Jupiter shark trips.
Your questions, answered.

A guided, open-water shark encounter off Jupiter, Florida. We snorkel at the surface with a mask, snorkel, and fins, with professional guides alongside you. There are no cages or scuba tanks, and no scuba certification is required. Experienced guests may freedive with the crew’s approval. Shared trips, private charters, and boat-viewing places are available.

Allow about three hours, plus check-in before departure. Meet the crew, get ready for the boat ride, and receive guidance on equipment and the encounter before entering the water. The ride offshore is usually about 20 minutes each way; once sharks arrive, we typically spend a little over an hour in the water. Wildlife and conditions affect the timing. Leave a buffer afterward.

Yes. You can reserve an individual place on a shared charter or choose boat viewing if you prefer not to swim. Other guests may join shared trips. Contact us if your group mixes swimmers and boat viewers so you select the right places. For exclusive use, see private charters in 10.1.

There is no departure time that guarantees more sharks. The busiest encounter can happen at a different time each day, so neither morning nor afternoon consistently wins. Choose the trip time that works for your plans. Recent sightings give you a sense of what we’re seeing, but they don’t predict the next trip.

We run year-round, and excellent shark encounters happen in every season.

• May through September: our most consistent boating weather. June and July are the peak calm-weather months, with very few weather cancellations in our experience.
• October and November: hurricanes, strong winds, and cold fronts bring more disruption. In our operating experience, roughly half of planned trips may be canceled in this fall period, varying by year.
• Winter: less predictable weather, but some of our best days, with blue, clear water, lots of bulls and lemons, and occasional hammerheads or tigers.
• Spring: generally more consistent than winter. March and April overlap our peak bull shark and most common tiger shark windows.

Choose dates for the weather and wildlife you value most. These are patterns from our trips, not forecasts for an individual departure. See 3.2 for the species guide.

The captain considers wind, sea conditions, visibility, and the marine forecast. Rain or cloud alone does not automatically cancel a trip. Cold fronts can bring cooler air, shifting winds, and rough seas; northerly winds against the north-flowing Gulf Stream can make offshore waves especially steep and choppy.

Water temperature, clarity, and current vary. Ask about recent conditions and suitable wetsuit protection. A sunny land forecast does not describe offshore conditions. The National Weather Service marine page includes wind, wave, swell, and thunderstorm forecasts; the captain makes the trip decision.

Book the dive early in your stay and leave extra days afterward for a possible weather move. Flexible flights and accommodation help, especially in fall and winter. Ask us about the outlook before traveling. Leave time after the approximately three-hour trip for variable return times, and tell us about fixed onward commitments before booking.

Forecasts can change quickly, so there is no fixed notice period for every trip. Keep your reservation’s phone and email details current, check messages from the crew, and contact us before traveling if you need an update. Do not assume a trip is canceled from a weather-app icon. See 8.2 for crew cancellations and refunds.

Jupiter’s offshore habitat is influenced by the Gulf Stream and supports a varied mix of sharks. Encounters can include bull, lemon, silky, sandbar, dusky, Caribbean reef, great and scalloped hammerhead, and tiger sharks. Our charter page also lists nurse sharks and oceanic blacktips. Other marine life may appear, but the trip focuses on sharks. The species, numbers, and proximity vary each day.

Use this guide alongside the weather seasons in 2.2:

• Silky and sandbar: usually dominate our summer encounters, with dusky and Caribbean reef sharks also appearing in the summer mix.
• Bull: more numerous from fall through spring, peaking January through April. They visit periodically in summer.
• Lemon: lots in winter, with recent year-round sightings and strong fall numbers.
• Tiger: most common December through April, although recently seen throughout the year too.
• Great and scalloped hammerhead: can appear year-round, including occasional winter encounters.

Summer can also bring lemons, bulls, hammerheads, or tigers. No date guarantees a particular species.

We post daily shark counts in our Shark Fam Instagram channel so you can follow what has been showing up. Counts reflect recent encounters, not a promise of how many sharks you’ll see or which departure will be busiest.

