Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour

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Oahu, USA

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Booked 10+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Dennise_E ·

Jul 2026

This was such an amazing experience! The guide and captain were wonderful! Our daughter was a little nervous and our guide made her feel so much better! We saw so many turtles and fish! I highly highly recommend this tour and I never leave reviews!

· luis_s ·

Jun 2026

They were very helpful I would go again they were very patient and very knowledgeable and super nice

Overview

Get the chance to see and swim with sea turtles on this small-group snorkel tour to Turtle Canyon from Honolulu. Take a high-speed zodiac boat to the famous turtle hang-out spot where you use your top-of-the-line snorkel gear to observe the majestic creatures up close alongside skilled dive masters. You also have the opportunity to spot other marine life like dolphins, monk seals, and tropical fish.

Enjoy a cruise along Oahu’s beautiful coastline
All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided
See sea turtles in the wild with a 100% guarantee
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Local juice

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Parking at the harbor ($2 per hour)
Recommended to Bring: Swimsuit, Towel, Sunscreen, Sunglasses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1085 Ala Moana Blvd suite 104, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
-Arrive at harbor 30 MINUTES prior to tour -Check-in at our office 10 MINUTES prior to tour Crew Member will walk you to the boat

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Waikiki

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced snorkelers

Not recommended for children under 5 years old
Please note that the boat is not handicapped accessible.
Respect for Marine Life: Hawaiian Sea Turtles are an endangered species, so it is crucial to maintain a respectful distance during the encounter.
Arrive on time, as late arrivals may result in forfeiture of your ticket without a refund.
Seasickness: If you are prone to seasickness, consider taking precautions before the tour.
his tour is not recommended for pregnant women or individuals with back, neck, or major health issues due to the bumpy nature of the ride.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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

Nicholas_T

Absolutely loved this charter. It is worth the trip to the docks for the more private tour. We had a wonderful guide (Forgot her name) but she was amazing. We also had Captain Max himself who is super fun, and they both know the area and we had so much fun. We saw more, and learned more than all the other groups out there too.

Reviews

4.9

based on 734 reviews

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Sea turtles!

Jennifer_R, Aug 2026

This was a great way to snorkel with sea turtles. We swam with many and the crew was great! Definitely recommend

Great experience we...

TylerTiffany_b, Aug 2026

Great experience we enjoyed ourselves !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our guides were great!...

Alicia_S, Jul 2026

Our guides were great! Stephanie and Amos were friendly and patient with our kids! The location was perfect.

Turtle canyon tour

Dennise_E, Jul 2026

This was so much fun!...

Kayla_Z, Jul 2026

This was so much fun! Really enjoyed that it was a small group so had plenty of time with the guide. Stephanie and Sophia were great!

Lots of turtles

Ron_S, Jul 2026

Great time and lots of turtles. Small group so we all received extra attention, making sure everyone was comfortable and safe in the water.

Phenomenal - book now

Jennifer_D, Jul 2026

Emily and Stephanie are phenomenal. I reserved a semi private boat and it was more than worth the few extra dollars. It was very personable and fun. Emily is a killer snorkel guide, she tells you about the wildlife, gives great guidance and asks if there ia other things to see if you want to snorkel on or stay where you are. I can’t recommend this guide enough and these girls are top notch!!

Luis

luis_s, Jun 2026

They were very helpful I would go again they were very patient and very knowledgeable and super nice

Jeff and Christine were...

Cecilia_C, May 2026

Jeff and Christine were great guides! We had a blast. Saw so many fish and plenty of turtles. Great deal and good way to pass a couple of hours!

The snorkeling was...

Chris_D, May 2026

The snorkeling was amazing. Hosts were kind, informative, and accommodating. Water was crystal clear. Would highly recommend!

It was great! I would...

Grace_M, Apr 2026

It was great! I would recommend this company! They are a small company. You get taken out on a 6 person group compared to the huge boats. The snorkel guide ensures you stay together and makes sure everyone sees the turtles when she spots one. It was a great experience! (Just make sure you have the updated meeting location at the building not gate C)

Great experience for the...

