Honolulu Snorkeling at a glance
- Our pick: Oahu: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling & Early Pickup from Waikiki, US$ 56 per person (5h, 4.40★ · 1,399).
- Top rated: Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max, US$ 104 per person (1h 30m, 4.95★ · 172).
- Best value: Waikiki Snorkeling: Learn in the Ocean with a Guide, US$ 41 per person (1h 30m, 4.78★ · 290).
Price per person across the 18 options priced per person: US$ 41–US$ 313 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 17 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup, 16 kid-friendly, 2 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Honolulu Snorkeling — Dole Plantation, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and 4 more
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19 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Oahu: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling & Early Pickup from Waikiki Early 5:40 AM pickup at Oahu's Hanauma Bay with round-trip transport from Waikiki, snorkel gear, and entry guidance. Small groups in calm morning water. Wed–Sun · 06:00, 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.40 (1,399 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Pipeline & Dole Plantation Oahu circle island tour with snorkeling on North Shore, Pipeline and Waimea Bay, Dole Plantation, and hotel pickup. 8–10 hours, local guide, all equipment included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.84 (11,434 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Snorkeling Oahu: Circle Island Tour with Green Sea Turtles Circle Oahu by minibus from Waikiki, visiting Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, and North Shore before snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles in clear waters. Every day · 07:20 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (5,276 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkel Turtles, Dole & 16 Stops Full-day Oahu circle island tour with sea turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout & 16 stops. Includes pickup, equipment, lunch & coffee. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.60 (6,233 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour: Snorkel, swim & surf beaches Ten to eleven hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and a local guide: swim at a North Shore beach. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.79 (2,878 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Small Group with Sunrise & Snorkel Full-day Oahu circle island tour with sunrise viewing, snorkel gear included, and hotel pickup: nine and a half hours hitting Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (1,821 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner Dolphins Watch wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins on a West Oahu cruise, then snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.54 (1,795 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
North Shore Oahu: Paddleboard, Snorkel & Pipeline Beach Small Group Small group paddleboard and snorkel tour on Oahu's North Shore with Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline, and Anahulu River. Includes gear, lunch, guide. Half-day from Honolulu. Mon, Wed and Fri · 07:20 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.99 (510 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 127 per person
Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon Snorkel with Hawaiian sea turtles at Turtle Canyon on a 2-hour boat tour from Waikiki: premium equipment, in-water guides. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (377 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max Small-group snorkel tour in Honolulu with guaranteed sea turtles, Diamond Head views, and professional wildlife photos. Max 6 passengers, licensed captain, all gear included. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.95 (172 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Waikiki Snorkeling: Learn in the Ocean with a Guide New to snorkeling in Waikiki? A guide teaches you everything in the reef in 90 minutes, captures video of your experience, and downloads it to your phone before you leave. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.78 (290 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling: Priority Entry & Waikiki Pickup Hanauma Bay snorkeling tour from Waikiki with guaranteed entry, round-trip electric shuttle, and safety video on the ride. Eight daily pickups, all fitness levels. Wed–Sun · 7 start times, 06:20 to 11:25 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.48 (99 reviews) Duration: 3h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Snorkeling in Oahu: Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Lunch Small-group circle island tour from Waikiki with snorkeling at Turtle Beach, Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple and lunch included. Mon–Sat · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (258 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Snorkeling Oahu: Grand Circle Island Tour with Hanauma Bay Full-day Oahu circle tour with snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, visiting ten island stops by minibus with guide and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.63 (128 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 94 per person
Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Byodo-In & Breakfast Wake up to Oahu’s coast, taste Hawaiian breakfast, snorkel North Shore, and wander Byodo-In Temple: all with early pickup and a small group for a relaxed day. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (169 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Also popular with travelers
The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
North Shore snorkeling with kayak, paddleboard and surf lesson Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles on the North Shore with kayak and paddleboard included. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 313 per person
Oahu: Bike, Hike & Snorkel Combo with Diamond Head Sail Full-day Oahu adventure with rainforest hiking, catamaran sailing off Diamond Head, and downhill biking through Pu'u 'Ohia. Includes guide, equipment, snorkel gear. Tue, Thu and Sat · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.65 (34 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 292 per person
Snorkeling with Mermaid Swimming Lesson in Honolulu Snorkel in Honolulu with a mermaid swimming lesson and professional video shoot included. Learn poses and tail swimming, then explore marine life with your guide. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.65 (20 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
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6 h to 8 h
Oahu Snorkeling Tour: Private Full-Day Beaches & Waterfall Private full-day Oahu tour with snorkeling at North Shore, swimming under Waimea waterfall, and stops at Lanikai Beach, Banzai Pipeline. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,199 per group
The top 12 of 19 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling & Early Pickup from WaikikiOur pickPickup offered | US$ 56 per person | 5h | 4.40★ · 1,399 | Wed–Sun · 06:00, 08:00 and 09:00 | — |
| Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person MaxTop ratedGroup of up to 6 | US$ 104 per person | 1h 30m | 4.95★ · 172 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Waikiki Snorkeling: Learn in the Ocean with a GuideBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 41 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 290 | Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Pipeline & Dole PlantationPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 8h–10h | 4.84★ · 11,434 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Oahu: Circle Island Tour with Green Sea TurtlesPickup offered | US$ 149 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 5,276 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Oahu Circle Island Tour: Snorkel Turtles, Dole & 16 StopsPickup offered | US$ 118 per person | 10h–12h | 4.60★ · 6,233 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour: Snorkel, swim & surf beachesPickup offered | US$ 99 per person | 10h–11h | 4.79★ · 2,878 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Oahu Circle Island Tour: Small Group with Sunrise & SnorkelGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 99 per person | 9h 30m | 4.80★ · 1,821 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner DolphinsPickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 3h | 4.54★ · 1,795 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English, Japanese |
| North Shore Oahu: Paddleboard, Snorkel & Pipeline Beach Small GroupPickup offered | US$ 127 per person | 8h | 4.99★ · 510 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 07:20 | English |
| Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 377 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Hanauma Bay Snorkeling: Priority Entry & Waikiki PickupPickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 3h–8h | 4.48★ · 99 | Wed–Sun · 7 start times, 06:20 to 11:25 | — |
By what you need
- Private (2): Oahu Snorkeling Tour: Private Full-Day Beaches & Waterfall (US$ 1,199 per group) · North Shore snorkeling with kayak, paddleboard and surf lesson (US$ 313 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max (US$ 104 per person) · Waikiki Snorkeling: Learn in the Ocean with a Guide (US$ 41 per person) · Oahu Circle Island Tour: Small Group with Sunrise & Snorkel (US$ 99 per person)