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15 Best Oahu Snorkeling Tours

The snorkel menu: Turtle Canyon, west-side reefs and sail-and-snorkel combos off Waikiki. Gear, instruction and the occasional underwater photographer come standard.

2.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

Join the Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki for a guided boat trip, vibrant marine life, and peaceful sunbathing on floating platforms, all for $85.

★ 5.0

“This was our first time snorkeling and the crew (all female) was outstanding at preparing us and allowing us the opportunity to see a bunch of turtles and all kinds of sea life on an exciting excursion. This was the highlight of our Hawaiian vacation!”

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4.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel & Sail combo on Hawea Catamaran

Experience Oahu’s marine life with this snorkeling and sailing tour to Turtle Canyon. Enjoy guided encounters with turtles, fish, and scenic views, all from a comfortable catamaran.

★ 5.0

“My daughter and I sailed with Dez, Claire, Phoenix and Captain Kapono, they were a fantastic crew! We saw so many turtles and schools of fish at Turtle Canyon. The crew even put down the sails and we sailed over to Diamond Head. Great day!”

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

Experience Oahu's marine life on a two-hour catamaran tour, swimming with turtles, fish, and more, with expert guides and excellent value.

★ 5.0

“Definitely recommend booking with them! The 100% guarantee turtle sighting is true! One of the crew members gave us a tour and another was with us in the water as our lifeguard. Great experience all around!”

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6.Oahu: Snorkeling and Dolphin Watch Cruise With Hawaiian Buffet

Discover Oahu’s marine life with a 3.5-hour snorkeling and dolphin watch cruise, including a Hawaiian buffet. Perfect for wildlife lovers and water enthusiasts.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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7.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands with Lunch

Experience Oahu’s stunning Kailua Bay with a half-day kayak and snorkel tour, spotting sea turtles, visiting islands, and enjoying a beachside lunch.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. My sister and I made it to the far island and we were able to find turtles and swim around them! Definitely a physical task, but if you’re moderately in shape should be a small workout. Beaches were ridiculously beautiful”

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8.Turtle Snorkeling Boat Tour and Adventure in Waikiki

Experience Oahu’s top snorkeling spot with a guided boat tour, swim with green sea turtles, and enjoy stunning coastlines on this family-friendly adventure.

★ 4.5

“Captain j and his boys did amazing with this snorkel trip would definitely book with them 100% From turtle watching to whale watching we saw it all! Definitely coming back !!”

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9.Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Discover the convenience and beauty of Hanauma Bay with this all-inclusive snorkel tour from Waikiki. Perfect for beginners and experienced alike.

★ 4.5

“Great guide. Very knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful! He explained every step of the way!!!”

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10.Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

Experience Waikiki’s marine life on a guided snorkel tour from Waikiki with guaranteed turtle sightings, small groups, and expert guides for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time. Our 8 and 12 year old loved it and we saw lots of turtles! Crew was great and very professional and fun!”

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11.Moanas Waikk Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

Experience Oahu's marine life on Moana's guided turtle snorkel and sailing tour. Family-friendly, well-rated, with expert guides and stunning underwater views.

★ 4.5

“The girls were wonderful and attentive! We had a blast! We saw at least 10 different turtles and hundreds of fish, all within a few feet ourselves. One of the tour guides even dove down 20+ feet and brought up a star fish for everyone…”

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12.Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Canyons Cruise and Snorkel Excursion

Experience snorkeling with endangered sea turtles off Waikiki, enjoy coastal views, and relax with snacks on this 2-hour boat tour for all levels.

★ 4.8

“The guides were very knowledgeable and fluent in English and Spanish. They slowed down the boat so we can admire the dolphins. My family enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles and with plenty of time to admire them even from the boat (since I didn’t get…”

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13.Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

Discover Hawaii’s marine life on a 3-hour Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off Oahu's coast, led by marine biologists with included lunch and gear.

★ 5.0

“We had a great excursion with Liza and Mandy. They were fun and informative. Even though the bottlenose dolphins decided to play hide and seek, they still made it a fun day on the water. Saw lots of spinner dolphins and turtles! Highly recommend.”

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14.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure – Small Group 6 Passengers

Experience personalized snorkeling at Turtle Canyon on a small-group speedboat tour for up to six, with expert guides, marine life sightings, and included snacks in Oahu.

★ 4.5

“Jason and Hannah were awesome! Super chill, easy to talk to, and they sure knew their stuff. The wind and waves were much rougher than the weather report was telling, so we ended up having to cut the snorkel short, but it was a ton…”

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More Oahu Snorkeling Tours

5.0Full day Oahu´s North Shore Circle Island & Snorkeling w/ Turtles8 hours (approx.)$110.26 5.0Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel3 hours (approx.)$195.00 4.8Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae3 hours$193 5.0Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour – 2nd Tour2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$158.86 5.0Waikiki Green Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour – Boat Excursion3 hours (approx.)$129.99 4.6Oahu: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour2 hours$85 5.0Deluxe Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise in Waikiki2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.00 5.0Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel in Waikiki2 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.5West Oahu Green Sea Turtle and Dolphin Snorkel Sail with Lunch3 hours (approx.)$125.95 5.012pm Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.77 4.55 in 1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling, Activities and Pick-Up3 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.09am Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.77 4.6Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure Cruise2 hours$67 4.5Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling9 to 10 hours (approx.)$72.00 5.0Waikiki Snorkel Tour2 hours (approx.)$50.00 5.0Snorkeling in Waikiki Many Fish All Levels Free Video & Pics!1 hour (approx.)$38.00 4.9Oahu: North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour2 hours$166 5.0Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation4 hours (approx.)$115.00 5.0Hawaii Snorkeling with Turtles Boat Tour in Waikiki2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 5.0Waikiki Catamaran Escape: Snorkel with Turtles & Water Sports Fun3 hours (approx.)$120.69 5.0Private Catamaran Cruise and Snorkeling Tour in Honolulu2 hours (approx.)$749.00 5.0Oahu Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling3 hours (approx.)$179.00 4.5Turtle Canyon Waikiki Snorkel Adventure3 hours (approx.)$141.10 4.6Oahu: Honolulu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour3 hours$138