Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go snorkeling in Oahu with a boating excursion in Turtle Canyon and Waikiki Beach. Climb aboard a boat and set out on a scenic ride before getting in the water. See angelfish darting in and out of caverns underwater and keep an eye out for large sea turtles. After snorkeling, relax in the sun on floating platforms designed for lounging. All snorkel gear plus flotation devices are provided.
- Experience the fun of snorkeling in Turtle Canyon and Waikiki Beach
- See a range of marine life from turtles to colorful fish
- Go for a scenic boat ride to reach the snorkeling spots
- Sunbathe on floating platforms after a snorkel
What's Included
- Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Floatation devices
- Soda/Pop
- Snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Parking ($1 per hour)
- Alcoholic BeveragesThe vessel is BYOB
- Private Experience
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Charter Oahu1125 Ala Moana Blvd Slip B5, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Please meet at Pier B at where you will be greeted by one of our crew 15 minutes prior to your charter time. Parking is available for $3/hr.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Diamond Head State Monument
2
Waikiki
3
Waikiki Beach
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Accessible for all skill levels
- Floatation devices available
- Bring a valid photo ID
- Bring: Swimsuit, Towel, Sunscreen
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
Boat Captain Chris was so amazing. He was able to answer so many of my husband’s questions about marine life . My husband is a scientist and loved the education provided by Chris. I loved every minute of snorkeling. Zoey, our guide, was extremely enthusiastic. One could tell she loves her job. She was very capable and informative. Snorkeling was the most fun ever! I’m looking forward to my next experience. So many beautiful sights to see. Turtles, fish, eels and an urchin to name a few. All surrounded by gorgeous clear blue waters.
Reviews
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So much fun! The photographer Angelina did a great job! Highly recommend her to take pictures. What an experience to see turtles and beautiful fish!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had so much fun and enjoyed the wonderful photography by Angelina. We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that you had a fantastic experience with the turtles and beautiful fish. Thank you for choosing Charter Oahu!
-c
Best first time snorkeling experience with the kiddos! Went out with Taylor & team (all female squad), they took great care of everyone, guided us out in the water and made sure everyone saw plenty of turtles, fish, dolphins (and even a reef shark!). Highly recommend this team.
They are amazing and so helpful in the water.. so much fun.. I would do this all over again.. Book now!
They make sure we are safe and don’t get too far away from the group. Very friendly and interactive! Mary,Aleah and Laney are a great group to go snorkeling with!
The boat was small and crowded—approx 25 of us— with no place to put your personal items (towel, wallet, etc). The area we were taken to had several other boats—each with 20ish snorkelers in the water). The water was too deep and turbid—from all the people—to clearly see the bottom, where the turtles were, from the surface. The guide insisted on keeping the group close together, which is understandable, but in addition to the decreased visibility, it also caused lots of collisions with fins, elbows, etc of other snorkelers.
The 4 women who run this are so nice and helpful. I was nervous and they helped me out a lot. Calmed my nerves and helped me into the water, kept asking if I was ok. I highly recommend charter Oahu. We had so much fun, definitely going to do this again!
Abby, Kendal, Captain Angelia and Grace were amazing on our adventure.
We saw so many dolphins and wildlife.
It was absolutely amazing.
Amazing experience from beginning to end! Such a sweet group of girls! Drinks, snacks and cut up pineapple included! They check on you while in the water and make sure you’re having a fun time. We even stopped along the way for dolphins!
The boat staff was very good with the guests and explained where we were going and how to use the gear. Once we got off the boat into the water it was a very pleasant experience. The staff was able to show a sea urchins and starfish. I would recommend this relaxing activity
It is an amazing once in a lifetime experience! We saw tons of fish and turtles in the clearest blue water!! We highly recommend this experience to anyone!!!
Mary Taylor and Aleiah were extremely friendly and made the experience amazing. They made sure everyone was comfortable, accounted for and that everyone got to see turtles! By calling the group out and even Taylor drove down and brought us shells to take home and sea urchins to touch. Super amazing experience!
Excellent snorkel experience. The crew-Marissa, Angelina and Kendall—was amazing, very helpful and fun. I went with 4 children and we all loved it. The crew helped us identify and safely engage with sea turtles and a variety of fish species. I definitely recommend this activity.
Had an amazing time snorkeling with the turtles! 🐢🌊 The whole experience was awesome from start to finish. The crew was friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. We got to see some beautiful turtles up close, and it was definitely an experience I’ll never forget. Highly recommend this company if you’re looking for a fun snorkeling adventure! 🤙🏼🌺
Brought my daughter here for her birthday and to enjoy the experience with family. The staff was patient and friendly. We even got a picture package. I definitely will come again
I brought my daughters and grand kids out and they all enjoyed themselves. I was able to take a picture with the girls while one of the ladies held my grandson. The treats after the one hour swim was a treat. I would do this again. We even saw turtles and fishes.
