Waikiki Morning Snorkel & Lunch Cruise (Max 6 Guests)

Overview

The MANA Cruises Waikiki snorkel and lunch cruise is a 2.5-hour trip leaving Ala Wai Boat Harbor at 10 AM with no more than 6 guests, snorkeling the Waikiki reefs with gear and instruction, then lunch on board, at $300 per person. It suits couples and families who dislike crowds. The biggest drawback: about 3 times a large-boat price.

Highlights

• 2.5-hour cruise departing Ala Wai Boat Harbor at 10:00 AM with a maximum of 6 passengers (Greetwell listing, October 2026).
• $299.92 per person ages 3+, $117.25 per infant, or $1,777.39 for the private boat.
• Snorkel equipment and instruction, lunch, snacks, drinks and bar options, plus a certified captain and crew are included; gratuity is not.
• Bring your own alcohol with no corkage fee; red wine is not allowed.
• Operator rated 5.0 from 493 Google reviews as shown on Greetwell in October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You arrive at Ala Wai Boat Harbor by 9:45 AM, leave footwear ashore and board with up to 5 other guests.
2. The boat heads to reefs off Waikiki, where the crew fits snorkel gear and gives instruction before you enter the water.
3. You snorkel looking for tropical fish and green sea turtles while the crew keeps watch.
4. Back on board, lunch, snacks and drinks are served while the boat cruises the Waikiki shoreline.
5. You return to the harbor around 12:30 PM.

What to Bring

• Towel, swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen
• Your own alcohol if you wish, no corkage; no red wine

Restrictions and Requirements

• Maximum 6 passengers
• Barefoot cruise; no footwear aboard
• No red wine on board
• Shared minimum group size not stated

Cancellation Policy

No refund for cancellations within 48 hours of departure; illness and travel restrictions handled case by case; full refund if the captain cancels before departure. The listing does not state the refund terms for cancellations made earlier than 48 hours, though the operator's other listings give a full refund. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Ala Wai Boat Harbor, Honolulu (slip not stated)

Check-In

9:45 AM for the 10:00 AM departure

Parking and Getting There

Not stated; not included

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