Expensive compared to Princeville, however, if you only stay in the south it's a reasonable location. Very nice staff and availability to rent other excursions. You can't beat the location but you can beat the price. read more

When we rent snorkels in Poipu, we always go to Snorkel Bob's. Best pricing and great service. And the manager, Melissa, is super helpful!

Very friendly! Great service and the gear was nice and priced well! They also had great advice on where to take the kids based on ability level and surf conditions. read more

We rented a couple boogie boards from SB, just like we did a few years ago on our last trip. Friendly staffer- tried using the free board check in deal but he said it didn't work and would direct you to buy a tour prior to getting a desk. I appreciated the heads up! All good- reliable rental spot, boards were in good shape. read more

They should change the snorkel mask categories to Really crappy and expensive, crappy and more expensive, and finally silicone and way too expensive (Almost $50/week) We could have rented quality silicone masks from our condo hut for $30/ week instead of the "crappy and more expensive" leaky mask. Snorkel Bobs used to be a great option, now the greed has taken over. Recommend you find the coupon at your resort and rent for under $30/ week. read more

I want great things for Snorkel Bob and his whole store. We couldn't get a spot on one of those pricey Na Pali Coast tours so instead we went to Snorkel Bob's and got set up promptly in a clear, polite, Covid-safe manner by the man running the store (maybe it was Snorkel Bob himself? Who knows). Got masks (the nicest ones), snorkels, and flippers for two people for $25. Honestly the paper handout with snorkeling tips written by Snorkel Bob was worth the price alone. "Snorkel meditation is a growth opportunity." Too true, Snorkel Bob. I went five minutes down the road to Koloa Landing and I saw a sea turtle swim right by me with my own eyes, and I only had to pay Snorkel Bob $12.50! Are you kidding! Total delight. read more

Snorkel Bob's Koloa - Snorkeling Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

The woman that helped us was so amazingly helpful and friendly. We had rented here before and were happy to come back

Conveniently located on the way to Poipu beach, stop into snorkel bobs for great service and a selection of beach essentials. They also have really cool photography prints for sale as well as books, towels, rash guards, and tees! Great service!! read more

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Great place to rent snorkel gear for the week! Fit all 4 of us with snorkels, masks, and fins on the spot. Recommended great beaches too!

Snorkel Bob's has a very covid-friendly process outlined on the window that requires scanning a QR code, making a reservation online, and responding to a few text messages before being invited in. This was pretty thoughtfully designed, but because they only allow one customer in at a time, which caused us to wait outside for 15 minutes before being serviced. We had a bit of a time crunch, so was hoping for a more expedited service. Once inside however, everything was smooth. The gentleman who helped fit us was very knowledgable and patient, answered all of our questions, maintained social distancing, and had a great selection of gear. The return process was pretty simple too -- just drop it in a bin (they support after hours). Prices were compelling too! read more

my boyfriend rented snorkel equipment here. They were very informative and gave great recommendations for snorkel spots. My boyfriend got to snorkel once before he broke a couple of ribs playing Tarzan, lol. So, I used his fins instead of mine. Mine were more for diving. The place was convenient to rent from and we'd rent from them again if we go back. read more

Conveniently located, lots of gear, easy in-and-out process to rent gear. They provided us a simple map of snorkeling spots. Thumbs up for Snorkel Bob's Koloa. read more

Horrible rental shop. Required mask to be worn. It's 2023. Move on. Didn't even ask prices cause he required a mask to talk to him. Left and gave the shop down the road my money. Done even stop by. read more

I appreciated the online reservation system. The human who helped us in the Poipu area store was competent and friendly. Unfortunately we were really unimpressed with the equipment. For such a high volume snorkel renting company, the gear was old. The silicone mask headstraps would not hold and kept slipping. The fit check should also have been more diligent as my daughters could not get a reliable seal (which dampened their enthusiasm for snorkeling). The beach chairs rented were flimsy and worn. Called the store and they offered to inspect and trade out any faulty equipment but at that point the damage was done - not going to take more time out of our vacation to drive back to the store and deal. read more

Not the best value on the beach. Basically knock off/generic beach chairs. Far cry from the Tommy Bahama's we have rented in the past. As seems to be the common excuse, COVID staffing. Even so, we did not receive any reduction in pricing which is, obviously, a disappointment given the poor product quality. The staff at Bob's, while a bit fanatical about masking they certainly are friendly. All in all, ensure your tetanus shots are up to date before doing business at Snorkel Bob's! read more

