4 Hanauma Bay Tours on Oʻahu We Would Put on an Itinerary

1.Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,232 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Ride from Waikiki to Hanauma Bay with Kaimana Tours, enter with help from the shuttle team, and snorkel among tropical fish near shore. Guides such as Felipe, Luiz, Philippe, and Marco provide local tips, gear help, and return transport. Plan on about 6 to 7 hours, plus a separate $25 cash park fee.

“It was too early pickup and the gears were handed over in dark .. this could have been a better experience by parking the vehicle in the parking lot inside the Hanauma bay premises. The gears were of low quality. The mouth breather was not working properly.. Could not enjoy the experiemce well..”

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2.Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

You’ll snorkel Hanauma Bay with a guide such as Fumio, Tran, Adriana, or Andres, in a group capped at five. Hotel pickup, gear, fins, flotation vest, water, beach mat, secure storage, and downloadable photos are included. Plan on about one hour in the water, with a 6:30 AM or 11:30 AM pickup.

“Our guide Fumio gave us the best snorkeling tour ever! From hotel pick-up we went to Hanauma bay. She helped us with our snorkel equipment, then led us into the water and showed us the best parts of the bay with so many colorful fish! She took photos of us and the fish, and shared her GoPro images with us. I highly recommend this guided snorkel tour for everyone!”

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3.Hanauma Bay Admission Ticket+Equipment Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $85

You get Hanauma Bay admission plus a mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation belt, with no transportation included. The bay’s clear water, coral reef, tropical fish, and possible honu sightings make it a fine self-guided Oahu outing. Staff arrange your admission time, but you must provide your email and book at least 60 hours ahead.

“Costó mucho encontrar el sitio donde alquilaban el equipo de snorkel. Las instucciones no eran claras”

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4.Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkel Tour (with guaranteed entrance time)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at Hanauma Bay’s entrance for a one-hour, small-group snorkel with guaranteed admission time. Certified guides such as Nyle and Eva provide gear, safety help, and fish and turtle spotting tips. You must be able to swim. The $25 entrance fee is extra, and you may stay after the guided hour.

“Great tour, we were able to go outside the crowded snorkeling area with Eva, she pointed out different marine life. We were lucky to see a shark, turtle and a couple of octopus, plus all the different colorful fish. Eva came with all the equipment, she made sure it all fit well. and she took fantastic photos.”

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