The crew was so nice. It was the most fun experience I’ve had in a long time…even though the water was murky from the hurricane. The crew made it so much fun.
This snorkeling experience was amazing from start to finish! I especially loved that it was an all-women-operated crew. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful from the moment we arrived. They made sure we had everything we needed with our gear and gave us great guidance throughout the snorkeling experience.
Swimming with the sea turtles was definitely the highlight! The crew made the experience feel comfortable, fun, and memorable. I would absolutely recommend this tour and would do it again!
Maddie, Abby, Mary, and Angelina were so awesome during our experience!! It felt like I was hanging out with friends, they were so friendly and fun to spend time with!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! we ended up seeing turtles fish and dolphins on the trip!
10/10 must do experience while I’m Oahu!!! Got to see school of fish, turtles and even dolphins!!!!!
The crew was amazing! Helpful, friendly and just made the trip so much more!!
Saw turtles and fish, would recommend!
They canceled my scheduled trip without my knowledge and had to call ti find out. They only refunded my tickets but not the parking 10$ I wasted
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Aloha Shawn,
We apologize that you did not receive our text messages or phone calls. We make sure to reach out to every group using the contact details provided through TripAdvisor/Viator.
Hurricane Lala severely impacted the Oahu shoreline where we operate, and our decision to cancel was strictly to ensure the safety of our guests and crew. Operating in heavy post-hurricane swells and poor water conditions would have been unsafe. We sincerely apologize for the lack of communication and any inconvenience this caused.
I recall speaking with you directly on the phone, and because rescheduling wasn't an option for your group, we submitted your refund request immediately. If parking was also an issue, we would have been happy to address that as well. Please feel free to give us a call back if you need any further assistance. As discussed, safety remains our highest priority.
Mahalo,
Chelsea
Swimming-ly wonderful! We especially enjoyed having the option for a photographer and the pictures turned out beautifully - would recommend! Everyone was sweet and ensured our experience went smoothly - would definitely book again on a future trip!! We were with Maddie and Aleiah - we were with a third but don’t remember her name unfortunately, but she was a great captain!
This experience was awesome. Taylor and Aaliyah were amazing to go out with. It was my MIL first time in Hawaii and on a boat out at sea. All she wanted was to see was turtles and they delivered they swam right up to us! 10/10 experience
0800 trip with Blain, Grace & Lilly...Awesome team and tour. We saw many turtles 🐢 and a Ray...amazing!!! Thank you for the hospitality and wonderful time!!!
It was fun, we had a great crew who did an excellent job taking care of all us, and it was a memorable adventure. Love every minute. Highly recommend this group to anyone who wants to get in the water and have a good time. It was definitely a “memory” builder. I am a senior citizen and did this adventure with my youngest son(he is in his 30s). It was a great experience for the both os us!
Incredible!!! Grace and Abby were so knowledgeable and helpful- got to see turtles and lots of fish!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha! Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that Grace and Abby were able to make your experience incredible with their knowledge and help. It's great to know that you got to see turtles and lots of fish during your visit. We appreciate your positive feedback!
-c
The crew is very nice,welcoming and professional. They were very helpful with all equipment,swam along side us while snorkeling and taking pics..Also alerted us of the environmental rules for not touching and not being too near the turtles.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha! Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear that you found our crew to be nice, welcoming, and professional. It's great to know that they were helpful with the equipment, provided assistance during snorkeling, and ensured adherence to environmental rules. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
-c
Got to see a few sea turtles and fish. Enough time to swim in your own. Big shout out to Mary and the rest of the crew. My boyfriend got a little claustrophobic with the mask on and decided to stay on the boat in which they helped him calm down and enjoy the rest of his time. He was also able to see quiet a few sea turtles from the boat.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha! Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience seeing sea turtles and fish during the tour. We appreciate your kind words about Mary and the crew's assistance to make sure everyone enjoyed their time, especially your boyfriend. We hope to see you again soon!
-c
What an amazing experience! The Turtle People snorkeling tour was absolutely wonderful. The crew was friendly, professional, and made the whole experience so much fun. Swimming with the sea turtles was truly unforgettable! I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha, Thank you for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Turtle People snorkeling tour. We are delighted that you found our crew friendly, professional, and fun, and that swimming with the sea turtles was unforgettable for you. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
-c
Had a fabulous e-bike tour with Ryan around Honolulu. He was friendly, knowledgeable, safety conscious. Bikes well maintained. He was able to talk to me through a microphone in our helmet's. Highly recommend...
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