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All Reviews for Snorkel Gear Rental & Beach Shuttle in Waikiki

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58 reviews

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great Family experience!

Reviewed by: Andi

This was a great introduction to snorkeling for our apprehensive teen. Nick was fun, knowledgeable, and patient. We learned about the sealife of Oahu and had so much fun, too. Highly recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/16
Activity Date: 2025/10/14

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Really good for nervous beginner kiddo

Reviewed by: KH

Jenny was very patient and kind with my 10 year old who had anxiety. This was a good beginner snorkel lesson!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/07

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Worth it!

Reviewed by: Angela

I kept jumping back and forth with scuba diving vs snorkeling. I’m glad I chose snorkeling! our instructor was Rida, he made the experience great with his cheesey jokes and his knowledge of the sea life. He was also very kind and understanding to those who were very afraid of deep water and using the snorkel for the first time.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/29
Activity Date: 2025/04/26

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Wonderful

Reviewed by: MommyBear007

Nick was AWESOME! We went as a family (child age 11) and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/07
Activity Date: 2025/04/03

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Mel

We had so much fun. The tour was easy to follow. Beautiful fish, coral, anemone, and more. Definitely check it out

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/16
Activity Date: 2025/02/22

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Bad experience

Reviewed by: Nini

The tour is not good at all and I did not see fish and other sea animals

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 1

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 1

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/02/13
Activity Date: 2025/02/11

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

not recommended

Reviewed by: Es

What a rip off ! It says on their website that they will snorkeling for 45 to 60 minutes but they were only snorkeling for 25 minutes! Kylie was not friendly and accommodating. She made my daughter's experience horrible

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 2

Comfort & well-being: 2

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/03
Activity Date: 2024/12/28

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

God for beginners.

Reviewed by: Sean C. Wong

Awesome.
Value for money. Worth every penny I paid for. Punctuated my honeymoon ending on a high note.

Local customer service: 3

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 3

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 3

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/21
Activity Date: 2024/12/19

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great snorkeling fun!

Reviewed by: Family snorkelers

For most of our group this was their first time snorkeling. Ryan was so patient, helpful and supportive, and gave great instructions — we highly recommend snorkeling in the Magic Island Lagoon for first timers. And with Ryan’s excellent support, videos of our experience, and patience we all had an awesome time. Be sure to heed the 30 minutes early arrival as we had a difficult time finding them (no sign) but they were near life station 1G which should be communicated in advance. We still got started right on time so it all worked out.

  • Thx for a great snorkeling experience!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/10/28
Activity Date: 2024/10/26

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

First Timers

Reviewed by: newbie

Big shout out to Scott and his team! We just took our first ever snorkel and my wife does not swim well and is afraid of the water. Scott is a very calm and encouraging person, my wife held on to the float and with the life vest had no worries about sinking. Sure the water was murky today, yet we saw fish, and held a starfish, a sea cucumber, and an urchin. Way cool!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/27
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

A must do!

Reviewed by: THERESA

Excellent experience! Andrew was amazing! So much fun! He let us touch some
Marine life! So exciting! I would definitely recommend to family and friends! It was well organized and just amazing! Book the snorkeling early it's better! The location is perfect!

  • Saying hi! To all the future snorkelers...

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/12
Activity Date: 2024/09/07

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Fun, great for beginners!

Reviewed by: AJ Travels

Cons: Location wasn’t too clear, better signage in the future would be great.

Buoyant donut was too small for the amount or people, so lots of bumping and kicking, including from the trainer. A bigger float donut would be perfect.

Water was murky, but not much can be done about that. Maybe a heads up from the diver if they have an indication of the water condition before hand would help.

Pros: Diver was great in making sure that we got to see a few fish. He also dove down to grab some of the water life and we got a chance to hold them in our hands.

We brought our own snorkel and mouth piece, and diver was very helpful in making sure it was secure to their masks.

Diver was very knowledgeable and got us checked out with our photos and videos in hand very quickly.

Definitely recommend this for super beginners!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/08
Activity Date: 2024/08/05

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great activity

Reviewed by: Billmire

This activity was great for beginners. The instructor was amazing and made sure everyone had a good time.
The only drawback that day was water was very murky and made it difficult to see as many see fish and other sea creatures.
I would highly recommend this activity and instrutor.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/03

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Great experience

Great experience family 1st time snorkeling guide funny and made you feel comfortable in the water

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/07/04

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Excellent tour

Reviewed by: Susan

Absolutely one of my favorite things that we did. Our guide Micky was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone. We saw some cool sea life and had the opportunity to hold some sea creatures.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/30
Activity Date: 2024/04/27

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great first time experience!

Reviewed by: Alexgreen

Had so much fun! Micky was amazing; gave clear instructions and made us feel comfortable and safe! Great knowledge as well. Super beginner friendly! All the gears fit great. Highly recommend :)

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/04/29
Activity Date: 2024/04/27

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Snorkeling Experience

Reviewed by: Bec

We loved our snorkeling experience, our guides were always friendly and helpful. I had my two children with me with varying abilities and the guides were easily able to accommodate for them. We had a fantastic experience.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/01

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Guided snorkeling tour

Reviewed by: Max

We did snorkeling yesterday. Nick is very good. He is professional and very nice. The tour was exactly as prescribed. No boat ride required and it’s in lagoon which is perfect for my 9 year old son. He gets seasick easily. It’s perfect for beginners. I will definitely recommend.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/13
Activity Date: 2024/04/11

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Fantastic for beginners

Reviewed by: Rachel J

Really happy with the experience, my son and I loved it. He is a comfortable swimmer, while I just started learning a month ago. He felt comfortable enough to snorkel without holding onto the buoy used by our guide, while I did not yet. It was a perfect introduction to snorkeling in a safe environment.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/09

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Micky was great.

