Top 7 Snorkeling Tours in Honolulu

1.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Start at 1501 Ala Moana Blvd for a beginner-friendly ocean snorkel on a shallow reef. Guides such as Nick, Jenny, Reda, and Mason teach you the basics, stay close in the water, and record videos that go straight to your phone.

“Guide nick was the absolute best!! My husband got scared and wanted to leave right away but nick calmed him down and encouraged him. My husband ended up having a great time. Nick was kind, funny and an amazing guide! Thank you nick ❤️”

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2.Private Catamaran Cruise and Snorkeling Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Hawaii Ocean Charters for a private two-hour catamaran cruise from Kewalo Basin Harbor. With guides such as Sam, Nick, Rylan, and Francisco, you can cruise past Diamond Head, snorkel with turtles and fish, look for dolphins and whales, and bring your own drinks.

“This activity was wonderful. Nick and Sam were so nice and they made this activity our favorite. We swam with fish and turtles, saw sea urchins, and then Sam’s buddy on another boat told him where the pod of spinner dolphins were, so he took us there and it was the best! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone.”

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3.Honolulu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Join Dive Oahu at Ala Moana for a three-hour guided cruise to Turtle Canyon. You’ll get snorkeling gear, a wetsuit, drinks, snacks, and in-water guidance. The crew may include guides such as Nacho, Jim, Brittany, or Austin, though staffing can vary.

“The Trip was amazing. We saw so many different fish, turtles and even whales. The guides were so helpful! That you Eric, Nacho, and Violet! There were two or three other guides (I forgot their names) but everyone did such an amazing job with my three boys!”

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4.Honolulu Beginner Snorkeling Tour with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1h 30m · from $59

At Magic Island Lagoon, an English-speaking instructor teaches you to snorkel in shallow water before guiding you among fish, coral, squid, and sea cucumbers. The 90-minute session includes equipment and videos sent to your phone, making it a useful first ocean experience.

“I like the fact that she guides you and help you understand everything about snorkeling and the history behind Hawaii water and fish..”

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5.Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $200

Join local guides Shane and Neil for about three hours on the water off Waikiki. Kayak or stand-up paddle over coral reef, snorkel at Turtle Canyon and a shipwreck, then receive beginner-friendly surf instruction. Hotel pickup, gear, water, snacks, and groups of up to five are included.

“My daughter and son were able to surf standing up for the first time in their lives. We then went kayaking to swim with sea turtles and local, colorful fish. Guides were helpful and encouraging.”

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6.Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Living Ocean Tours takes you from Kewalo Basin to Waikiki for a 150-minute wildlife and snorkeling outing. An English-speaking instructor helps you spot fish and turtles, while a 20-foot slide, water trampoline, reef stop, and free drinks keep the trip active.

“sortie très agréable. équipe au top un peu court à mon goût ... quelques jolis poissons (appatés)...tortues pratiquement invisibles ...fonds marins pas extraordinaires ( lagon de Nouvelle Calédonie est extraordinaire par rapport)”

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7.Honolulu Mermaid Snorkel Adventure with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

At Magic Island Lagoon, you’ll learn mermaid poses, put on a provided tail with instructor help, snorkel in shallow water, and receive short videos downloaded to your phone. Groups are limited to six, and swimming comfort is required even though formal swimming skill is not.

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