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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Overview

  • Snorkel at Hanauma Bay and see tropical fish and colorful coral reefs
  • Choose from three morning departure times and enjoy use of all snorkel gear
  • Avoid the hassles of driving, and parking, and insure you don’t miss out
  • Convenient, round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
Experience the wonder of Hanauma Bay, one of Oahu’s most-loved sights. The volcanic crater is a protected, marine-life conservation area with an amazing array of tropical fish and coral reefs. This tour takes the stress and hassle out of the experience, with organized transportation and snorkel gear. Because of the sight’s popularity, the parking lot often fills up halting entrance to the beach. Avoid missing out with this professional tour.

What's Included

  • Transportation from Waikiki hotels
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • Entrance fee for $25.00 (State Fee)
  • Children under 12 are free
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Extra items requested such as:Life Vests, Hd Cameras, Ninja Masks, Boogie Boards, Umbrellas & Chairs

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel Waikīkī Beach
    150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

    If you are NOT staying in Waikiki there is a free parking lot located at : 2805 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please park there and walk over to the QUEEN KAPIOLANI hotel. Please do not be late since the shuttle will not wait for you.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

After make this reservation please contact Kaimana Tours to verify your pick up location and time. International travelers without USA mobile number, please contact us. If you do not have USA mobile number please provide room number from your hotel.We will try to contact you 24 hours before the tour date,but if we cannot find you, we won’t be able to provide the shuttle service. If you don’t see your hotel on our list please pick up the closest one.If you don’t need transportation please don’t book this activity. You don’t need to buy the park entrance before the Tour date, please make sure to bring $25 per person, ONLY CASH.

What To Expect

With multiple pickup points available to choose from, simply select the most convenient one for you and arrive at your departure time. Seamlessly travel from there to Hanauma Bay in comfortable transportation, getting on the shore without worrying about parking.

Arrive at the bay and take in the natural landscape. Then, get geared up with the provided snorkeling equipment and dive into a world of tropical dish. Take ample time to discover the coral reefs and vibrant marine life that are waiting beneath the waves.

At the end of the day, relax during the transfer back to your original departure point.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Drivers and Receptionist MAY speak Portuguese as well.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by Kaimana Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Linda_C
Such a beautiful and special place. This tour was wonderful, the drivers were nice and professional. It was nice to take the early tour to avoid the crowds during the holiday week. And to see the sunrise!

