Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Waikiki Hawaii Boat Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go swimming with turtles in Hawaii during this experience in Waikiki. Climb aboard a catamaran and head out with naturalist guides to a snorkeling point. Get in the water to see coral reefs and view a variety of marine life, including turtles. Learn about the animals, the local environment, and what you can do to help with different oceanic issues during the tour.
- Go snorkeling with turtles in Waikiki
- Learn about marine life from naturalist guides
- Plan an adventurous excursion in Honolulu
- Scenic catamaran ride included
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or TeaWater, Green tea & Hot cocoa
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Waikiki
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Honolulu
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Oahu
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
Laurie_K
We happened to have great conditions on the ocean. Very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us good snorkeling instructions. We were able to see turtles and many colorful fish. A medical emergency was handled smoothly and the participant received EMT help as we had an early return to the start. We were still able to go back out for photos and to see dolphins.
Reviews
4.9
based on 172 reviews
Alex_W, Jan 2026
Unbelievable experience! We saw tons of fish, 8-9 turtles, and a pod of dolphins!!!!
The tour size was pretty small, definitely manageable for Captain Ryan, Sam, and Wylie (sp?). Sam and Wylie were in the water the whole time, pointing out different wildlife and sharing knowledge. The staff was bilingual (English and Japanese), and their chill vibe really made it a great trip.
The crew is professional, and they take safety seriously. One tourist had a medical emergency, and the staff took care of him with confidence and composure.
Lastly, the pickup and drop off were on time, the bus was clean, and the driver was friendly. A+++ overall. I intend to bring my family back the next time we visit Hawaii!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Turtle Snorkel Tour in Waikiki, we’re so glad you had an unbelievable experience seeing turtles, fish, and dolphins and that Captain Ryan, Sam, and Wylie helped make the trip safe, fun, and memorable for you, mahalo.
Laurie_K, Jan 2026
We happened to have great conditions on the ocean. Very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us good snorkeling instructions. We were able to see turtles and many colorful fish. A medical emergency was handled smoothly and the participant received EMT help as we had an early return to the start. We were still able to go back out for photos and to see dolphins.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Waikiki Hawaii Boat Tour. We’re glad you enjoyed seeing turtles, colorful fish, and dolphins, and that our guides kept everyone safe and informed throughout the trip. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!
Henry_M, Dec 2025
It is perfect for people like ocean and sea animals. Nice stuff and it is very convenient for providing transport between hotels and dock.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Waikiki Hawaii Boat Tour. We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the ocean and sea animals and that our team made your trip convenient and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!
Francisco_C, Dec 2025
Great job making us feel welcome and safe to and from our excursion. The whole time I felt stress free and relaxed. Maki, Dallan, Wiley, and Captain Ryan were all awesome!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Waikiki Hawaii Boat Tour. We are so happy to hear Maki, Dallan, Wiley, and Captain Ryan made you feel welcome, safe, and completely relaxed throughout your trip. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!
Meagan_G, Nov 2025
Great day on the water. We saw 5-6 turtles, a bunch of fish and a seal! Crew was great and so was the weather! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Snorkeling with Sea Turtles tour in Waikiki with Iruka Hawaii. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great day on the water and were able to see turtles, fish, and even a seal. It’s wonderful that the crew and weather made the experience even better. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing Iruka Hawaii adventure soon.
Matt_S, Nov 2025
Great crew, lots of fun. Kirsten, Yugi, and the Captain took great care of us. They went above and beyond with a quick run to the store before the trip to make sure we had everything we needed. We saw lots of turtles, fish, and a crazy rainbow. This was definitely worth it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our snorkeling tour with Iruka Hawaii. We are so happy to hear that Kirsten, Yugi, and the Captain took great care of you and made your trip extra special. It sounds like you had an amazing time seeing turtles, fish, and that beautiful rainbow. We would love to welcome you back for another Iruka Hawaii adventure. Mahalo.
