Nature and Wildlife Tours in Oahu at a glance
- Our pick: Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: 50-minute guarantee, US$ 61 per person (2h, 4.90★ · 1,423).
- Top rated: Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch, US$ 269 per person (5h, 4.96★ · 430).
- Most reviewed: Oahu: Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel & Sea Turtles with Lunch, US$ 170 per person (2h–3h, 4.68★ · 2,136).
Price per person across the 19 options priced per person: US$ 43–US$ 269 (median US$ 125). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 19 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly and 14 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Oahu
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
19 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: 50-minute guarantee Waikiki snorkel tour to Turtle Canyon with three in-water guides and all gear included. Free return if you don't see turtles. Every day · 07:45, 09:45, 12:30 and 14:30 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.90 (1,423 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Oahu: Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel & Sea Turtles with Lunch Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles on a 65-foot catamaran from Waikiki. Includes gear, local beer, lunch option, and free re-ride if turtles aren't spotted. Every day · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (2,136 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Oahu Whale Watch: 2-Hour Waikiki Harbor Tour & Hydrophone 2-hour humpback whale watching from Waikiki's Ala Wai Harbor. Includes hydrophone audio, shaded cabin, multi-level viewing deck. Small groups, walking distance from resorts. Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:45 and 12:15 · All ages ★ 4.62 (2,000 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Oahu Snorkel Cruise: Dolphins, Whales & Hawaiian Buffet Catamaran snorkel tour on Oahu's west coast with dolphin and whale watching, reef snorkeling, hot buffet and open bar. Small groups, showers, optional pickup. Every day · 08:00 and 12:15 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.73 (1,522 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 174 per person
Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles Kayak and snorkel Kailua Bay to Mokulua Islands and Lanikai Beach. Includes equipment, permits, lunch option, and free parking. 2–4 hours, guided or self-guided. Mon–Sat · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.81 (1,384 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Oahu Dolphin Cruise: Swim with Wild Dolphins on Catamaran West Oahu dolphin cruise on a 42-passenger catamaran with snorkeling gear, Hawaiian lunch and hotel pickup from Waikiki. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.82 (1,216 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Oahu Guided 2-hour kayak tour in Kailua Bay, Oahu with snorkeling, sea turtle spotting & lunch included. Small groups, kids 8+, all fitness levels welcome. Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:15 and 13:15 · From age 8 ★ 4.95 (504 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Oahu Turtle Canyon: 2-Hour Snorkeling with Sea Turtles 2-hour snorkeling tour at Turtle Canyon, Oahu with guaranteed sea turtle sightings, gear included, small groups. Departs Waikiki daily, families welcome. Every day · 08:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 14:00 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.71 (1,519 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 81 per person
Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch Guided kayak tour from Kailua Beach to Mokulua Islands with snorkeling, lunch, and wildlife sanctuary access. 5 hours, small groups, eco-friendly operator. Ages 13+. Mon–Sat · 08:00, 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.96 (430 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Shark Cage Snorkeling North Shore Oahu: Native-Hawaiian Owned Snorkel with sharks in a cage off Oahu's North Shore aboard a catamaran operated by a Native-Hawaiian company, complete with gear and water. Every day · 7 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.92 (324 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Oahu North Shore: Cage-Less Shark Dive & Snorkel Cage-less shark dive off Oahu's North Shore with snorkel gear included. 3 miles offshore in 250-foot waters. Small groups, experienced crew, Haleiwa Boat Harbor departure. Every day · 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (275 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 142 per person
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour & Catamaran Cruise Swim with sea turtles at Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon, cruise on a catamaran, and sip green tea or cocoa with local guides. All snorkel gear and drinks included. Every day · 07:30, 10:30 and 13:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (208 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Swimming with Wild Dolphins Oahu: Snorkel with sea turtles Swim with wild dolphins off Oahu's west side on a speedboat, then snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish: lunch and all gear included, 3 hours from pickup. Every day · 07:30 and 11:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.77 (184 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise: Reef Fish & Sea Turtles Ninety-minute glass bottom boat tour from Kewalo Harbor with views of tropical reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles. Every day · 17:00 and 17:15 · All ages ★ 4.63 (147 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
