Beginner Snorkeling: Free Videos & Gear Included

This activity is designed specifically for novices, thus no previous swimming skills are required. Complimentary videos of this unparalleled experience are available.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magic Island - Learn how to snorkel in the beautiful Hawaiian waters. This is for beginners, your guide we will give and teach you everything you need to know to explore all of the marine life! This tour is in the ocean on a reef with over 20 different types of fish to discover. Your guide will also be capturing videos of your experience and will download them to your phone directly after the tour.
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Videos
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Swim wear and Towel
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Try Scuba Diving Honolulu
Meet at Magic Island Lagoon at Ala Moana beach Park, Beach side to the left of Lifeguard tower 1G.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rocco_g
Mar 10, 2026
Excellent for beginners.... - Excellent for beginners. Nick was a thoughtful teacher who made you feel comfortable snorkeling for the first time.
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Natalie_w
Feb 1, 2026
Reda was great! He was... - Reda was great! He was very knowledgeable about sea life. Loved his jokes! Had a great time! Was very patient with me!
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E644gsmarkk
Jan 22, 2026
A beginners guide to under the sea - First off my friend and I never snorkeled before and this was a great intro to learning to keep calm and breath while your faced down in the water. Make sure to get there early as it takes a bit to find parking and walk out to the lagoon. We made a mistake the first day and got there just as that group was launching and we had to reschedule for the next day. Our guides were great! They walked us through some tips and tricks with how to get the goggles from fogging up and how to eject water from them if some gets in (first timers, this will happen at least once). We then spent about an hour just floating around the lagoon, exploring the different reefs, seeing all kinds of little sea creatures, it was amazing! Some of the spots were a little hard to see so the guides would swim down and gently bring up some of the smaller critters for us to see and maybe hold. Oh and you get some short videos shot underwater of your expedition at the end.
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Sev_i
Jan 9, 2026
OMG this experience was... - 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!!!!
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271jahuruli
Dec 5, 2025
100% recommended - Fantastic experience! We were nervous, especially for my kid, since it was our very first time snorkeling. Hanna is a fantastic guide and instructor; she made it so stress-free and safe. 100% recommended!
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Taral_s
Nov 27, 2025
Snorkeling in Magic Island, Waikiki with Nick - Nick gave us an amazing snorkel tour. He was patient with us and we enjoyed every sec. Fantastic experience for beginners!
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Rose_f
Oct 26, 2025
Great experience for beginners - 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.
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Jackie_l
Apr 7, 2026
Our instructor, Reda is... - 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.
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Bradley
Jan 1, 2026
Great Experience for novices! - Overall a great experience filled with many memorable moments with beautiful clear water, many varieties of fish, stunning coral reefs, and a great snorkeling instructor, Danny. We had to compete with scuba divers for the same reef space, which made it a little more difficult to experience the sea life fully, but it didn’t take away from the trip overall.
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Weshely_k
Nov 24, 2025
Good for beginners. A... - Good for beginners. A safe enclosed space for snorkeling. If you want more of an open experience it won't offer.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).