Marlene_D, May 2025
Snorkeling was an amazing experience. The staff was incredible and friendly. The tour came with pick up which is a great option if you have no vehicle. They take you on a small boat ride with amazing view of Waikiki and diamond head. Snorkeling was easy and the staff are always there to help. We encountered fish, turtles and an octopus! In my opinion I wouldn’t bring children unless you know that your children can stay in the water more then an hour because if not they’ll snorkel for a while and then will have to go back to the boat. Overall and amazing experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the stunning views, friendly staff, and incredible marine life including turtles, fish, and even an octopus! Mahalo for your thoughtful feedback and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Juanita_H, Apr 2025
We were fortunate to have a small group the day we had our excursion. The staff Ryan, Kristin and Sam were the best! We were lucky and seen turtles, a ton of fish and to top it off spinner dolphins on our way back to dock
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour. We’re delighted that Ryan, Kristin, and Sam made your experience so special and that you were able to see turtles, lots of fish, and even spinner dolphins. Mahalo for sharing your wonderful adventure with us!
Steven_J, Jan 2025
It was a great experience we saw lots of turtles and other fish. The crew was very nice. The water was perfect.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our Waikiki Turtle Canyon snorkel tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo.
Jeff_C, Jan 2025
Crew was very informative and attentive !
Had a great experience!!
Would definitely do this excursion next visit!
Response from Host, May 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Tour and for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Mahalo!
Javier_H, Dec 2024
The crew was very professional and patient with our needs , we had varying levels of experience in snorkeling, I felt assured that SAFETY was always at the top of the boat crews list throughout our excursion.
We all had a great time, would go out again if we had time, definitely recommend it.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining us on our waikiki turtle snorkeling adventure. We’re thrilled to hear that the crew made you feel safe and comfortable, no matter your experience level. We’d love to have you back on board next time! Mahalo!
Joann_F, Dec 2024
Great trip out, short enough that the kids stayed occupied. Crew was awesome. Saw dolphins, lots of turtles, and fish.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha! We’re so happy to hear your kids had a great time on our Waikiki Turtle Snorkel tour, and that you got to see dolphins, turtles, and lots of fish! It sounds like the perfect trip for the whole family. Mahalo for sharing your experience, and we’d love to have you all back for another adventure!
Ron_B, Nov 2024
Saw lots of turtles and fish. Our guide took my go pro down to the turtles to get better video. They were very safety conscious as well as protective of the environment.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha! It’s awesome to hear you had such a great time seeing the turtles and fish on our Waikiki Turtle tour, and we’re glad your guide was able to help you get those perfect GoPro shots! We really appreciate that you noticed how we prioritize both safety and the environment. Mahalo for sharing your experience with us and come back soon!
David_B, Oct 2024
Spending time with my family. The pressure put on by the staff to tip is a bit unprofessional. Other than that, the captain and staff were polite
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Aloha, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so glad you had a great time with your family. We sincerely apologize if you felt any pressure regarding tipping. It's never our intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable. We truly appreciate your understanding and we’re grateful for your kind words about the captain and staff. Your experience matters to us, and we’ll take your feedback into consideration as we continue to improve. Mahalo again for joining us!
Katelyn_G, Oct 2024
Friendly crew Blake, Vivian, and Iuna. Snorkeled in one spot. Saw turtles. Could not get close. Lots of yelling to get away from them. Not so pleasant.
