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15 Best Waikiki Snorkeling & Catamaran Sails

The catamarans load directly off Waikiki sand, no harbor required, and the turtle grounds sit minutes offshore. The walk-to-the-beach convenience is the whole pitch, and it lands.

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 is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop…”

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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

“Wonderful crew made for a very relaxing and exciting time snorkelling. Felt safe and saw plenty of fish and luckily had a large turtle surface right next to us and watched young ones being cleaned by the local fish. Great time and worth the money.…”

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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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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

“Out of all of the crews we could have picked, I’m glad we chose this crew. It’s small but mighty! Even though it’s not a huge boat, because of that the experience was a lot more intimate and felt safer :)”

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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

“Nick gave us an amazing snorkel tour. He was patient with us and we enjoyed every sec. Fantastic experience for beginners!”

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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 is awesome. He was enthusiastic, funny, and professional. He ensured that we were on time and on track throughout the trip as planned. I would love it if you would add more tours with Viator throughout Hawaii and other locations with tour guides like…”

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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

“We loved our sunset cruise. Highly recommend to book and make your experience even more meaningful while in Waikiki. Beautiful, clean boat and friendly, professional staff. Drinks were on point and so was the music. Combine all of the above with the beautiful blue waters…”

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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 staff did great —Very knowledgeable and made us feel safe and relaxed. Tip - Bring your own cups and ice. I was just passing through and bought the ingredients for my cocktail at the ABC store, but didn’t have a cup or ice to…”

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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

“I think this would good for older people ( we are late 20s). Appreciate our guide was called into work, however, they proceeded to drink alcoholic drinks while taking the tour (bear in mind they were already in a state as it was). There were…”

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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

“Friendly staff, warm welcoming and great fun!! I highly recommend it.”

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More Waikiki Snorkeling & Catamaran Sails

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 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 4.3Oahu: 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 4.7Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour – 6 passengers max1.5 hours$99 3.4Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour with Small Group1.5 hours$109 3.0BYOB Weekend Sightseeing Sail towards Diamond Head1 hour$23