| There is no such thing as THE best Hawaii | | | | provide some of the best Hawaii snorkeling |
| snorkeling spot, although some locations certainly | | | | adventures. In particular, look for Hawaii charters |
| give the title a run for its money! With clean, clear | | | | leaving from the North Shore. Here, you’ll |
| ocean and year around nice weather, each island | | | | have an opportunity to spend the day sailing and |
| is chock full of snorkeling locations that will leave | | | | snorkeling straight out of Haleiwa Bay into some |
| you raving. | | | | little-known and much-treasured snorkeling spots |
| Depending on which island you’re on, | | | | along this less-crowded but gorgeous area. |
| however, there are some spots that are better | | | | Best Hawaii Snorkeling on Oahu for Groups With |
| than others – especially if you’re traveling | | | | Small Children |
| with a group. Here’s a breakdown of some of | | | | While smaller children will enjoy Hawaii snorkeling |
| the best snorkeling adventures on the island of | | | | just as much, if not more, than the adults will, |
| Oahu, and all of them offer Hawaii group services. | | | | you’ll want to be extra sure that the |
| Best Hawaii Snorkeling on Oahu With a Chance to | | | | snorkeling location you pick is safe. Hanauma Bay |
| Glimpse Dolphins and Whales | | | | is just such a place and offers some of the best |
| The Waianae Coast (on Oahu’s west side) is | | | | Hawaii snorkeling found close to the convenience |
| a great place to catch a glimpse of large sea | | | | of your hotel. |
| creatures such as dolphins, whales and green sea | | | | This sweet area is a natural preserve and offers |
| turtles during the course of your Hawaii group | | | | clean, clear water brimming with colorful marine |
| tour. It is typically humpback whales that are seen | | | | life. The inner reef area offers a shallow descent |
| in the Hawaiian waters, which is their preferred | | | | from shore (1-13 ft.) which is perfect for |
| breeding and mating grounds after spending the | | | | beginners and small children, while the outside reef |
| summer in Alaska (December-April are the best | | | | area (13-30 ft.) provides a little more challenge |
| viewing times for whales in Hawaii.) It is | | | | and fun for more advanced snorkelers. |
| particularly eerie to hear the underwater whale | | | | Of course there are other places on Oahu which |
| song while you are snorkeling along, so keep your | | | | offer fabulous snorkeling, but these areas will |
| ears open! | | | | provide you and your group a great start. The |
| Best Hawaii Snorkeling on Oahu that Gets You | | | | best Hawaii snorkeling spots on Oahu await! The |
| Away from the Crowds | | | | only thing left to do is to simply book your Hawaii |
| There are several Hawaii tour groups which | | | | group services, don your mask and flippers and |
| specialize in moving away from the crowds to | | | | dive on in. |