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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Oahu, USA
Viator Experience Award
Trending
Booked 10+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Likhi ·
Mar 2026
Everyone was friendly, the tour met expectations, we saw a few turtles, many fish. Overall, had a good time. Our group got out of the water early so we even went to see a few whales. Great time.
· Denise_D ·
Jan 2026
It was my first time snorkeling and the crew was great! They showed us where to look and kept everyone included which I appreciated since I was solo. There was plenty of time to look for yourself as well. I still can’t believe I was so close to these amazing animals one of my favorites. Definitely a highlight of my trip!

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 Beverages
    The vessel is BYOB
  • Private Experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Charter Oahu
    1125 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Katherine_B
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

4.9
based on 3,301 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent 2 hour snorkel tour - amazing crew

Jessica_S, Mar 2026
Very impressed by this all-female crew. Everyone was friendly, professional, helpful, and obviously interested in making sure we had a great time. We felt very safe the entire time - great communication amongst everyone. The optional photo package was ABSOLUTELY worth the purchase price and I highly recommend this add-on if you want great pics of the wildlife including turtles. We saw turtles, dolphins, and lots of fish.

Best tour guides, offered...

Brett_M, Mar 2026
Best tour guides, offered food, knowledge, and truly care about the experience. 100 would go again with this group

We had a great time! Crew...

Isabelle_E, Mar 2026
We had a great time! Crew is knowledgeable and very friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone hoping to see turtles!

Snorkeling Fun

Maria_L, Mar 2026
Fun experience for the entire family. Lots of fish and saw turtles too. Great crew with Aleiah, Zoe, Lex, and photographer Gretchen on board. Recommend!

Super friendly staff. My...

Ben_M, Mar 2026
Super friendly staff. My daughter and I were 15 minutes late and they were patiently waiting for us. They were very helpful and attentive to everyone.

Loved the experience

Deepika_A, Mar 2026
We saw so many turtles, beautiful fishes and it felt like we were swimming with the turtles❤️ Friendly and supportive captain and crew!

A Fun Experience

Scott_B, Mar 2026
This was fun and worth doing. Not sure how many turtles are normally spotted on these trips, but we saw about 3. It gets a little chaotic for both the snorkelers and the poor turtles when one comes up for air as everyone tries to swarm around it to take photos, etc., but I was able to get a few good vantage points. There are plenty of colorful fish to keep you occupied when the turtles aren't surfacing. Our all-female captain and crew were outstanding. Snorkeling is done pretty close to shore so not much to contend with in terms of rough seas.

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Aaron_G, Mar 2026
Had a great time swimming with the turtles even though i got a little sea sick. The ladies that run the excursion were helpful and understanding

Family turtle snorkel

Tiffany_B, Mar 2026
Booking through Viator was easy, the adventure was fun, a little sea sick but over all good. They provide juice& water as well as snacks after the snorkel. We saw turtles and so many fish.

It was an all women crew...

Shaleena_W, Mar 2026
It was an all women crew and we loved that. The ladies were very knowledgeable about everything and able to answer any questions that we had. They made sure that everyone was okay throughout the trip and while in the water. I would book with them in the future.

Great Time While Snorkeling With a Bunch of Turtles

Joshua_S, Mar 2026
Our family had a wonderful time! The crew was friendly and helpful, the boat was clean and in good condition, and most importantly we saw 9 turtles while snorkeling with the crew.

Great experience!

Maria_P, Mar 2026
My friend and I had a great time! We saw turtles and a lot of fish. The captain and guides were very nice. They offered us juice, chips and pineapple on the boat.

Fun time!

Kristi_V, Mar 2026
Captain Mary and the girl-power crew of Jordan and Grace made this a fantastic experience! Loved it and would totally do it again! Thank you for the wonderful time :)

Run by lovely ladies!

Natasha_W, Mar 2026
Loved the tour and even better, I loved the tour guides. It is an all female run tour which was so amazing to experience. Got to see some amazing fish and a bunch of sea turtles. Would highly recommend, appreciate Grace & Mary for providing such an amazing tour and experience!