Took a bus to the harbor, got on a boat, and rode to the hotel zone. Recommend saving your time and book tour with boat that leaves directly from the hotel’s beach.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Aloha, and thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the friendly crew and had the chance to snorkel with the turtles. However, we want to clarify that our priority is always the safety and well-being of the sea turtles. It's important that we do not touch or disturb them, which is why you may have heard calls to keep a safe distance. We understand it may not always feel ideal, but protecting these incredible animals is a key part of our mission. As for the logistics, we appreciate your suggestion about booking tours that depart directly from the hotel zone. We're always looking for ways to improve the experience, and your input helps! Mahalo for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
David_O, Sep 2024
Kristin (sp), Jake, Captain Ali and the rest of the crew were personable and professional. They made the journey out to see the turtles respectful of Hawaiian culture and gave us a sense of the sincerity that people who live on the island have for their home. There were Japanese visitors on board. The crew had a translator who explained the activities and safety procedures to them. We saw three turtles and many fish. On the way back to the dock we were joined by a pod spinner dolphins who rode the catamaran’s forward wave and entertained us with spinning and cruising around us. On the whole it was a fine time.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Aloha! Thanks for joining our tour! We’re so glad you had a great time and appreciated the crew’s professionalism and respect for Hawaiian culture. It’s always amazing to see the wildlife up close, from turtles to dolphins. Mahalo for your kind words—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Caesar_Q, Sep 2024
The color of the water and the background views of Diamond Head and the Aloha spirit of the crew. Amazing views and close encounters with the turtles. Memorable time captured in photos and a video taken by staff.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the stunning views of Diamond Head and the beautiful waters. It's wonderful to hear that you had such memorable encounters with the turtles and that our crew's Aloha spirit added to your experience. We love capturing those special moments for our guests! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon! Mahalo
Lizabeth_K, Sep 2024
Great crew. Super location. Saw the turtles. It was everything I expected and wanted, only better! I would do it again for sure!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Turtle Canyon Snorkel tour and sharing your amazing experience with us! We are so happy to hear that you saw many turtles and had a great time! We hope you come back for more fun! Mahalo
Emma_W, Aug 2024
We had such a good time! It was a little crowded but the crew did such a good job with crowd management and making sure we were safe. I would 100% do this again and with this company! Our crew was Eugy, Shawn, Blake & Ryan (I think that’s everyone!)
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our turtle canyon snorkel tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on this experience and with our crew! Come back soon! Mahalo
AnaRita_M, Aug 2024
The crew (Nolan, Sarah, Sean and Maki) was amazing, very engaged, helpful and cheerful. We were also very lucky because, in addition to turtles, we also saw many dolphins.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our turtle canyon snorkel tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Sandra_W, Aug 2024
Awsome trip Sarah and Vivien as well as Captain were super helpful and friendly would definitely recommend that tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Leon_L, Jul 2024
Amazing experience, once in a lifetime. Beautiful wildlife and amazing turtles! Great staff, Max, Vivian, Nolan, Maki, and Sara.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our waikiki turtle snorkel tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Kelly_R, Jul 2024
The BEST ever! Crew was super professional & customer service was off the charts! We saw several turtles, varieties of fish, and once we got in the boat we heard reports of a whale shark & our captain took us right to it, a RARR & FABULOUS EXPERIENCE.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our turtle snorkel tour and for sharing about your experience seeing the whale shark! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Jessie_P, Jul 2024
The tour guide Brynn, Maki and every staff on the boat were very friendly. They provide clear instruction on safety & how the state protects the sea animals.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Farid_S, Jun 2024
Had an awesome time. Saw dolphins , turtles and much more. The crew was wonderful. Definitely recommend it.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our turtle canyon snorkeling tour. We are so happy you saw the dolphins along with the turtles. Please come back soon, mahalo
Sandra_G, Jun 2024
A remarkable WOW experience! We had a very clear day and was amazed at how many sea turtles we saw. Highly recommend this professional crew! Thanks for making a very cool memory for us! The crew’s photographer for the group was amazing too!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our Waikiki turtle canyon snorkel tour! It means the world to us that our crew was awesome and that you had a good time. Please come back soon, mahalo
Jenny_R, May 2024
This was the best experience my family and friends had. The tour guides were so friendly and helpful and attentive. We had 10 children with us and they were so hands on and all the kids had a wonderful time. The captain was very knowledgeable and provided guidance so we could enjoy the experience while still being mindful of the animals and the rules. LOVED IT!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Christopher_O, Mar 2024
We had a lot of fun. Everything worked out so perfectly. Way beyond anything I could ever have hoped for. We saw a pod of dolphins 14 giant turtles an eagle ray, an eel and lots of fish. Mother Nature was truly on our side.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
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