Waikiki Snorkeling: Explore Nearby Reefs

An excellent alternative to Hanauma Bay is located right in Waikiki! If you’re staying in Waikiki, you can probably walk to the snorkeling class. It’s easy, convenient, and fun, with plenty of fish to see, plus free videos and pictures!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikiki - Enjoy complimentary videos and photos! Experience shallow waters, suitable for all skill levels. Perfect for families and groups. Snorkel right in Waikiki, an excellent alternative to Hanauma Bay! Snorkeling will take place in a designated area of the Marine Conservation Area. Oahu boasts only 8 prime snorkeling spots! Encounter numerous…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Free Compilation Video
  • Free Pictures
What's Not Included
  • No transportation, no boat
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Participants MUST have leg stability due to thick sand, rocky bottom and waves
Location
Waikiki
Approx. 2685 Kalakaua. 1 block past the zoo, just before Barefoot Beach. Next to lifeguard tower 2F. Look for cart and floaty noodles.*FREE parking on Monsarrat and lot. If driving allow an extra 15 min!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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V2773ersaram
May 21, 2026
Easy and fun - We had a blast! Lynne is great- knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. The spot was exactly what we wanted, calm and low key. And there were so many fish! The process from booking to finding the meeting spot to the snorkeling experience was easy and fun. Highly recommend!
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Raul_o
Apr 20, 2026
Great experience for... - Great experience for swimmers and non swimmers! Able to see lots of fish. Private area to enjoy peacefully.
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Kelley_p
Apr 19, 2026
First Timer - Great experience, would definitely recommend Lynne. Lynne was patient, very knowledgeable and explained in detail what to do. Lynne made it a fun experience.
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Amy_g
Apr 17, 2026
We loved this! - Lynne was absolutely wonderful! We can’t wait to come back and do this again! She is knowledgeable, very understanding, and so much fun!
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Talia_h
Apr 3, 2026
Book this one! - Very small operation, lots of personalized attention. Miss Lynne offered great teaching of the area and the fish to look out for.
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Carrie_a
Mar 14, 2026
Lynne was awesome. She is... - Lynne was awesome. She is very knowledgeable and a great instructor. The video and pictures were amazing.
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Jofisherf
Feb 6, 2026
Snorkeling with Lynne - My experience was very good mainly because Lynne took such great care of me and made me as comfortable as possible. I’m a senior citizen and hadn’t been snorkeling in quite a while. Mahalo many times over!
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Rita_q
Feb 6, 2026
Awesome underwater experience - We never had never done this before so we were a bit nervous about it. Lynne explained everything in detail, helped us with our gear and showed pictures of the fish we might see. And we did see a lot of fish. It was the most amazing experience!! Lynne gave us the time we needed to get comfortable under water with the mask. Highly recommended.
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Loversliketotravel
Feb 5, 2026
Fins and Fish - We had a great time this morning snorkeling with Lynne. She came prepared and stocked with fish food😁 She was very knowledgeable about the fish and area. She took video throughout the hour and was all-around a pleasant guide. It lasts an hour and was a great value.
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Reginakb3056je
May 11, 2026
Honest Review for First-timers and Anxious Swimmers - Given all the positive reviews, I'm sure many people have had a good experience with this tour, and enjoyed their time with Lynn, as she was very knowledgeable about the area. but I'm writing this review specifically for people who are hesitant, nervous, or inexperienced with snorkelling. I booked this tour after doing a lot of research on beginner-friendly snorkelling tours in Waikiki because my sister was snorkelling for the first time and was very anxious about being in the ocean. Based on the reviews and description, I expected more support and attention for beginners and nervous swimmers. To start with, the equipment is very old and visibly worn out, as a few reviewers have mentioned. While I understand equipment may be sanitized, it still looked outdated and poorly maintained. One of the floating belts even had a broken buckle. Unfortunately, my sister had a very traumatic experience. During the briefing, Lynn mentioned that some of us may feel fearful once in the water, but when my sister became overwhelmed, there was very little support offered to help her feel comfortable or safe. She eventually decided to leave the tour and walk back towards shore. While trying to get out, she tripped and fell on the reefs and screamed for help multiple times, but the guides did not notice her. Luckily the life guards were there to help and clean the wounds on her leg. I am sure the response will be that we should have booked a private session or followed the map more carefully to leave the water, but the at the end of the day, if you are bringing groups of people into the ocean, especially beginners, there is still responsibility to ensure people are safe regardless of their experience level. I would strongly recommend avoiding this tour if you are not comfortable snorkelling independently or if you are nervous in the water, because you likely won't receive much assistance once you are out there. Also, snorkelling itself was underwhelming. The water was very cloudy and we did not see many fish. But to be honest, this might be the case in all of Waikiki. The briefing lasted just over 30 minutes and the actual time in the water was only around 20 minutes. Overall, if you are already comfortable snorkelling on your own, you would probably be better off doing some research and snorkelling independently. you do not need this tour.
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From $38
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).