Small-Group Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Lunch and Admissions
Overview
Most visitors see Oahu through a bus window with 40 strangers. You'll see it differently.
We cap at 13 guests, by design. No rushing, no crowds, just expert guides whose narration brings Hawaii's history, culture, and hidden stories to life at every stop.
In one day: snorkel at Turtle Beach, stand at Diamond Head Lookout, watch the ocean explode through Halona Blowhole, and find quiet inside the Byodo-In Temple. We start early to have each spot before the crowds arrive.
Everything is covered — hotel pickup, snorkel gear, admissions, shell lei, local coffee, mac nut samples, and lunch. You bring nothing but yourself.
13 spots. One van. One day.
Pickup runs 6:25–6:50 AM from your Waikiki hotel. Book now.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Admission fee
- Snorkel Gear (If weather permitting)
- Shell Lei
- Bottled water Water is not provided. Please ensure to bring your own drink to stay hydrated.
- Tips are never required, but always appreciated!
Meeting and Pickup
Tour pick up times range from 6:25AM to 6:50AM!! The time is selected based on where you are staying. Once booked, please reach out to confirm your exact pick up time. A reminder text will also be sent to you the day before the activity.Please ensure your WHOLE party is on time, as we only have a 5 minute grace period. If our guides wait 5 minutes, they will leave. This is a curtesy to all the other guests on the tour to remain on time.
What To Expect
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Diamond Head Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halona Blowhole
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eternity Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Makapu‘U Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kualoa Regional Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mokoli’i Island
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kahuku
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Turtle Bay Beach
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Haleiwa Town Center (pass by)
Dole Plantation
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time will be the travel duration
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Lunch and Admissions?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Lunch.
- Admission fee.
- Snorkel Gear (If weather permitting).
- Shell Lei.
- Bottled water. Water is not provided. Please ensure to bring your own drink to stay hydrated.
- Tips are never required, but always appreciated!.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Lunch and Admissions is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Lunch and Admissions will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Admission fee
- Snorkel Gear (If weather permitting)
- Shell Lei
- Bottled waterWater is not provided. Please ensure to bring your own drink to stay hydrated.
- Tips are never required, but always appreciated!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time will be the travel duration
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