I hate to leave a 2, it's closer to a 2.5, but it is what it is. When we used SB's in Maui, WOW. They were awesomely helpful, gave us all sorts of tips and info, and generally made our snorkeling experience better. The equipment was great and we had a lot of fun. BUT... on Kauai, I experienced nothing but problems with my mask. I had to replace it once and when I got the new mask, same problems with the old- the strap kept popping out, and I'd have to scramble to catch the sinking plastic pieces to reset it. Maddening. The clerk at the Kauai shop wasn't rude, but she wasn't especially helpful either. It was just a lackluster experience after having had a stellar one. read more

I've never been more impressed by the boat captains precision in navigating his boat through tight quarters. Rob, courageously backed it in pretty tight under a waterfall into a cave. He went the extra mile to make sure we were safe and had a great time. The peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were the best I've ever had too! read more

Snorkel Bob's Koloa - Waterfall in cave - Snorkeling Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

We rented from several different Snorkel Bob's during our time in Hawaii. All locations have incredible customer service and excellent gear at an unbeatable price! You can return your gear anytime with their 24 hour drop box. Bonus: the provided information sheet is both helpful and entertaining to read! read more

Super friendly, super helpful, and super fast! He woman helping us was so nice and let us choose what colors we wanted for our gear! The prices are super reasonable and you can rent the gear for the whole day. Perfect place to stop if you are staying at the Sheraton Kauai and just want to do your own searching for sea life at local beaches. Definitely stop by for your fins, mask, snorkel, and floatie if you need one! read more

Snorkel Bob's Koloa - Sizing for snorkels! - Snorkeling Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Fast and friendly, set my boys and up with what we needed in less than 15 minutes, alsowith some advice and suggestions on what to do where to go. Second time renting here and will always look for Snorkel Bob's when I'm on the island read more

GOT all your snorkel needs while vacationing. I need Rx lenses for a mask so I came to them and wasn't disappointed at all. You can rent it out on a per day or weekly basis. Anti fog included with every rental. They also have a coded drop box to return your gears when the store is closed. read more

Was in the area and decided to rent a couple of snorkels from there. Great decision. We loved Bob's so much we went to the location in Kapa'a to rent boogie boards the next day. Big fan of Snorkel Bob's, and not just because of the great logo. read more

Went in for the snorkel and fin deal that does not actually exist. Rentals are $58/week. This is unless I was somehow up sold without agreeing to it. They give complimentary no fog stuff though so three stars for that reason, and because we have vacation goggles on (no fog). read more

Had a very good experience here. The equipment they rent is excellent and they provided helpful information on where to go and how to best use the snorkel gear for a first timer. The parking is easy and they are very COVID safe. Wish I was still on Kauai renting gear at Snorkel Bob's! read more

Thanks so much Paul!! The equipment we rented to snorkel was spot on !! Can't wait to go again and you can be sure your my first stop next time read more

Whenever we go to Hawaii, Snorkel Bob's is our first stop from the airport. We chose Snorkel Bob's as our equipment rental vendor because of their exceptional customer service, great prices, and fantastic equipment. We always rent for the entire week, and it is so much better to do it that way. Even if you are planning on taking a boat trip for some snorkeling or diving, I would recommend getting equipment from SB's or another vendor since the equipment is much better than what is available on the commercial boats. Another plus is the fact that they offer corrective masks for people who need them, like my hon of hons husband. He is pretty near sighted and being able to rent a corrective mask makes a huge difference. SB's also rents umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers, beach chairs, floats and a whole bunch of other beach items. Fast and friendly service. read more

Rented gear here on my recent trip to Kauai. While it's not the only place to rent snorkel gear on the island, it certainly seems to be the most popular. I went with the $6/day gear, and while it worked fine (and I'd read in the travel guides not to upgrade), I actually think the more expensive gear might have been more comfy for only a few more dollars a day. Try and both and see what you think. My husband was able to get prescription snorkel goggles here, which he was super into. Point off because we had to wait a long time to pick out our gear since (according to the guy working) the other staff hadn't shown up that day. read more

I, Snorkel Roach, think this is the best place on all the Islands, Brah. Grab some snorkel Bob goo, a fancy fish card (so you can identify the lovely fish) and let them furnish you with outstanding gear. They'll size you up and send you on your way to an appropriate snorkel spot in no time! You say you go snorkeling all the time? They sell the stuff, too. They even have a Lil' Mo mask, which fits my small forehead just fine! Bundle it all together in a tidy little SB bag and you are about as good to go as a taco bell crunch wrap! read more

This is the place to rent any snorkel gear when you are in town. For the entire week for 3 people, it was only $130 give or take but it comes with the special mask that water will not go into the tube, flippers and smog free lube plus a carry net bag that was so convienant. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

The "Go-To" Place for ALL of your water gear! I just went to get some fins. I already had my own snorkeling gear. A week rental for the fins was 8 bucks and the guy even helped my fix my snorkeling gear so that it fit correctly. Even gave me some anti-fog solution for the mask on the house. HK's Advice: -- fins or water shoes are a necessity. Dont want to get your feet hurt on the coral! read more

Outstanding service! They even had prescription masks in various strengths.

