Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran
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Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on an adventure to Turtle Canyon on this catamaran excursion from Waikiki. Board your vessel and spend your time snorkeling in the pristine waters off the coast of Oahu. See green sea turtles being cleaned by fish and finger reefs as well as octopuses and starfish. The reef is quite shallow so snorkelers of all levels are encouraged to join.
- Learn about the marine species from your guide
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour
- All snorkeling equipment is provided
- Take in the coastal scenery while you sail
What's Included
- Snorkel and Sail Experience
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Soda/Pop
- Coffee and/or TeaComplimentary cold brew coffee from ARVO Café
- SnacksAnahola Granola bars—Original, Chocolate Chip, Tropical, and Mango & Ginger.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Duke Paoa Kahanamoku StatueKalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
We are located on Waikiki Beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815) Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the aqua tent and boat itself as we do not have a check in booth. Our crew will start check in there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue in Honolulu for this Waikiki turtle snorkeling experience by catamaran. Once you check in with your guide, board your catamaran and set off.
Your guide anchors at Turtle Canyon for the fun to begin, as they know the best areas to spot sea turtles in their natural habitat. Plus, your snorkeling equipment is provided for you to make things easy. Get suited up in your gear and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. Take in views of turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life such as octopus.
After your time in the water, jump back on the boat for the ride back to shore.
Your guide anchors at Turtle Canyon for the fun to begin, as they know the best areas to spot sea turtles in their natural habitat. Plus, your snorkeling equipment is provided for you to make things easy. Get suited up in your gear and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. Take in views of turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life such as octopus.
After your time in the water, jump back on the boat for the ride back to shore.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Required to sign waiver before tour
- Under 4 years old who wants to do snorkeling need to bring their own Snorkeling equipment.
- Required to know how to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Heather_M
It was a great experience! I saw a ton of fish and a bunch of sea turtles. Claire was great bringing us to where the cool sea life was and giving some info on them. On the way back Tony was great helping me get aome ginger ale (stomach wasn’t great). Anyway this crew was very attentive and informative! I would definitely go again. Ending my trip on this trip was unforgettable!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,689 reviews
Lisa_M, May 2026
This Catamaran and snorkeling trip was amazing. We saw more dolphins than even imagined. The turtles were up close and we could see them easily. The crew on the Catamaran could not have been more amazing. They were helpful, informative, and pleasant to be around.
Kelsey_C, May 2026
Fantastic time, would recommend bringing your own snorkel mask if possible, we had a little trouble getting ours to seal but we still had a great time and saw lots of turtles and fish!
Jennifer_D, May 2026
Beautiful, clean boat, awesome and kind staff. Great music and view of Waikiki Beach. The boat experience was perfect, but the snorkeling experience was less than we'd hoped for. There were a lot of us on the boat, and they took us to a location just out from Waikiki Beach, where 4-6 other boats full of snorkelers anchored. The boats were anchored in a circle, and all of the snorkelers were in the middle. It was crowded. We did see schools of fish, but with so many of us kicking around + our boats, the water was cloudy. When a turtle would surface, 50 people would descend on it all at once. I actually felt bad for the sealife. One of my husband's fins broke (heel strap tore in half), and there were no other adult fins available. He had to swim in the choppy water without fins. Then the mouthpiece of his snorkel broke while in the water, so he ended up just staying on the surface. With the water being so cloudy, that was the best way to see the turtles anyway. "Turtle Canyon" is deep under the water and you can't see it. It is clearly a path for the schools of fish, so it seems real, but it's not a place we get to experience. I felt like I could have swum there from the shore on my own.
Lila_D, Apr 2026
Bring towels, because when you get out of the water it is cold. The snorkeling is pretty good, but some days you see cool animals, but sometimes you see fish and turtles. Service is great. They get the fish to you (feed them bread) which is cool. It rained, so it was cold. But overall 9/10. Loved it.
Tusha_L, Apr 2026
Perfect trip for turtle snorkeling. The boat is new and well maintained. Four screw members works together to provide best services. Among all the tour groups. We have one person go down search for turtle first. 3 person on surf board safe guards. Wonderful music with blinking shinning boat. Definitely recommend.
Courtney_D, Apr 2026
10/10 experience! So worth it! Carlos, Sophia, Captain Cam and Tommy were all incredibly welcoming, entertaining and educational. The Catamaran itself is GORGEOUS and when we had all finished snorkelling, the crew took us on a nice sail over to diamond head crater. Would do again, loved every second!
Virginia_J, Apr 2026
Had the BEST time! The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Saw lots of turtles and it was such a fun and laidback cruise! Definitely a must if you visit Oahu
Megan_B, Mar 2026
Great experience!!! Dez, phoenix, and Claire were great!!! Highly recommend this for families with young children and teens!
Christine_B, Mar 2026
Saw lots of turtles and fish! Crew was great! Had a cocktail on the way back. A good value for your money.
EFFENDI_S, Mar 2026
Omg this tour was worth every cent ! Saw turtles whilst snorkelling. And fishes too of course . Had a blast with the guides as well . Aloha !
