SAILING AND SNORKELING TRIPS IN THE USA

15 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in the USA for the Logbook

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The good boats go first and the cheap seats go fastest of all. Below: 15 sailing and snorkeling trips in the USA worth booking ahead, what each includes and where they differ once you are aboard.

Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - The Hawea Catamaran and the Sailing Return
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

1.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. The crew provides snorkel gear and guides you to turtles, tropical fish, reefs, octopus, and starfish. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with snacks, drinks, and a sailing ride along Waikiki included.

“The crew made this an awesome, safe, and fun experience! The bar onboard was a great bonus after snorkeling :-)”

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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails! - Snorkeling over shallow coral reef
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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

2.Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the 69-foot Marquesa to the Florida Reef, about 7.5 miles offshore. The crew supplies masks, fins, instruction, and safety guidance. Expect roughly 45 to 60 minutes in the water, then beer, wine, soft drinks, and cocktails on the ride home. Captain Brett has led some departures.

“The crew is great! They explained how to use the equipment and worked to make the experience a great one!”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Turtles, fish, and the luck of the day
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

3.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a guided family snorkel with provided gear, certified lifeguards, and a secured raft for children and beginners. You may see turtles, tropical fish, starfish, octopuses, dolphins, or even a monk seal. The first drink from the premium bar is included.

“Such a great experience even with 2 kids.We saw 2 turtles and tons of fish. Everyone who worked the boat was very knowledgeable and sweet. One even swam down and brought up a sea urchin for my son to hold. Great adventure!!”

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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail - Sailing through the Key West National Wildlife Refuge
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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

4.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Join Danger Charters at Opal Key Resort for a 6.5-hour sail aboard a 65-foot schooner. You’ll snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, kayak through mangroves, and explore Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Guides such as Daniel, Brian, Joe, and Captain Janet have helped make the trip friendly, informative, and easygoing.

“We had great experience! The crew was amazing:the capital Evan and his crew was very friendly, helpful and made our trip comfortable and so many ways”

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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - One hour in the marine preserve
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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

5.Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

From Keauhou Bay, you ride along Kona's lava coast to Kealakekua Bay, where a guide leads a one-hour snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument. Sea Paradise supplies masks, fins, flotation gear, reef-safe sunscreen, snacks, fruit, and drinks. Expect a powered catamaran, cultural commentary, and a maximum of 44 people.

“The cruise was a lot of fun and supplied all the equipment needed for a great snorkeling adventure. The crew was informative and regarded safety as a high priority for those on board. We had an added bonus to see a pod of dolphins following the boat as we headed back to the harbor. Definitely recommend!”

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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure - Reaching the Captain Cook Monument
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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

6.Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Set sail from Kailua-Kona aboard a 50-foot catamaran with a friendly crew such as Captain Dan and Captain Jacques. Enjoy Kona coffee and pastries, snorkel for about an hour at Kealakekua Bay, then build a deli lunch before sailing home. Instruction, gear, flotation noodles, drinks, and reef guidance are included.

“Amazing snorkeling trip. Friendly and helpful crew, amazing boat and snorkeling gear and the fish and coral are incredible!”

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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea - Hāwea, a catamaran built for the job
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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

7.Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 656 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Board Hāwea behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Turtle Canyon trip. You’ll snorkel with green sea turtles and reef fish, then sail along Waikiki with Diamond Head views. The crew provides gear, safety help, non-alcoholic drinks, and morning cold brew with Anahola Granola.

“Wonderful crew made for a very relaxing and exciting time snorkelling. Felt safe and saw plenty of fish and luckily had a large turtle surface right next to us and watched young ones being cleaned by the local fish. Great time and worth the money. Highly recommended.”

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Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch - The sailing portion is more than transportation
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Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch

8.Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $195

Sail Oahu’s west coast aboard a 53-foot catamaran, then snorkel over a reef known for tropical fish and possible sea turtles, dolphins, and whales. The 3-hour trip includes gear, a turkey or vegetarian sandwich lunch, three complimentary cocktails for adults, and juice or soda. Ko Olina pickup is easy, while Waikiki transport costs extra.