Reviewed by: Simon

We had a great time with Micky. My family and I enjoyed our first snorkeling experience in Hawaii.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/02
Activity Date: 2024/03/31

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

This was an amazing day experience! It was my families first time and Faith made us feel comfortable and she was very professional. One of my sons can’t swim but he too was able to enjoy the experience.

Reviewed by: Rw

I would definitely do this again when visiting. Our instructor Faith was so sweet and professional.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/03/20
Activity Date: 2024/03/18

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Perfect for non swimmers and kids

Reviewed by: LG

My 12 year enjoyed a lot. I am a non swimmer but with Faith guide it was a very good experience.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/02/28
Activity Date: 2024/02/26

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great time snorkelling in Honolulu.

Reviewed by: Barbara

I had a great time snorkelling in Honolulu.
I can't swim but thanks to Scott I managed to enjoy the experience.
The Magic Island Lagoon is a safe and beautiful place.
I really enjoyed the activity.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/02/17
Activity Date: 2024/02/15

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Snorkelling Experience

Reviewed by: Angela

Snorkeling with Mickey was so much fun! It was good to see that he was enjoying it as much as we were, even though it’s something he’s done many times. He really knows how to make you feel at ease while in the water, even for first time or lesser experienced swimmers. The activity itself was very cool. We got to see some interesting animals at the ocean floor, such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and even some fish. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of signing up for it, and for such a reasonable price too. Surprisingly the photo’s actually turned out quite well too.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/31
Activity Date: 2023/12/29

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

First time snorkeling

Reviewed by: Pearson fam

The basics were very helpful, however, the limitations with life vests and the lack of actual sea life made it a little less of a good experience. Overall it was received well by the family and was fun enough.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/31
Activity Date: 2023/12/29

ビーチシュノーケリング 波が穏やかな浅瀬のマジックアイランドのラグーンで初心者やお子様でも安心!英語ガイドのサポート付き 写真&動画無料<1時間/アラモアナ>

The instructor was great! インストラクターさんが良い方でした!

Reviewed by: さつき&みどり

The meeting place was hard to find, and I was made to wait a long time, which was disappointing, especially since I was treated rudely. However, I managed to make it in time for the start, and once I joined, the instructor who went into the sea with us was very kind and great. There weren't many fish, but the starfish were interesting. I also enjoyed the scenery of Magic Island.

待ち合わせ場所がわかりづらく、長く待たされたうえ、失礼な態度を取られたのが残念でした。何とか開始時間に間に合い,気を取り直して参加したところ、海に一緒に入ってくれたインストラクターはとても親切で良かったです。魚はたくさんではないけど,ヒトデがおもしろかった。マジックアイランドの景色も楽しめました。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/10/11
Activity Date: 2023/05/27

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Fantastic for beginners or those not comfortable with open water!

Reviewed by: Katie

My cousin and I booked this snorkeling tour as it was her first time and she didn't feel comfortable being out in super deep in the water or in a very open area. The lagoon where this snorkel tour is hosted is great as it has rock barrier walls all around to protect it from large waves. Our tour guide, Micki was so knowledgeable and was able to tell us so much about the fish and coral that we could see. This is a great tour for beginners or families with younger children who want to try out snorkeling! Would highly recommend it!

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/21
Activity Date: 2023/09/16

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Good for beginners

Reviewed by: Lorraine

MIckey did a great job of explaining and making sure that everyone felt safe and had a good time. I only wish we could have stayed out longer.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/08/11

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Excellent for beginners

Reviewed by: Jen

This is just what I needed. I'm not a great swimmer nor very confident in open water, and this was an excellent way to learn to snorkel. I HIGHLY recommend it! Our guide was Ashton. He was awesome! And the pictures were cool.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/28
Activity Date: 2023/07/26

ビーチシュノーケリング 波が穏やかな浅瀬のマジックアイランドのラグーンで初心者やお子様でも安心!英語ガイドのサポート付き 写真&動画無料<1時間/アラモアナ>

It's a good practice for a first-time snorkeling experience. シュノーケリング初体験には良い練習です

Reviewed by: poohsaya

I participated in the initial practice for snorkeling because I was anxious about going out to sea the next day. Since it was my first experience with snorkeling, the calm waves made it a great place for beginners. All the instructions were in English. They explained how to put on the gear, how to breathe, and the precautions. After that, we practiced in an area where we couldn't touch the bottom. It was mentioned that there was a locker for valuables, but all participants' belongings were placed in a large box with a lock, which was mostly left open. It's better not to bring valuables.

Since it was the same location as scuba diving, it seemed there were staff members coming and going. There were only park restrooms and an outdoor shower. This time, there were two children and me, along with two Americans in our group. For those who can't swim, the instructor pulls a float, so you can hold on and practice. I highly recommend this for anyone who feels anxious about going straight into the sea.

翌日の海に出てシュノーケリングが不安だったのでの初練習として参加。初体験シュノーケリングなので参加して波が穏やかで、初体験の場所として良かったです。説明は全て英語です。付け方や息の仕方の方法、注意事項を説明その後は足が付かない所でずっと練習、貴重品ロッカーと書いてありましたが、大きな鍵付きの箱の中に参加者全員の荷物を入れる、ほぼ開けっぱなしです。貴重品は持たない方が良いですね。
スキューバダイビングと同じ場所なので入れ違いで誰かスタッフがいるようでした。
公園のトイレと外にシャワーがあるだけです。
今回は子供2人と私、アメリカ人2人のグループでした。泳げない人はインストラクターが浮き具を引いてくれるので捕まって練習してました。
いきなり海に開くのが不安な方にはとてもお勧めです。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/24
Activity Date: 2023/07/22