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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

“Great tour guide and driver. Very informative and pretty views, We have a complaint about the transportation. The bus had air conditioning that was very loud which prevented us from hearing very well. There was tape on the air conditioner and it dripped on my…”

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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

“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…”

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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

“This trip is great for folks who want a chill experience but also see a lot in one day. Our tour guide was Raul, who was super professional and friendly. He knew a lot about the island and was great at introducing what Hawaii had…”

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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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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

“The captain waited for us because I called him, the traffic was atrocious. Everything else was spectacular the girls were so helpful and friendly!!! Would recommend any day”

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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

“Was absolutely amazing , I’ve traveled the world and had so many familiar adventure and between the crew and the sea turtles I got to see and schools of fish . This is top rated !!!”

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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

“Henry gets 5 stars. There were several stops close together with food at each. Henry was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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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

“What a fun time! Wow! Crew was incredible. Kept us laughing the entire time, not to mention the amazing sail and swim. We saw dolphins and turtles. A rainbow and impeccable sunset. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Perfect ending to our trip.”

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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

“Excellent tour guide was Dylan and did an amazing tour for us. Keep us informed and great knowledge of the island, gave everyone a drone video of a stop that was amazing and downloaded to everyone.”

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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

“Really fun! We happened to get to see a turtle and a whale breach too. Beautiful day and vibes.”

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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