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Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel in Waikiki (Boat Tour)

5.0

(375)

from $85

Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

(516)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $189

A protected marine sanctuary with crystal-clear visibility.
Depth ranging from 10 to 70 feet (3 to 21 meters), catering to both beginners and experienced snorkelers.

Get an up-close view of Maui’s coastal scenery—and leave the mainland behind for half a day of exploration—on this immersive snorkeling excursion. Visit Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, snorkeling with professionally fitted gear and enjoying tropical juices, snacks, and a light lunch included. This convenient package covers all snorkel equipment and refreshments, so you don't have to worry about packing supplies.

Maui: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

(787)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $179

5.0

(72)

2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch

from $70

Luxury Catamaran Whale Watch

(88)

During their annual migration, Hawaii plays host to one of the largest populations of North Pacific humpback whales in the world. On this seasonal tour, held only between December and April, set sail along the Kona-Kohala coast and enjoy spectacular views as you cruise around the Big Island. Whale sightings are guaranteed, so if you aren’t lucky enough to spot the majestic creatures, simply come back on another day, free of charge.

from $119

Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch

4.6

(129)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $129

Check out the volcanic Molokini Crater and the reefs around it on this group snorkel and whale watching adventure from Kihei. Your captain and crew take care of logistics, like finding the best snorkel spots, all your gear, refreshments, and your speedboat. See how many stingrays, starfish, and other wildlife you can spot underwater, and between December 15 and March 30, keep your eyes peeled for migrating whales.

Molokini Crater Snorkeling Trip 2-Hour 10:30am Start

4.6

(115)

from $149

Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

(1,377)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $174

Get the chance to see whales up close on a whale-watching trip off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Keep a look out for migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds aboard a catamaran. You’re able to hear the whales singing through the provided hydrophones.

Whale Watching On The Big Island

(648)

from $109

VIP Premiere Whale Watch Kaanapali Beach MAX 12 PASSENGERS

(104)

Traverse Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park with a guide on this group snorkeling and wildlife-watching tour. Let your guide sail you to see cliffs, waterfalls, and maneuver into hidden caves aboard a zodiac raft. Head to some of the best spots on the water for snorkeling, and get a chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and possibly even humpback whales at the right time of year. Your guide brings the coast to life with history, stories, and insights into the landscape.

from $129

Likely to Sell Out

Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling

(800)

from $255

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free

(2,509)

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

from $30

Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

(667)

Leave your preconceptions about sharks at the door and get up close to these sleek creatures on this unique ocean experience. Head out from Haleiwa, on the North Shore of O’ahu, and spend around half an hour swimming with the sharks living in the area. Don’t worry, though: even if you aren’t swimming in a cage, you’re still in safe hands, with a guide on board and a safety diver swimming with each group.

from $75

Likely to Sell Out

Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim on the North Shore

(1,092)

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $150

Experience Hawaii's underwater world on this half-day adventure tour. Cruise on a Zodiac RIB speedboat with just 14 fellow explorers before snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument's coral reef and sea caves (weather permitting) and discovering lava tubes and coves—all while watching for wild dolphins and whales, though wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. All gear, flotation devices, refreshments included.

Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

(242)

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

from $115

4.6

(1,490)

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $79

Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

(1,132)

This half-day boat cruise takes you to the two best snorkeling sites in Kealakekua Bay: The reef beneath Captain Cook's monument and the underwater lava formations of Red Hill. In addition to breakfast and lunch, your guides provide all necessary equipment, basic snorkeling tips, and identification charts to help you spot fish and dolphins in their natural habitat. Don’t forget your camera—the route showcases sweeping views of the Kona coastline.

from $187

Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

(548)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $178

Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise

(116)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $50

5.0

(898)

West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $193

Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

(361)

Go whale-watching off the coast of Oahu on this excursion from Waikiki or Ko Olina. During the months from December to May, pods of humpback whales migrate through Hawaii's warm waters, and this tour guarantees whale sightings. With a small group of people, watch the gentle giants swim, feed, breach and play around your boat. In the rare event that you don't see any whales, you will be allowed to do the tour again for free. Snacks are included.

from $119

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

4.5

(651)

Kauai: Express Nā Pali Sunset Tour - aboard 'Imiloa

from $119

4.5

(212)

Head out on an epic adventure along one of the world's most magnificent coastlines. From your comfortable vantage point on a 37-foot (11 meter) Naiad Super Raft, enjoy spectacular views of the 17-mile-long Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. Explore sea caves and private beaches—accessible only by raft—and snap photos of majestic cathedrals (the cliffs that tower over Kalalau Valley). As you journey along the water, keep an eye out for the marine life that inhabits the area, including dolphins and whales. Each trip (weather permitting) includes time to take a dip and snorkel amongst tropical fish and sea turtles.

from $190

Kauai: Na Pali Coast Super Raft Snorkel Adventure

(1,589)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $235

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

June_V, Apr 2026

Fan-freaking-tastic!