Great tour guides

Andrew_B, Mar 2026
Organized, efficient. Very kind staff. The ladies knew what they were doing. Got us in the water asap. Helped out with the little ones. Got us out to the turtles and fish. Felt safe. Very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.

Go see the turtles with snorkel1!

Lori_M, Mar 2026
Fabulous day! Lots of turtles. Very organized crew. Everything was very clean. Everyone was well taken care of.

The best!

ymmv5gn5nj, Mar 2026
So fun! Saw lots of fish and turtles- staff was great! Great amount of time to spend out on the water and lots of accommodations (snacks, drinks, gear)

Awesome experience.

Michael_O, Mar 2026
Great crew, great turtles and amazing fish! I've been snorkeling in the Bahamas, Mexico and Jamacia and this beats them all.

Awesome snorkel experience

Camille_M, Mar 2026
Such a cool experience to see all the fish, turtles and sea life. The boat was quite rocky, and we did get sick, but the crew with Sophia, photographer Angelina, and capt were all very accommodating. The experience was amazing, even though we got sick. Glad we did it.

Book this - you won’t regret it!

Janine_L, Mar 2026
Everything on this excursion is everything you could ever want when visiting Oahu! My husband and I came and our crew was incredible We saw dolphins, whales and so many sea turtles! Definitely book this - you won’t be sorry!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha! Thank you so much for the fantastic review. Our crew is so lovely thank you for the feedback. Winter season on Oahu is so beautiful. We hope you enjoy the rest of you time on island Thank you so much for spending your time on the ocean with us. 🧜‍♀️

Everyone was friendly, ...

Likhi, Mar 2026
Everyone was friendly, the tour met expectations, we saw a few turtles, many fish. Overall, had a good time. Our group got out of the water early so we even went to see a few whales. Great time.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha, thank you so much for the lovely review. The turtles and fish are so beautiful. It’s always so amazing to see the wildlife underwater. The underwater world is such a beautiful place to explore. Thank you for coming out with us and we hope you enjoy the rest of your time on island. 🧜‍♀️

Amazing experience!

Mia_D, Mar 2026
We went for a snorkel on the morning of our anniversary and it was so much fun. We loved the all girl crew who made the experience great! We saw heaps of fish and a lot of turtles too! They were all very knowledgeable and we noticed they were always making sure the whole group stayed together. We were also given a drink and a snack onboard. The snorkel equipment was also in very good condition. Thanks girls!

Exceptional experience

Norma_H, Mar 2026
The crew it’s amazing Thank you girls, they were guiding us through the whole process and they had snacks for us!

Great snorkeling...

Carolina_H, Mar 2026
Great snorkeling experience. Friendly staff. Loved it! Snacks and a drink were yummy. Saw a variety of fish and plenty of turtles

The snorkeling was...

Ricardo_R, Mar 2026
The snorkeling was breathtaking. The crew were very attentive and we felt safe and informed the whole time.

Fantastic😊

Robert_S, Feb 2026
Fantastic, The all girl crew was great. Safety was first they’re very attentive to what you’re doing and how you are in the water. The trip was wonderful. Couldn’t ask for better. Five stars highly recommended.

It is amazing to swim...

Monita_C, Feb 2026
It is amazing to swim with turtles and many fish. The guide is so nice to carry me in the water as I don't swim well. She also helped us taking great pictures with turtle. It is a wonderful experience !1

Amzing!

Megan_W, Feb 2026
This snorkel was exceptional!!! we saw so many turtles I lost count! There were so many fish as well. Everyone was nice and informative as it was my first time snorkeling. Thank you so very much for such a memorable experience!

Best Turtle Excursion! Awesome Crew!!!

Kevin_B, Feb 2026
All the girls that did the snorkel excursion were great. Greeted you with a smile and brought you out to the reef. Saw so many turtles and fish. In the distance we saw a pod of Dolphins. We also got the picture package and the pictures are amazing. Action shots, wildlife pictures and of my wife and I. If you are looking for a good excursion this one is top notch!!! 100% satisfied Thanks for a great morning and seeing the turtles

Hands down the best

Kassandra_T, Feb 2026
Absolutely amazing the ladies took care of my family impeccably. Was able to bring my niece and nephews and they had a blast ❤️

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