HONOLULU
Good honolulu snorkeling tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Oahu’s 16-stop island tour with snorkeling, hotel pickup, North Shore beaches, cultural sights, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Dylan and Shaun were outstanding tour guides! We were able to see so many amazing sites in Honolulu!”
Review of Oahu’s full-day circle island tour with Dole Plantation, turtle snorkeling, Pali Lookout, beaches, farms, and Waikiki pickup.
“We were able to see a little bit of everything and enjoyed our tour guide, but unfortunately had a terrible experience snorkeling. The beach that was selected was incredibly rocky and littered with urchins that made it incredibly difficult to access the snorkeling point. The water was murky and difficult to see through, so we were not able to see much sea life and we left the experience cut up/ bleeding from the rocks, frustrated and disappointed. None of this was the fault of our guide, but if you are selecting this tour with the hope that the snorkeling will be the highlight of the trip, you may be best…”
Review of Oahu’s small-group circle island tour, with North Shore turtle snorkeling, scenic stops, lunch, Dole Plantation, and practical tips.
“So fun we did a whole tour around oahu and learned a lot about the island ! A full days worth of fun!!”
See wild dolphins and sea turtles on an Oahu cruise with Waikiki pickup, snorkeling, lunch, hula, a water slide, kayaks, and paddle boards.
“This is the one! Don’t leave the island without doing this tour. Crew was amazing! We saw turtles, dolphins spinning whales flipping their tails. The team is dedicated to doing everything possible to make sure you see sea life! Tyler and Brendon are amazing fun committed to your existence!”
Snorkel with green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon, then sail Waikiki aboard Hāwea, a hand-built catamaran with drinks and ocean views.
“Amazing saw loads of Turtles and the crew were fabulous thank you”
Swim with guaranteed Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon on a small-group Waikiki boat tour with guides, gear, and drinks included.
“The crew was amazing, we have never done this and they were so patient, kind, and encouraging. We did things we never thought we could do! We saw more than a dozen turtles including a group of 5 together. If you are hesitant about doing this just do it, they will make it magical for you!”
Sail Waikiki’s pink catamaran, snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles, and enjoy friendly guides, gear, snacks, and clear island waters.
“Friendly crew and an amazing experience! We saw plenty of turtles, as well as other wildlife.”
Review of Honolulu’s 150-minute Waikiki snorkel cruise, with Diamond Head views, turtles, dolphins, whales, a waterslide, and reef swimming.
“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)”
Review of Oahu’s Turtle Canyon tour with snorkeling, water scooter, paddleboard, local snacks, Waikiki pickup, and practical value advice.
“Amazing !! We see a lot of turtles 🐢 and so many amazing fishes”
Review of Oahu’s Waiʻanae Coast cruise with snorkeling, dolphins, turtles, Hawaiian buffet, drinks, sunset views, and practical tips.
“A beautiful day and very well organized. Great atmosphere and a very friendly crew. We saw dolphins during the trip, and the snorkeling outing was well managed, with good equipment. We didn't see many fish that day, but it was enjoyable (we were at a moderate depth and the water was quite clear). Bring seasickness medication just in case for those who don't have a steady sea leg (which I did and everything was fine). Very good meal, unlimited drinks. Very nice memory.”
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