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Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch
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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures runs a 3-hour reef snorkel and sail off Oahu's west coast. The trip costs from $195 per adult with lunch on the 53-foot catamaran after your swim. You meet at Ko Olina Marina for the daily 12:30 p.m. sail. That option doesn't include your Waikiki ride. Morning sails and options with hotel transfers are also on offer.
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Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch at a glance
| Reef | Ko Olina coast |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price basis | from $195 per adult |
| Daily sessions | Morning check-in at 8 a.m. or afternoon session at 12:30 p.m. |
| Boat and group | 53-foot catamaran, 35 guests maximum |
| Meeting point | Ko Olina Marina Store for the selected afternoon option |
| Lunch | Chicken and kalua pork buffet, vegetarian option by request |
| Transfer options | Waikiki pickup on the options marked with Trans |
| Main trade-off | Own transport to Ko Olina for the selected afternoon sail |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- 3 complimentary bar cocktails, unlimited soda and juices
- Lunch of herb chicken, pulled kalua pork, white rice, salad and pineapple
- 3-hour sailing cruise on a 53' catamaran boat
- All necessary equipment such as mask, life jackets, and snorkel
- Transportation from select locations
What's not included
- Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Bathing suit, towels, sunscreen
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
You can book either daily sail with or without a Waikiki ride. Morning check-in is at 8 a.m. and the afternoon meeting is at 12:30 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| PM Catamaran Snorkel Sail | 12:30 p.m., daily |
| AM Catamaran Snorkel Sail | 8 a.m., daily |
| AM Cat Snorkel Sail with Trans | 8 a.m., daily |
| PM Cat Snorkel Sail with Trans | 12:30 p.m., daily |
The catch: The selected 12:30 p.m. sail doesn't cover your Waikiki ride, so hotel pickup requires the option marked with Trans.
Route
How does the day work?
Your Ko Olina outing starts at the marina store before a reef swim and lunch aboard the catamaran.
- 15 min
1. Ko Olina Marina
Staff handle check-in and waivers inside the Marina Store. Welcome snacks are available before you board the catamaran.
- 165 min
2. Ko Olina Coast
The crew gives safety instructions before the reef visit. You snorkel along the west coast, then return aboard for lunch and cocktails.
The 3-hour outing ends back at Ko Olina Marina. Your snorkeling and lunch fit within that time. A Waikiki transfer adds travel before and after the boat trip.
Pickup and meeting point
- Marina meeting: The Marina Store is at the end of lagoon 4 in Ko Olina. For the selected 12:30 p.m. sail, you make your own way there.
- Transfer options: Options marked with Trans pick up at select Waikiki hotels. Your pickup is before the boat's start time on the voucher.
- Arrange pickup: Check your pickup location and time by calling Ko Olina Ocean Adventures after arriving in Hawaii. This applies when you've booked an option with the Waikiki transfer.
- Parking: The marina's paid parking gate opens when you drive up slowly. You pay on arrival through the posted QR code. Unpaid cars can be towed.
Before you book
- Morning check-in is at 8 a.m. Check your earlier Waikiki pickup time with the crew.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 3-hour sail suits you if you're staying near Ko Olina and want a reef swim with lunch. Your chosen afternoon trip starts on the west coast. You'll need your own ride there. Options with transfers serve guests who stay in Waikiki.
Hawaii Nautical's lunch sailing costs from $169.95 per adult if you want a meal and a Waikiki start. Blue Ocean costs from $90 per adult with a Waikiki shuttle and more to do in the water than snorkel.
Who it's not for
- Guests seeking a Turtle Canyon route
- Waikiki guests expecting pickup on the marina-only option
- Children traveling without an adult
Good to know
Know before you go
Children must have an adult with them aboard. Alcohol service starts at age 21. A child ticket doesn't include permission to drink, even though cocktails are part of the cruise package.
Bring a bathing suit and towel for your reef swim. Sunscreen also comes from you. You need to request a vegetarian meal when you book.
Bad weather or too few guests can stop the trip. The boat holds up to 35 guests. Your booking needs the operator's approval before you can count on a place.
The marina meeting area is at the end of lagoon 4. Parking is paid on arrival using the posted payment instructions. Your reservation doesn't cover that separate parking charge.
The booking allows a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start. Later cancellation isn't refundable.
A mobile reservation takes 1 to 30 travelers and must include an adult. Your party may share the 35-guest boat with other bookings. Check that the crew has accepted your booking.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Lunch with a Waikiki departure
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Waikiki pickup and activity choices
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A shorter outing from Honolulu
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Ko Olina Ocean Adventures' snorkel sail cost?
The tour starts from $195 per adult, with the selected afternoon option meeting at Ko Olina Marina. Snorkeling equipment and lunch are included. Your Waikiki transfer isn't part of that selection, and options including the ride cost more.
- Does Ko Olina Ocean Adventures pick up in Waikiki?
Yes, when you choose an option marked with Trans. The selected 12:30 p.m. PM Catamaran Snorkel Sail requires your own transport to the marina. Pickup uses designated Waikiki locations, and its earlier meeting time needs arranging separately from the boat's start.
- How many drinks come with Ko Olina's snorkel sail?
The cruise includes three cocktails for guests 21 and older, with unlimited soda and juices. Additional alcoholic drinks cost extra. You don't need to buy a bar drink to have something to drink alongside your included lunch after snorkeling.
- Does Ko Olina Ocean Adventures visit Turtle Canyon?
No, this 3-hour outing explores a reef on the Ko Olina coast. You start on Oahu's west side rather than at a Waikiki harbor. That makes your accommodation location relevant, since the selected option doesn't supply a Waikiki ride.
- What time is Ko Olina Ocean Adventures' morning check-in?
Morning check-in is at 8 a.m. at the marina. That's the marina time, so a Waikiki transfer must collect you earlier. Check your assigned pickup separately when booking a transfer option, since arriving at a hotel stop at marina check-in time won't work.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.