Small Group Snorkel Tour with Personal Guide at Hanauma Bay
Swim with Hawaiian Honu at Hanauma Bay.
Join a group of no more than five people, and snorkel Hanauma Bay with a professional instructor as you swim along the reefs filled with fish and turtles.
Exploring Hanauma Bay is an amazing experience and the epic coral reef below the bay's serene surface offer unlimited exploration possibilities. This guided tour consists of small groups with no more than five people, plus you will get the added bonus of skipping the long lines to get inside this marine sanctuary. Once inside, your expert instructor and guide will take to locations teeming with schools of tropical fish and even the Hawaiian "honu," the green sea turtle. Amazing underwater photo opportunities await!
A marine sanctuary home to over 450 species of bustling tropical fish and colorful coral reefs!
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Schedule & Location
- Schedule
- Pick-up
Time & Location - Drop-off
Time & Location
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07:30 Waikiki Hotel Pick-up
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08:15 Arrive at Hanauma Bay
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08:20 Watch the Hanauma Bay Conservation Video (10 min)
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08:30 Snorkel Lesson and Practice (30 min)
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09:00 Guided Snorkel Tour (1 hr)
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10:00 Free Time to Explore and Relax (1 hr)
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11:00 Depart Hanauma Bay
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11:30-12:00 Waikiki Hotel Drop-off
Notes
Restriction(s)
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- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with exhaustion are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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- Swimsuit
- Admission Fee of $7.50 to Hanauma Bay and $2.50 Tram Shuttle Fee.
- Towel
- Change of clothes
Requirement(s) - Others
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- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
Additional Note(s)
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- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The $7.50 (per person for adults/children 13 yrs & over) entrance fee to Hanauma Bay as well as the $2.50 tram fee are not included in the price of the tour. Please bring cash to cover these two fees. Prices subject to change without notice.
- Wet suit rentals are available for an additional fee of $10 per person to be paid in cash upon arrival. Please provide the height and body weight of all participants interested in wet suit rental upon checkout.
- Prescription snorkel mask rentals are available for an additional fee of $5 per person to be paid in cash upon arrival. Prescription snorkel mask requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to your activity.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
FAQ
Do I need to be able to swim to participate?
- No, you do not need to know how to swim and flotation devices will be provided.
Why isn't the admission price to Hanauma Bay included in the tour cost?
- All the proceeds for the admission price into Hanauma Bay goes back to the State of Hawaii for the upkeep of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.
When is Hanauma Bay closed?
- Hanauma Bay is closed for all Tuesdays, as well state and federal holidays. Please click here for the Hawaii State Holiday Schedule.
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
| Credit card payment |
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 08:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
USD 61.78
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Pick-up | Available |
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| Duration incl. transportation | 4 - 4.5 hour(s) |
| Availability | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
LATEST 5-STAR REVIEWS
by: Michelle
Best snorkeling tour ever! If you want to learn how to snorkel book this tour. Tour guide helped my kids get comfortable with snorkeling and very patient. We saw a ton of stuff including a turtle. ...more
by: Solo traveler
Really amazing experience. We didn't waste any second. The guide picked me up at my hotel on time, he already had all tickets for the Hanauma bay and the tram so we could go snorkeling as soon as we ...more
by: Marie
This tour exceeded our expectations, Dan & his wife were amazing tour guides! They were patient especially since I had never snorkeled before & made sure we were comfortable before letting us venture ...more
