Hawaii · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Hawaii

126 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Warm water, good visibility before ten, and turtles almost everywhere. These 15 snorkel trips are priced by boat and by island, with a note on which reefs suit a first mask and which need calm.

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head, Halona, and Oahu’s east coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

1.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Start around 7 a.m. for a full-island loop with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, North Shore beaches, Waimea Bay, Haleʻiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, and Jay bring local stories and humor. Snorkel gear and snacks are included, though weather and surf can change the route.

“Aka was great and thanks victor for getting us everywhere safely aka explained everything very well and my wife and I will remember this forever”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting into the water after dark
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a short sunset cruise, then enter the water with a guide, flotation gear, and a wetsuit top. You hold a lighted viewing board while manta rays glide below and sometimes pass within inches. Crews may include Bryce, Noah, Vince, Aden, Jordan, or Bruno. Non-swimmers can ask about the ride-along option.

“The best! Crew was incredible, made it fun, but safe, lots of options for all abilities- far exceeded our expectations! If you do a Manta tour - you need to go with this company hands down! Big boat, snacks, attentive crew, and all around nice guys :)”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

3.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 10 to 12 hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, with stops at Diamond Head Lookout, Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, Tropical Farms, Haleiwa, turtle-snorkeling areas, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Dirk, Kap, and Rob lead the day, though routes and stops can change with weather, traffic, or vehicle issues.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, and Makapuʻu country
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel around Oahu in an air-conditioned minibus with a local guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear and Waikiki pickup are included. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, and Mike are known for lively island stories, though turtle sightings depend on sea conditions.

“We had a great time with this tour and learned a lot about Hawaii. Nevin was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and also entertained us playing his ukulele I between stops. He also had a life guard that met us at the snorkeling beach and gave lessons for people that are first time snorkeling. I saw a turtle swim under me and some fish. Great crew.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Boarding at Living Ocean Tours
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

5.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Living Ocean Tours for a two-hour boat trip from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s popular turtle-snorkeling site. Your guide provides a short water lesson, gear, life jackets, snacks, and refreshments. Guides such as Chance and Aaron have been praised for helping beginners feel safe while pointing out turtles, fish, sea urchins, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Staff was amazing and so knowledgeable!! We saw so many turtles and schools of fish !! They had equipment and life jackets in all sizes .”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - Meeting at Ala Moana Harbor
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

6.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Set out from Ala Moana Harbor with Charter Oahu for a two-hour Turtle Canyon trip. Certified water-safety staff guide beginners and confident swimmers toward green sea turtles, angelfish, and reef fish. Premium gear, flotation aids, snacks, juice, and floating platforms are included, with a maximum of 20 people.

“Great snorkel tour. Guides were great! They offered a picture package which was great. Saw lots of turtles.”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - The light board brings the rays close
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

7.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet at Keauhou Harbor, collect your mask and snorkel, then take a three-minute night boat ride to a manta feeding site. An in-water guide such as Greg, Mahina, or Eric helps you float safely beside the rays for up to 30 minutes. Groups can reach 17 people, wetsuits cost $10, and the tour returns to the same harbor.

“What a great way to spend New Year's Eve with my boys. It was a great experience and I would for sure do it again. We saw 3 rays up close. Crew did a great job at making us feel comfortable. You cannot bring anything on the boat, but can bring a towel and small bag to leave at van. Highly recommend.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - What the power catamaran adds
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

8.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join Hang Loose Boat Tours for a four-hour catamaran trip from Kona to historic Kealakekua Bay. Captain Aiden, Captain Bryce, Jordan, and the crew guide you to clear water filled with reef fish and coral, with dolphins or winter humpback whales possible along the way. Gear, lunch, drinks, and a boat slide are included.

“Jordan went far beyond in helping my wife and I He is the best Perk and Judy would say he is the best back hand you have”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - Turtle Town or Coral Gardens for the second stop
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

9.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Leave Maalaea Harbor early aboard Malolo for Molokini Crater, a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours in the water. The crew provides gear, flotation aids, breakfast, lunch, safety help, and island history. Expect whale sightings in season, but wildlife and water clarity vary.

