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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular snorkeling tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
One fast Oahu loop with hotel pickup, 16 major sights, snacks, and North Shore snorkeling—great value if you’re OK with short stops.
Most Popular“Knowledgeable and friendly guide tour and a good driver, Dylan oir tour guide also funny and had a good sense of humor, everyone I. Our group adores him”
Full-day Oahu circle tour with sunrise views, blowholes, North Shore sea-turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation. Waikiki pickup included.
“Weather was definitely a factor. Couldn’t enjoy many of the stops because of high wind and rain. Never saw any turtles which was the entire reason I booked the tour. Very disappointed! Was not worth the price we paid”
Oahu circle-island small-group tour with Turtle Town snorkeling, Diamond Head, blowhole, farms, North Shore lunch, and Dole Plantation treats.
“This is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop at Dole plantation without feel rushed at all. Recommend the…”
2-hour Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkel with green sea turtles, reef fish, included gear, snacks, and a friendly crew at Living Ocean Tours.
“It was great. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and book the same tour on my next trip.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki with a short boat ride, pro guidance, sea turtles, and lounging on floating platforms. Gear and snacks included.
“This trip was outstanding. We saw dolphins on our way to the snorkle spot and huge turtles came to the surface immediately. The water was clear and not too rough for floating. The team was excellent!”
Waikiki turtle snorkeling with a catamaran sail to Turtle Canyon, snorkeling gear, and lunch or drinks, with a turtle sighting guarantee.
“The staff including Captain JoJo, Kelley and Whitney were phenomenal! Very attentive, informative, and professional. Ftom the time i arrived through the end of the excursion was a great experience. We saw many turtles and enjoyed the time in the boat as much as in the water. Highly recommend this turtle excursion! Also, the transportation…”
West Oahu dolphin spotting and snorkel with sea turtles plus a 20-foot slide, kayaks, paddle boards, and lunch from Waikiki.
“It was really cute, first hour you search for wildlife, then second you swim and snorkel, they had the slide and also paddle boards etc it was very relaxed and a lot of fun, then finally they did dances and came back to shore. Very intimate as there is small ish group size, everyone was…”
Oahu catamaran snorkel at Turtle Canyon Reef with a 100% turtle sighting guarantee, guided swim, and onboard snacks.
“My daughter (8) has never snorkeled and isn’t a strong swimmer (neither am I). Shannon was so patient with her - allowing her to hang on to the surfboard and taking the time to ease her tension in the water. She went above and beyond to ensure she had a great experience! Lucy and the…”
Oahu catamaran cruise from Ko Olina with dolphin and whale spotting, then guided snorkeling, plus a Hawaiian buffet and drinks.
“I don't think this experience was described accurately in that the "lunch" is not a lunch but rather a "lupper" or a "dunch" because it was served at 2:30p. I did not realize that, and thought lunch meant 12:30 or 1p food, so I boarded hungry for the 12:15p departure time. Thankfully when I discovered…”
Paddle Kailua Bay, snorkel near Lanikai sea turtles, visit Mokulua bird sanctuaries, and enjoy included deli lunch.
“Mike was a skilled and attentive guide. Provided cultural details on the areas visited and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable on the trip. Excellent experience and would definitely do this excursion again.”
Sail Waikiki to Turtle Canyon by catamaran for a guided snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles, gear included, plus snacks and bottled water.
“The tour was canceled due to high winds which was understandable and fine. However - they said we would not be charged but our credit card was promptly processed and now we are waiting to a credit to come through. I contacted them again stating our card was charged. We have disputed the charge on…”
Round-trip shuttle from Waikiki to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling, quality gear, and a stress-free early start, plus a $25 cash park fee.
“Seamless. The driver was very sweet and the ride was pleasant. While we only signed up for this because the tickets through the gov website had sold out, the pick up/drop off was great.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon off Waikiki for a high chance of green sea turtles, Diamond Head views, and soft drinks. Gear included.
“Came here for work trip and hubby had to work so I took myself on an excursion and booked this one this morning. The pricing is great! The boat was super clean almost brand new. Our guides were phenomenal. They brought the vibe and energy. We saw several turtles and tons of fish. We had…”
Fast zodiac snorkel to Turtle Canyon from Honolulu for up to 6 people, with gear included and a sea-turtle sighting promise.
“When I arrived, I was informed that the tour had been canceled. Since they didn’t inform me in advance, I went there all the way. I’m very disappointed with this experience.”
Small-group Turtle Canyon snorkeling from Waikiki on a 28-foot speedboat. Max 6, gear plus snacks included, guided turtle spotting.
“Omg it was the greatest experience!! And our captain and our snorkeling instructor were amazing!! We really enjoyed every second of our time. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
