The Best Snorkeling Speedboat Trips in the USA — 7 to Book

1.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198Our pick

Board the Reef Explorer in Maalaea for a four-hour snorkel trip to Molokini Crater and a smaller turtle cove. Guides such as Esteban, Jade, Cat, and Brad may lead the outing. Expect a fast, smooth raft ride, reef fish, green sea turtles, lunch, snacks, and possible whales or dolphins.

“It is fun trip today. We saw the dolphins and humpback whales when were snorkeling. It is beautiful weather and impressive view of the sea creatures and turtles. We will do it again next time.”

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2.Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237

Join Na Pali Riders in Waimea for a four-hour Zodiac trip along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast. Captains such as Brandon, Mac, and Kassie share island stories while you watch for dolphins and winter whales, enter sea caves when safe, and snorkel or swim when conditions permit.

“Crew was amazing, lots of fun for the family! Take Dramamine and be prepared for a fun bumpy ride. We had an 11 and 13 year old with us.”

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3.Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour – 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130Best value

Captain Zodiac takes you from Honokohau Marina to Kealakekua Bay on a fast, bouncy 24-foot Zodiac raft. Expect coastal history, lava tubes, sea caves, about 90 minutes in clear water, and possible dolphins, turtles, whales, or rays.

“If you like higher speed rafting on the Pacific Ocean, this is for you! Very fun. Ocean friendly Sunscreen is provided”

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4.Kauai’s Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Join a captain and snorkel guide aboard a 25-foot Zodiac from Poipu. You will cruise past Spouting Horn, watch for dolphins, and visit two snorkel sites with turtles, yellow tang, butterfly fish, and Hawaii’s humuhumunukunukuapua’a. Gear, instruction, snacks, and safety support are included.

“Beautiful day on the water. I would recommend this adventure to anyone who loves to see marine life.”

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5.Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves + Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 4 hours · from $237

Take a four-hour Zodiac raft trip from Waimea to Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast with Na Pali Riders. Expect a fast, bumpy ride, sea caves, waterfalls, snorkeling when conditions allow, and possible dolphins, turtles, monk seals, and winter whales. Captains such as Brandon and Cassie are praised for safety and lively narration.

“The guides were excellent. And the scenery was incredible. This excursion is a must!”

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6.Ultimate Na Pali Coast Zodiac Boat Snorkeling and Sea Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $257

You’ll ride from Kīkīaola Harbor with a captain and crew such as Justin, CJ, Shane, or Ona, touring the Nā Pali Coast by nimble Zodiac. Expect sea caves when conditions allow, snorkeling, waterfalls, dolphins, turtles, lunch, and a bumpy ride for up to 14 people.

“The water was crystal clear. We saw dolphins and turtles, got a little history and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth!”

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7.Swim with Wild Dolphins Oahu Speedboat Snorkeling Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Join Iruka Hawaii Dolphin for a three-hour west Oahu outing aboard the Dolphin Warrior, a high-speed zodiac carrying fewer than 18 people. Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel Makaha with turtles and reef fish, enjoy lunch, and watch for humpback whales from November through March.

“STAY absolutely away from this tour and do NOT trust it. After booking, everything was confirmed, then on the day of the tour at 8:30 AM they sent me a message saying, “We are sorry, but we need to cancel it because there are too few people coming on the tour today.” So, two hours before the tour, we got this message and had to redo all our plans, plus skip this activity. If it was an emergency, I would understand it; however, STAY absolutely AWAY — THEY ARE NOT TRUSTWORTHY, AND YOU MAY END UP IN THIS SITUATION. Book from other providers, but not this one.”

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