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Beginner Snorkeling Tours

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If you are new to snorkeling or looking for a relaxed way to explore the waters around Hawaii, there are plenty of beginner snorkeling tours that cater to all skill levels. From popular destinations like Hanauma Bay and the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, to unique tours like underwater scooters and dolphin watching cruises, there are snorkeling options perfect for anyone still learning to swim, or even if you are a non-swimmer and have never been in the ocean. Book now and begin a new aquatic adventure!
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Explore Kaneohe Bay Sandbar on an almost 3 hour cruise with stand-up-paddling and guided snorkeling
Soak in views of the Ko'olau Mountains, as you play at the sandbar and snorkel at beautiful reefs
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 - 6 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Popular : Recently booked 11 times!
Take a scenic cruise at Maunalua Bay & ride a underwater submarine scooter
A fun and exciting adventure! See tropical reefs, corals, green sea turtle and abundant marine life
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Enjoy a small-group guided snorkeling tour for beginners at Ala Moana Beach Park
Swim at a calm ocean lagoon. No experience needed! Includes FREE underwater videos
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 5 times!
Head out on a 3.5 hour dolphin watching cruise with one hour of snorkel time
Includes a delicious Hawaiian-style buffet lunch with complimentary cocktails and soft drinks
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 - 8 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a 3-hour deluxe snorkel cruise and dolphin watch cruise along the scenic West Coast of Oahu
Includes picnic deli lunch, unlimited soft drinks and 3 complimentary cocktails
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3.5 - 7 hour(s)
Daily
You will be sure to see a dolphin, and if you don't, come back and cruise again for free
Enjoy a premium 3-hour snorkel tour with lunch, continental breakfast, and two drinks
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3.5 - 6.5 hour(s)
Daily
Adventure to Oahu’s favorite snorkeling spot on a 3-hour sailing tour to Turtle Canyon
Relax and enjoy food and drinks while taking in the amazing vistas above and below the water
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3.5 - 5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Dive deep into the water on an underwater scooter and see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles at Turtle Reef
You will enjoy a comprehensive two hour tour with a 20 minute submarine scooter ride
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Join a 2-hour cruise to the best snorkel spot in Waikiki to see tropical reef fish and turtles
Be captivated by Hawaiian culture with soothing entertainment like hula dance, music, and chants
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 - 4.5 hour(s)
Daily
Cruise with Hawaii Nautical on a 2-hour family-friendly morning Waikiki snorkel sail
Begin your day on Oahu with a snorkel tour to Waikiki's Turtle Canyon between April and November
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
2.5 - 4 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Prepare to indulge in the ultimate ocean adventure on a 2.5-hour guided Waikiki snorkeling cruise
Select a shared small-group tour or elevate your experience with a private tour for up to 6 guests
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3 hour(s)
Tue / Thu Only

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Latest reviews of Beginner Snorkeling Tours

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation

Great fun experience

2025/02/24 Couples TN

Everything ran on time, the boat was clean and functioned properly. The crew was great; very fun and engaging. The crew provided a lot of local information/history. The water is just a little on the cold side, so a su... more

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

The best time!!

2025/02/24 Friends Helen Taylor

This was our favorite excursion of all times!! The crew were awesome and very patient with our whole group. The water was cold but once I got use to it i was fine. There were 10 of us. I highly recommend doing this!!! 1... more

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation

Incredible experience

2025/02/17 Couples Chelsea

Captain Alan and Casey were exceptional guides and we had the best time. Captain Alan helped my non swimming husband snorkel and experience we never thought we could have together. We saw so many fish and turtles and the... more

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Bad experience

2025/02/13 Couples Nini

The tour is not good at all and I did not see fish and other sea animals

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation

Excellent service

2025/01/15 Families Shur Jyun

I am afraid of water. When our team went snorkeling, I told the captain I wouldn't go. She said, "I take you and you should overcome it." Then she put me on a big noodle and slowly pulled me to the snorkeling place. It's... more

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Hawaii Submarine Scooter Adventure with Turtle Encounter & Snorkel Cruise

Top excursion in Oahu!

2025/01/04 Friends Tadpole

This was a great tour. I’m a little scared of the water. I don’t swim particularly well and I hate putting my head underwater. I wore a life jacket. The hardest part for me was just getting from the steps of the boat und... more

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Snorkeling Tours for Beginners | Book Oahu Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
If you are new to snorkeling or looking for a relaxed way to explore the waters around Hawaii, there are plenty of beginner snorkeling tours that cater to all skill levels. From popular destinations like Hanauma Bay and the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, to unique tours like underwater scooters and dolphin watching cruises, there are snorkeling options perfect for anyone still learning to swim, or even if you are a non-swimmer and have never been in the ocean. Book now and begin a new aquatic adventure!