10 Snorkeling Trips in Oahu That Still Read Well a Year On

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 loop of Oahu with stops at Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Chinaman’s Hat, Waimea Bay, Haleʻiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. You’ll get snorkeling gear, snacks, hotel-area pickup, and a guide such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, or Jay. Expect a large group, lots of driving, and a route that may change.

“This is a long, informative, entertaining tour. Kat is full of info and Victor was very kind, helping with my walker.”

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

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

This 10 to 12-hour Oahu circle-island tour links Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Kap, Dirk, and Rob lead the day in English. Pickup, snorkel gear, drinks, snacks, and Pali fees are included, but weather and traffic can change the plan.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours seeing Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with a group of 28 or fewer and a local guide such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, or Mike. You’ll visit Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, the North Shore, and Dole Plantation, with snorkeling gear provided for a chance to see green sea turtles.

“Great trip with excellent info provided. Thank you Nevin, Stone, and Mole. And the shrimp lunch was excellent. I really liked all the Hawaiian history provided. Seeing turtles was great too!”

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4.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

From Living Ocean Tours, you’ll take a two-hour boat trip to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for guided snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish. Gear, instruction, snacks, and drinks are included. Guides such as Chance and Aaron have been praised for making first-time snorkelers feel safe and helping families spot sea life.

“Lots of folks snorkeling in the same area. Still plenty of great views of fish and, if lucky, turtles.”

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5.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

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

From Charter Oahu’s marina, you’ll cruise toward Turtle Canyon with certified water guides and a small group of up to 20. Snorkel among green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax on floating platforms with juice and snacks. A swim step and flotation gear help first-timers and non-swimmers enjoy the outing.

“Excellent experience. I saw some turtles at beginning and one in the middle. People is very friendly.”

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6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

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

From Kewalo Basin, you cruise past Waikiki and Diamond Head to Turtle Canyon for guided snorkeling with green sea turtles. The midday trip includes lunch, beer, wine, and cocktails, while the morning sailing offers soft drinks. The crew, including guides such as Chris, Natalie, Greta, and Joey, provides gear and water safety help.

“Bathroom before departing is far from the slip. Better to park near restrooms under the tree if you’re driving. Parking was cheap and easy. The trip was awesome. Captain and crew were so friendly answered all of our questions and saw 6 or 7 turtles.”

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

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

Ride from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor, then watch wild spinner dolphins and snorkel near Hawaiian green sea turtles. The crew provides gear, lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a 20-foot slide. Guides such as Captain Dani, Tyler, Lauren, and Bennett are often praised for safety, photos, and family-friendly fun.

“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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8.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

Ride a 32-foot boat from Waianae with a marine biologist or naturalist guide, searching for wild dolphins and winter humpback whales before snorkeling near turtles and reef fish. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and a custom sandwich lunch are included. Swimming with dolphins depends on animal behavior and sea conditions.

“Saw two different species of dolphins and even some pilot whales, was amazing to get into the water with them. The sandwich provided was great and met some other lovely solo travellers. Also big kudos to the captain and guide, thanks ladies!”

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9.Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Cruise from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon with Charter Oahu, where a captain and trained crew help you spot green sea turtles, fish, coral, dolphins, and sometimes whales. You get quality snorkel gear, floatation equipment, snacks, fruit, juice, and water. The crew, including guides such as Nina, Lucy, and Angela on some outings, keeps a close eye on swimmers.

“the guides were lovely, the boat ride was quick to the destination site for the turtles, and the experience was absolutely lovely. the team was well equipped to help both confident swimmers and those not as comfortable in the water. I swam around with a deflatable life vest, diving at my own pleasure for approx 1.5 hours in total. the turtles were fascinating, alot larger than expected. would definitely recommend this tour group for the activity. I went early morning at 8am so it wasn't too hot, and the water was super clear and a good temperature! great experience if you love the beauty of nature”

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10.From Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 351 reviews · 1h 30m · from $81

From Waikiki, take a short boat ride to Turtle Canyon for 50 minutes of guided snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles. Island Splash Tours limits tours to 28 people, supplies gear and flotation vests, and keeps two lifeguard-certified guides in the water. Alex, Maddie, Elle, and other crew members are known for patient help and sharp wildlife spotting.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an incredible turtle snorkelling tour! The staff were absolutely amazing — friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about marine life. They took their time along the way to spot wildlife, which made the whole experience feel special and not rushed at all. We were lucky enough to see turtles, a manta ray, dolphins and even whales. The boat was spotless, the equipment was in excellent condition, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow, making everyone feel safe and confident in the water. We went with our 13 and 16-year-old daughters, and they absolutely loved it — it was one of the highlights of our trip for all…”

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