Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Snorkel Gear & Fins
- Flotation Vest
- Locked safety box
- Beach mat
- Downloadable Photos
- Pick up and Drop off from Waikiki ONLY
- Water
- Admission Fee - Hanauma entry fee$25.00 per person
- Wetsuit/Top only (Please request in advance. Cash only)
- Prescription Mask (Please request in advance. Cash only)
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair 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
- Not recommended for children under 5
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Andreas_S
What an amazing experience! Fumio is truly a gem—so sweet, patient, and fun. She went into the water with us and guided us to all the best spots, making everything feel easy and enjoyable whether you’re a beginner or experienced. She even took wonderful videos and photos, including underwater shots, which made the whole tour extra special. Honestly, I think she’s the best guide you can find on the island! Just to be clear, I’m not connected to her in any way—this is simply my honest opinion. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Reviews
4.9
based on 196 reviews
Rochelle_R, May 2026
This was the most beautiful place I think I’ve ever seen in real life. The fish were super cool and pretty. Our guide was very sweet and helpful. She instructed us in using the equipment and led us to see the best areas. She even took amazing pictures with her go pro camera & gave them to us. Really an amazing experience.
Ronald_R, May 2026
Absolutely beautiful scenery and an amazing first time snorkeling experience. The instructor was very present and made sure everyone was okay the whole time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Ronald! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Fumio and thank you for choosing us for your first time snorkeling experience!
Tai_M, Apr 2026
We stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki, and since they don't allow non-permit pickups, we met at the Hokulani Hotel just a short walk away. Fumio was punctual, professional, and very patient while explaining how to use the snorkeling gear. Instead of a traditional locker, she provided a locker box that she brought down to the shore. Fumio guided us to the best spots for fish and took great photos of our group. We spent over 1.5 hours in the water and were offered free bottled water afterward. Overall, it was a great trip!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Tai! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Fumio and your time at Hanauma!
natalie_f, Apr 2026
Had a great time. fumio was my guide. she was fantastic. we saw all kinds of fish and even a turtle. place was absloutley beautiful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Natalie! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us!
MarkDavid_P, Apr 2026
I know that there is an option for you guys to go to this bay by yourself, and that is also OK, however, having a guide taking care of the reservation and guiding you on the areas where you can see more corals and fishes is what this to bring to the table Romeo is the best she did everything all we had to do is to show up
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Mark! We're glad to hear you felt our services were worth it for your visit to Hanauma!
Kirsten_L, Apr 2026
Great experience for a family! We were guided into different sections of the reef at a pace that didn’t feel too fast or slow. It was great.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Kirsten! We're glad you enjoyed the pace of the tour and hope you saw lots of cool sea creatures!
Apiwat_Y, Apr 2026
I highly recommend this service. Booking and organizing everything yourself can be quite complex, but Ms. Fumio handled it all seamlessly. arrived right on time, was incredibly patient, and took excellent care of our family—including the children—ensuring that everyone was able to fully participate in the activities. I give a 100% rating!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Apiwat! Thank you for your high rating of our services, we're glad your family felt cared for with Fumio's services!
Bevan_C, Apr 2026
Awesome stress free experience thanks to Fumio, she handled EVERYTHING, from an on time collection to offering a rash vest to two of our group, knowledge of the area and best approach into the bay, when we entered the water she guided the kids around like they were her own, very informative and caring, Fumio gets a 10/10 from our family
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Bevan! We're so happy to hear your experience was stress free thanks to Fumio's guidance, and that your family felt cared for.
Jay_N, Mar 2026
Fumio was great and very patient with the family. 8 year old experienced snorkeling the first time, and couldn't stop talking about the experience. Rest of us were novices too, and she made the experience memorable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, Jay! We're so happy to hear your family enjoyed your time with Fumio and trusted Go Hanauma to guide your snorkeling experience through Hanauma!
Samuel_H, Mar 2026
Fumio was a great guide, she was very helpful and will let you snorkel on your own or guide you the whole time if your not a confident swimmer.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Samuel! We're happy you enjoyed your time snorkeling with Fumio and felt she was a good guide!
Brian_P, Mar 2026
Fumio was amazing and knows how to find all the large schools of fish, octopus, and eels. Bring a GoPro camera to capture more video, relax, and have fun — it was an amazing experience!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Brian! Fumio has been snorkeling at Hanauma for a long time now and takes lots of pride in what she does!
James_G, Mar 2026
Amazing experience and service was phenomenal. Saw so many fish and the transportation was very convenient. I would definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Hawaii.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, James! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and felt our services were beneficial to you!
