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“Definitely you can see the turtles and so many different species of fish and the the Captain and his assistants is so really nice and friendly and all the equipment is very clean and in good condition”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki by boat, spot green sea turtles and colorful fish, then lounge on floating platforms for a chill ocean break.
“This was my first time snorkeling in Hawaii, and it was an incredible experience. I saw turtles and a variety of fish. I’m extremely appreciative of the captain and the young ladies—they provided clear, helpful instructions that made the experience both safe and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it!”
Guaranteed turtle snorkeling from Waikiki on a power catamaran. Snorkel Turtle Canyon, watch dolphins or whales, plus lunch and drinks.
“The catamaran was beautiful, the staff was very friendly, accommodating, very knowledgeable and did everything they could to make sure we saw turtles!”
Waikiki turtle snorkeling on a Hawea catamaran to Turtle Canyon, with provided gear, snacks, and a relaxing sail.
“The crew made this an awesome, safe, and fun experience! The bar onboard was a great bonus after snorkeling :-)”
Guaranteed sea turtles on a 2-hour Oahu catamaran snorkel at Turtle Canyon Reef. Gear, snacks, and wildlife sightings included.
“Had a great experience. Lucy was incredible. Can't thank her enough for helping out with my 6 year old daughter.”
Ko Olina catamaran cruise for dolphins and whales plus guided snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup.
“The hospitality was 11/10, food and beverages amazing, snorkeling was well organized and it was fun having a photographer take amazing shots without having to fiddle with our iPhones all day! The weather was 5/10 and the whales were hiding but not their fault. Boat was super comfy and we just might go again tomorrow!”
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 dont know what to say about this. Kayaking was fun but the description was not exactly what was available to us. It is a lot of work if you are not familiar with to kayaking.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a catamaran. Meet sea turtles, get gear and coaching, plus a snack. 2 hours, $68.
“Fun boat ride and entertaining host. The team is pretty helpful as well during the snorkeling setup and process. Daughter loved in and found a nearby live turtle. Mahalo pink sails team!”
Hanauma Bay snorkeling with smooth Waikiki pickup, good snorkel gear, and early entry to see colorful fish and coral.
“This is a fun time and you definitely get to see a lot of different types of fish swimming around. Check the weather if it’s not gonna be over 70 I recommend bringing a wetsuit because the water is a little cool. It’s windy and it can get cold. The shuttle service was awesome. Our…”
Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkel with guaranteed green sea turtles, Diamond Head views, expert guides, and included gear. From $81.40.
“Super friendly team that made a fun experience! Good number of turtles and fish. It's a very crowded spot and impossible not to swim into other people, but still a good value for $60 on Waikiki. At under 2 hrs, it was easy to fit into a booked vacation schedule.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon on a family catamaran from Waikiki, with gear and a lifeguard onboard, plus Diamond Head views and bar drinks.
“My husband and I booked the 2.5 hour turtle snorkeling cruise and it was amazing! Initially we booked the 10:30am slot, but the business notified us that over 40 people booked that time and only 4 people booked the 7 am slot. We were able to change our time to the 7 am slot with…”
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.
“Crew was very friendly and helpful. They also placed safety very high. They were very good for novice snorkelers.”
Small-group dolphin watching and snorkel safari off West Oahu with a lifeguard-certified marine team, gear, and lunch included.
“Excellent day overall. Lovely crew, very helpful and accommodating. All equipment provided (snorkel/mask, lunch, dry bag etc), can purchase wet suit. Variable dolphin spotting but still great experience.”
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.
“So much fun! Best experience! Zoey and Joe were amazing and so knowledgeable! There were so MANY sea turtles!!! Botg went over and above! We will definitely be back to snorkel and visit the turtles!! 😊”
Semi-private Turtle Canyon snorkel from Honolulu on a fast zodiac, max 6 guests, top gear included, see sea turtles and more.
“Loved that it was just our group! A private tour! Max was friendly and his assistant Chris was amazing. I think 6 women may have been alot for Max 🤪 he was super polite and kind and we were rowdy. We got him to loosen up towards the end. They were both very knowledgeable about…”
