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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular snorkeling tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
Oahu in one day: 16 stops from Diamond Head to North Shore snorkeling, with snacks, hotel pickup, and great local guiding for $109.
Most Popular“It was a great day touring oahu. Jay our wonderful tour guide, was very informative and funny. Highly recommend this tour with Jay and driver, Pono.”
Small-group Oahu circle tour from Waikiki with Diamond Head, North Shore turtle snorkeling, macadamia farm, and a Dole Plantation finish.
“Good experience, follow the plan, pretty much on time, good choice for vacation and relax. Recommend”
Get to Hanauma Bay fast with Waikiki hotel pickup, quality snorkel gear, and early access to see colorful reef fish in clear Oahu water.
“This place is a treasure and you can feel it in the land and staff that are passionate about all the care of the ecosystem and the animals.”
Snorkel Kaneohe Sandbar on Oahu with turtles, 2 hours on the water, and paddle boards. Small-group tour with snacks included.
“The best thing we did on our trip to Oahu! The staff were so fantastic and fun. Would do again in a heartbeat!”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon near Waikiki on a 50' catamaran. Gear, water, and beginner help included—possible turtles, fish, and whales.
“Crew showed up”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon on Oahu for 2 hours, with sea turtles, coral caverns, and Diamond Head views. Snacks and gear included.
“Great trip! Crew was very informative and helpful. They took care of everyone on the boat and I couldn’t recommend them more.”
Oahu 5-in-1 catamaran cruise with turtle snorkeling, slide, trampoline, kayak and paddleboard for a 3-hour escape from Waikiki.
“All the staff were amazing and the trip was fantastic! Great music. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful trip and views”
Pink-sailed Oahu catamaran snorkel for sea turtles and coral, with gear and snacks. 2 hours, $67.
A 9–10 hour Oahu circle island day from Waikiki with Diamond Head, North Shore stops, and snorkeling gear included—no car needed.
“Great! Chief Rob is very entertaining, informative and friendly. Lunch time , he collected our food so we didn't go to line.he took care of it for us.”
Spot sea turtles and snorkel in Waikiki’s clear water on a comfy Trimaran cruise with gear, safety support, and laid-back crew.
“Did not see any sea turtles, the crew wasn’t interested in trying a different location. The crew seemed more interested in visiting with their friends that were on the boat. Didn’t enjoy this tour compared to others we went on very much.”
A small-group Waikiki snorkeling lesson with shallow water, tons of fish, and free personalized photo and video souvenirs.
“Great experience!! Lynne made sure we were all comfortable in the water and that we all got a full experience. Got to see many fish, including many of the rare ones, it really was a great day🐠☀️ Even got to see an eel and a sea cucumber. Getting a video and photos made this a…”
Go **cageless** on Oahu’s North Shore for a guided snorkeling swim with sharks, turtles, and more, with photos and videos included.
“Hands down one of if not the best experiences I’ve ever been on. Never have I free dived with sharks but the staff made me feel so completely comfortable with doing it. The whole trip was amazing, including the staff aboard. 10/10 experience, if you’re thinking about doing it and thinking is it worth it…it…”
Small-group Hanauma Bay snorkeling with Waikiki transport, fins/vest included, and post-tour photos—plus tips for turtles, fish, and comfort.
“Fumio was a great guide! Very organized and experienced. We got to see a lot of colorful fish and 3 sea turtles. Definitely recommend!”
Snorkel Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon with honu sea turtles on a small catamaran. Gear, drinks, and Diamond Head views included.
“Saw lots of turtles and fish. Our guide took my go pro down to the turtles to get better video. They were very safety conscious as well as protective of the environment.”
Private Honolulu catamaran cruise with snorkeling off Waikiki. See Diamond Head, turtles, dolphins, and sometimes whales. BYOB.
“Great private catamaran tour. Our captains - Sam and Francisco - were wonderful. Very nice, accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed spending the few hours with them. The catamaran was comfortable, with nice bean bag chairs in the front. Sam and Francisco went out of their way to ensure we had a great time and got…”
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