Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Prefer not to feel like cattle? Gabriel’s Ohana is a small family owned and operated company. We provide a quality of customer service unmatched. Our guides pride themselves on the ability to cater each tour to the individual.
Are you new to snorkeling or nervous in the ocean? Are you not a great swimmer or can't swim at all? We at Gabriel's Ohana are excited to show you a whole new world. Our guides have become know for their patience and kindness in sharing this experience with people just like you. We provide fitted life vests from sm-xxxl, they have under the leg straps that keep the vest centered so you are very buoyant in the water. You can just float around and enjoy the view. The guides have even been know to hold hands the entire tour for a very nervous few.
This tour is also great for experienced snorkelers. Olowalu Reef is very vast! So much to explore!
How long is the snorkel tour? You decide!
We don't watch the clock so you can enjoy snorkeling as long as you like!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Olowalu Beach
Want a snorkel tour that stands apart from the rest? Join Gabriel’s Ohana for a guided, highly educational, hands on snorkeling tour. This tour is great for beginner’s and experienced a like. Our guides will accompany you out over Maui’s oldest reef system in Olowalu. There you will see a variety of corals and sea life including honu, our green sea turtles. The guides will find creatures you can touch and interact with. New to snorkeling? Our guides are very patient and kind when working with guests who are new to snorkeling or just nervous in the water. They will stay by your side and even hold your hand as they guide you around the reef. Not a great swimmer? We provide fitted life vests from size small to XXL. They have under the leg straps so they stay in place and keep you buoyant in the water. Each vest is equipped with a whistle and pass coast guard standards. Come see why most guests say they feel like family after a day with Gabriel's Ohana. All levels of experience welcome.
What‘s Included
Longer Dive Fins
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Rash Guards (long sleeve water shirt, extra protection from the sun)
Children 4 and under are free of charge. Just make a booking note for all children 4 and under.
Snorkels with a Purge Valve
All Fees and Taxes
Dry Bags
Fitted Life Vests (sm-xxxl) with whistle and under the leg straps
Snorkeling Masks
Gratuities
Options
Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience
E5684QDmarthaw,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriel’s Ohana was the perfect tour company for first time snorkelers. Gabriel was super patient and a lovely guide, pointing out many cool sea creatures along the way and allowing us to hold sea urchins and star fish! He provided great assistance and tips to all levels: me and my family, who had never snorkeled before, the non-swimmers, and the people who had previously gone. I had a blast on this tour all the while learning about the beauty and the delicate ecosystem of this vast reef. Additionally, the snorkeling is truly unlimited; after everyone had tired out, Gabriel stayed out with me an extra hour while we continued to explore the reef. It felt like a private tour! Thank you Gabriel’s Ohana, for an unforgettable snorkeling experience!
A great time! The guides...
Kevin K,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great time! The guides were incredibly nice and made us feel comfortable. We loved that we got to choose how long we wanted to snorkel.
No longer afraid of the ocean!
Cynda M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you feel nervous at all, DON'T! They take such good care of you! And are so patient and kind, and genuinely want to help. So grateful this father and son share their love and knowledge of the ocean with others. Wonderful, amazing experience.
Great guided snorkeling experience off the beach near Kaanapali.
Jane M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriel got us started at the waters edge. He then guided us further out from shore where we saw a lot of fish and 2sea turtles. I get nervous to be far from shore in an area that I have never snorkeled before, but his quiet confidence was just what I needed to be comfortable. Highly recommend this for new snorkelers as well as experienced ones. A beautiful day in the water!
Loved this tour!
Tessa G,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you to Gabriel’s Ohana for an amazing experience! I was nervous about snorkeling with my 12 year old for the first time, and they put my mind at ease right away. They were incredibly caring and attentive to everyone, and they kept a close eye on my son to make sure he was safe. Unforgettable, beautiful, and educational! 10/10 mahalo ❤️
Amazing experience for first-time snorkeling!
kmasters22,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriel’s Ohana is an amazing company to choose for snorkeling. Jason was such a calm, easy-going guide. He made me feel comfortable with it being my very first time snorkeling! I told him I just wanted to see a turtle and he went and found 4 of them for me to see! We even saw a cute monk seal relaxing on the beach. Such a magical experience that I will never forget.
Awesome experience, can...
Nikolai N,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience, can not recommend enough! Extremely in depth guide of the corals off the beach. Unfortunately (and this is beyond the guides control), the corals close to shore are bleached, but there is still lots of sea life to see!
An excellent experience!
976daphnab,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience! My husband was very nervous but they took excellent care of him and we loved it!! We saw turtles, a seal and magnificent fish
Must-do esp for First Time snorkelers
Garima A,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience so far! This is our first time me and my 13 yo daughter. Gabriel Ohana crew made it feel like a breeze! The guide was super supportive and patient in explaining everything holding our hands. The Santa looking big guy with flowing white beard and 50 yrs of experience your in safe hands. He knows what he’s doing! Middle of the ocean he kept showing us the special plants and flowers. Each time he goes in like a jeanie grabs something magical! So much fun! He took my daughter with him all the way to show her 3 turtles. I got hang of snorkeling in just few minutes and went all over the ocean by myself looking at beautiful fishes and magical coral reefs. Couldn’t believe this is our first time with very basic 5ft pool swimming skills lol. Olowalu is definitely very friendly not so busy beach nothing intimidating here! if Snorkeling has been on your list like mine and haven’t got a chance yet guys this is the place to get started! Good quality life jackets keeps intact with 3-way plugs. I was in the middle of ocean just by myself! They’re not rushing. He lets you start shallow at easy pace then take deeper with him. If you are not comfortable he will ask you to stay there. Small group so you get personal attention. highly recommend this magical experience! After 2.5 hours of snorkeling definitely you are hungry. highly recommend checking out local trucks and smoothie at Maui butterfly farms just a mile back from snorkeling point. We went to Leoda’s Pie and Sandwiches was so good! lots of vegan options too! my daughter loved the fresh fish sandwich and traditional chocolate coconut pie and fresh baked cookies there!
Amazing sea life
Oren B,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Sea turtles swam right in front of us. Gabriel was so helpful and patient. Great family experience. Older sons had a blast!
From US$85.25
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Gabriel's Ohana