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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

“Very informative and seen nice tourist points of interest. Snorkeling could have been better. Shallow and rocky”

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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

“This was a fun excursion in which we saw many Hawaiian spinner dolphins, one sea turtle, one seal. It was a lot more play on the slide and in the ocean than true snorkeling, but a lot of fun nonetheless!”

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5.Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hwea

Experience Waikiki's stunning waters with a 2.5-hour turtle snorkeling and sailing tour aboard a luxury catamaran, including drinks and ocean views.

★ 4.7

“Loved the activity, guides found the best spot for turtles and saw loads of other ocean life too! Everyone on the boat was friendly and had a great sense of humour which made the trip even better. Fab snorkels and flippers. Nice boat and would…”

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6.Oahu: Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

Experience a stunning Waikiki sunset from a catamaran, swim in warm ocean waters, and enjoy friendly crew service — all at an affordable price.

★ 4.7

“The activity itself is fun. We get to swim whilst we were waiting for the sun to set. We even saw a whale! The other tourists i was with were super awesome. Love the vibes. The staffs are friendly, accommodating and just amazing! They made…”

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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

“It was great!! Everyone is super friendly and nice and we had a great time. Saw turtles up close and the captain took us sailing and we saw whales too!!”

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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

“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…”

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10.Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure Cruise

Experience Waikiki’s vibrant marine life on a 2-hour snorkeling cruise with friendly guides, turtles, and colorful reef sights—perfect for beach lovers.

★ 4.6

“Captain Mo, Xavier and Alex were amazing, had such a good time, swam with turtles, saw wales, and the crew was so friendly, welcoming and thoughtful, I would go again and again and again!”

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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

“Great experience! Swimming for the first half and sunset cruise for the second half. The staff was super friendly. Very relaxing, definitely recommend!”

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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

“Aka and his driver were the best! He really made you feel like Ohana. He ingaged with the hole bus and you can really feel his passion for sharing his knowledge and culture. My sister took his tour a few years ago and said we…”

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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

“This was our favorite activity on our trip to Hawaii. The Stella brothers were so much fun and played great music too! Highly recommend, it was a lot of fun! 🤙🏼”

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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