If no sharks appear on your trip, you’ll receive a full refund. Seeing a particular species, number of sharks, or type of encounter is not guaranteed. The refund promise applies when no sharks are seen.

First-time snorkelers are welcome, and no diving certification is required. We explain the equipment and guide you through the setup. This is an offshore activity: if you cannot swim or are unsure of your ability, contact us before reserving an in-water place. The line and guides do not replace swimming ability.

Tell us if you feel nervous, both before booking and at the briefing. You can stay at the surface and will not be pressured beyond your comfort. Boat viewing is another option.

Please contact us before booking for a child. Share their age, swimming ability, and whether they want to swim or stay on the boat so we can confirm suitability, supervision, and equipment fit. A parent or legal guardian must complete the required paperwork for a minor.

Discuss pregnancy, medical conditions, or medication concerns with a qualified healthcare professional who knows your circumstances. Our crew cannot provide medical clearance.

Contact us before booking about help with boarding, moving around the boat, or entering and leaving the water. We’ll discuss the vessel, physical demands, and assistance available. Please confirm any accommodation rather than assuming it is available.

Open-ocean encounters with wild sharks carry risk. We focus on preparation, supervision, and responding to the conditions. Our setup includes two professional guides in the water and a captain aboard, with safety-diving and first-aid experience including underwater productions.

Listen to the briefing and follow instructions promptly. If conditions or shark behavior change, the crew may reposition the group, keep everyone on the line, or end the in-water portion. The captain and guides make the final call.

Keep sharks in view, move calmly, and stay where the guides ask. Avoid splashing, chasing, touching, or reaching toward the animals. Leave all shark-interaction procedures to the crew. Get a guide’s attention if you are unsure.

Sharks may keep their distance or approach curiously. Behavior differs by species, individual, and encounter, so the crew continually watches and adjusts the group’s position.

You can stay at the surface for the whole encounter. The line helps the group hold position, particularly in current. When conditions allow, the crew may bring guests off it individually with a guide or photographer. Experienced guests may also freedive with approval.

Your ability, comfort, the current, and shark behavior determine what is possible. Time off the line or below the surface is not guaranteed. Never leave the group or dive down without the crew’s direction.

The Florida Museum’s International Shark Attack File reports no positive evidence that menstruation is a factor in shark bites. That does not remove the usual risks of an open-water wildlife encounter. If you have questions about your comfort or health, speak with a healthcare professional. Read the Florida Museum’s guidance.

Use the shark charter page to choose a trip, date, and departure time. Check names and your email address before paying, and keep your confirmation for meeting instructions.

If it does not arrive, check spam or junk. Contact us with the booking name, date, and reservation number if available to correct details or locate the booking. Avoid making a duplicate reservation while we check.

Published rates are $250 per swimmer and $125 per boat viewer, with a minimum 50% deposit to reserve a place. Photography and video are optional extras. Review the current checkout total, payment options, and remaining-balance instructions before paying. Private charter pricing is in 10.1.

Yes. Every guest must complete the required waiver before boarding. Follow your booking instructions and ask us if you need help locating the paperwork.

If you have a promo code, enter it in the relevant field at checkout and confirm the adjusted total before paying. For gift cards, vouchers, or a code that will not apply, contact us so we can check its terms and redemption options.

Meet the crew on the lawn near Pura Vida at Harbourside Place, 147 Soundings Ave, Jupiter, FL 33477. The published vessel is the 40-foot yellow boat Trick or Treat. Follow your confirmation if the meeting point or vessel changes.

Use the garage near Pura Vida or available street parking, checking current signs, fees, and restrictions. Allow time to walk to the lawn. Open the meeting pin rather than navigating to a generic Jupiter marina.

Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure, or earlier if your confirmation says so. Allow for traffic, parking, and check-in. If delayed or lost, call or text +1 (561) 441-0593 immediately. Boats may depart without late guests. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late are nonrefundable under the booking terms.

