email me. Well it’s been weeks and no word. And when I tried to call her again she either conveniently lost the phone or another guy picks up and when I try to explain the situation all he says is «well 45 minutes is almost 1.5 hours» REALLY? And then he goes on to say «I actually find this your to be boring, I don’t know why u would want to spend any extra time in the water?» Man, use them customer service skills buddy! And when I explained about the price he actually backed himself into a corner because he told me Kamaaina discount was more money than what they offered us, so in fact, I was overcharged even more.
But please use a different company that doesn’t just tell u what u want to hear just to get you to book with them! There are wayyy to many companies out there who want you to enjoy urself and that are safe.

As a Scuba instructor who lives and works on the island the ocean is my life. Rare I see something new or mind blowing. Today we had 2 huge female Tiger sharks rare to see. Nick and Chris made everyone fell safe and both know about sharks and protecting them. If you haven’t gone out with H20 adventures then you haven’t seen all the ocean has to offer.

This experience is a MUST do if you are ever on Oahu! I did my first caged shark encounter a few years ago with 3 friends. I loved it so much I did it again when I came back the following year! My first time we did the early morning tour so we also got blessed with an epic sunrise and scenery of the Island on our way out to sea. It was whale season so we also got to see a few whales and hear them sing! Everything about the tour was so majestic! I can definitely say that the experience is top on the highlights of my lifetime. I always talk about it and recommend it to everyone I know visiting Hawaii. People always trip out and call me crazy for getting in the water with sharks but to be honest I wasn’t too scared. Our Captains Chris and Koa made us feel safe and educated us about the ocean and sharks. They also put on some fun tunes for us to dance to on our way out to sea! I will be back to Hawaii soon and look forward to doing the Pelagic Dive this time!
Mahalo H2O Adventures for always providing an epic experience!

I recently visited Oahu and choose to participate in their Pelagic Shark Dive and it was by far the highlight of my trip. Captain Chris and Nick were very informative and Nick made you feel safe in the water.
Seeing the sharks up close was surreal and I’d strongly recommend this dive to anyone seeking an unforgettable experience.
It was also the end of whale season and you could hear the humpback whales singing under the water.

Amazing experience! One of the most magical, thrilling yet peaceful experiences in my life! Captain Parker and his team are great. They are so informative and passionate about their work that you feel so comfortable. I have gone 2 times, both completely different but perfect experiences. The second time when we dove with Nick (@thescubabum) we not only encountered both Sandbar and Galapagos sharks but also 3 whales! It was hella cool! I definitely recommend h20 adventures to anyone who wants to step out of the box and get in the water with the beautiful creatures. Heading out again for the third time tomorrow! Can’t wait!

If you have ever wanted to swim with sharks — call H20 Adventures Hawaii. Captain Chris and Nick took such good care of us. We learned about different types of sharks, their behavior and, most importantly, how we should behave in the water. Being in the ocean alongside of these animals was the experience of a lifetime. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

The ultimate Hawaii experience! There are few places in the world where you can interact with nature so intimately and freely swim with some of the oceans most amazing creatures. The team at H2O is wonderful, knowledgeable, safety oriented and promote conservation to boot! For them it’s a lifestyle as much as a business and you really feel that when you’re out there. You always feel very looked after. The dive master enters the water first to survey the shark action before divers are invited in. I’ve been out with them several times and each time I am in awe of the experience. I come to Hawaii at least once a year and never miss this trip. Each time it’s different, exhilarating and I leave with a sense of deep connection to the ocean. It’s also incredible to see how the others on the boat react, the way they are affected by the experience. Lets just say I’ve never seen anyone at a marine park moved to tears by an encounter with an animal. I travel for a living, been diving all over the world… and this is one of my favorite spots. Captain Parker and crew are the best! Can’t wait to go back again…

Cpt Parker and Cpt Freed were amazing! I was afraid to jump in the open ocean with sharks!!! With NO CAGE! But the Captain’s knowledge and experience allowed me to feel way more comfortable. I thought I would be so scared to see the sharks. But when I was in the open ocean with these beautiful creatures I forgot to be afraid. It was just so cool, to be with them in their natural environment! Also the one of the coolest things that happened is a whale swam by us!!! I was so mesmerized by such a majestic creature!!! What a great adventure thank you H2O adventures for such an amazing experience!!!

I wish there were more stars for this tour!
I went on the Pelagic Dive with Captain Chris and Divemaster Nick from H20 Adventures Hawaii and it was the most amazing, exhilarating experience. The crew are professional and look out for your safety as well as teach you about sharks so you get the most out of the experience. You will develop a new love for these beautiful, graceful creatures and probably not want to get out of the water.
I wrote a detailed blog post about the tour which can be found here:
In short, if you are in Hawaii you need to do this tour — add it to your bucket list!

Good and fun tour company, I had a good time with my friends. The scuba was good, equipment was clean, and they took us on some clean waters where we got to see some great ocean sea life.