15 Snorkeling in Oahu to Book Ahead

1.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

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

Oahu in one day with 16 stops plus North Shore snorkeling, snacks, gear, and hotel pickup. Big sights, short times, $109.

“The whole tour was awesome given theweather situation. Kathleen our tour guide and Victor our bus driver did an amazing job to keep us engaged and safe. Plus the bus is comfortable 😊. The governor of hawaii literally ordered a State of Emergency” while were doing the tour. But it was perfect and i find it very relaxing actually compared to other tours ive bern that super hectic and super fast. I highly recommend this one if u guys in Waikiki. Giving this tour a 5/5. 👍👍👍”

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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

Circle Oahu in one packed day: Diamond Head, Pali views, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Dole time, and included snacks. Big but worth it.

“At the last minute, I got switched to a different company for my tour. There was no Pali lookout-There was no water., There were no snacks My meeting point was different, 40 minute shaved off of the trip, and everything was confusing. In addition to this, just confirming everything took four tries. I set up two appointments and nobody ever called me. I ended up having to chase down a confirmation.”

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

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

Oahu circle-island small-group tour with green sea turtle snorkeling, plus Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, the North Shore, and Dole.

“Enjoyable day overall - Nevin was a great host and we liked his energy, enthusiasm and local knowledge.”

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4.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

Snorkel Turtle Canyons from Waikiki with pro guides, clean gear, and frequent sea turtle sightings, plus snacks and ocean views.

“This was a great snorkeling experience for us. We saw many different types of beautiful fish and also saw sea turtles.”

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5.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon in Waikiki with expert safety coaching, great gear, and float platforms to relax after, plus snacks onboard.

“Amazing caption and amazing team. Zoey, Angelina , Sophia and lilli were so outstanding and so friendly and just were so accommodating and made us feel safe.”

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6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

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

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a power catamaran, with lunch and drinks on the midday trip, plus turtle sightings guaranteed.

“They cancelled the excursion less than 12 hours before start time. Said there was not enough people to make it worth their time. Two days later, I still have not received a refund. And, it should be noted, they avoided any use of the Viator platform when canceling the excursion.”

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

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

Waikiki pickup Oahu dolphin and snorkeling cruise with turtles, a 20-foot slide, paddle boards, and included lunch from $164.70.

“The Snorkeling spot had very little fish and the way the tour was explained was we swim and see dolphins and turtles when snorkeling or at least the photos was like that but it was not and it was pretty basic .”

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8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea catamaran: guided Turtle Canyon snorkeling, green sea turtle sightings, gear and snacks included.

“Ideal location in Waikiki. The crew and services provided were first class. The experience was fantastic and very enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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9.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Oahu Catamarans 2-hour Turtle Canyon catamaran snorkel. Guaranteed green sea turtle sightings plus fish, dolphins, and snacks. Gear included.

“Friendly people, we enjoyed seeing the turtles, fish and the dolphins. The wa t era was clear and the view scenic”

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10.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

A family-friendly catamaran snorkeling sail in Oahu’s Turtle Canyon, with gear, lifeguards, and a chance to swim near sea turtles.

“Such a great experience even with 2 kids.We saw 2 turtles and tons of fish. Everyone who worked the boat was very knowledgeable and sweet. One even swam down and brought up a sea urchin for my son to hold. Great adventure!!”

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11.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

3-hour Waianae dolphin swim and turtle snorkel on a small 32-foot boat, with hotel pickup, lunch, and marine-biologist-led guidance.

“loved the tour guide and loved the experience me and my niece had”

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12.Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Oahu Turtle Canyon snorkeling boat tour: swim with sea turtles and fish, see colorful coral, sail Diamond Head, plus snacks on board.

“There is always something amazing about swimming with wild Sea Turtles and seeing all the different types of fish in the corals. The crew were great and kept alerting us where to go to get the best views in the water.”

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13.From Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour

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

Guaranteed turtle sightings in Turtle Canyon with a small-group Waikiki snorkel tour, lifeguard certified guides, included gear, and drinks. 90 min.

“EXCEPTIONAL! The highlight of our visit to Hawaii so far. We saw turtles and so many different fish. Preston, Maddie and Luke are AWESOME - excellent support to all and people with all levels of experience and great sense of fun and passion for what they do. Such a great experience. Small group. We just want to go straight back and do it again! Thanks very much ❤️”

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14.Best Waikiki Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed Turtles at Turtle Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a small boat, with gear and lifeguard included, and get Diamond Head and Magic Island views on the sail.

“The crew was fantastic, friendly and accommodating. The strong swimmer in our party had to cancel so the rest of the family went on the excursion. Although we didn’t join in the snorkeling, the crew helped us feel safe and comfortable floating in the ocean and we even saw a turtle (approx 50 year old based on the size) swim passed us! Highly recommend Three Tiki Sails!!”

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15.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Beginner-friendly guided snorkeling from shore in Honolulu, with gear included, up to 10 people, and videos sent to your phone after the swim.

“OMG this experience was AMAZING and honestly worth way more than what I paid. I first thought it was a scam because it was so affordable — but WOW, it exceeded all expectations. Daniel was an incredible instructor, constantly checking in and making sure I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. He took photos and videos for FREE, which turned out absolutely beautiful. I didn’t even know how to swim before this, and it was totally beginner-friendly. If you’re nervous or new, this is 100% the place to try. Highly, highly recommend! Definitely highlight of my trip!!!!”

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