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15 Best Waikiki Snorkeling & Catamaran Sails

The catamaran sails off Waikiki: turtle-ground snorkels minutes offshore and boats that load directly off the sand, no harbor required. The walk-to-the-beach convenience is the whole pitch, and it lands.

1.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

Discover Oahu’s top sights, from Diamond Head to North Shore beaches, on this guided full-day tour with snorkeling, cultural insights, and local food.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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…”

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2.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

Discover Oahu’s highlights in one day—beach views, snorkeling with turtles, scenic lookouts, and unique stops like Dole Plantation with this full-day circle island tour.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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3.Oahu Circle Island: Snorkel with Turtles & Explore Turtle Beach

Discover Oahu's highlights with a small-group tour including snorkeling with turtles, scenic stops, and local food—perfect for authentic island experience.

★ 5.0

“Great trip with excellent info provided. Thank you Nevin, Stone, and Mole. And the shrimp lunch was excellent. I really liked all the Hawaiian history provided. Seeing turtles was great too!”

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4.Oahu Dolphin Watch with Turtle Snorkel & Water Slide

Experience Hawaii’s marine life with a 3.5-hour dolphin watch, turtle snorkel, water slide, and lunch from Honolulu. Perfect for adventure lovers.

★ 4.5

“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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7.From Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour

Experience intimate snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles during this 1.5-hour tour from Waikiki, led by expert guides in a small group setting.

★ 4.8

“Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The guides knew exactly where to go to see the turtles and a lot of other sea life. They gave clear instruction. They stopped along the way back when we saw some dolphins and gave everyone a lot of…”

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

Experience Waikiki’s best snorkeling tour with guaranteed turtle sightings aboard a spacious catamaran. Enjoy stunning scenery, friendly guides, and a memorable adventure for $99.

★ 5.0

“Friendly captain (not Jake) and crew! Explained everything prior to going out in the water. Jake (can’t remember if it was #1 or 2) was in the water to guide us to areas where turtles were and answered any questions. Ended with a relaxing sail…”

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9.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

Discover Honolulu’s beginner-friendly snorkeling tour, with expert guides, marine life close-up, and videos—perfect for first-timers seeking a safe, fun introduction to ocean adventures.

★ 5.0

“Had a great time with Jenny, she was super patient and explained lots as she towed me around the lagoon. She let me go at my pace for different things, explained both saftey and interesting facts, and made sure to point out interesting points along…”

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11.Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

Discover Oahu’s top sights, from Diamond Head to the North Shore, with a full-day tour that includes snorkeling, scenic views, and local bites for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“The trip was as described. It is a lot of time on the bus, but you do see a lot of things and the guide was entertaining. We did not get to snorkel due to surf conditions.”

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12.Board from Waikiki Beach: Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hwea

Experience stunning Waikiki sunsets aboard a sleek catamaran with drinks, music, and breathtaking views—perfect for relaxing and celebrating Hawaii’s natural beauty.

★ 4.9

“What a fantastic time we had great music, reasonable priced drinks and perfect weather highly recommended to do while on this beautiful island”

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13.Best Waikiki Sunset Cruise:BYOB Sunset Sail with Swimming

Experience a smooth, stable Waikiki sunset cruise on a custom trimaran, enjoy swimming, stunning views, and BYOB in this top-rated Honolulu tour.

★ 5.0

“Out of all of the crews we could have picked, I’m glad we chose this crew. Although it’s BYOB, it’s perfect for my family who doesn’t care to drink anyways - we had another “open bar” boat who was loading up next to us and…”

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14.Oahu’s Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling and More

Discover Oahu’s highlights on a full-day circle island tour featuring scenic stops, snorkeling, local farms, and cultural sites for an authentic Hawaiian experience.

★ 4.5

“The tour was a great experience. We got to see a number of amazing points of interest on Oahu and the tour guide Jack was great and made things fun. The only downfalls were the food for lunch wasn't great and there wasn't much of…”

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15.Oahu: Waikiki Parasailing

Experience the thrill of Waikiki parasailing with breathtaking views of Oahu, professional guides, and options for different flight heights for all comfort levels.

★ 4.7

“The crew was super fun and very safe and very interactive with everybody on the boat”

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More Waikiki Snorkeling & Catamaran Sails

4.5Waikiki: Honolulu Beginner Snorkeling Tour with Videos1.5 hours$59 5.0Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu$200.00 5.0Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour – Semi-private: 6 passenger max1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 3.6Waikiki: Turtle Snorkeling Cruise with 20ft Jumping Platform3 hours$69 4.8Board from Waikiki Beach: Friday Night Fireworks sail1 hour$71 4.5Half Day Oahu Combo Adventure: Bike, Sail and Snorkel5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$196.63 4.8Honolulu: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Experience1.5 hours$56 5.0Oahu Island Tour: 13 ppl Max, Snorkel at Turtle Beach + Lunch8 hours (approx.)$149.00 4.4Waikiki: Snorkeling & Ocean Playground Experience2 hours$58 4.5Ultimate Grand Oahu Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling and More10 hours (approx.)$105.00 4.8Honolulu: Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise2.5 hours$89 5.0Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles8 to 10 hours (approx.)$185.00 5.0Scenic full day circle island tour-snorkeling/breakfast included7 to 8 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.5Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo8 hours (approx.)$292.14 4.5Waikiki: 5-in-1 Turtle Snorkeling Trip with Transfer3 hours$115 4.3Oahu: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour near Waikiki2 hours$42 4.5Oahu Snorkeling with Turtles, Water Scooter, Paddleboard2 hours$120 5.0Waikiki: Sea Turtle Snorkeling Boat Tour (6 People Max)2 hours$116 4.5Mermaid Video shoot and Snorkel Adventure1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 4.4Board from Waikiki Beach for our Aloha Hour Sail1.5 hours$52 4.4Oahu: Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Whale & Dolphin Watching150 - 210 minutes$192 5.0Waikiki: Sea Turtle Snorkeling, Small Group Boat Tour$116 4.8Oahu: Snorkeling & Dolphin Watch Cruise w/ Luau Style Buffet$171 5.0Oahu: Sunset sailing in small intimate groups2 hours$103