Snorkeling Tours
Waikiki Beach Snorkeling Tours
Snorkeling enthusiast? You’ll love a Waikiki Beach snorkeling tour a lot more!
Snorkeling tours are conducted by pros who know the best spots and times of day for viewing marine life, and include marine biologists who can inform you about the fish, reef ecology and conservation!
They will take you to more distant reefs that are not reachable from the shore, and you can explore less disturbed and more diverse marine ecosystems.
First time to Oahu and no time to plan? You can’t go wrong selecting from these 5-star rated, immensely popular experiences! Reserve now (with free cancellation) before they get filled.
Most tours offer flotation vests and belts, and non-swimmers can usually snorkel as well.
The bulk of the tours leaving from near Waikiki Beach will take you to Turtle Canyon, a set of coral reefs off Waikiki Beach (too far to swim), commonly known as “turtle cleaning stations”.
Not only will you see a ton of Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural environment, you’ll see lots of other tropical reef fish around the corals.
Often, the best part of a guided snorkeling tour is a tour guide that snorkels with the group, pointing out fish you wouldn’t notice because of their natural camouflaging, like moray eels hiding in the coral reefs.
Turtle Canyons Snorkeling Tours
This Turtle Canyons Snorkel Excursion from Waikiki tour is one of the most popular, 5-star rated Turtle Canyons tours starting from the Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor (a few minutes from Waikiki Beach, next to Ala Moana Beach Park).
You will need to book this tour early, since it sells out fast.
This 5-star rated Oahu Catamarans Snorkel with Turtles in Waikiki limits capacity to 50% for a better experience.
This Hawaiian Sea Turtle Snorkel Sail from Waikiki on a luxury catamaran also starts from the Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor, includes lunch and guarantees turtle sightings (or you will be given a second cruise).
For adventure tourists and families with teenage kids, this 5-star rated Turtle Canyon Snorkel (Semi Private Boat Tours) takes you on a high-speed zodiac boat to Turtle Canyon, and is a lot of fun and thrills!
Glass Bottom Cruises
Want to view the spectacular underwater seascape around Waikiki Beach but don’t want to snorkel or get wet?
Glass-bottom boat cruises are a great option. These boats have glass viewing ports on the bottom of the catamaran providing you with panoramic views of the coral reefs and tropical fish.
You can take this popular afternoon 3pm cruise.
Want to get closer? Check out this popular, highly rated Waikiki Atlantis Submarine Adventure tour starts from the beachfront of the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort next to the Tropics Bar & Grill.
Submarine Scooters or Scuba Diving for Adventurers
Snorkeling too tame? If you don’t have a scuba diving certification and are wanting one, check out this Beginner Scuba Diving Adventure with Videos in Honolulu lesson.
You don’t need a certification but can work towards one with the above lesson, conducted as a small group for more personalized attention, while experiencing the rich marine life.
Another alternative is this 5-star rated, highly popular Oahu Submarine Scooter Adventure where you get to explore the underwater seascape with a self-propelled electric scooter.
First time to Oahu and no time to plan? You can’t go wrong selecting from these 5-star rated, immensely popular experiences! Reserve now (with free cancellation) before they get filled.