North Shore: Whale Watching & Marine Life Fast Boat Tour Feel the ocean spray on a fast boat tour along Oahu’s North Shore. Spot whales, dolphins, turtles & rays with a small group and local crew. Includes storage for bags. Every day · 6 start times, 07:00 to 17:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.64 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
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The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
Waikiki Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles, Certified Crew Snorkel with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles in Waikiki's Turtle Canyon aboard a double-decker boat with round-trip trolley pickup and gear, plus a Hawaiian Hula performance. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.87 (93 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Oahu: Dolphin & Whale Safari with Marine Biologists Small-group dolphin and whale safari off Oahu's west side with marine biologists. Max 10 guests, snorkeling included, 7am and 11am departures. Mon, Tue, Sat and Sun · 07:00 and 11:15 ★ 4.98 (80 reviews) Duration: 3h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 245 per person
Oahu West Coast: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling Tour Feel the thrill of dolphin watching on Oahu’s west coast, snorkel with turtles, enjoy a Hawaiian lunch, and relax with hotel pickup included. Small group catamaran tour. Every day · 12:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.73 (71 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 166 per person
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From US$ 85 per person
Snorkeling Oahu: Turtle Canyon with 20-person max group Two-hour snorkel at Turtle Canyon with two in-water guides, sea turtle sightings guaranteed or book again free. All gear and instruction included on a 20-person boat. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (54 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
The top 12 of 19 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: 50-minute guaranteeOur pick | US$ 61 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 1,423 | Every day · 07:45, 09:45, 12:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with LunchTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 269 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 430 | Mon–Sat · 08:00, 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Oahu: Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel & Sea Turtles with LunchMost reviewed | US$ 170 per person | 2h–3h | 4.68★ · 2,136 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Oahu Whale Watch: 2-Hour Waikiki Harbor Tour & Hydrophone | US$ 43 per person | 2h | 4.62★ · 2,000 | Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:45 and 12:15 | English, Japanese |
| Oahu Snorkel Cruise: Dolphins, Whales & Hawaiian BuffetPickup offered | US$ 174 per person | 3h 30m | 4.73★ · 1,522 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:15 | English, Japanese |
| Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea TurtlesGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 5h 30m | 4.81★ · 1,384 | Mon–Sat · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Oahu Dolphin Cruise: Swim with Wild Dolphins on CatamaranPickup offered | US$ 187 per person | 4h | 4.82★ · 1,216 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Japanese |
| Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, OahuGroup of up to 8 | US$ 200 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 504 | Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:15 and 13:15 | English, Japanese |
| Oahu Turtle Canyon: 2-Hour Snorkeling with Sea Turtles | US$ 81 per person | 2h 30m | 4.71★ · 1,519 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Shark Cage Snorkeling North Shore Oahu: Native-Hawaiian OwnedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 100 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 324 | Every day · 7 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Oahu North Shore: Cage-Less Shark Dive & SnorkelGroup of up to 12 | US$ 142 per person | 2h | 4.84★ · 275 | Every day · 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00 | English |
| Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour & Catamaran CruisePickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 2h 30m | 4.93★ · 208 | Every day · 07:30, 10:30 and 13:30 | English, Japanese |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch (US$ 269 per person) · Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles (US$ 115 per person) · Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Oahu (US$ 200 per person)
- With pickup (7): Oahu Snorkel Cruise: Dolphins, Whales & Hawaiian Buffet (US$ 174 per person) · Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles (US$ 115 per person) · Oahu Dolphin Cruise: Swim with Wild Dolphins on Catamaran (US$ 187 per person)
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