SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular oahu snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkeling in 2 hours, with gear and snacks included. Swim with green sea turtles and colorful fish, plus possible dolphins.
Most Popular“The capitan and crew are amazing. Super friendly, informative and just fun to be around. Great knowledge of the fish and the turtles.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki by boat, spot green sea turtles and colorful fish, then lounge on floating platforms for a chill ocean break.
“Started off seeing a whale and a pod of dolphins on the boat going to the snorkel site. How cool is that? Great instruction and equipment. Felt very safe. Beginner friendly for sure. We saw so many tropical fish and at least 10 sea turtles swimming right with us. Water was crystal clear. I loved…”
Guaranteed turtle snorkeling from Waikiki on a power catamaran. Snorkel Turtle Canyon, watch dolphins or whales, plus lunch and drinks.
“Ronnie, Whitney and Captain Chris were amazing guides! We saw turtles, a stingray, a sea cucumber, an urchin and lots of beautiful fish! Lunch was delicious and the views were unbelievable!”
Waikiki turtle snorkeling on a Hawea catamaran to Turtle Canyon, with provided gear, snacks, and a relaxing sail.
“Best snorkel tour! For someone who hasn’t done a snorkel tour in awhile this was perfect. The staff was excellent fun and so helpful. They all made the experience amazing. We saw 3 turtles and some fish. On the return ride tried to see whales but none some saw flying fish! Next time I come…”
Guaranteed sea turtles on a 2-hour Oahu catamaran snorkel at Turtle Canyon Reef. Gear, snacks, and wildlife sightings included.
“Great trip, lots of turtles , fish , rode out to view the Whales that came in to visit us . We had super nice tour guides thanks to Holly, Krash and Suishi Doris and Diane”
Ko Olina catamaran cruise for dolphins and whales plus guided snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup.
“Simply A•MAZ•ING! If we could give the crew more stars, we would! They were very helpful, attentive, polite, kind and FUN!! Made us feel so comfortable with the entire experience from beginning to end. Would highly recommend this tour if you are in Oahu!”
Kayak Kailua Bay to Popoia or the Mokulua Islands, snorkel near Lanikai for green sea turtles, and enjoy a deli lunch in a small group.
“I had a nice paddle with Isaac on a rainy, windy day. The weather made snorkeling impractical, but I enjoyed the kayak trip and the tour of the bird sanctuary island. Isaac was good company and knowledgeable about Hawaii. It was nice to have an experienced guide so that I didn’t have to worry about…”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a catamaran. Meet sea turtles, get gear and coaching, plus a snack. 2 hours, $68.
“Amazing experience seeing the turtles and fish in their environment. We even saw a baby turtle. The staff were great! Highly recommend.”
Hanauma Bay snorkeling with smooth Waikiki pickup, good snorkel gear, and early entry to see colorful fish and coral.
“Driver and pickup were great There are a lot of people and screaming kids. Unfortunately, most of the coral is bleached and bland, not what I remember from 20 years ago. People stomping all over the coral. There are better places to snorkel on the island, they should close the bay for 5 years or…”
Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkel with guaranteed green sea turtles, Diamond Head views, expert guides, and included gear. From $81.40.
“We had an amazing experience. I got some really beautiful videos and photos. We saw at least eight or nine turtles as well as a bunch of massive schools of fish. On the way to the snorkeling spot we were even able to see dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. The guides were amazing. Definitely…”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon on a family catamaran from Waikiki, with gear and a lifeguard onboard, plus Diamond Head views and bar drinks.
“10/10 experience. I would say it’s a lil crowded in the area we went but otherwise great experience. The entire crew was amazing.”
Waikiki Turtle Canyons cruise and snorkel combo: see sea turtles up close, learn fast with patient guides, and enjoy snacks on a short 2-hour outing.
“This excursion was such a blast! The crew and captain were very prepared, excited, and helpful! It was a memorable experience and I recommend it to everyone!”
Small-group dolphin watching and snorkel safari off West Oahu with a lifeguard-certified marine team, gear, and lunch included.
“Well-run, small-boat tour. Knowledgeable crew shared unusual facts about sea-life behavior and physiology. We saw a pod of spinner dolphins within minutes of leaving the shore, and then an endangered monk seal. Later saw 4 sea turtles while snorkeling. No whale sightings that day, but dramatic views of Leeward Oahu's pali (cliffs). Because boats dock…”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from a 28-foot speedboat with a max group of six. Gear, snacks, and water included for a comfy sea-turtle hunt.
“Turtle Canyon Snorkel is one of the best small party tours in Waikiki. Both Cedric and Zoe were excellent as guide and pilot respectively. Courteous, knowledgeable and professional, period. This was my second outing with the tour and I will always look forward to booking a tour on my next visit to Oahu.”
Semi-private Turtle Canyon snorkel from Honolulu on a fast zodiac, max 6 guests, top gear included, see sea turtles and more.
“What a great experience. I was on the Ruby Princess. The tour departed from aa dock about 20 minutes walk from Pier 2. I was surprised that I was the only person signed up for the ride. The captain was Jeff and then there was Christina. She was awesome. She told me all about where…”