“This excursion was by far the best experience we had. For the price it is so worth it. They gave us three free drinks, an amazing sandwich for lunch, and let us snorkel and jump off the boat. We saw wildlife and lots of fish. You won’t regret booking!”

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Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour - Leaving Port Allen on the Leila catamaran
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Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour

9.Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $292

Join Holo Holo Charters at Port Allen for a roughly six-hour catamaran trip along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, instruction, and drinks, with crews led by captains such as Kelly, Jess, and Mike. Expect sea turtles, dolphins, seasonal whales, reef snorkeling, and no shore landings.

“Amazing experience! The views, the food, the captain and the crew could not have been any better. What an incredible day!”

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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure - What you may see below the surface
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Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

10.Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Key West on the 54-foot Floridays, then snorkel a living coral reef with crew guidance and sanitized gear. Captain names vary, with Owen, Chuck, Eric, Alexis, Janet, and others praised for calm, friendly service. Expect roughly 45 minutes in the water, marine life sightings, and included water, soda, wine, and craft beer.

“We had a group of 12 with ages varying from 16 to 63! Everyone enjoyed the sail and snorkel experience! The hosts are helpful, patient, and a ton of fun! Highly recommend this adventure!!”

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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - Snorkeling near the Captain Cook Monument
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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

11.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 535 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

From Keauhou Bay, Sea Paradise takes you along the Kona coast to Red Hill’s underwater lava formations and the reef at Captain Cook Monument. You get breakfast, lunch, snacks, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and instruction. Crew members such as Captain T-Roy and Fernando are praised for clear safety help, local stories, and friendly service.

“This was so much fun! Great crew. Very attentive . They are very invested in providing a great experience”

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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument - Snorkeling near the Captain Cook Monument
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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

12.Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Start at 8:15 a.m. from Keauhou Bay for a 4.5-hour catamaran sail along the Kona coast. Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay and near the Captain Cook Monument, with a possible third stop at Red Hill. Breakfast, lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, drinks, and guided safety support are included.

“Very kind and welcoming. Helpful and considerate. Felt safe enough to fall asleep on the net on the front.”

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Sail Biscayne Bay: An Intimate Eco-Adventure with Snorkeling - Crossing Biscayne Bay under sail
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Sail Biscayne Bay: An Intimate Eco-Adventure with Snorkeling

13.Sail Biscayne Bay: An Intimate Eco-Adventure with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Spend about 3.5 hours sailing Biscayne Bay aboard a wind-powered Hobie catamaran with captains such as David, JP, James, or JD. Stop at sandbars, snorkel, walk among mangroves or islets, and watch for dolphins, manatees, turtles, rays, and starfish. The small boats hold up to five people each.

“Friendly captain who was relaxed and never in a rush. Communicated clearly the day before and day of our sailing. Got to snorkel with a sea turtle, see a nurse shark, and enjoy the beautiful views.”

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Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail - The boat ride to Key West’s living reef
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Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

14.Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from 241 Front Street to a reef selected for the day’s sea conditions. Fury provides instruction, mask, fins, flotation gear, and reef-safe sunscreen. After 30 to 40 minutes in the water, enjoy rum punch, beer, wine, sparkling wine, reggae, and a Key West sunset. You must know how to swim.

“The trip was great, but we expected to see more corals and fish. But it’s not connected to the team.”

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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Setting out from Waianae toward Makaha
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

15.West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Cruise Oahu’s Leeward Coast aboard a catamaran with Hawaii Nautical, watching for spinner dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales before snorkeling over coral reefs. Captain Jessie, Ian, Nick, Nicole, and other crew members have earned praise for helping families and nervous swimmers. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, gear, restrooms, and optional pickup are included.

“No breakfast, but fun trip just got sea sick. In the description it said there would be breakfast with fruit and a biscuit but there was none, couldn’t wear shoes so deck was hot, fun trip though”

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