Allow roughly 2½ hours from Miami and 1½ hours from Fort Lauderdale, depending on your starting point and traffic. Check live directions before you leave and add a buffer so you arrive in time for check-in.

Please contact us before booking if you need help coordinating transport. Do not assume pickup or transfers are included. Your confirmation gives the location where you are expected to meet the crew.

Masks, snorkels, fins, and wetsuits or rash guards are available on the boat. Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a dry layer. We recommend dark, preferably black, long sleeves and bottoms. Bring a well-fitting wetsuit, rash guard, or other snorkeling equipment if you prefer your own gear; ask about gloves and fit.

A small dry bag helps protect personal items. Arriving with your swimsuit under your clothes makes getting ready easier. Check your confirmation for trip-specific instructions.

Contact us before your trip with your requirements. If you own a prescription mask or unusually sized equipment that fits you, bringing it is the best way to know you have the right setup. Please check availability rather than assuming we stock a particular size or prescription.

Ask what the scheduled vessel provides and what food or drinks you may bring. Confirm restroom, changing, or shade requirements before booking, since boat arrangements can change. Tell us about dietary needs in advance and keep refreshments secure. Do not assume a particular facility or refreshment is included.

Bring only what you need and protect belongings from spray and splashes with an appropriate waterproof case or dry bag. Keep loose items secure, and ask the crew where to stow your bag. You are responsible for your belongings.

Tell us before your trip and discuss prevention options with a qualified healthcare professional. Our crew cannot recommend medication. If you feel unwell aboard, let the crew know promptly. Seasickness does not qualify for a refund under the booking terms.

Guest cancellations within 48 hours of departure are nonrefundable. Earlier requests depend on the terms attached to your booking. Contact us promptly with your reservation details. Read the full booking terms.

If we cancel before departure, you can reschedule or receive a refund for the canceled activity. Related travel expenses are excluded. See the booking terms for details.

Tell your guide as soon as you want to stop, and follow their instructions for returning to the boat. You do not need to push past your comfort level. Choosing not to participate after arrival does not automatically qualify for a refund. Review the booking terms before reserving; 7.5 covers seasickness.

We ask guests to leave personal cameras out of the in-water encounter so they can focus on the experience and the guides’ directions. Professional photo and video packages are available. If you are planning a dedicated photography or filming trip, contact us beforehand to discuss arrangements.

Shared-trip photo and video packages are each listed at $100 per person. You may choose photos, video, or both; photo packages can be added at check-in. Tell the crew before entering the water. The charter page describes roughly 100 to 250 edited photos as typical, not guaranteed.

Photographers aim for individual opportunities when current, shark behavior, and your comfort allow. Quantity, visibility, poses, and specific images cannot be promised. Video captures encounters throughout the dive. Private-group pricing is in 10.1.

Packages go to the email address used at booking. Most arrive within 1 to 3 days, sometimes the same evening; a heavier editing workload may take up to five days. These are estimates. Check spam or junk and the correct inbox. After five days, email us with your booking name, trip date, and package details.

Notify us in writing before departure. We’ll make reasonable efforts to honor your request, although incidental background footage cannot be excluded with certainty. See the media terms.

Contact us before purchasing if you need commercial usage rights, raw footage, special edits, or a specific delivery format. We can discuss what is available for your package or arrange a dedicated production enquiry.

Yes. Published pricing starts at $900 for up to four guests, plus $200 per additional guest, with a maximum of six. Photo or video coverage is listed at $300 for the group; confirm the exact package and current total before reserving.

Your group has the charter to itself. Tell us your date, group size, swimming experience, photography goals, or celebration plans beforehand so we can confirm arrangements. Weather, wildlife, and the crew’s decisions still determine the encounter; private bookings do not guarantee a species or time off the line.

Call or text +1 (561) 441-0593, email bookings@tannerunderwater.com, or use our contact page. For an existing reservation, include your booking name, trip date, and reservation number so we can help faster.