THE USA
Good private snorkeling charters in the USA fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Oahu’s six-person Turtle Canyon snorkel tour, with fast boat rides, supplied gear, sea turtles, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“I loved it never done it before great atmosphere seen lots of turtles and a stingray highly recommended it they had a new trainee and he was just as awesome”
Swim with Crystal River manatees on a private three-hour tour with gear, guides, photos, and room for up to 10 people.
“The captain and mate (Micheal and Dani) were great we loved them, I would have rated this 5 stars if maybe we were warned ahead of time that we were going to be in very murky water and not really see much of the manatees. It was a fun day but we only really saw one maybe two and there were a lot of other tours in the same area and we only could spend a limited time with the one we saw. I have done the tour before and it was in the winter in the springs. That is the way to go, don't go anytime past February or…”
Review of the private Looe Key snorkel from Big Pine Key, with reef highlights, pricing, timing, safety details, and booking advice.
“Loved spending time with Captain Brian and learning so much from him! He was patient with our girls wanting to dive out of the boat! Thank you :)”
Explore Lanai by eco-raft from Lahaina with small-group snorkeling, dolphin watching, Hawaiian stories, snacks, and lifeguard-led instruction.
“Captain Jill and Val were great so full of knowledge and experience. We snorkeled in areas that normally are murky but the winds were in our favor. On our way back we saw 7 manta Ray's and were able to go into the water and watch them. I normally get a little sea sick on boats but it was the opposite on this boat. One tip would be apply sunblock on the top of your legs and top of the feet before heading back. So worth the light sunburn though.”
Review of Honolulu’s private catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, turtles, dolphins, Diamond Head views, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“Much better than the mass catamaran with 50 people. Private, great caption and first mate. Highly recommend”
Review of Oahu’s private Adventure Boat tour, with snorkeling, turtles, dolphins, whales, Diamond Head views, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great way to spend time with your family and have a more intimate experience with aquatic life on your own timeline. The crew was great; knowledgeable, and friendly (but not loud and overly chatty like a tour guide). They were right on time and knew great spots to go to snorkeling. We got to see a large dolphin pod swim right next to the boat. We were able to stay as long or as little time as desired in each spot. Boat was in really good condition and parking was easy. We would definitely go again with this company.”
Review of a private Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour from Kona, with Captain Cook history, small groups, snacks, wildlife, and practical booking advice.
“Beautiful spot, plenty of time to explore, knowledgeable and friendly guides - perfect for the entire family”
Review of a private Big Island snorkeling trip from Kawaihae Harbor, with turtles, local history, photos, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Swimming with sea turtles was amazing! Captain G was great! Highly recommend for a personal experience.”
Review of Oahu’s private Turtle Canyon snorkel tour, with boat details, price value, guides, timing, snacks, cancellation terms, and booking advice.
“Grace and Andi were fabulous guides! Great experience, knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 highly recommend, especially over crowded tours. Go for the individual attention.”
Review of a private Kealakekua Bay snorkel and dolphin tour, with Captain Cook Monument, family tips, pricing, gear, and booking advice.
“Our snorkeling trip was everything we hoped for and more. Monet and Brenden were absolutely amazing- welcoming, kind, and passionate about what they do. They went out of their way to make sure our three generation family felt comfortable and had a great time. The snorkeling was stunning and Monet’s underwater videos and photos were a total bonus. In addition to the beautiful schools of fish we swam among, we were lucky enough to see dolphins pass right by the boat, and we were even able to snorkel with the Manta Ray. The fresh pineapple and snacks were an extra treat. If you're in Kona and looking for an adventure…”
Review of a private Big Island sunset cruise and manta night snorkel, with a fast catamaran, snacks, gear, and personal service for six.
“Fabulous experience! Book with this private tour if you can. We had a group of 6 family and so it was the same price for this priva te tour as it would be for a group one and it was absolutely the best choice. Our boat captain took us out for a beautiful sunset view and took pictures for us (no extra charge like with some other tours we have taken). He sent us ones he had taken of us afterwards and was happy to take pictures with our camera also. He has a fast boat which was a fun ride out to the area. It was easy to find…”
Explore Lanai from Maui on a small eco-raft tour with guided snorkeling, sea cliffs, meals, marine life, and dolphin watching.
“The trip was fun, beautiful and exciting. Captain Jack and crew were fantastic and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip over in the Zodiac and the 2 snorkel spots were excellent. If you have some time, be sure to get this in.”
Review of Kona’s private fishing and snorkel charter for up to 10, with gear, crew, ice cooler, wildlife sightings, pricing, and tips.
“The captain and crew were amazing. very helpful, accommodating and professional. The crew went out of their way to make sure we had every chance possible to have a successful trip.”
Review of Oahu’s private turtle snorkeling cruise, with Diamond Head views, flexible stops, wildlife sightings, practical tips, and value advice.
“Such a fantastic afternoon out on the water snorkeling. So happy we opted for the private guide. Our captain and crew were amazing. We highly recommend! Five stars are not enough.”
Review of Kona’s private OE II fishing and snorkel charter, with marlin, tuna, crew tips, pricing, supplies, timing, and booking advice.
“A Christmas Eve to remember! I took my family out for a day of Sportfishing while in Kona with Bite Me Sportfishing and Wow did we have a blast!”
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