Hawaii Scout

Best Snorkeling in Hawaii — Top 8 Ranked

8 operators ranked · Updated 2026

#1

Capt Andy's Sailing Adventures

Kauai · $110–$295

Na Pali Coast specialist. Star Snorkel BBQ Sail + raft expeditions. Also whale watch (Dec-Apr).

$110
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#2

Blue Dolphin Charters

Kauai · $85–$259

Two largest catamarans on Kauai (65-ft). Niihau + Na Pali Coast. Also whale watch (Dec-Mar).

$85
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#3

Trilogy Excursions

Maui, Lanai · $160–$250

Family-owned 50+ years. Exclusive Hulopo'e Marine Preserve (Lanai) access. Also whale watch.

$160
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#4

Pride of Maui

Maui · $115–$241

65-ft catamaran. Molokini Crater + Turtle Town. Waterslide, BBQ lunch, optional SNUBA.

$115
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#5

Sail Maui

Maui · $90–$200

Performance sailing catamarans (Paragon fleet). Snorkeling + whale watch (Dec-Mar).

$90
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#6

Four Winds Maui

Maui · $80–$180

Only Maui vessel with glass-bottom viewing room. Morning Molokini + afternoon Coral Gardens.

$80
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#7

Fair Wind Cruises

Big Island · $117–$167

50+ years in Kona. Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument). Also manta ray night snorkel.

$117
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#8

Hawaii Nautical

Oahu · $80–$150

Hawaii's largest family-operated ocean fleet. Turtle Canyon snorkel from Kewalo Basin.

$80
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