Hanauma Bay Beginner Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation
Highlights
Reviews
Outstanding experience!!
Roger and Susan
Amazing day!
Mike and Peg
Overview
Oahu
4.5 - 5 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Wed, Thu, Fri
Pick-up available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Standard Package
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Private Tour (up to 5 - 10 people)
Total:
Price per 1 Group :
• Tour times: 7:00AM - 11:00AM and 12:00PM - 4:00PM
• Hanauma Bay duration: 2.5 hours
• All necessary gear will be provided including snorkel, mask, flotation devices, lock box for storage, and snacks.
• It is important to note that Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included with your tour. Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Waikiki Hotels & Resorts
Arrive at Hanauma Bay

Once you arrive at Hanauma Bay, skip the line and head straight into the theater to watch a brief video about the conservation efforts at Hanauma Bay. Learn how to enjoy your time at this protected beach, and also how to keep the marine life and the coral reef safe as you have fun snorkeling.

At the shoreline, your expert local guide will go over the basics of snorkeling and swimming in open water, and guests who require flotation devices will be fitted with one to assist them in the open water. Experienced participants will be able to quickly enter the water explore the shallow areas.

Explore the waters of Hanauma Bay and see all the beauty that this protected nature preserve has to offer. Your guide will be right by your side as explore the many coral reefs that are home to a number of tropical Hawaiian fish and even green sea turtles. Get ready for the best Oahu snorkel tour!

After your guided snorkel tour, enjoy an hour of free time at Hanauma Bay. You can take this opportunity to continue snorkeling, buy a delicious lunch for the concession stand, purchase souvenirs from the gift shop, or simply relax on the beach and soak in the warm Hawaiian sun and island breezes.
Depart to Waikiki
Drop-off at Waikiki Hotels
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location


Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location


Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with exhaustion are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- People 70 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Transportation is provided from Waikiki hotels only. Guests staying outside of Waikiki will need to go to Waikiki for pick-up.
- Tour schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Basic swimming ability required.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included.
Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above. Admission is free for children 12 years and below, Hawaii residents with a state ID, and active duty U.S. military members and their dependents.
Prices are subject to change, and please bring cash to cover the admission fee.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Credit card
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- During the tour, your guide will do their best to take professional photos throughout the tour, and if available, they will be posted on the company Facebook page for you to download. While these photos are not guaranteed, every effort will be made to make them available.
• Tour times: 7:00AM - 11:00AM and 12:00PM - 4:00PM
• Hanauma Bay duration: 2.5 hours
• All necessary gear will be provided including snorkel, mask, flotation devices, lock box for storage, and snacks.
• It is important to note that Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included with your tour. Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Waikiki Hotels & Resorts
Arrive at Hanauma Bay

Once you arrive at Hanauma Bay, skip the line and head straight into the theater to watch a brief video about the conservation efforts at Hanauma Bay. Learn how to enjoy your time at this protected beach, and also how to keep the marine life and the coral reef safe as you have fun snorkeling.

At the shoreline, your expert local guide will go over the basics of snorkeling and swimming in open water, and guests who require flotation devices will be fitted with one to assist them in the open water. Experienced participants will be able to quickly enter the water explore the shallow areas.

Explore the waters of Hanauma Bay and see all the beauty that this protected nature preserve has to offer. Your guide will be right by your side as explore the many coral reefs that are home to a number of tropical Hawaiian fish and even green sea turtles. Get ready for the best Oahu snorkel tour!

After your guided snorkel tour, enjoy an hour of free time at Hanauma Bay. You can take this opportunity to continue snorkeling, buy a delicious lunch for the concession stand, purchase souvenirs from the gift shop, or simply relax on the beach and soak in the warm Hawaiian sun and island breezes.
Depart to Waikiki
Drop-off at Waikiki Hotels
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location


Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location


Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with exhaustion are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- People 70 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Transportation is provided from Waikiki hotels only. Guests staying outside of Waikiki will need to go to Waikiki for pick-up.
- Tour schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Basic swimming ability required.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included.
Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above. Admission is free for children 12 years and below, Hawaii residents with a state ID, and active duty U.S. military members and their dependents.
Prices are subject to change, and please bring cash to cover the admission fee.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 5.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Credit card
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- During the tour, your guide will do their best to take professional photos throughout the tour, and if available, they will be posted on the company Facebook page for you to download. While these photos are not guaranteed, every effort will be made to make them available.
Reviews
Outstanding experience!!
Dan and Chieko were great hosts and guides. Dan picked us up and we talked with him quite a bit. He was kind, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. Chieko was energetic, caring, and knowledgeable. The whole process (pick...
moreAmazing day!
This was so fun! We were totally new to snorkeling and a bit intimidated!
Dan, our guide, was patient and kind. He encouraged us and told us we had all day if needed.
After 10 minutes or so, we felt confident and re...
Great snorkel experience!!
Dan was our instructor. Awesome!! Cyndi was a first-timer; in fact, can not swim. Dan taught her how to be comfortable in the water, took her hand, guided her around the Bay. She loved it, sparked us on to additional s...
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 12:00 local time, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 12:00 local time, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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- Guests with exhaustion are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- People 70 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Transportation is provided from Waikiki hotels only. Guests staying outside of Waikiki will need to go to Waikiki for pick-up.
- Tour schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Basic swimming ability required.
- Cash
- Credit card
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included.
Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above. Admission is free for children 12 years and below, Hawaii residents with a state ID, and active duty U.S. military members and their dependents.
Prices are subject to change, and please bring cash to cover the admission fee.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- During the tour, your guide will do their best to take professional photos throughout the tour, and if available, they will be posted on the company Facebook page for you to download. While these photos are not guaranteed, every effort will be made to make them available.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- Guests with exhaustion are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- People 70 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Transportation is provided from Waikiki hotels only. Guests staying outside of Waikiki will need to go to Waikiki for pick-up.
- Tour schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Basic swimming ability required.
- Cash
- Credit card
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Hanauma Bay Park admission is NOT included.
Tickets are $25 for adults 13 years old and above. Admission is free for children 12 years and below, Hawaii residents with a state ID, and active duty U.S. military members and their dependents.
Prices are subject to change, and please bring cash to cover the admission fee.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- During the tour, your guide will do their best to take professional photos throughout the tour, and if available, they will be posted on the company Facebook page for you to download. While these photos are not guaranteed, every effort will be made to make them available.
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 5.