Snorkeling Speedboat Trips in the USA: Our Top 5

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237 a head Our pick

Join Na Pali Riders in Waimea for a fast, open-air Zodiac trip along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast. Captains such as Brandon and Mack share island history while you watch for dolphins and seasonal whales, visit sea caves when safe, and snorkel or swim if conditions allow. Expect spray, tight seating, and a rough ride.

“This was a super fun way to see the NaPali coast. The boat ride was fast and bumpy, exhilarating! We got super close to the caves this day but unfortunately the water was too choppy to go inside. Still an unforgettable experience! The captain and crew were awesome as well!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Ride a 24-foot inflatable Zodiac from Honokohau Marina along the Kona coast to Kealakekua Bay. You’ll snorkel for about 90 minutes among coral and tropical fish, visit the Captain Cook monument, and look for dolphins, turtles, whales, and other sea life. The ride is fast and bumpy, so it suits active visitors who are comfortable on the open ocean.

“Amazing snorkeling spot and super fun ride out and back! Great for people who don’t mind a bumpy ride.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Join a small group of up to 13 people for a three-hour Zodiac cruise and snorkel trip from Poipu. Your captain and guides, including Drew, Ona, Shelby, and Shane, may point out Spouting Horn, Queen Emma’s residence, dolphins, turtles, and colorful reef fish. Gear, instruction, snacks, and beverages are included.

“Drew and Brett were amazing! We had a great time with lots of fun and adventure. Brett was so great with his knowledge of snorkeling and Drew was an amazing and knowledgeable captain. We had a great time!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Set out from Kīkīaola Harbor with a small crew and up to 14 people for a fast Zodiac ride along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Expect sea caves when conditions allow, guided snorkeling, waterfalls, dolphins, turtles, and island stories from captains such as Justin, CJ, Rich, and Shane. You will get wet, so dress for an active ocean day.

“If you are looking for a phenomenal activity at sea, this is the one! A neat Zodiac style boat that can go where larger boats cannot, do this! Captain Rich and Brett took us on a wonderful trip! Unfortunately the swells/waves were too much, so we received an amazing site-seeing tour of Napalia Coast seeing bottlenose dolphins that swam right beside the boat! I highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Swim with Wild Dolphins Oahu Speedboat Snorkeling Adventure!

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

Ride the Dolphin Warrior along Oahu’s west coast, watch for wild dolphins, and enter the open ocean with a life vest if conditions allow. After a locally made lunch, snorkel Makaha reef with turtles and tropical fish. The three-hour tour includes pickup, gear, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide, with fewer than 18 people aboard.

Check availability →Read our full review