USA · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in the USA

41 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Hawaiian reefs, the Florida Keys and a spring full of manatees. These 15 compare boat size, how far out each one goes and whether the gear and the wetsuit are included, with prices for each.

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting ready for the dark water
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Snorkel with manta rays after sunset off Kona, with gear, snacks, expert crew, and a free return trip if no rays appear.

“It was amazing trip for me, wife and my dad. We love the young group managing the boat and they were explaining very well through out the ride. Especially the uber service from water to boat was amazing at the end”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach and Halona Blowhole bring the drama
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

3.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Full-day Oahu circle island tour with Diamond Head, Pali Lookout, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“The tour was good, the tour guide, Kap was awesome! I wish the tour wasn’t focused and stated that there would be swimming with sea turtles. The beach was not a great place to “snorkel” as there were sea urchins everywhere and not one sea turtle in sight. Six people stepped on a sea urchin (there was a land mind of them). I would suggest that either a different beach is picked or taking that part out of the tour and adding something else in. Overall, the stops were good, there was lots to do but it was disappointing to be excited for the snorkeling and have it not happen.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Makapuʻu, Rabbit Island, and Waimanalo
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

See Oahu’s coast, North Shore, farms, Dole Plantation, and green sea turtles on an 8-hour small-group tour from Waikiki.

“Fun filled day! Sebass did an amazing job pointing out everything! Great way to get a taste of the island…including North Shore and swimming with the turtles 🐢Definitely a good value!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The boat ride toward Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

5.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Snorkel Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon with green sea turtles, reef fish, helpful guides, boat snacks, and possible dolphin or whale sightings.

“The capitan and crew are amazing. Super friendly, informative and just fun to be around. Great knowledge of the fish and the turtles.”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Searching for Dolphins in the Gulf
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

6.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57

Cruise to Shell Island from Panama City Beach for dolphin spotting, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a waterslide, and three relaxed hours at sea.

“The experience was a whole vibe! The crew was phenomenal! (Capt Heath, Sarah and Emma thank you so much!) People of all ages were singing, dancing, and vibing! It was a blast! We did see dolphins playing and it was my first time snorkeling! I definitely highly recommend and will do it again next time I visit!”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - What makes Turtle Canyon worth visiting
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer - Starting at River Ventures on Kings Bay Drive
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The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

8.The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with gear, an in-water guide, photographer, and warm drinks included.

“What a great time with Wade and Sheila! We got up close with two adults and a baby. Safe clearly explained the different sensations floating in a wetsuit which was invaluable information. Shelia was about to keep our whole group, 7 adults, together and active and one of the adult manatees came right up to her to play before he moved on to play with another person in our group. We all had a great time and my husband and I will definitely come back the next time we’re in town.”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - What the manta encounter feels like
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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

9.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Watch wild manta rays feed after dark on a small-boat Kona snorkel tour with short boat time, in-water guides, and a ray guarantee.

“What a great way to spend New Year's Eve with my boys. It was a great experience and I would for sure do it again. We saw 3 rays up close. Crew did a great job at making us feel comfortable. You cannot bring anything on the boat, but can bring a towel and small bag to leave at van. Highly recommend.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Story
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

10.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with dolphins, reef fish, lunch, volcanic coast views, and a friendly crew.

“this was a great trip! it was our second time on this trip and it was just as good as the first! Aiden is awesome and the whole team ensured your safety and comfort. highly recommend!!”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - Breakfast, boat setup, and the ride offshore
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

11.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Review of Maui’s Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel cruise, with breakfast, lunch, gear, whale sightings, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The captain and the crew were fantastic and they did everything they could to make this trip enjoyable for the participants. I have nothing but kind words for them. HOWEVER. Fourteen hours before the scheduled departure, the operator sent us an email informing that the departure time was pushed back 1 hour and the boat became bigger (which they called “upgraded”) due to decreased number of participants. In other words, they combined a smaller tours together and made it a one big group on a bigger catamaran. The decisions were unilateral and we had no option to say no to the changes otherwise our payments would have been forfeited. We…”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens once you enter the water
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

12.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Kona’s compact night snorkel puts you near wild manta rays for 25 to 30 minutes, with gear included and a free re-ride if none appear.

“Great crew, beautiful experience. Those prone to motion sickness or cold will appreciate that this is a very very short ride to the viewing area, unlike the ones that leave from father out”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - The Honu Lani ride past Waikiki and Diamond Head
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini - Turtle Town brings a different kind of wildlife encounter
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

14.Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,997 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Review of Maui’s Calypso snorkeling trip to Molokini and Turtle Town, with meals, gear, whale watching, family tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Fantastic trip and even better crew! This crew gave 100% all the time to make sure everyone was safe and having fun. Usually there are 1 or 2 people that stand out and add to the enjoyment, but each and every one of them did! The equipment was nice and well maintained, the boat was well maintained and comfortable as well. Highly recommend using this company for any snorkeling trips you want at Maui!”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - FAQ
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

15.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Snorkel Maui’s Turtle Town from Makena Landing with a small group, local guides, gear, life jackets, photos, and raw video included.

“Great experience. We saw plenty of turtles and other creatures. Our guide Joe was phenomenal! He made the whole experience really great”

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