Waikiki: 2-hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Adventure

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Oahu, USA

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· vr6q56kh7w ·

May 2026

Awesome excursion! We swam with the turtles and saw several different kinds of fish. The boat ride was great and we even saw some dolphins. Captain Jaimie, Jon and Alex were all great and helpful!

· Jose_S ·

May 2026

Everything met pur expectations. A great value and good way to spend the afternoon. We couldn't see well but that was mostly due to the clouds and current. We saw three turtles and lots of fish. Staff was humorous and attentive.

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Overview

Turtle Canyon sits just off the Waikiki coastline and is one of the most reliable spots on Oahu to snorkel alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles—but reaching it requires a boat. This catamaran tour departs from Waikiki, with a guide leading the snorkeling session and a light snack included on board.

Maximize your chances of spotting sea turtles with guidance from a local crew
Choose whether to swim, snorkel, or relax on deck
Explore snorkeling locations only accessible by boat
Gain insight into marine life with live commentary from your captain

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
2 Hour Snorkeling Adventure
Guaranteed Turtle Sightings
Professional guide

Bottled water

Refreshments available for purchase
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Towels and sunscreen

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pink Sails Waikiki
1 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Right across from Prince Waikiki on Holomoana Street. https://pinksailswaikiki.com/directions Reminder: Please check in and board at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth and timely departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet at Pink Sails Waikiki on Holomoana Street at least 30 minutes before departure to check in and get fitted with snorkeling equipment.

The catamaran heads out from the harbor into the waters off Waikiki toward Turtle Canyon—a shallow reef area where Hawaiian green sea turtles congregate regularly. The captain covers sea turtle behavior and Hawaiian marine life during the ride out, giving useful context before you get in the water.

Once at the canyon, you can swim or snorkel while crew members guide the group and point out turtles below. No prior snorkeling experience is needed, though basic swimming ability is required.

The tour runs for about two hours in total, with roughly 90 minutes at the snorkel site before the catamaran returns to Pink Sails Waikiki.

Pink Sails Waikiki

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turtle Canyon

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 7 years
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund if paid directly to Pink Sails
Note: Basic swimming skill is required/must.
What to bring: Beach necessities like a towel, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen, and an underwater camera to capture unforgettable moments!
Reminder: Please check in and board at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth and timely departure.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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

Brynn_D

I highly recommend this experience. The captains Mo and Ryan were amazing and Jaylen was an excellent snorkel guide! They were all extremely knowledgeable and would point out any animal they saw in the water for us.

Reviews

4.7

based on 1,431 reviews

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Snorkeling Adventure

Marisela_J, May 2026

“I can’t recommend this turtle snorkeling tour enough! The experience was absolutely breathtaking—swimming alongside the sea turtles in crystal-clear waters was pure magic. The crew was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe and welcome. A must-do adventure!”

Pink sails is geat

Allan_L, May 2026

Great crew with a nice boat that knew what to look for we loved “Little Dog” and Mo did a great job as Captain

It was fun ..boys loved...

Veronica_O, May 2026

It was fun ..boys loved it for being their first time snorkeling..appropriate for ages 10 and 12..crew members were friendly and made it fun

Fantastic!!

Jorge_F, May 2026

This was a great experience and they are true to their word! Crew is fun and knowledgeable. Great instruction and helpful.

Amazing crew is amazing...

Avery_M, May 2026

Amazing crew is amazing very nice and accommodating! Offer drinks on board and make sure to show you all the spots with turtles!

Great time

Andrea_S, May 2026

Husband and I had a great time. We saw quite a few fish, turtles and even some spinner dolphins on the way to the snorkel site

Snorkeling adventure

Michelle_K, May 2026

Very enjoyable. Friendly crew! Jamie, Alexander, Xavier. Very helpful when watching for the turtles for everyone to see!

Must do

Melissa_O, May 2026

Highlight of my trip but do expect lots of people. Saw several turtles and lots of fish on the reef.

Fun and Exciting!

vr6q56kh7w, May 2026

Awesome excursion! We swam with the turtles and saw several different kinds of fish. The boat ride was great and we even saw some dolphins. Captain Jaimie, Jon and Alex were all great and helpful!

Let’s go swimming

Brenda_G, May 2026

It is amazing the crew is so much fun I would recommend this 10000% and we saw the most amazing turtles/ fishes and etc .

Great!

Nallely_M, May 2026

Great experience! Very nice crew, lots of smiles and fun! Felt very safe and taken care of by our guide.

Get experience

Stacey_T, May 2026

Great crew. Mo, Jayce, and Shamas were top notch. The tour was great, using the sail was awesome. Crew was informative and pleasant to be around.

Nice day - great value.

