Oahu · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips on Oahu

45 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Hanauma Bay needs a reservation two days out; Turtle Canyon needs a boat. These 15 sort the shore entries from the catamaran runs, with prices, departure harbours and how early the flat water usually lasts.

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach
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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

See 16 Oahu sights, snorkel on the North Shore, and enjoy hotel pickup on this full-day island tour for $109.

“Great guide. Lots of fun info. Covered lots of the island with stops everywhere. Wish the bus could pull over to see the surf up north, but they couldn’t. We did see a lot of the coast”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Nuʻuanu Pali gives the day its best viewpoint
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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

Full-day Oahu circle tour with Diamond Head, Pali Lookout, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“I traveled with my wife, two teenage boys, and in-laws. They all enjoyed the trip, plenty of scenic views, very busy tour(that was a positive), “Cap”was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, the only issue was that we never made it to Haleiwa Beach Park for snorkeling due to the strong waves/weather but there was a plan B, Turtle Beach, which my family enjoyed.”

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

Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Meeting at Living Ocean Tours near Ala Moana Harbor
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

4.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki with green sea turtles, reef fish, helpful guides, boat views, snacks, and a two-hour escape at sea.

“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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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - What Turtle Canyon is like in the water
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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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki, spot green sea turtles and tropical fish, then relax on floating platforms with gear and snacks included.

“Crew was very helpful and efficient. Saw turtles and other sea life. If you are not a strong swimmer, the currents could be challenging.”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - What Makes Turtle Canyon Special
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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

Snorkel with guaranteed green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon from Waikiki, with a catamaran sail, lunch, drinks, and Diamond Head views.

“Great experience! The crew was very experienced and made sure we all felt safe and secure. They were very knowledgeable and made out adventure that much more intriguing.”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Watching dolphins without turning them into a show
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - Meeting the Hawea at Waikiki Beach
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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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on the Hawea catamaran, with gear, snacks, drinks, reef fish, sea turtles, and a scenic sail.

“Fantastic, crew Captain Jenna, Julia, Des and Tia were amazing and really helpful we got to see lots of turtles and beautiful fish. On the way back in we had the sails up cruising along so fun”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - Snorkeling with green sea turtles
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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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki with a small catamaran crew, guaranteed turtle sightings, gear, drinks, snacks, and a two-hour ocean trip.

“We had an amazing time with Krash and his crew! They were all very friendly, knowledgeable and ensured we got the most out of our experience! We were lucky enough to see a whale, dolphins, an octopus(which Shannon dove down to find) along with the gorgeous sea turtles! Highly recommend booking with Oahu catamarans and if we ever come back we will be booking with them again!”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - The Wildlife Search Along Oahu’s Coast
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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

Cruise Oahu’s west coast for dolphins, whales, turtles, snorkeling, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and hotel pickup from Waikiki.

“The hospitality was 11/10, food and beverages amazing, snorkeling was well organized and it was fun having a photographer take amazing shots without having to fiddle with our iPhones all day! The weather was 5/10 and the whales were hiding but not their fault. Boat was super comfy and we just might go again tomorrow!”

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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Starting at Kailua Beach Adventures
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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 Kailua Bay to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands, snorkel near Lanikai, spot turtles, and enjoy lunch on a five-hour eco-adventure.

“Evelyn Our guide was amazing! So knowledgeable about the local history and wildlife. Thank you for creating such a fun and engaging experience for everyone”

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel - What snorkeling feels like in open ocean water
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

12.Turtle Canyon Snorkel

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

Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon on a two-hour catamaran trip from Waikiki, with gear, guides, snacks, and open-ocean views.

“Fantastic experience with great crew Jaime, Alex, and Zé who made us feel welcome and safe with clear instructions pre-departure and great guidance while in the water. My sister took this excursion with Pink Sails a few months ago and raved about it and she couldn’t wait to take us today. We saw 4 turtles in the water, 2 on the surface in the distance, so many tropical fish, and a dolphin pod! Highly recommend.”

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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed - What the Turtle Canyon stop is really like
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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

Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon, with expert guides, Diamond Head views, gear, drinks, and a small 28-person boat.

“From the caption to the crew, all were very amazing and welcoming. I defiantly recommend using “Turtle Canyon Snorkel”. The boat is super clean, refreshments are on ice, equipment in good condition and tje most important thing, they are fun and down to earth. I defiantly recommend using Turtle Canyon Snorkel. Oh yes, they have the best price also.”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Getting ready for the water
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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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikīkī on a family-friendly catamaran with gear, lifeguards, turtles, fish, drinks, and Diamond Head views.

“The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend and would do again.”

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