“Molokini was full of fish- no turtle sightings. Whales breaching on the way to the second stop. Turtle and whale sightings at the second stop. Finally got to swim with turtles- highlight of the trip. Staff were friendly and informative. Food was good. The pulled pork was very good. I would highly recommend this trip!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - Why Kona’s night manta encounter is so special
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

10.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

From a small 23-foot RHIB near the Outrigger Resort, you’ll cruise a few minutes to Kona’s manta viewing area, then spend about 25 to 30 minutes in the water. Guides such as Taco, Peyton, and Mike explain manta behavior while you float above these gentle giants. Strong swimming and basic snorkel skills are required.

“Wonderful adventure! Capt Mike did great job and Taco told us all about the mantas. He was great and very informative. Keiki helped with everything else. Water was not too cold, boat ride short and amazing time in the water. Such beautiful majestic creatures.”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - The water can be calm, choppy, or crowded
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

11.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin aboard the power catamaran Honu Lani, then snorkel at Turtle Canyon with a guide nearby. You get premium gear, flotation devices, and a chance to see turtles, reef fish, dolphins, or seasonal whales. Midday trips include lunch, beer, cocktails, and wine. Crew names vary, with Chris, Natalie, Greta, and Joey among those recently working tours.

“Great experience! The crew was very experienced and made sure we all felt safe and secure. They were very knowledgeable and made out adventure that much more intriguing.”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini - What the three-deck Calypso feels like onboard
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

12.Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,997 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Leave Ma’alaea Harbor at 7:30am aboard Calypso, Maui’s triple-decker power catamaran. Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, with breakfast, lunch, gear, lifeguards, slides, showers, and a glass-bottom viewing room included. The crew may add whale watching when conditions and season allow.

“Food was good, crew was fantastic, the boat was beautiful and we saw a lot of playoffs because it was whale season. The snorkeling equipment was good. However, there was nothing to see snorkeling. Coral is pretty much all dead and covered with free masks some small fish and a turtle. I would’ve rated this trip as a five if there’d been anything to see at all while snorkeling. This isn’t the boat’s fault all of them would’ve had the same experience I’m sure. Just not a good place to go snorkeling I guess because there was lots of boats out there so they’re all going to the same place.”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - Getting fitted with gear and safety instructions
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

13.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Swim from Makena Landing toward Maui’s Turtle Town with a guide such as Joe or Robbie. Your $129 outing includes gear, instruction, life jackets, about one hour of guided snorkeling, photos, and raw video clips. The group is capped at 10, but expect a substantial swim from shore.

“Robbie was a great tour guide. We were able to see turtles, octopus and much more. It was a great and safe experience.”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - The short boat ride to Keauhou Bay
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

14.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet Dolphin Discoveries in Kailua-Kona, check in, collect your mask, snorkel, and short-sleeve wetsuit top, then head to Keauhou Bay by boat. You will hold a lighted float while manta rays feed below and may pass within inches. Guides such as Bryce, Vinny, and Brianna have helped first-timers feel at ease, but you must swim confidently in dark, open water.

“I had manta rays millimeters from me! Totally safe for all ages and does not require much muscle. Guides are very communicative. One of my favorite memories from big island is this manta snorkel trip”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Watching spinner dolphins in their own waters
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

15.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Ride from Waikiki to west Oahu for a morning cruise with Dolphins and You. Look for wild spinner dolphins, snorkel near green sea turtles, then use the slide, kayaks, and paddle boards. Crew members such as Captain Dani, Tyler, Lauren, and Bennett add safety guidance, hula, music, and photo options. Lunch is included.

“This experience is a must! The boat crew was incredible, keeping us entertained both during the bus ride and on the boat. We loved the great tidbits Lauren, Syre, Kai, Ben, and crew had to offer. We got to see a pod of spinner dolphins and several turtles surfacing from the coral reefs for air during snorkeling. It was a wonderful addition to our trip, and we could not recommend booking with Dolphins and You more!”

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★ 4.5All Day Circle Island Tour with SnorkelingFrom $72245 reviews
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