Adaptive Snorkeling Tours
About This Experience
Having worked with countless families seeking accessible ocean adventures, I can tell you that Snorkel and Dive Hawaii's adaptive snorkeling tours offer genuinely life-changing experiences. These private tours welcome everyone—guests with autism, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, and various physical disabilities—creating an environment where the whole family can explore Hawaii's incredible underwater world together. With 5 stars from 118 Google reviews, these experiences consistently deliver exceptional service.
Your private group of up to 8 people gets a full 2-hour experience, with locations chosen based on current ocean conditions. You might find yourself at Electric Beach watching tropical fish, or at Turtle Canyon hoping to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles. Sharks Cove, when conditions allow, offers some of the island's most pristine snorkeling.
What sets these adaptive snorkeling tours apart is the personalized approach. Professional instructors spend quality time on shore ensuring every participant feels confident before entering the water. Once you're in, dedicated guides stay right alongside your group, adjusting the experience to meet each person's unique needs. All shore-based entries mean no boat transfers to worry about—just walk right into the ocean from the beach.
The tour company provides everything: top-of-the-line snorkel gear, including prescription masks for those who need vision correction. Participants just need to arrive in bathing suits with water shoes, towels, and plenty of water. Rash guards are recommended for sun protection. Come without makeup and wear contacts if you normally wear glasses. Consider taking non-drowsy anti-motion sickness medication beforehand with enough time for it to take effect.
Tours welcome ages 5 and up, with an adult required on each excursion. From $250 per snorkeler (taxes and fees added at checkout), these experiences include professional instruction, in-water guidance, and all equipment. Photos and videos are available for an additional cost. Please call to book if you have more than one adaptive person in your group. Reschedules are allowed up to 48 hours from booking, but no refunds are available.