Try Scuba Diving's Honolulu guided snorkel tour is a beach-entry session of up to 1.5 hours from Magic Island at $49 per person for ages 8 and up, with gear and GoPro video included. It suits first-time snorkelers and families who want a guide in waist-deep water before a reef swim. The drawback: no times, meeting spot or refund policy published.
Highlights
$49 flat for adults and children 8–17 on the operator site, as of October 2026; a private version is $129 per person.
Beach-based, not a boat: 10–15 minute briefing on the sand, practice in about 3 ft of water, then a guided reef swim.
Snorkel equipment, guide and complimentary GoPro videos and photos are included.
Operator is based at Magic Island, Honolulu, HI 96815 and open 6:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
10% discount code 'Booklocal' advertised on the operator site for FareHarbor bookings.
What to Expect
You meet the guide at Magic Island in Ala Moana Regional Park; the exact meeting spot is sent after booking since the website lists only the park.
The guide runs a 10–15 minute briefing on the beach covering mask fit, breathing through the snorkel and signals.
You practice in waist-deep water, about 3 ft, until you are comfortable floating and clearing the snorkel.
The guide then leads a swim over the nearby reef to look for coral and tropical fish, staying with the small group.
The guide films with a GoPro and the clips are sent to you afterward at no charge.
The whole session lasts up to 1.5 hours including the briefing.
What's Included
Guide
Snorkel mask, snorkel and fins rental
Complimentary GoPro videos and photos
Restrictions and Requirements
Minimum age 8
Beginner level; no experience required
Operator says no swimming ability is needed, but confirm flotation is provided
Magic Island, Ala Moana Regional Park, Honolulu, HI 96815 (exact spot not published)
Check-In
Not published
Parking and Getting There
Not published
Ratings from every source we could find
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General guided snorkel tour sentiment applies.
Last checked 2026-09-15
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What the Reviews Say
We read 7 testimonials the operator republishes from TripAdvisor on its Honolulu page; they are undated, carry no individual star rating and mix scuba and snorkel guests. We found no independent review page we could fetch. Collected October 2026.
What Reviewers Praise
Guides patient with nervous beginners(5 of 7 testimonials)
Five of the seven operator-selected testimonials describe instructors or guides as patient, calm or attentive and say first-timers felt safe. Most refer to the scuba tour rather than the snorkel.
— TripAdvisor (via operator site), rating not shown, undated: a guest with no experience felt comfortable because the instructors were informative and patient.
Sea life seen from the beach reef(2 of 7 testimonials)
Two testimonials mention seeing a variety of sea creatures and good views while snorkeling off the beach.
— TripAdvisor (via operator site), rating not shown, undated: enjoyed the views and the fish seen while snorkeling and recommended the tour.
What Reviewers Complain About
No critical reviews available to us(0 of 7 testimonials · outside operator's control · most recent: n/a)
All seven testimonials are operator-selected and positive, so they cannot show problems. We could not reach an independent review page for this tour.
Key booking facts missing from the listing(0 reviews; listing gap · operator issue · most recent: n/a)
The operator's pages publish no start times, meeting instructions, parking, what-to-bring list or cancellation policy for this tour; the FAQ page lists questions without answers.
About the Operator in General
Try Scuba Diving is a family-owned booking brand that pairs guests with independent dive professionals in Honolulu, San Juan and West Palm Beach; the Honolulu office at Magic Island is open 6:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $49 with gear and GoPro clips included, this is a low-cost, low-commitment way for a nervous beginner or a family with children 8+ to learn snorkeling from a beach rather than a boat. Confident snorkelers will get more fish for their money on a Turtle Canyon boat trip. Ask for the start time and cancellation terms by phone before paying, because the website does not state them.
Book This Tour If…
You or your child (8+) has never snorkeled and wants waist-deep practice first
You want a sub-$50 activity near Ala Moana or Waikiki without a boat
You want video of the session without buying a photo package
You prefer a small group and a guide in the water
Skip This Tour If…
You are an experienced snorkeler looking for turtles or deeper reef; this is a shallow beach reef
You need a published cancellation policy before booking
You want a fixed schedule; no times are listed
You expect a boat, lunch or hotel pickup; none are offered
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Call 808-824-3254 to confirm the exact meeting spot at Magic Island and the start time; neither is on the website.
Use the code 'Booklocal' for 10% off on the operator's FareHarbor page, as advertised in October 2026.
Bring your own towel, reef-safe sunscreen and water; the listing publishes no what-to-bring list.
Go early: the operator's hours are 6:00 am to 4:00 pm and morning water in Ala Moana is usually calmer.
Compare the $129 private version if you have a child who needs one-on-one attention.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Try Scuba Diving guided snorkel tour in Honolulu?
The Honolulu guided snorkel tour costs $49 per person for both adults and children aged 8–17 on the operator's website as of October 2026, with snorkel gear and complimentary GoPro videos and photos included. A private version costs $129 per person, and the site advertises a 10% discount code, Booklocal.
Where does the Honolulu guided snorkel tour take place?
The tour takes place from the beach at Magic Island in Ala Moana Regional Park, Honolulu, HI 96815, where Try Scuba Diving lists its office. The operator's pages do not publish a precise meeting spot or parking details, so confirm them by phone at 808-824-3254 after booking.
Do I need to know how to swim for this snorkel tour?
Try Scuba Diving states that no prior experience or swimming ability is needed and that the tour is beginner-friendly, with practice in about 3 ft of water before the guided reef swim. The listing does not say whether flotation vests are provided, so weak swimmers should ask when booking.
Are the GoPro videos really free on this tour?
Yes, the operator's listing says complimentary GoPro videos and photos are included in the $49 price of the guided snorkel tour, and the private version also lists a free GoPro video. The site does not say how or when the files are delivered, so ask the guide on the day.
What is the cancellation policy for the Try Scuba Diving snorkel tour?
Try Scuba Diving does not publish a cancellation or refund policy for the Honolulu snorkel tour on its website as of October 2026; the FAQ page lists a bad-weather question without an answer. The terms will appear on the FareHarbor booking page, so read them before paying or email reservations@tryscubadiving.com.
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