Barb_D, Mar 2026
Boat was super clean and well run. Was disappointed that there were so many other boats in the same area at the same time. I felt like I was constantly worried about running into someone else. Due to so many boats they had to “Corral” us into a confined section of the vast ocean to see the turtles. We did see one turtle!! All the tours were doing this same thing. Snacks were only granola bars, pop and water. Could purchase drinks onboard. Great female staff! Did a good job within their limitations.
Emma_N, Mar 2026
The crew was AMAZING. So sweet and kind. Very friendly and was so accommodating. 10/10 would recommend and attend again.
Gordon_C, Feb 2026
The crew on the boat were so professional and fun! We had a great day on the water. The boat is clean and comfortable.
Julieanne_T, Feb 2026
Fantastic, crew Captain Jenna, Julia, Des and Tia were amazing and really helpful we got to see lots of turtles and beautiful fish. On the way back in we had the sails up cruising along so fun
Tori_W, Feb 2026
Cancelled at the last minute. Then I couldn’t get any other tour. Then my refund took forever! Thanks a lot.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha and thank you for your message. We understand your frustration and want to ensure we address this accurately. At this time, we are unable to locate a reservation under the name Tori in our system. To help us properly reference and review what occurred, we kindly ask that you provide the booking details, or contact us directly so we can look further into this.
If your tour was cancelled, it may have been due to unsafe weather or ocean conditions, maintenance issues, etc. Decisions to cancel for safety reasons are made by the captain and are beyond our control, and they are never taken lightly. Guest safety is always our top priority.
Regarding refunds, please note that all refunds are processed by the third-party booking company you booked through. We do not directly receive guest funds, nor do we have access to your financial institution or payment details, which can unfortunately affect refund timing. While we understand how disappointing delays can be, this process is managed entirely by the booking provider.
We want to ensure we’re referencing the correct reservation and circumstances, and we’re happy to review this further once we have the appropriate details.
Mahalo for your understanding!
Heather_M, Feb 2026
It was a great experience! I saw a ton of fish and a bunch of sea turtles. Claire was great bringing us to where the cool sea life was and giving some info on them. On the way back Tony was great helping me get aome ginger ale (stomach wasn’t great). Anyway this crew was very attentive and informative! I would definitely go again. Ending my trip on this trip was unforgettable!
Edward_M, Feb 2026
The crew were fantastic!!! They were there to help, if needed, and kept us informed throughout the trip. Loved it
Amy_B, Feb 2026
Awesome experience! The team were amazing. Boat is super nice. Book this tour you will love it. Saw heaps of turtles.
Bobby_J, Jan 2026
Amazing experience, got the full package. Pretty up close Whale sightings, so many fish and sea turtle sightings. As well as dolphins swimming with the boat. Recommend to anyone who loves the ocean and its inhabitants!
Daniel_G, Jan 2026
Saw so many turtles and even dolphins!
Crew and guides were lovely. Boat is very modern and clean. The whole trip was beautiful, fun and uplifting!
JOHN_H, Jan 2026
My daughter and I sailed with Dez, Claire, Phoenix and Captain Kapono, they were a fantastic crew! We saw so many turtles and schools of fish at Turtle Canyon. The crew even put down the sails and we sailed over to Diamond Head. Great day!
Laura_L, Jan 2026
Best snorkel tour! For someone who hasn’t done a snorkel tour in awhile this was perfect. The staff was excellent fun and so helpful. They all made the experience amazing. We saw 3 turtles and some fish. On the return ride tried to see whales but none some saw flying fish! Next time I come with fam I will book this tour. Smooth and way from booking to end of tour. Def worth it!
Charise_S, Jan 2026
Wonderful experience. Boat Captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. The crew was easy-going and professional. Offering a varied of aid when getting on/off the boat, in and out of water, and every aspect of making sure customers were safe and comfortable while snorkeling.
Luwannah_H, Jan 2026
Awesome tour. Capt Jenna and her team Julia, Nina and Tommy did a great job of showing us where the turtles were but also keeping us safe as there were alot is boats in the area. Seeing all the turtles and flying sh and the reef was spectacular. Ended with a sail around Waikuki. Highly recommend this tour and team.
Ben_P, Jan 2026
Awesome trip with great sea life including whales, dolphins and sea turtles. The captain and staff were terrific and made sure everyone had a good time.
William_M, Jan 2026
Great fun. The crew was awesome. Friendly, attentive. Saw three turtles. The boat was great. Family had a great time.
jennifer_T, Dec 2025
Excellent staff and accommodating to our group of 8. The staff paid extra attention to my 78yo dad who got a little overwhelmed in the water and they helped him back on board safely. A memorable experience for the whole family
Nissa_R, Dec 2025
The crew made this an awesome, safe, and fun experience! The bar onboard was a great bonus after snorkeling :-)
Rachelle_R, Dec 2025
* very clean boat
* tons of helpful and kind staff
* saw quite a few turtles and many, many fish
* enjoyed the ride out, seeing the animals, then having a beverage while we sail around for a bit
* super convenient pick up location
Darren_S, Dec 2025
Ideal location in Waikiki. The crew and services provided were first class. The experience was fantastic and very enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
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