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Top experience in Hawaii!
Susan_D, Mar 2024
This was a spectacular trip! The staff was amazing and everything was very organized and accommodating. Well done!
Lots of fun
Danny_T, Mar 2024
Diogo, our driver, so much fun. It was a bit chilly in the morning, but that was the best snorkling.
Dont book with them
Jennifer_M, Mar 2024
We were dropped off and when we finally went in water 4 out of 6 snorkel gear were broke, masks didn’t tighten and mask leaked, driver (Orlando) wouldn’t stop at ATM so we can get money because we forgot but stopped so he can use bathroom and lady that was in van asked to roll up windows cause she was cold and he said NO would not recommend this tour through this company
Special place
Maxine_H, Mar 2024
Hanauma Bay is beautiful and the water is shallow and calm making it easy to see many fish. The trip guides were very helpful. Going early at 6:00 was well worth the effort since it was less crowded. I might skip the rentals of the chairs, or umbrellas and snorkel equipment. it was a hassle to carry them down to the beach and you could rent there if you needed.
Definitely worth snorkeling at the bay.
Kasie_P, Mar 2024
Great experience at the bay. Beautiful and saw so many interesting fish and even 2 seals basking in the sun! I wish they would just charge the entrance fee to the park & pay for the whole group to enter when you book this instead of requiring you to bring $25 in cash per person and then grouping you up with others to pay at the cashier.
Hanauma Bay All The Way!
Lisa_D, Mar 2024
Hanauma Bay was amazing! The tour was very organized and had clear instructions to get into the park. There is a trolley (included in the ticket price) to take you down and back up the steep hill to the beach, which was also a bonus. It was easy to rent chairs and an umbrella and then we were left to spend some awesome time snorkeling and enjoying the beach! Highly recommend this tour!
Beautiful Place
Priscilla_W, Mar 2024
Our tour guide picked us up at a handy location and dropped us off enabling us to be first in to the park. We saw an incredible variety of fish and had plenty of time to snorkel. We even spotted a breaching whale. We would recommend this tour for anyone. The fish are so plentiful that at low tide you don’t even need to swim!
The snorkeling was...
Robert_B, Mar 2024
The snorkeling was perfect for beginners or the experienced. Having the shuttle pick you up and drop you off was well worth it. The price for rental equipment was the same as the park and having them take care of the park reservation was great! We saw lots of fish!
Amazing views with an...
Sam_N, Mar 2024
Amazing views with an extraordinary ecosystem to watch. Transportation was easy and quick. Definitely bring go pro if possible.
A hidden gem
Daniel_L, Mar 2024
My family and I enjoyed looking at the natural beauty of the bay and seeing all the wildlife within the water. It was an amazing experience.
Fun, even without Sun!
Kim_M, Mar 2024
Definitely the snorkeling made any challenges small and insignificant. Our driver was fabulous, providing good instructions, recommendations, local history and insights. We had a fun group riding together and were able to enjoy the experience despite suboptimal weather. Hanauma Bay is breathtaking! In addition to the fish our group saw sea urchin, octopus, and a seal that swam among the snorkelers! It was well worth the chill experienced out of the water. Thank you, Folks.
Experience Hawaii’s Marine Life
Salvador_O, Mar 2024
Best experience I’ve ever seen while swimming. I would recommend to anyone who wants to explore and experience the best of what Hawaii is known for.
No need if you have a car.
Angie_D, Mar 2024
Our driver was nice. Pickup was on time and equipment we rented was adequate. No need to book this excursion if you have a car. We did not do our research and assumed we were snorkeling off a boat. You are paying for this excursion takes you to the state park and drops you off and picks you up.
Do not go, waste of money!!
Heidi_M, Mar 2024
The coral is dead. The water was murky. We saw a few fish with bulging eyes that looked near death. Very few fish. Sad.
Okay experience
XIAOYU_L, Mar 2024
The good: The person who pickup and take up back from hotel was very nice and very talkative. The gear rented are of okay quality. The bad: The driving experience however, is not the best. Both vans make this very annoying squeaky noice. Also the timing, we arrive at about 6.25am, but the gate is not open until 7.00am. we waited for a very long time and it was not very pleasant.
Great Excursion! Well worth It
Rhonda_C, Mar 2024
We signed up for the 6am slot and were so happy we did. Snorkeling at sunrise was amazing. Quiet, beautiful and amazing fish! We were picked up on time and well taken care of. We were entertained by our travel home and everything worked out great! Due to the wind the umbrella was unnecessary!
Best snorkeling in Oahu!
Ankit_J, Mar 2024
Beautiful bay for snorkeling and relaxing. The guides are knowledgeable and make the experience that much better. They take care of everything for entry permits and logistics, you just have to bring cash for the entry permit.
6:00 AM Call for Nothing
Diana_N, Mar 2024
Pickup and driver were on time and driver was very pleasant. Gave the information we needed to know but no other tidbits or interest spots were shared Drive home was only made memorable by our 5 year old's constant chatter - did not include anything about the Bay. On another note, all the men's size flippers were too small (looks like women's were provided for them - very disappointing and frustrating).
Fun day.
Bart_M, Mar 2024
We had a great time! The only reason I didn't give it a five-star is they changed our departure time from 12:30 to 11:00 am with no explanation.
Beautiful. Amazing snorkeling. This tour is just the ride tho
Catherine_S, Mar 2024
Hanauma Bay is so worth the trip. However, this tour is just the ride to the bay & the snorkel gear. Very good & prompt service by the tour guides tho
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From $55.99

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 6 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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