10 Honolulu Snorkeling Tours Worth Booking

1.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours circling Oahu by bus with a guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, coffee and macadamia farms, and a North Shore snorkeling spot. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, and Captain Jack are praised for humor, Hawaiian culture, and island stories. Pickup and gear are included.

“Such a great tour. Got to see the whole island in one day. The day was full of great times with our tour gide AKA !!! Full of information!!!”

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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 Waikiki pickup with Diamond Head Lookout, coastal viewpoints, North Shore beaches, macadamia nuts, Haleiwa, turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Kap, Dirk, and Rob lead the day. Expect a fast pace, a group of up to 40, and possible changes for weather, traffic, or vehicle problems.

“great guide, Very knowledgeable and helpful , only problem was with the snorkeling area, rocky and many sea urchins”

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

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

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, Sunset Beach, Dole Plantation, and a North Shore turtle beach. A local guide such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, or Mike leads the day. Snorkel gear and Waikiki pickup are included; food costs extra.

“Our guide was awesome and he did an excellent job! We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it!! Our guide was a local with a lot of knowledge and was very well organized! Do this early in your trip to learn all about what you can do in honalulu!”

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

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

Ride from Waikiki to Waianae for a dolphin-watching cruise with snorkeling, Hawaiian green sea turtles, lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a 20-foot slide. The crew, including Captain Dani and photographers such as Tyler and Bennett, keeps the day lively. Dolphin sightings are common but never guaranteed.

“All of our family had a great time. Lovely experience. Excellent crew felt so welcomed, were very friendly and caring. Excellent captain and turkey sandwich was delicious. I would definately do this again with Dolhins and You.”

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5.Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 656 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Board Hāwea behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Waikiki outing. You’ll snorkel at Turtle Canyon with green sea turtles and reef fish, then enjoy a sail along the coast. The crew provides gear, flotation belts, nonalcoholic drinks, and morning cold brew with granola on select departures. Alcoholic drinks are available to buy.

“Very nice ! The crew make my family felt super safe . We got to watch turtles and had a great time”

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6.Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 351 reviews · 1h 30m · from $81

From Waikiki, Island Splash Tours takes you by boat to Turtle Canyon for about 50 minutes in the water with Hawaiian green sea turtles. Groups are capped at 28, with two lifeguard-certified in-water guides, provided gear, flotation devices, and drinks afterward. Guides such as Alex, Emma, Maddie, and Preston help beginners and confident swimmers alike.

“The crew was amazing, we have never done this and they were so patient, kind, and encouraging. We did things we never thought we could do! We saw more than a dozen turtles including a group of 5 together. If you are hesitant about doing this just do it, they will make it magical for you!”

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7.Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 hours · from $67Best value

Sail from Pink Sails Waikiki near Prince Waikiki, then snorkel with an English-speaking guide in turtle-rich waters off Waikiki. The two-hour trip includes gear, instruction, snacks, and a comfortable catamaran. Guides such as Alexio, Shamus, Jamie, and Captain Mo are known for friendly help, wildlife spotting, and keeping swimmers safe.

“Great experience ,, enjoyed snorkelling a lot … and we saw quite few turtles and many impressive and colourful fish … Also very friendly and helpful crew. .”

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8.Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Pier B for a 150-minute cruise from Kewalo Basin toward Diamond Head, followed by snorkeling near Waikiki. You get gear, an instructor, soft drinks, water, a 20-foot slide, and a water trampoline. Turtles, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales may appear.

“sortie très agréable. équipe au top un peu court à mon goût ... quelques jolis poissons (appatés)...tortues pratiquement invisibles ...fonds marins pas extraordinaires ( lagon de Nouvelle Calédonie est extraordinaire par rapport)”

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9.Oahu Snorkeling with Turtles, Water Scooter, Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

From Waikiki, you’ll ride to Turtle Canyon aboard a newly built catamaran for guided snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles. You can also try an electric water scooter and stand-up paddleboard, then warm up with Cafe Iyasume musubi, cup noodles, snacks, and drinks. English, Japanese, and Korean instruction is available.

“Overall great outing but Did not provide paddle board so the cost at $120 was a little pricy for just snorkeling. Awesome sea turtle and fish sighting though!”

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10.Snorkeling & Dolphin Watch Cruise w/ Luau Style Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $171

You’ll cruise Oahu’s Waianae coast aboard a 62-foot catamaran, with English or Japanese narration, guided snorkeling, dolphin and seasonal whale watching, and a Hawaiian buffet. Premium gear, unlimited soft drinks, four alcoholic drinks per adult, and optional Waikiki pickup are included.

“It was a beautiful morning. We saw a whale, dolphins and turtles. It was just a shame that after seeing one whale the topic was cut off and we moved on to snorkeling and couldn't take a little more time to watch the whales. The crew was super nice and the food was delicious too.”

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