Jose_S, May 2026

Turtles and fishies

Michael_B, May 2026

The captain and crew were very personable and professional. They made the experience fun and inviting

Absolutely Epic Family Fun!!

Jacinta_L, May 2026

Epic!! Was an awesome experience. Tyler, John and Alexio were so funny, helpful and really made the experience so much fun for our whole family. Thank you, next time we are back we’ll be doing it again!!

If you want to do...

Renajae_M, May 2026

If you want to do something exciting and want exceptional service, I would recommend coming here. 10/10 experience!

Ignore the pink boat. The catamaran you sail is PERFECT!

Michele_B, May 2026

OK. Don’t let the ugly pink boat scare you. THAT is not the boat you will go on! We had a gorgeous catamaran with the BEST guides in Hawaii! They are so kind and helpful and make the best Pina Colada on earth. MY husband saw so many fish and turtles that he can’t stop talking about it. I have an issue with snorkels but they helped me get over it!! I saw so many beautiful fish and 3 turtles. Then we sailed with the lovely pink sails across the ocean. Highly recommend!! But when you walk up and see this weird pink rust bucket you get nervous. Again. THAT is not your boat. The catamaran is perfect!

Pink Sails Pleasure

Timothy_B, May 2026

Captain Jaime and shipmates Alex and Ryan were great . They brought to a sea full of turtles and more tropical fish than you can imagine.

Badazz tour

Wayne_W, May 2026

Very friendly crew and helpful with pictures and drinks. Saftey was their concern. Azikio , John and Ramos( cant remember the name) were awesome!!!!

Alex Sean and John were amazing guides!

Amy_H, Apr 2026

Best thing to do in Oahu!! Amazing views, boat, and guides to the turtles!! If I had more time I would book of booked this again

Great crew!

Brynn_D, Apr 2026

Wonderful!

Victory_P, Apr 2026

Absolutely wonderful! The boat was beautiful, and we saw fish, sea turtles, and we even got lucky when a group of dolphins swam along with our boat for a solid ten minutes. However, what really made the excursion so fun was the crew. Our captain was so knowledgeable, and I loved that we had a female captain 💪🏽 Jandy and Jaelyn took great care of us. Shout out to Little Dog, the sweet pup who acted as co-captain. Thank you, pink sails!

Fun activities, saw Turtles, crew very nice

Alex_C, Apr 2026

Crew was very pleasant And But with spacious Equipment Worked well period Probably 10 or 15 minute boat ride out from the harbor right in front of Waikiki a little offshore. Myself and my three girls had a great time it's all a good amount of fish and several sea turtles. Visibility wasn't great the day we went but you could still see the bottom at the deeper sections. The turtles would swim up to the surface would be so often to get a breath and you could get a pretty close up view of them but you still are supposed to keep a 10-ft distance it definitely fun quick activity to do. Lots of other boats and people are out there in the water

Awesome Time 🐢 Snorkeling

Idalia_H, Apr 2026

It was absolutely beautiful, fun, friendly crew & loved Little Dog! Water was perfect & drinks were great and inexpensive.

Great time. Moe, John and...

Mark_W, Apr 2026

Great time. Moe, John and Tyler were very knowledgeable. Saw alot iof turtles and even saw a mama whale with her kid. Best time. You wint be disappointed!!

Disorganized

Matthew_M, Apr 2026

1st there are no signs to tell you what slip the boat is at. The boat was late and did not get to the slip until 1045 for an 11 am tour. The crew was disorganized. When we finally got to the Turtle canal the crew could not find the anchor point. We got in the water around 12pm. There are hundreds of people at this spot and getting kicked and run over is a real thing.

Great snorkeling trip ...

Kelly_H, Apr 2026

Great snorkeling trip Convenient booking and meeting place Crew was knowledgeable and accommodating Quick trip and appropriate for any level of snorkeling experience- including first timers

It's a Must - Pink Sails Waikiki

Maxine_G, Mar 2026

This was Amazing! I went with my parents for my 30th Birthday!! This was a Must for all of us! We weren't sure if we'd see much but we saw and experienced sooo much more. There were so many fishes and 4 turtles. Keep theses guys from going back to their modeling jobs and book with them!!!

A must do activity!!!

Eloisa_H, Mar 2026

Captain John, Alex, and Jaime were the best! We saw fish, turtles, and dolphins. They made sure we saw it all. They had us laughing on the way out and on the way back. We really enjoyed our time!

Great experience snorkeling with turtles!

Kim_L, Mar 2026

This was a fantastic excursion and the guys did exactly as promised- took us to snorkel with turtles around us! Safety was a top priority and Jamie, Alex, Xavier really took their time to make sure everything was explained and done well. Even with tons of other people snorkeling as well! I would do another Pink Sands tour as well.

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