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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

“This trip was so nice, Captain Jack was such a wonderful, fun, knowledged tour guide. He made this trip entertaining and you could feel his sincerity throughout the entire trip. Don’t think twice on doing this adventure. Thank you Cap Jack you’re the best!!”

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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

“It was a great tour getting to see lots of stops around the island. I had no idea just how big Oahu really is.”

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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

“Raul is an excellent and hilarious guide. He’s full of tidbits on Hawaiian culture and the best go to spots across Oahu and made sure that we saw sea turtles during the trip. This tour allows you to see much of the island but there…”

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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

“Loved our experience!! Captain and crew were great. Saw whales, dolphins and turtles as promised. They were very entertaining but informative. Taught us to be respectful to sea life.”

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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

“This was an excellent excursion. Everything was on time. The all women crew was amazing. they made everything fun and easy. The water was quite choppy with a current and they were out there working hard to make sure that we all saw turtles both…”

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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

“It was great! The captain and the guides (Alex, Elle, Maddy) were friendly, knowledgeable, and overall great. They helped the group steer away from large crowds of other snorkelers which got overwhelming and pointed out local fish and turtles. They also did an amazing job…”

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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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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

“Great activity we thoroughly enjoyed our experience, the guys were amazing on our boat trip. Would highly recommend for all looking to go. Snorkelling experience was incredible and we saw plenty of turtles on our trip.”

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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

“This catamaran boat tour exceeded our expectations immensely. Great service & value, spacious well kept boat, super enjoyable tunes and vibe. Highly recommend. Saw a great sunset even on an overcast day and whales too boat!”

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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

“The crew was great and made the experience memorable. Great views of Waikiki and Diamond head. Plus so many fish to see when you jump off the boat.”

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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

“Be ready for history of the island, local traditions, local food. The weather is always perfect. Safe transportation. A lot of fun that you would like to return and do it again.”

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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

“Enjoy a fun time parasailing with Captain Jason and lovely Marley on Dec31. I actually saw a pod of dolphins while I was up parasailing. I’d highly recommend this activity!”

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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