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Snorkelling in the USA: The 15 Best Trips

272 trips  ·  from $17 per person

Hawaii for turtles and manta rays, the Florida Keys for living reef, Crystal River for manatees in winter. These 15 cover all three coasts, with prices, boat sizes and the entry each one uses.

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head, Halona, and Oahu’s Windward 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

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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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting into the water at night
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime snorkel with manta rays. Your crew provides snorkel gear, a flotation device, and a wetsuit top, with snacks and water aboard. The water can be rough, so you need real swimming and snorkeling skills. Guides may include Bryce, Jordan, Vince, or Noah.

“I won’t give a negative review for a tour that couldn’t happen due to weather. We have rebooked another night and pray the weather cooperates.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Diamond Head Lookout and the eastern coast
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

3.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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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole set the tone
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

4.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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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The ride toward Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

5.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

From Living Ocean Tours near Ala Moana, you’ll boat to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for a guided snorkel with green sea turtles and reef fish. Guides such as Chance and Aaron help first-timers feel secure, while the crew provides gear, snacks, and refreshments. Dolphins, flying fish, and winter whales may appear above the water.

“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”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Searching for dolphins in open water
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

6.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend about three hours aboard Island Time Sailing’s stable catamaran from Panama City Beach. Watch for wild dolphins, explore Shell Island, snorkel in St. Andrews Bay, paddle board, or use the waterslide. The crew, including names such as Emma, Sarah, Heath, and Captain Clay on recent trips, keeps the outing relaxed and social.

“We had a fantastic time and were able to find beautiful shells on the beach. We saw 20+ dolphins in the wild. It was phenomenal”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - From Ala Moana Harbor to Diamond Head views
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

7.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

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

Take a two-hour boat trip from Ala Moana Harbor to Turtle Canyon with a small group of up to 20 people. Crew members such as Captain Chris, Lily, Sophia, Zoey, Angelina, and Lillian have helped beginners get comfortable in the water, find turtles, and enjoy the reef. Gear, flotation devices, snacks, juice, and water are included.

“Amazing ride with a great crew! In addition to seeing turtles & fish on our way back we saw whales!!”

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The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer - The boat ride through Kings Bay
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The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

8.The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

River Ventures takes you through Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to search for wild manatees in Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs. You receive a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, instruction, and an in-water guide who photographs the encounter. Groups are limited to 10, and the three-hour trip ends with hot drinks back at the shop.

“Great day with Mike and little family of manatees. Highly recommend to family and friends. All around great day”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - Meeting at Keauhou Harbor and getting ready
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

9.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet at Keauhou Harbor, collect your mask and snorkel, then take a three-minute boat ride to a manta feeding site. In the water for up to 30 minutes, you’ll float beside wild rays drawn by a 150,000-lumen light board while guides such as Greg, Jake, Mahina, and Eric provide safety help and facts. Wetsuits cost extra.

“It was a really fun experience, so unique. The crew was excellent. I was thinking while I was out there, this is where the party is every night!”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Lunch, Snacks, and the Ride Home
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

10.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Cruise from Honokohau Marina to historic Kealakekua Bay with Hang Loose Boat Tours. Captains Aiden or Bryce and crew members such as Jordan and Kiwami may lead the trip, depending on availability. Snorkel over coral, watch for dolphins and winter humpback whales, enjoy lunch, then return along Kona’s volcanic coast.

“We traveled about 14 miles south via catamaran and snorkeled while surrounded by beauty. Huge shout out to the captain, the jokes had my husband and I laughing the whole time!”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - What the morning looks like from Maalaea Harbor
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

11.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Meet the Malolo crew at Maalaea Harbor for an early catamaran ride to Molokini Crater. You’ll get breakfast, snorkel gear, safety help, lunch, and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, chosen by the captain. Expect about 5.5 hours, two restrooms, easy water access, and a maximum listed capacity of 66 people.

“Bring a sweater or something warm to put on after the snorkeling and definitely brig some bucks to tip these guys they do a great job to make your experience memorable”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens at the manta site
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

12.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

From Kailua-Kona, you’ll ride a 23-foot RHIB with up to 11 passengers to a manta viewing site. Expect 25 to 30 minutes in the water, guided instruction from crew such as Taco, Peyton, or Mike, and close views of wild rays. Snorkel gear is included, wetsuits are optional, and no-sighting trips qualify for a free re-ride.

“This was the most magical experience ever! We got to see these beautiful gentle giants who come kissing distance to you. I was blessed to be grazed by a mantas fin on my stomach. My boyfriend and I laughed as they came right up under our faces. The guides were amazing and so friendly. Highly recommend if you are comfortable in the ocean and around sea creatures. This is all we talked about for the whole trip! It was our favorite moment. I highly respect the staff as they taught us about the mantas and what to do to keep us and the mantas safe in their natural habitat.”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

13.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

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

Sail from Kewalo Basin aboard the Honu Lani, then snorkel at Turtle Canyon with guides such as Chris, Natalie, Greta, or Joey. You get premium gear, flotation support, turtle sightings guaranteed by a free re-ride, and a midday deli lunch with local beer, cocktails, and wine.

“The advertisement said 3 hrs approximately but this excursion was only 2 hrs. We left later than other boats so sea life more scattered when we arrived to area where all other similar excursions anchored. Staff nice. Too much money for the experience.”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini - Breakfast, lunch, and the real value of $185.95
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

14.Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,997 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Board the three-deck Calypso at Ma’alaea Harbor for a five-and-a-half-hour cruise to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, flotation aids, lifeguards, glass-bottom viewing, slides, and historical narration. Snorkel spots change with sea conditions, and whale sightings are a seasonal bonus.

“Best boat, great food, well organized and fun / helpful staff. Surprisingly great drinks as well. The 3 tier boat gives everyone lots of room and visibility to see scenery and whales. Would have liked to have been able to swim further out / see more while snorkeling. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - The first minutes at Makena Landing
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

15.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet guides such as Joe, Robbie, or Alex at Makena Landing for a small-group swim to Turtle Town. You’ll receive snorkel gear, instruction, a life jacket, guided viewing, photos, and raw video clips. The swim can reach well offshore, so this suits confident beginners and capable swimmers age 7 and up.

“This is amazing and so cool to swim with turtles. We swam with JOE. He is awesome. My husband panicked in the water and Joe went and helped him out. He took time to make sure he was ok to continue. Joe was patient and so kind! Love you Joe!! Thank you!”

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New in USA Snorkeling Tours

★ 5.0Boca Raton Premium Jet Ski Tour – Optional Snorkeling/LighthouseFrom $270 per boat (seats 3)9 reviews
★ 4.5Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including LunchFrom $189105 reviews
★ 5.0Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and SnorkelFrom $19554 reviews
★ 4.5Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday SnorkelFrom $8043 reviews
★ 5.02-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in HawaiiFrom $9723 reviews
★ 5.0Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big IslandFrom $125382 reviews
★ 5.0Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & SailFrom $44940 reviews
★ 5.0Premium Kona Coast Morning SnorkelFrom $164179 reviews
★ 4.5Private Big Island Snorkeling30 reviews
★ 5.0Sunset Cruise & Manta Night Snorkeling CharterFrom $990 per boat (seats 6)16 reviews
★ 5.0One Tank Manta Night Dive and SnorkelFrom $13556 reviews
★ 5.0Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin WatchFrom $1,500 per boat (seats 12)23 reviews
★ 5.0Midday Meander – Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel AdventureFrom $18768 reviews
★ 5.0Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua BayFrom $257183 reviews
★ 5.0Hilo Sea Turtle Snorkel AdventureFrom $9925 reviews

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