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15 Best Turtle & Reef Snorkeling Tours On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

Oahu reefs sit in bath-warm water a short boat ride off the south and west shores, and the green sea turtle, the honu, grazes them out in the open. The snorkel cruises below run to spots like Turtle Canyon and the reefs past Waikiki, most with the gear, a guide in the water, and a glass-bottom or deck option for anyone happy to stay dry.

Some are quick two-hour morning runs, some add a catamaran sail, lunch and a waterslide off the back of the boat. These are the most popular, with what they include, how long they last and the price per person.

15 Best Turtle & Reef Snorkeling Tours On Oahu

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head to Halona Blowhole: short stops, big payoff
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Sunrise at Diamond Head: Worth It, Even Without Crater Access
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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

Full-day Oahu loop with pickup, major sights, turtle snorkeling, Pali views, and Dole time. Value depends on weather and timing.

★ 4.5

“We signed up for the Oahu ultimate tour, which was supposed to include Poli overlook, and enough time at the Dole plantation for the train. The day before the tour, they called and said that they had van trouble and they were putting us on a different tour. They must’ve thought that we would not…”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling,  Small-Groups - 7:20am Pickup and Diamond Head’s Amelia Earhart Lookout
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

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

Oahu circle island from Waikiki: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore turtle snorkeling, macadamias, and Dole Plantation in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Mike (with driver John) was outstanding! He took us around the island of Oahu, and his site selections and knowledge of the areas were spot on. Mike is also quite humorous, and our entire group had a good time. Highly recommend!!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Living Ocean Tours check-in, boat setup, and what to bring
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - The boat ride with Diamond Head and Waikiki views (and why that matters)
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Boat, crew, and the pace that keeps you happy
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

Waikiki catamaran snorkel with guaranteed green turtles at Turtle Canyon, plus lunch, drinks, and easy gear for a short 2–3 hour trip.

★ 4.5

“We had an awesome tour with Chris, Natalie and Greta . The water was choppy but Natalie and Greta were very attentive, helpful, accommodating and friendly. They made sure we were all safe in the water and that there was help if needed. We saw a lot of turtles surfacing and some fish. It was…”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Getting to Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor: the early start you actually need
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

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

Oahu dolphin and snorkel cruise with Waikiki pickup, lunch, and onboard water play plus turtle sightings on a small-group morning trip.

★ 4.5

“It was really cute, first hour you search for wildlife, then second you swim and snorkel, they had the slide and also paddle boards etc it was very relaxed and a lot of fun, then finally they did dances and came back to shore. Very intimate as there is small ish group size, everyone was…”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - Hawea Catamaran Crew: How Safety and Help Work in Practice
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on the Hawea catamaran. See green sea turtles, then sail back with snacks and cold brew.

★ 5.0

“Awesome tour. Capt Jenna and her team Julia, Nina and Tommy did a great job of showing us where the turtles were but also keeping us safe as there were alot is boats in the area. Seeing all the turtles and flying sh and the reef was spectacular. Ended with a sail around Waikuki. Highly…”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - The turtle guarantee: what it means on the water
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - On the Water: The Captain’s Whale and Dolphin Search Along Oahu’s West Coast
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

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

Oahu luxury catamaran: whale and dolphin spotting, hidden-reef snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup.

★ 4.5

“Easily the best excursion we have ever done. Crew was amazing, food was awesome. We saw whales and 2 types of dolphins and that wasn’t even the snorkel part! The told us to get back on the boat but in that moment they saw an eagle ray and told me to get back in the…”

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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Meeting point and morning flow: the part that makes or breaks the day
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

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

Paddle Kailua Bay to Flat and Mokulua islands, snorkel Lanikai for green sea turtles, and refuel with included deli lunch.

★ 5.0

“A perfect day! The staff was really professional and helpful. It was easy to follow the directions for the self guided tour and lunch from the deli was delicious!”

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel - Getting Started at Pink Sails Waikiki: Find the Boat Fast
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

12.Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

Catamaran snorkel in Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon with guided sea turtle spotting, gear included, and a calm 2-hour outing around Oahu.

★ 4.5

“The experience was great! We saw many turtles and some surfaced really close to us. It’s a double decker, the tour guides were more relaxed than other guides around us.”

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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling - Pickup at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel: How the Morning Actually Feels
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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

13.Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Round-trip Waikiki shuttle to Hanauma Bay with snorkeling gear, early access, and clear-water fish viewing, plus a $25 cash park fee.

★ 4.5

“This place is a treasure and you can feel it in the land and staff that are passionate about all the care of the ecosystem and the animals.”

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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed - Getting aboard at Island Splash Tours: easy check-in, clear expectations
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

14.Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkeling with expert guides, **guaranteed turtle sightings**, Diamond Head views, and included gear for a smooth outing.

★ 5.0

“Came here for work trip and hubby had to work so I took myself on an excursion and booked this one this morning. The pricing is great! The boat was super clean almost brand new. Our guides were phenomenal. They brought the vibe and energy. We saw several turtles and tons of fish. We had…”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Snorkeling Setup: Gear, the Secured Raft, and Crew Guidance
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

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