A great experience for newbie snorkelers. Snorkel Bob's has some great, friendly staff that really know their stuff. Upon arrival, we were clearly explained the options. The equipment was high quality. Given the amazing fish on the reefs here, it's worth going with one of the more expensive options (which still are not bad). My boyfriend got the prescription goggles which he said he could see out of better than his glasses. I noticed that other shops don't give you bags...I liked the convenient mesh bag. Another cool bonus was the fish identification card...how else will you figure out what a humuhumunukunukuapua'a looks like? They're awesome btw. Easy return either in person during shop hours or at their night drop. read more

Snorkel Bob's! Snorkel Bob's! Snorkel Bob's is the place to be and service is legendary! We got a surf lesson for two and we were gifted a boogie for our stay here in Kauai! (If you buy two slots for any of the activities you are gifted a boogie board for your stay.) The first time I used my snorkel gear it didn't seem to work but I moved to another location and it worked beautifully. (It didn't work because if my non-pro snorkel skills.) I've been using my snorkel gear for the past week and it works great!!!!! Snorkel Bob's! Snorkel Bob's! Snorkel Bob's! Yay! read more

simple, that's all we need na mean? This takes care of all your snorkel needs for the day. Overnight drop box just don't forget to put the top receipt in with your gear. O yea when dropping off gear at night watch out for the spooky local who peeps through their blinds down at you from their second story apartment next door. Kinda creepy. read more

We received excellent customer service today from Johnny. He was very friendly, outgoing and made sure all of our snorkeling needs were met. As newcomers to the island, he made us feel like family! Highly recommend Boss Frogs in Koloa on your next visit to Kauai. read more

The service was outstanding !!! The products were outstanding !! The mask, snorkel and fins were simply superior ! My wife rented from the place we were staying at, and guess what ? She wanted to borrow mine ! Order in advance, get the weekly rate, and prepare to be amazed !!! The staff was tremendous in their suggestions as to where to go and listened to what we wanted to see. Check-in/out was a breeze !!! Kudos for pandemic precautions and the respect for all individual space for customers and employees!! Truly a great experience !!! See you next trip ! read more

Very friendly and helpful staff! Reasonable prices too! We got masks, fins and a floaty for our whole group. The woman that helped us was very friendly and service was fast. We will definitely be returning! read more

Snorkel Bob's Koloa - Snorkeling Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Equipment was fine but their "insurance" add on is a bit of a scam. I believe it was only $15 so I took the insurance.. thanks for everything and off to the beach. I honestly never thought that anything would get stolen, but what the hell.. my wife's mask went missing the first day after leaving it on the chair while snorkeling with swim goggles. Sure glad I bought the insurance!.. um no. After returning the equipment and explaining the loss.. $57 please. me: "But I bought the insurance.. ? " SB: "you needed to file a police report" !!! I understand that this makes perfect sense but I WAS NOT TOLD THIS WHEN I RENTED THE EQUIPMENT. When questioning this, the woman at the store stated... SB: " we normally tell everyone of this policy"... ME: "but you (another salesman) didn't tell me".. SB: " but we normally tell everyone of this policy". ME: " this should be an absolute policy as it makes perfect sense, but I was not told anything about filing a police report" SB: "we normally tell everyone about our policy" Good conversation! I quickly paid the $50 (not the point) and went on my way. I kind of felt like I should have walked out and told them to file a police report on me. Again, the equipment was OK, no problems there.. just annoyed with the customer service. If I return, I'd probably find another option for my snorkel gear... or at least just not get the insurance. read more

We had a great experience with Snorkel Bob's. We rented 2 Tommy Bahama beach chairs for the week and the process was simple. They even let us borrow a beach umbrella (which they do not rent out any more) for free. The price was awesome. I would do it again! The drop off was easy and they had a drop box of you had to drop off after hours. read more

Highly recommend!!!!! Super knowledgeable and really helped us novices out. Reasonably priced equipment and super easy drop off. Check them out - you won't be disappointed! read more