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15 Snorkeling Tours on Oʻahu for a Free Day

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The good snorkeling tours on oʻahu sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

1.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Start around 7 a.m. with pickup in Honolulu, then circle Oahu by bus with guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, or Kathleen. Expect coastal lookouts, North Shore surf beaches, farm and food stops, snorkeling gear, and a long day of sightseeing. The route can change with weather and road conditions.

“The guide is excellent and the explanation about Hawaiian culture and the view spots are very professional and humerus. Many stops are actually commercial spot, you will be attracted to buy something. We did not see the hole with wave spraying and the diamond head was just a stop at the roadside under the hill.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

2.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Rob, Dirk, and Kap lead groups of up to 40 in English. Bring water shoes and expect a fast-moving day with possible route changes.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

3.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation, plus snorkel at a green sea turtle beach. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, Mike, and Devin are known for lively island stories and careful water supervision.

“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 tour!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Meeting at Living Ocean Tours in Honolulu
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

4.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour group boat trip to Turtle Canyon. Your guide provides a snorkel lesson, equipment, and in-water help while you look for green sea turtles, reef fish, and possible dolphins. Chance and Aaron are among the guides praised for their friendly instruction. Snacks and refreshments are included.

“Great crew! Good for first time snorkelers! They gave us a lesson. Only downside is multiple boats at the viewing area. We did see sea turtles and fish!”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - Helpful crew support for first-time snorkelers
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

5.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet Charter Oahu at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour Turtle Canyon trip with certified aquatic staff, premium snorkel gear, flotation devices, snacks, and drinks. Look for green sea turtles, angelfish, and reef fish, then rest on floating platforms. Captain Chris, Lily, Sophia, and other crew members may be on board.

“Excellent experience. I saw some turtles at beginning and one in the middle. People is very friendly.”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - The ride past Waikiki and Diamond Head
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin to Turtle Canyon aboard the 40-passenger Honu Lani. You’ll receive premium snorkel gear, a safety briefing, and guided time in the water with green sea turtles. The midday trip includes a deli lunch, beer, wine, and cocktails. Crew members may include Captain Chris, Natalie, Greta, Joey, or Whitney.

“Great crew, great views of diamond head and waikiki, great refreshments, awesome snorkeling, saw 5-6 sea turtles, gliding, surfacing, great fun..”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Getting from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

7.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

From Waikiki, ride to Waianae Harbor for a morning cruise led by a lively crew including Captain Dani and photographer Tyler. Look for spinner dolphins, snorkel near Hawaiian green sea turtles, then use the slide, kayaks, and paddle boards. Lunch, gear, and hotel transport are included, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Loved our experience! Captain and crew were great. Saw whales, dolphins and turtles as promised. They were very entertaining but informative. Taught us to be respectful to sea life.”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - The Hawea catamaran ride out
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Hawea catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. Your crew provides snorkel gear, flotation equipment, snacks, soda, and cold brew from ARVO Café. Expect shallow reef water, green sea turtles, tropical fish, and a relaxed sail back toward Waikiki.

“The crew of Hawea was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw whales for the first time today as well as dolphins and sea turtles. Love the fact that pickup is on fhe beach and happened to be directly across from my hotel. I would definitely book again!”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - What happens at Turtle Canyon Reef
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

9.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Cruise from Waikiki to Turtle Canyon on a roomy catamaran limited to 28 passengers. Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish while crew members such as Lucy, Shannon, Krash, and Holly guide you in the water. Gear, drinks, snacks, and a return trip to the marina are included.

“Krash, Holly, and Sushi were amazing! Would 100 do again. We even saw a humpback whale fluke! We loved our morning!”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - Six Warm Showers and Useful Boat Facilities
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

10.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran, watching for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before snorkeling over coral and tropical fish. Your crew supplies gear, instruction, showers, drinks, and a Hawaiian buffet. Waikiki pickup is optional.

“Fantastic food and a very comfortable boat. Great experience seeing spinner dolphins, Turtles and fish Crew was very nice and helpful”

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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Kailua Beach Park and the first paddle
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

11.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Paddle from Kailua Beach to Popoia Island or the Mokulua Islands with a guide or on your own. You’ll get kayaks, snorkel gear, lockers, showers, permits, and lunch. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, and Tupre have earned special praise for safety help, local stories, and wildlife spotting.

“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.”

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel - What Turtle Canyon is like in practice
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

12.Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Cruise from Pink Sails Waikiki to Turtle Canyon in about 10 to 15 minutes, then spend 30 to 45 minutes snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish. Crew members such as Jamie, Mo, Alex, John, and Tyler have helped swimmers with masks, safety, and wildlife spotting. Basic swimming ability is required.

“We only saw one Turtle and the crew left in the water without us. We were a bit slower and having issues with our mask. Pink Sails said they would reach out to us but never did. Captains name was Mo I think. Crew was very nice but we were definitely disappointed and I will be letting my friends and family know that live here, not to recommend this to anyone else. I hope they reach out to us to give us a full refund.”

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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling - What the shuttle adds for the $55.99 price
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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

13.Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

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

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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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed - What happens at the Turtle Canyon reef
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

14.Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,001 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $81

From Island Splash Tours, this 1-hour-40-minute boat trip takes you three-quarters of a mile off Waikiki to Turtle Canyon. Emma, Ella, Elle, Maddy, Alex, Luke, and Captain Chris have all been associated with the crew. Expect included gear, flotation support, drinks, about 45 to 50 minutes in the water, and frequent turtle sightings.

“We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Reaching Turtle Canyon
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

15.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a 2.5-hour guided snorkel with Moana Sailing Co. Your crew provides gear, water guidance, rescue boards, and a secured raft for beginners and children. Look for turtles, fish, octopuses, starfish, and dolphins, then enjoy a complimentary first drink on the ride home.

“Seeing the sea turtles and all the different types of fish. The beautiful blue water. The crew was excellent 👌 We will definitely book again and highly recommend them. It was a great experience for my family and I.”

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New in Snorkeling Tours in Oahu

★ 4.9Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling TourFrom $26946 reviews
★ 4.6Honolulu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling TourFrom $138136 reviews
★ 5.0Private Catamaran Sunset Cruise & Optional Snorkeling7 reviews
★ 5.0Private Turtle Snorkeling with Customizable Itinerary9 reviews
★ 4.8Honolulu: Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife CruiseFrom $8954 reviews
★ 4.5Waikiki: Honolulu Beginner Snorkeling Tour with VideosFrom $59100 reviews
★ 5.0Snorkel & Sailing Adventure along Ko Olina CoastFrom $1085 reviews
★ 4.7Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with WaterslideFrom $19073 reviews
★ 5.0Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling AdventureFrom $1259 reviews
★ 4.7Wild Dolphins Swim Turtle Snorkel Tour & WaterslideFrom $19983 reviews
★ 4.5Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkel Tour (with guaranteed entrance time)From $9946 reviews
★ 5.0Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with TransportationFrom $115173 reviews
★ 5.0Waikiki Snorkel TourFrom $50227 reviews
★ 4.5All Day Circle Island Tour with SnorkelingFrom $72245 reviews
★ 4.6Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure CruiseFrom $67248 reviews

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