Jeremy_G, Feb 2026
Our guide Fumio was amazing. She was a great instructor and took us all along the reef. We got a lot of photos of the experience and even saw turtles!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, Jeremy! We're glad to know you enjoyed your time with Fumio and got to see some sea turtles!
Oleksandr_S, Feb 2026
Beautiful bay and knowledgeable and helpful tour guide! Saw many turtles, colorful fish, and different parts of the bay.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Oleksandr! We're happy to hear you got to see lots of sea creatures on your snorkel!
Lynn_E, Feb 2026
This was an awesome experience. I have limited snorkeling experience and Fumio was extremely helpful. There was only 4 of us in our group which made it very personal
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, Lynn! We're happy to hear you you enjoyed your time with us!
Michael_D, Feb 2026
Our guide was extremely experienced and helped us have a full day. She paid attention to the smallest details. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Michael. Fumio has been doing this for around 20 years and takes pride in knowing her customers are satisfied!
JoEllen_L, Feb 2026
Go with the flow. Follow the guide in the water. For a first visit to Haunama it was important to have a guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, JoEllen. We're glad you felt our services were beneficial to you.
Yoshika_R, Feb 2026
Our snorkeling tour was hands down the best experience of our trip.
My daughter has only known the colder, rougher waters of Northern California and isn’t a strong swimmer, so she was genuinely nervous about getting into the ocean. From the very beginning, Fumio made her feel completely safe. She took the time to reassure her, explain everything clearly, and never once made her feel rushed.
What amazed me most was how Fumio managed to do it all — guiding us safely through slightly rough waters, finding rare and beautiful fish we never would have spotted on our own (she even found a fugu - puffer fish), and somehow capturing incredible photos and videos at the same time. I honestly don’t know how she balanced it so seamlessly.
She was incredibly thoughtful, checking in with everyone in the group frequently to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Even though the water was a bit rough that day, we felt totally relaxed and secure under her care.
Because of Fumio, my daughter left the ocean feeling empowered instead of afraid — and that alone made this experience unforgettable. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Yoshika! We're so happy to hear your daughter enjoyed your experience snorkeling with Fumio, and that you got to enjoy Hanauma's unique sea creatures!
rlacosscomcastnet, Feb 2026
Our guide Fumio was hard to understand and was terrible at explaining what we were about to and how to do it. She was a very competent snorkler but a terrible teacher.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review. We're sorry to hear you did not feel Fumio met up to your expectations as a your guide.
Chelsey_T, Feb 2026
This was an epic experience. Was able to see multiple fish and sea turtles as well. I also saw whales from afar! Fumio was super helpful and made the excursion feel safe.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Chelsey. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and got to see a variety of sea creatures!
Brien_H, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful experience. The guides are incredible especially Adriana Marso and Andres. It was more of a marine biology tour. They were tremendous number of variety of fish. We saw at least five turtles may be the best snorkeling cruise we’ve ever taken.
NickiB, Jan 2026
If your guide is Fusimo you will have a wonderful time!
Great sights easy to meet up with the guide .
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review, Nicki! We're glad you enjoyed your time with Fumio!
eugene_K, Jan 2026
guest should bring a snack sandwich and drinks to help fill out your experience. water is pristine and warm. do not feed the birds.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for leaving us a review, Eugene!
Tom_K, Jan 2026
Our snorkelling experience with Fumio was awesome. She guided us through the bay and to all the spots where the fish were plentiful.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review, Tom! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Arya_F, Jan 2026
Fumio was great! You get to really choose your own adventure here. Towards the end, she took us to the deeper part of the bay & the snorkeling was truly incredible. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for review, Arya! We're glad you had fun snorkeling with Fumio!
James_W, Jan 2026
Fumio was a great guide! Very organized and experienced. We got to see a lot of colorful fish and 3 sea turtles. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, James! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Kristin_C, Jan 2026
Tran was a great guide. I was solo, and a fairly inexperienced at snorkeling so I partnered with her which was great. We saw some really cool and many different species of fish and a few turtles!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review, Kristin! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us as a solo snorkeler!
Karen_B, Jan 2026
It was a wonderful experience!! The guide was fantastic!! My son and I were inexperienced swimmers and the guide was great at making us feel comfortable by pushing our fears aside to have a really enjoyable experience!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for leaving a review, Karen! We're glad you felt comfortable snorkeling with us!
Ahmer_k, Jan 2026
Incredible tour! We were pick up at our hotel on time. We had a full day of fun and adventure. The beach was beautiful and our guide was absolutely wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better day.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review, Ahmer! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us snorkeling at Hanauma!
April_H, Jan 2026
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!! Guide was phenomenal this was great for my husband as a beginner but also great for me as a more experienced snorkeler
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, April! We're happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed your time snorkeling with us!
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