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Hawaii, the Florida Keys and one spring in the middle of Florida do most of the work. These 15 sort Molokini, Turtle Canyon, the Key West reef and the manatees by price, boat time and how early the good departures leave.
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!”
Swim beneath Kona’s night sky with manta rays, sunset views, gear, snacks, and a free return if weather or wildlife disrupts your evening.
“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”
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!!”
Review of Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon snorkel tour, with turtles, reef fish, boat tips, costs, group size, and practical advice.
“You will see turtles and lots of fish unless the water is unclear. The crew were great as well. Highly recommend if you just want a no frills tour to see lots of turtles.”
Review of Island Time’s Shell Island catamaran cruise from Panama City Beach, with dolphins, snorkeling, paddleboards, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“We had the perfect time on Island Time! The two captains and bartender took the time to get to know us, were so helpful in spotting dolphins (easily over 100)! They slowed down and stopped so we could take videos/photos. Then spending time walking the beach on shell island was more beautiful than expected. My husband snorkeled and we found sand dollars and gorgeous shells. The music was relaxed but fun, the drink offerings were spot-on (go for the rum punch) and the 3 hours on the trip were some of the best spent on our entire trip!”
Review of the Turtle Canyon snorkel tour from Waikiki, with turtles, tropical fish, boat views, gear, pricing, safety, and practical tips.
“Great experience. Saw many turtles and on our way to turtle cove we saw a whale and dolphins. Staff were great”
Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with gear, guides, boat ride, photos, drinks, and flexible cancellation.
“AMAZING!! Eddie and JJ were our guides and did a fantastic job. Within minutes, with the help of JJ’s drone, they found 2 manatees and we jumped in the water. Eddie was super helpful navigating everyone to see the manatees. There ended up being 3 manatees- a mom, calf and young male all in the same area. This was truly an unforgettable experience and can’t wait to do it again! Highly recommend!”
See wild manta rays after dark on a small-boat snorkel from Keauhou Harbor, with a short ride, warm water, guides, and a ray guarantee.
“This was the 2nd time that we have taken this tour with this company. And the trip did not disappoint. It was as good as the first time. The staff on site are very friendly and helpful and we felt safe jumping into the ocean in pitch black darkness.”
Review of Hang Loose Boat Tours’ Captain Cook snorkel trip, with dolphin sightings, reef fish, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“By far the best snorkel boat tour I have ever experienced! The snorkel spot was really amazing and we spent a good amount of time there. The boat staff were so much fun! Jumping off the boat and going down the slide with us! They really had a great vibe. We were excited to hopefully see whales while we were out and captain aiden and staff made every effort to make it happen. We did see some from a distance. Then got word of dolphins in the area so went to see them. Our tour ran a little over on time because the crew made sure we saw the extras,…”
Review of Maui’s Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel cruise, with food, timing, boat details, value, safety tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Crew is very knowledgeable!! 3 level boat food equipment! The food was great! All five of us enjoyed the trip!!”
Review of Kona’s affordable manta ray night snorkel, with small groups, safety details, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“I was fairly skeptical before we got to the water. Having in mind that mantas are actually wild animals… but I guess Keyo, Taco and Max knew exactly what they were doing (or maybe we just got lucky?). We got to see a small pack of them SO CLOSE! Great experience from booking to completion. Good instructions on a meeting spot. If you have a wet suit- bring yours everything else you’ll get there.”
Review of Oahu’s Waikiki catamaran snorkel sail to Turtle Canyon, with guaranteed turtle sightings, lunch, drinks, views, and practical tips.
“This was a highlight of our Hawaii vacation! I most definitely recommend this excursion. The crew was amazing and the snorkeling experience was incredible! We saw the spectacular turtles and sea life. It was amazing!”
Review of Maui’s Calypso snorkeling cruise to Molokini and Turtle Town, with meals, gear, family tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“We had a spectacular time on our snorkeling adventure from Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini! The crew was professional, informative, and incredibly attentive to our needs. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and we felt safe throughout the trip. The true highlight was getting to see whales up close—it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While the water was a bit choppy near Turtle Island and Molokini, it didn't take away from a fantastic day on the water. Highly recommended!”
Review of Maui’s Turtle Town shore snorkel, with gear, guide, photos, video, small groups, pricing, swimming demands, and booking advice.
“The Trutle Poiny snorkeling experience was great for my kids. They were a bit disappointed for not spotting any turtle but entertained by their guide, Robbie, with other sea creatures.”
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