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Snorkeling Tours for Beginners

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On your next visit to the Big Island, go on a snorkeling tour perfect for beginners, and explore the waters around Kona, Waikoloa, and Hilo with beginner snorkeling tours that cater to all skill levels. From popular destinations like Kealakekua and Hilo Bay, to unique humpback whale and dolphin watching cruises, there are snorkeling options perfect for anyone still learning to swim, or even if you are a non-swimmer and have never been in the ocean. Book now and begin a new aquatic adventure!
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Enjoy a award-winning Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour with Fair Wind Cruises
Have a deluxe experience on the 4.5-hour Morning Cruise. Plant-Based breakfast & lunch included
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
4 - 5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a fun 3-hour snorkel cruise. Swim with tropical fish, see turtles & dolphins!
Includes a delicious picnic lunch, juice, soda & two free bar drinks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Enjoy a 4.5-hour snorkel and dolphin watch tour, and cruise to a protected marine sanctuary
Includes breakfast, BBQ burger lunch, sodas, juices and snacks. Cocktails are available for purchase
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
5 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Embark on a 5-hour snorkeling tour and explore two unique snorkel locations along the Kona coast
Enjoy first-class amenities, paddleboards, and a freshly prepared plant-based breakfast and lunch
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
5.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
3-hour Hilo snorkeling tour with turtles at a volcanic black sand beach
Fully guided and narrated beach snorkeling tour. Includes juice and snacks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Embark on a fun-filled 3 hour snorkel sail to the famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
Visit the best snorkel spot on the Big Island, and see coral reefs, sea turtles, and tropical fish
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Set sail on a 4.5 hour snorkeling cruise to the Big Island's best snorkel spots at Kealakekua Bay
Enjoy a premium morning cruise featuring two snorkel stops, and a delicious breakfast and lunch
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a 4-hour cruise to one of the most beautiful & remote snorkel spots on the Big Island
Visit one of the last untouched Hawaiian ocean landmarks on a cruise to
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
4.5 hour(s)
Daily
Experience Kona’s spectacular underwater beauty on a 3-hour snorkel cruise
Embark on a ocean safari expedition in search for spinner dolphins, turtles and vibrant reefs
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Explore Kona's marine life on a 3-hour fun snorkel cruise
Includes picnic lunch, juice, soda, and 2 free bar drinks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Daily

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Latest reviews of Snorkeling Tours for Beginners

Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Snorkeling

2025/04/22 Families Gymielee

We went snorkeling and saw turtles! It was nice to have a guide to show and teach us. We had a great time!

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great adventure for all ages

2025/03/29 Families with Young Children Tee R

A little relaxing and adventure. Crew was very friendly and fun. Always felt safe in and out of the water. Meals were good. Would definitely recommend and we would go again!

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

The best snorkeling tour on the island!

2025/03/24 Families with Young Children Melanie

Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abun... more

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Snorkeling for all ages!

2025/03/03 Solo Travelers Retired&spending$$itall

Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while... more

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great experience!

2025/02/25 Families with Young Children Whitney S

Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great ... more

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Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Fantastic day on the Spirit of Aloha!

2025/02/13 Families with Young Children Mark from Oregon

Everything was perfect! The boat is virtually brand new and is spotless! The crew was amazingly friendly and competent. We were traveling with 3 generations of our family, ranging from 3 to 72 and everyone raved about ... more

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Snorkeling Tours for Beginners | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
On your next visit to the Big Island, go on a snorkeling tour perfect for beginners, and explore the waters around Kona, Waikoloa, and Hilo with beginner snorkeling tours that cater to all skill levels. From popular destinations like Kealakekua and Hilo Bay, to unique humpback whale and dolphin watching cruises, there are snorkeling options perfect for anyone still learning to swim, or even if you are a non-swimmer and have never been in the ocean. Book now and begin a new aquatic adventure!