Snorkeling Oahu - Saving Money and Enjoying Hawaii

Think Snorkeling Oahu Would Be Expensive?

Nope. Snorkeling in Hawaii is one of the least expensive and most rewarding experiences you’ll find. Especially with all the great deals! Saving money and enjoying Hawaii. Snorkeling.

Never snorkeled on Oahu before?

Don’t Worry. Snorkeling is relatively easy, can be learned quicly and mastered on your first trip. Of course, snorkeling is easiest to learn with assistance. One big reason why Snorkeling with guides is so popular. Psst, it’s also a great idea to have a guide around for safety. Buddy system, remember?

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Some reasons travelers love snorkeling on Oahu:

• Oahu is surrounded by beautiful reefs
• Schools of dolphins off feed off the leeward coast at Waianae and are a common sight on Snorkeling Tours.
  
• Snorkeling tripsoften include tropical drinks (think Mai Tai’s as part of the adventure. Yum!
  
• The waters of the Pacific around Oahu are comfortably warm, and have great visibility. Particularly useful because of all the colorful tropical fish beneath the surface.

Some tips:

If you have never snorkeled before then a tour out to Hanauma Bay maybe the right one for you. It’s only 3 feet deep where you’ll snorkel. It is an old collapsed Volcano crater and has a barrier reef across the ocean opening. The reef keeps out sharks most time. Very nice place to start.

Most tours leave in the morning. Set your alarms if you’re ready to catch a great snorkeling tour!

Always bring your own towel and sunscreen lotion. Be safe out there (and dry!)

Great spots to snorkel include:

• Kaiona beach in Waimanalo
• Lanikai Beach in Kailua
• Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai
• Sansuci Beach in Waikiki
• Swanzy Beach in Ka`a`awa. (20 minutes from Kualoa Ranch)
• Kualoa Beach park, near Mokoli`i Island (AKA Chinaman’s Hat)
• Shark’s Cove on the North Shore, between Hale’iwa and Pupuke (no worries, no sharks have been seen there
• Malaekahana Beach Park, just north of La’ie town
• Kuilima Cove at Turtle Bay

Snokeling Deals near Oahu:

• Hanauma Bay - Snorkeling | AlohaTopTen
• Hanauma Bay - Snorkel Adventure | AlohaTopTen
• Hanauma Bay Duck Adventure | AlohaTopTen
• North Shore Snorkel & Sail - Morning | AlohaTopTen
• Aqua Zone will pay you to learn to dive | Qmania
• Hanauma Bay Snorkel Trip $16 -> NOW $10.50!! | Qmania