Oahu snorkeling tour
Oahu snorkeling tour for turtle lovers
Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian islands. It is a beautiful island, with something to do for everyone. Besides Oahu’s lush rainforests and scenic mountain peaks, the beaches are surely one of the main draws. The waters are clear and warm year-round, and there is as much to see below the ocean’s surface as there is above. One of the top things to do for visitors to the island is an Oahu snorkeling tour.
If you are novice snorkeler or you are unfamiliar with the island’s beaches and ocean conditions, booking an Oahu snorkeling tour is a great option. Hawaii Turtle Tours combines an Oahu snorkeling tour with an Oahu sightseeing tour in one. This island tour takes you the best spots on the island, where you can explore popular attractions, enjoy the views from scenic lookout points and see the island’s world-famous surfing beaches. The tour also includes a stop at a macadamia nut farm, where you can sample Hawaiian coffee and locally grown macadamia nuts in a variety of unique flavors, such as cinnamon, garlic & onion and Kona coffee glazed. The tour also takes you to Turtle Beach on Oahu’s North Shore, where you can relax on the beach or snorkel with Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
Many Hawaiian green sea turtles can be seen in this area. They like to feed on the algae that grow in the nearshore waters, so they can easily be observed by snorkelers. Green sea turtles are amazing creatures that have survived through cataclysms and disasters for over 200 million years. They are known to live up to 80 years, and they spend most of their lives under water. They frequently come out of the water to sunbathe and nap on Oahu’s shores, and one of their favorite spots to do so is at Turtle Beach.
Other Oahu snorkeling tour destinations
A popular Oahu snorkel destination is Hanauma Bay, home of more than 450 fish species. The bay, which is only 10 miles away from Waikiki, is a marine life conservation district. In addition to seeing a large variety of marine life, the bay is home to a beautiful coral reef.
Another prime snorkel spot on Oahu’s North Shore is Shark’s Cove. The snorkeling here can be excellent when the ocean is calm, which is usually the case in the summer months. The cove features a unique underwater world, with lava tubes and caves, which also makes it a favorite destination for divers.