Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

Overview

Mobile ticket

Experience Hanauma Bay the easiest way with Waikiki’s most reliable Hanauma Bay shuttle. Our early 5:40 AM pickup gets you in at opening—avoiding crowds and giving you the best Hanauma Bay snorkeling conditions with calm, clear water. Enjoy fast round-trip Waikiki to Hanauma Bay transportation, sanitized snorkel gear, and a smooth, stress-free arrival without worrying about parking or lines.

Perfect for beginners and pros, you’ll explore vibrant reefs in one of Oahu’s most protected and famous snorkeling areas. We make Hanauma Bay entry simple—just bring $25 cash for same-day Hanauma Bay tickets .Add optional rentals like wetsuits, floatation gear, or umbrellas/chairs for the ultimate experience.

Book early—this top-rated Hanauma Bay transportation sells out fast!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Drivers and Receptionist MAY speak Portuguese as well.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1. Easy Online Booking Guests choose their date, enter their Waikiki pickup location, and receive an instant confirmation with all the key details for their Hanauma Bay shuttle. 2. Day-Before Reminder The day before the tour, guests get a text reminder with optional rental items (wetsuits, flotation gear, GoPro mask, etc.) and simple instructions on what to bring, including the $25 Hanauma Bay entry fee in cash, and a reminder of 5:40 am pickup. 3. Early Morning Pickup (5:40 AM) Our driver arrives right on time at the guest’s hotel or designated pickup point. Guests hop into a clean, comfortable shuttle--- no parking stress. Depending on the number you are on the pickup list he may be there a couple mins after that, so do not worry if he is not there exactly at 5:40 AM. 4. Quick 30-Minute Ride to Hanauma Bay During the drive, guests receive helpful tips about the bay, snorkeling basics, and what to expect at the entrance. No food or drink is consumed inside the shuttle to keep it fresh for everyone. 5. Gear Setup & Free Snorkel Time Guests receive their sanitized mask, snorkel, and fins, or any optional upgrades they pre-selected. We recommend trying on the flippers while you are still with the driver since he has extra sizing. 6. Smooth Arrival & Entry Guidance We drop guests right at the entrance and guide them through the process: paying the $25 entrance fee at the ticket window and watching the mandatory 10-minute conservation video. Then it’s off to enjoy Hanauma Bay’s calm morning waters and vibrant marine life. 7. Designated Return Pickup At the scheduled time, guests meet back at the same drop-off point. Driver will advise you what time to be ready at loading zone. Once the driver has loaded the gear and confirmed everyone is onboard, he will return to Waikiki. **Please make sure to bring back all the gears you were handed. (Subject to charge if items are missing)** 8. Stress-Free Drop-Off Guests are dropped back at their hotel or pickup location, ending the tour relaxed, refreshed, and ready for the rest of their day in paradise.

What‘s Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Transportation from Waikiki hotels

Hanauma Bay State Park Cash Requirement

If you enjoyed your time with your driver, please feel free to reach out to us for tipping options. Your appreciation means a lot!

Additional Items to Rent, $10 Life vest, $20 Boogie Boards, $20 Umbrella, $20 Chairs etc.

Pick-up and drop off from locations not listed

Pickup points

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Options

Snorkeling

Hanauma Bay
Tour: Admission fee is not included.Our shuttle includes snorkeling gears (snorkeling mask, tube and fins).
Pickup included

Reviews

4.41

1,240 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

893

149

Great half day experience
Anthony P,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamless trip to the beautiful Hanauma Bay. Diogo was an excellent and informative guide with on-time hotel pickup. We were literally the first people to enter the beach and got some of the best pictures on our trip so far. Diogo gave us some great information and tips about exploring the reef and also the general Waikiki area. It was nice to book this tour far in advance and not have to worry about booking fast selling tickets on the park website for entry. The tour was exactly as advertised with the gear that is and is not included. Be sure to read the information in the tour description so there are no surprises.
You should have cancel options for severe bad weather.
susan A,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
I know that you can't control the weather, but we should have had options to cancel when the weather is severe. Because of the weather, it was a terrible experience. Total waste of money.
Beautiful experience! I...
Samantha B,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful experience! I do wish it had been longer but was a perfect morning in a beautiful location.
Nice tour! Driver picks...
Cecilia Z,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice tour! Driver picks us up on time and has prepared equipments in advance, makes everything easy.
Terrible Customer Service. Zero Accountability for renting faulty equipment!
kashifb890,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We did a snorkeling tour with Kaimana Tours earlier today. The tour itself, our tour guide and the ocean experience were great, and we appreciate the effort of the guide very much. However, we were disappointed with how an equipment issue was handled. One of the full-face snorkel masks we rented (paid $25) did not seal or function properly from the start. We tried adjusting it for nearly an hour before I ended up switching masks with my wife so we could continue the snorkeling. When we returned the equipment, we informed the guide about the issue and later contacted the company to request a refund for that rental snorkeling mask only. We were told that because we did not contact them during the tour, no refund would be provided. We understand their policy about notifying them immediately. However, from our perspective, the mask never worked properly from the beginning, and it was disappointing that there was no acknowledgment or ownership of the inconvenience — especially since rental equipment should be fully functional when issued. What made the experience more frustrating was the implication that the issue may have been caused by us ! That was not the case. The mask did not work from the start. Very disappointing customer service ! We believe customer service is not just about policy, but about how concerns are handled. While the snorkeling location was wonderful, the handling of this situation left us disappointed. For future guests: if you experience any equipment issue, be sure to contact them immediately during the tour, otherwise you will not be eligible for a refund. In fact they will tell you it’s your fault !
Company should have cancelled due to weather
469maribethp,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Our experience was poor due to poor weather. I normally wouldn’t hold this against the vendor but I did everything I could to inquire about cancellation due to weather, prior to the day and first thing the morning of. They assured us everything is open, so no money back since they would not cancel the day. I would have forfeited money if I canceled. The island ended up being under a severe weather alert that day and the next. We left the bay early due to high winds and rain. I reached out for a partial refund and got no response. Highly disappointed. Cost my young family, party of 4, over $300 for a 45 min snorkel experience that ended terribly.
Not Worthiest
Tuan D,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Ths snorkel gear was so so old and dirty and probably not even saniitized because I got sick the day after used it. I couldn't see very well and was matter how I did try to clean the goggle.
Dos and donts
Ruben L,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Be on time, wear shoes you can easily remove and bring the fun. Buy the all you can drink Prepare to tip
In the morning take the tour there are hardly any guests and we could see a lot of colorful fish which is more difficult around noon
Safari21282028704,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour is super organized, the driver explained everything well and patiently answered questions he was very friendly
Overall the experience...
Steven L,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Overall the experience was smooth from pickup, equipments, and actually getting down the bay. We saw so many kinds of fishes it was awesome!