Find the Right Snorkel Spot in 30 Seconds
Hawaii has roughly a hundred named snorkel spots, and the gap between "world-class" and "don't bother" depends almost entirely on you. The ideal beach for a first-time snorkeler with a five-year-old is not the same as the one for an experienced swimmer chasing manta rays — and the spot that's perfect in July is dangerous in January.
Five questions about your skill, your group, what you most want to see, and how you want to get there. We've hand-picked 35 spots across Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai, tagged each one with the conditions that matter, and we'll rank them for you in order.
Prefer to browse first? Use the Hawaii Snorkel Spots browser to compare the same curated options by island, difficulty, region, access, and marine life.
