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Waikiki Snorkel Tour – Small Group Experience + Free Videos

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Honolulu, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Torri_B ·
Sep 2026
Alex Z was an awesome guide. The energy is very laid back. He was very patient with my dad who hadn’t snorkeled before and isn’t a strong swimmer. Even with the fizz we still got to see some cool stuff and even got to hold a starfish. Would definitely recommend!!
· Daniel_P ·
Aug 2026
Professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic, Safe, fun and amazing time spent. Our instructors Danny and Alex are amazing, cared for the group and made the experience unforgettable.

Overview

Go snorkeling in Oahu with a guided tour designed especially for beginners at Magic Island. Learn the fundamentals of snorkeling from a patient guide and get in the water to see a wide variety of marine life near a reef with more than 20 species of fish. The guide captures videos of your experience and shares them electronically afterward.
  • Give snorkeling a try in Honolulu with a professional guide
  • Learn the basics of how to snorkel
  • Swim and snorkel at Magic Island's reef with over 20 fish species
  • Receive complimentary videos of your snorkeling experience downloaded to your phone

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Complimentary Videos, If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
  • Professional Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Swim wear and Towel
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Try Snorkel and Scuba Diving Honolulu
    Magic Island, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

    Meet at Magic Island Lagoon at Ala Moana beach Park, Beach side to the left of Lifeguard tower 1G.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Magic Island (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES: (if needed) Prescription glasses cannot be worn under snorkel or scuba masks. Contact lenses are allowed, or you may go without—underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25% closer and larger.
  • Swimming is not required, but you must be comfortable in the water
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Natalie_W
Reda was great! He was very knowledgeable about sea life. Loved his jokes! Had a great time! Was very patient with me!

Reviews

4.8
based on 288 reviews
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Very chill experience!

Torri_B, Sep 2026
Alex Z was an awesome guide. The energy is very laid back. He was very patient with my dad who hadn’t snorkeled before and isn’t a strong swimmer. Even with the fizz we still got to see some cool stuff and even got to hold a starfish. Would definitely recommend!!

Great way to introduce my...

Rachel_G, Sep 2026
Great way to introduce my husband to snorkeling! It was a small group of us with the tour guide and made us all feel welcome and at ease in magic bay where we did our tour. I loved that we got free pictures and videos with the tour as well, it was a nice perk! Would definitely recommend to family/friends who are new to snorkeling or who are looking for a beginner/easy aquatic activity!

Nice!

Ying_L, Aug 2026
Rada was my instructor. He is very nice and fun! Nice experience as a beginner. Highly recommend if you have never tried snorkeling

Wonderful Class

C_N, Aug 2026
This beginners snorkel class was well worth it. Got a chance to build up my confidence considering that I do not swim. Had a great time with amazing pics and videos.

Fun beginners experience

Michele_H, Aug 2026
Danny was so chill and made our beginner snorkeling session such a great experience! I wanted to make sure my daughter enjoyed snorkeling before we set our sights on more advanced snorkeling adventures, and Danny was the perfect guide for that. He was super informative, patient, and clearly has a wealth of knowledge about both the island and the ocean. We learned so much and felt completely comfortable the entire time. We had a great time and would absolutely book a more advanced snorkeling session with Danny in the future. Highly recommend!

Danny & AlexZ

Daniel_P, Aug 2026
Professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic, Safe, fun and amazing time spent. Our instructors Danny and Alex are amazing, cared for the group and made the experience unforgettable.

Snorkeling Adventure

Brenda_E, Jul 2026
The instructors were very qualified and attentive towards my nieces and myself. Thank you very very much for the amazing experience.

Snorkeling

Matt_G, Jul 2026
Our guide Hannah was great and knew her stuff. Pictures were not the greatest but conditions made it difficult to get good photos. Cannot blame tour. Great start if you plan on going out to ocean.

The crew was excellent!...

EG_R, Jun 2026
The crew was excellent! They made sure everyone in our party was ok and safe. They were courteous and professional.

We had such a great time!...

Ashley_A, May 2026
We had such a great time! Everything was super fun and well put together. Dani was very friendly and made the whole experience even better. Definitely worth it and would recommend it to anyone looking for something fun to do. Would 100% do it again!

Wonderful!