Fan-freaking-tastic!!! We had low expectations for late in the season viewing but Levi & Allison really produced. They were educational & fun and the amount of whales we saw just made our whole trip. It was totally amazing to all 6 in our group & we highly recommend!!!

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina

sherry_r, Apr 2026

We had an amazing time on...

We had an amazing time on the raft whale watching. We went in april towards the end of the whale season so we were not sure we would be able to see many if any whales but we were lucky enough to see many and had an incredible experience. Our crew was Zack and Bri and they were great! Very informative and we will definitely do this again if we come back

Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

Sarah_H, Apr 2026

This tour was incredible!...

This tour was incredible! Lacey and Lexi were great and so knowledgeable! We went later in the season so we were hopeful to get at least few sightings but we were fortunate that Lacey found a group of males and blew all of our expectations away. Lexi gave us lots of insights to their behavior and you could tell the whole staff has such a passion for what they do. I definitely recommend booking this tour!

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Connie_B, Apr 2026

Amazing experience

This Night Manteray snorkel was absolutely amazing! The people were awesome, the equipment was great. Love the warm shower when you get back on the boat. It took a bit of strength to hold on, but it was worth every sore muscle. I also recommend renting the go pro camera. We got some amazing video. This experience was definitely a highlight!

From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

Diedre_D, Apr 2026

Amazing and worth it

The tour was amazing!!! We went out at the 1 o’clock tour to see the whales. The captain Kiwi was amazing and knowledgeable about whales. The staff Dee Dee and Jeff was great too! Since we didn’t see much whales the captain asked if we wanted to go out on the second tour, which was well worth it!!! We saw a mom, calf and moms mate!! We got videos and pictures that was so amazing during cruise.

Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

SHAH_N, Apr 2026

Great exp on spotting whales

Great experience Funny and memorable 3 pilots Alexio / Sheymus and kainoa They didn’t make us sea sick or boring kept entertaining all way long. Spotted whales and first day it didn’t see but they gave immediate next day ride free of charge without asking Great company to go for activities They are professional and funny

Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

Veronica_M, Apr 2026

Just do it!!

This was the coolest experience ever! Couldn’t recommend it enough! My fiancé and I were so excited to do this on our week long vacation in Hawaii and it didn’t disappoint!! You go in the water in the scooter for 20 minutes and you get to see turtles and they have a bag of fish food attached to your scooter and it makes all the fish come real close and swarm around it’s so awesome! We even got to see some dolphins while we were out there.

Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed

cynthia_s, Mar 2026

5 year old loved getting splashed by the waves

I went on this tour with a friend and my 5 year old grandson on the 11 am tour. Read the text they send to understand where to park and meet. The front of the boat in the trampoline area is a splash zone for waves on the way out and my grandson sat there and loved watching the waves slash over onto him. He was soaked so bring spare clothes or wear bathing suits for those spots. There are areas to sit in the shade as well. I would encourage putting on sunscreen prior to protect against burns. The crew was amazing and informative. We were lucky to see a whale breach, flap its tail several times and also give us a wave . We spotted two dolphin pods swimming near us which was also pretty neat. Beautiful boat ride and would highly recommend this tour. We had a blast! Parking is paid parking and you check in by standing next to the closed up bathrooms next to the street. They will walk up and check you in. There were two other boats packed with people at the same spot and they will leave out before you board as an FYI.

Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

Tonya_M, Feb 2026

Half day well spent!

Check in and safer briefings were smooth efficient and effective. Our gear was stored in baskets in the cabin of the catamaran boat and easy to access. The crew was fun and engaging and felt like close family towards each other. There were a couple captains, a couple swim safety persons, a couple crew and a photographer. We had 3 swims with progressively better sightings of dolphins, then were taken to a sea wall near the harbor for snorkeling. After the dolphins we had a snack of chips and water and an after the snorkeling a small delicious bento box with kalua pork and an another beverage odd water or juice. Very personable and friendly staff. Highly recommend the tour. Our teenaged mids loved it.

Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

Karieanne_E, Feb 2026

Top excursion I’ve ever done (and I travel a lot)

Easily the best excursion we have ever done. Crew was amazing, food was awesome. We saw whales and 2 types of dolphins and that wasn’t even the snorkel part! The told us to get back on the boat but in that moment they saw an eagle ray and told me to get back in the water. I’ve never had a tour care as much about our experience. I cannot recommend enough. Get the photos!!! Tip the crew and book this excursion!