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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular snorkeling on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
16 Oahu sights plus North Shore snorkeling in one big day, with hotel pickup, snacks, and local storytelling. Diamond Head to turtles.
Most Popular“If you are lucky to get Dylan he is an awesome tour guide, he is funny and had alot of fun with him and our group! Snorkeling is included and all the stops are great! Mahalo Dylan, you need a raise!”
Oahu circle island from Waikiki: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore turtle snorkeling, macadamias, and Dole Plantation in a small group.
“You see a lot of the island hence you won’t have too much time to linger. Neven, our guide, was very talkative, provided a lot of information and happy to answer questions. I appreciated that they provided a lifeguard and safety instructions when we were at turtle beach to ensure everyone was safe. So easy…”
Round-trip Waikiki shuttle to Hanauma Bay with snorkeling gear, early access, and clear-water fish viewing, plus a $25 cash park fee.
“Overall the experience was smooth from pickup, equipments, and actually getting down the bay. We saw so many kinds of fishes it was awesome!”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on the Hawea catamaran. Swim with sea turtles, gear included, plus an easy sailing cruise back.
“The day started out on a very nice, clean boat. Crew very knowledgeable and friendly. Got to our destination, encountered so many turtles! All equipment provided. Then a nice little tour of the coast and we all sore whales! Complimentary drink also. Very good couple of hours. Would recommend.”
Snorkel and play at Kaneohe Sandbar from He‘eia Kea with gear, snacks, turtles, and paddle boards on a small Oahu boat tour.
“It was fantastic. We took a taxi it was about 45 min from Waikiki but there's also a bus. We went out, saw some sea turtles then headed to sandbar. Excellent place to swim, snorkeling and water sports available like kayak, floaty and paddle board. Mountains in the background it does not get prettier. Great…”
Snorkel near Waikiki’s honu at Turtle Canyon on a 50-ft catamaran. Gear and water included, plus hands-on help for beginners.
“Crew showed up”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon in Oahu with pros, find green sea turtles at the cleaning station, and sail past Diamond Head with snacks.
“Super fun. Everyone was friendly and very knowledgeable. However, I would feel more comfortable if all the groups would stay a bit further from the turtles.”
Oahu catamaran cruise with snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, and water slide. Possible turtle sightings, snacks onboard, easy 3-hour escape.
“A must do while here on the island!! They tour guides where friendly and nice and very accommodating in every aspect!!”
2-hour Waikiki catamaran snorkeling with expert guidance, included gear, and a good shot at Hawaiian green sea turtles.
“Alexio, Shamus, Tyler were great guides. Super funny and made the experience lots of fun”
See Oahu in one long day loop with hotel pickup and snorkeling at Turtle Bay plus North Shore stops, lighthouses, turtles, and shrimp.
“I went on this tour with my husband and some friends while we were in town for my husband’s work convention and it was so amazing! Very informative and we got to see so many amazing sights! The price of this tour was extremely reasonable as well compared to other ones! We couldn’t rave about…”
Small-group Waikiki snorkeling with Lynne in shallow water, gear included, plus free photos and video, no boat required.
“Lynne was an amazing host! She was very knowledgeable with the reef and we always felt safe and informed about everything we needed to know. The fish definitely showed up for us! She went above and beyond by making pictures and a custom video with no additional charge! I highly recommend booking with Lynne, as…”
Cageless North Shore snorkeling on Oahu with a safety diver. Swim with sharks and turtles, plus included photos and gear.
“Hands down one of if not the best experiences I’ve ever been on. Never have I free dived with sharks but the staff made me feel so completely comfortable with doing it. The whole trip was amazing, including the staff aboard. 10/10 experience, if you’re thinking about doing it and thinking is it worth it…it…”
Guided snorkeling at Hanauma Bay with Waikiki transportation, small group coaching, gear included, and downloadable photos, plus an extra entry fee.
“This was an epic experience. Was able to see multiple fish and sea turtles as well. I also saw whales from afar! Fumio was super helpful and made the excursion feel safe.”
Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkeling by catamaran to see Hawaiian green sea turtles, reef fish and sometimes dolphins, with gear, pickup and tea.
“We happened to have great conditions on the ocean. Very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us good snorkeling instructions. We were able to see turtles and many colorful fish. A medical emergency was handled smoothly and the participant received EMT help as we had an early return to the start. We were still able to…”
Oahu dolphin cruise with Makaha snorkeling and a 21-foot waterslide, plus lunch, pickup from Waikiki/Ko’Olina, and more water fun.
“Crew and captain were great, snorkeling was fun but we didn’t get to see any wildlife. No dolphins, no turtles…unfortunately. The crew was helpful and friendly and the lunch was good, just know that you may not get to see any animals.”
From Waikiki to the North Shore, and every way to spend a day on the island.