Ericka_A, May 2026
Amazing! Our instructor, Hannah, was so helpful, funny, and nice! We were a bit nervous coming in but everything was so fun and easy to do for beginners/ no experience in the ocean.

Great for beginners

Shaun_F, May 2026
I'm a solo traveler and new to snorkeling. The guide made me feel comfortable and safe throughout the experience.

“Private tour”

Caleb_R, Apr 2026
We had a “private tour” because we were the only ones scheduled at our time. Nick did a great job teaching us the basics of snorkeling. We got to see some cool marine life including the state fish.

Our instructor, Reda is...

Jackie_L, Apr 2026
Our instructor, Reda is very funny. He made lot of jokes to make everyone feel comfortable for the entire time included my nervous husband who usually does not feel good in the water. However, the experience was only about an hour not an hour and half though.

Excellent for beginners....

Rocco_G, Mar 2026
Excellent for beginners. Nick was a thoughtful teacher who made you feel comfortable snorkeling for the first time.

Reda was great! He was...

Natalie_W, Feb 2026
Reda was great! He was very knowledgeable about sea life. Loved his jokes! Had a great time! Was very patient with me!

OMG this experience was...

Sev_I, Jan 2026
OMG this experience was AMAZING and honestly worth way more than what I paid. I first thought it was a scam because it was so affordable — but WOW, it exceeded all expectations. Daniel was an incredible instructor, constantly checking in and making sure I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. He took photos and videos for FREE, which turned out absolutely beautiful. I didn’t even know how to swim before this, and it was totally beginner-friendly. If you’re nervous or new, this is 100% the place to try. Highly, highly recommend! Definitely highlight of my trip!!!!

Snorkeling in Magic Island, Waikiki with Nick

Taral_S, Nov 2025
Nick gave us an amazing snorkel tour. He was patient with us and we enjoyed every sec. Fantastic experience for beginners!

Good for beginners. A...

Weshely_K, Nov 2025
Good for beginners. A safe enclosed space for snorkeling. If you want more of an open experience it won't offer.

Great experience for beginners

ROSE_F, Oct 2025
Hannah was great! Very informative and friendly. She took many videos and pictures on our excursion. We did not take a boat out, but left from shore.

I was nervous about going...

Danelle_H, Sep 2025
I was nervous about going snorkeling, but the trainer was very easy and knowledgeable that he put me at ease. I had the best time.

Enjoy it very much

Esther_C, Sep 2025
My husband loved the experience, he loved soo much, he went out and bought him self a snorkeling mask

Grandkids had a great time!

Ronda_K, Aug 2025
First time snorkeling for my grandkids, Jenny was awesome. Very patient and so kind. They enjoyed every minute!!

Snorkeling

Allia_M, Jul 2025
Great beginning snorkeling lesson and it was the first time with my 12 year old son. It was an enjoyable and fun lesson and we saw coral and different varieties of fish in the lagoon. Would highly recommend it!

Had a great experience...

Nicole_C, Jul 2025
Had a great experience snorkeling for the first time. Alex, was great tour guide. We seen all kinds of different fish and a turtle.

Would recommend

KAREN_G, Jul 2025
My son & I signed up for the beginner snorkeling class. Our guide Nick was great! He was patient with his explanation, and put us at ease. I would definitely recommend. The the snorkeling company was communicative when I had emailed with questions about storage for personal items. They had responded that all personal items are stored in a bug box for free and is monitored while class is on session. This was definitely ideal and put me at ease.

Great beginner experience...

Jon_M, Jul 2025
Great beginner experience for us! Nick was a wonderful guide and it was a great start to our vacation.

Awesome experience!

Steven_D, Jul 2025
Our instructor, Jenny was very friendly and helpful to us. She made sure we were comfortable and understood how to snorkel safely. The location was beautiful and beginner friendly. We would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try out snorkeling.

Friendly solo experiance

Lacey_T, Jul 2025
Had a great time with Jenny, she was super patient and explained lots as she towed me around the lagoon. She let me go at my pace for different things, explained both saftey and interesting facts, and made sure to point out interesting points along the way. I am not a confident swimmer but felt this was great for a beginner

Very family friendly!...

Sandie_B, Jun 2025
Very family friendly! Nick was our snorkeling instructor and was excellent. It was perfect for first time snorkeling. It was a small group which was a great way to learn. Definitely worth it!
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