Circle Island Snorkeling: Oahu's Top Sights

Embark on an action-packed full-day tour of Oahu’s finest sights, including snorkeling with turtles, visiting the Dole Plantation, and exploring the beautiful Byodo-In Temple. Our talented tour guides will entertain you with funny stories, Hawaiian culture, and incredible views. Join us for a day of relaxation, excitement, and unforgettable experiences!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Diamond Head State Monument - The journey begins at the stunning Diamond Head Lookout, where visitors can witness the end of a breathtaking sunrise. The surf is consistently active at Diamond Head Beach, offering a chance to watch surfers and, on clear days, view other Hawaiian Islands.
    *Please note that this stop is not the Diamond Head State…
What's Included
  • Pickup and Drop off from select locations
  • Nuuanu Pali Lookout Fees
  • Enough Time at Dole Plantation to ride the Train or Solve the Maze
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Aloha Ambassador
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Pickup Location Is NOT Automatically Assigned
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Searching for the best value and most comprehensive Circle Island Snorkeling Tour? Join this ultimate full-day, action-packed adventure that will take you to the top sights on Oahu, leaving you completely amazed.
No gift shops, tourist traps, or gimmicks here.
With over 16 points of interest, the skilled tour guides will showcase the best of Oahu….

Location
Diamond Head State Monument
18th Ave., Waikiki
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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318taylers
Mar 4, 2026
Excellent tour! - Great tour; very knowledgeable and personal tour guide, went to SO many great spots on the island, and very safe driving. Highly recommend!!!
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319thallesf
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing time, great overview of what best in Oahu - Amazing time with my wife on this tour. We're able to get a great overview of the island to decide what worth to come back and spend more time
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Gchilders2025
Mar 2, 2026
Must do tour - This tour was amazing and Kap was the best! We got to see all over the island and experience all the amazing things the island has to offer.
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Jamiesi9541bb
Feb 25, 2026
Great experience - Wonderful and seamless experience. Duke was professional and knowledgeable throughout our day. Highly recommend! Great value
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Ann_s
Mar 6, 2026
Saw things we wanted to see, however… - If you want to see a lot of Oahu in a day without driving, this trip accomplishes that. It is a LONG day, so be prepared for that, as well as commercial stops to buy things that would probably cost less somewhere else. I hoped that at the macadamia nut farm we would learn something about growing and processing the nuts, but it was just a sales location. Same with the fruit stand- but at least there I found some fruit I had never heard of. Our biggest complaint, other than being tired and ready to go back before the long drive to town, was the condition of the bus. It was falling apart and rattled so loud that it was hard to hear and understand the driver/tour guide. Something in the suspension was broken (“can’t seem to find what is wrong”) along with molding coming off the outside and slapping the side of the bus. The roads are rough enough without riding in a rattle/trap vehicle! Shame on the company owner for keeping it in service!
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Hima_k
Mar 2, 2026
Just ok. - This was an ok tour. Unlike other reviews, our bus was clean and tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. David was a wonderful guide. I took the two stars off because the snorkeling was a bust, although we did see a turtle on the beach, and most of the stops were gift shops. I wish we got to stop at the Byodo temple rather than yet another fruit stand/nut farm.
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Cindy_g
Mar 2, 2026
P/u was terrible. Poor... - P/u was terrible. Poor communication .Almost missed excursion because of misformation on p/u. Guide was hard to understand.
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Pattie_t
Feb 27, 2026
Was ok would not recommend - To long of a day Tour guide was not very informative. I have been on other Circle Tours that were great So wanted my husband to experience one, Wish I would have chosen different company
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Beth_d
Mar 6, 2026
Meh - The bus was a 1/2 hour late to pick our group up. Snacks and drinks for the 12 hour tour was Lays potato chips and I don’t know what the drinks were because the driver never offered either to us. The biggest disappointment was the snorkeling portion. Perhaps my assumption that some sort of instruction was included was wrong, but the driver simply handed out masks and snorkels as we exited the bus and gave us directions on how to get to the beach. And in fact, there was not enough snorkeling equipment for everyone on the bus. Even though a couple of people brought their own, I believe at least five people didn’t have equipment. overall, the guide was mediocre and we did not go to the final stop listed, what far Green world coffee farm. We plan to rent a car and tour the island again on our own.
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Yaricsa_m
Mar 5, 2026
Tour guide made the experience less enjoyable - Unfortunately, our group was not very happy with this tour. A few of us on the bus talked about how the pictures online felt a bit deceiving. The beach where we stopped to snorkel had very dark water and a lot of rocks, so it was difficult to see anything while snorkeling. Along the way we actually passed several really beautiful beaches where we only stopped briefly to take pictures. Many of us assumed we would snorkel at one of those nicer beaches instead of the one we were taken to. Another issue for us was the tour guide’s communication style. He talked a lot about himself and didn’t seem to leave much space for the group to talk among ourselves. At one point I was chatting with another couple on the tour and he announced to everyone that he would wait for us to stop talking. Later, my friend and I laughed at a joke I made and he seemed upset because he was speaking. He pointed it out to the whole bus and had everyone clap for us, which felt a bit uncomfortable. That said, it was not all bad. The group of people on the tour were very friendly and we all got along really well, which helped make the experience more enjoyable. Overall, I might consider touring with this company again, but I would probably choose a different tour guide next time.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).