Jacob_G, Apr 2026

Great experience for the whole family. Turtles and fish, the crew was very nice and knowledgeable. Recommend.

Enjoyable tour. Boat...

Robert_B, Mar 2026

Enjoyable tour. Boat ride in and out was fun, small fast Navy type boat. If you are prone to getting sea sick, take some other tour with a slow moving type. Only saw a couple of turtles who laid on the bottom and refused to come up, so they must be hit or miss. Colorful fish swimming around in the water though. Friendly staff. Be aware the address of the meeting location on the emailed information is incorrect and quite a bit off. So don't show up right before the tour starts.

Great Excursion, Great Experience

Thomas_H, Jan 2026

What a great experience. I was on the Ruby Princess. The tour departed from aa dock about 20 minutes walk from Pier 2. I was surprised that I was the only person signed up for the ride. The captain was Jeff and then there was Christina. She was awesome. She told me all about where we would be going and what to look out for. She came into the water and helped me see the few turtles that were around that day. There were also countless fish and of course other snorkelers.

Unforgettable experience

Joseph_B, Jan 2026

I give it 4 stars because it said it was given in different languages and I honestly did not see anyone who spoke other than English, but that does not mean that it is a great experience and the guides are super friendly and charismatic.

So fun!

ErinLeigh_R, Jan 2026

Great boat ride! Didn't see many turtles and it was still wonderful! Such a warm, sunny, beautiful day!

The expedition was worth...

Jose_T, Dec 2025

The expedition was worth every penny. The crew was amazing. Saw so many fish and turtles. Beginner friendly.

book this now!

Ethan_G, Dec 2025

great and knowledgeable staff took us out to reefs away from the large groups and saw many turtles!!

Great trip with very...

Emma_T, Nov 2025

Great trip with very knowledgeable and helpful guides. We saw several turtles within minutes of getting in the water!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Mahalo for joining us :)

Lots of fun! See lots of...

Jared_G, Nov 2025

Lots of fun! See lots of fish and turtles! Great experience overall! Our boat driver and guide were amazing!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Mahalo for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you had fun!

Fun!

Kristal_N, Nov 2025

Riding on the boat itself was fun, it's fast! Enjoyed snorkeling as well, lots of fish and saw 3 turtles. It feels like it goes by quickly but it's a good time. Captain and guide are very laid back.

Turtles galore!

Maranda_M, Nov 2025

The boat was fast getting there and maximizing our swim. The small group was welcome when compared to other groups in the water and our guide was incredibly patient with a lady on our boat who didn’t know how to swim!

Turtles 🐢🐢🐢

Tom_O, Nov 2025

Fantastic captain & crew (the crew is the person who founded us in the water. This boat only takes six people at a time which is really nice because some of the other boats had as many as 30 people at a time. They also let me snorkel without any kind of flotation on which I don't need because I have experience. They did a nice job making sure everybody had fun saw the turtles and stayed safe. I saw at least 20 different turtles in the hour plus that we were in the water.

Yay

Sheerwin_B, Nov 2025

Amazing experience ever. Sofia is very friendly and accommodating and is just awesome experience ever

Amazing Experience - Highlight of our trip!!!

Brooke_D, Oct 2025

This tour was absolutely fantastic. Sophia and Max were so accomodating, perfect length of tour. We saw so many turtles and dolphins, seal and fish!!!! Highly recommend!!

Best private tour!!!

sharon_b, Oct 2025

Loved that it was just our group! A private tour! Max was friendly and his assistant Chris was amazing. I think 6 women may have been alot for Max 🤪 he was super polite and kind and we were rowdy. We got him to loosen up towards the end. They were both very knowledgeable about the area, the fish we saw, and the whole trip was fabulous!!!

Cancelled when arrived there

Parnian_Z, Oct 2025

When I arrived, I was informed that the tour had been canceled. Since they didn’t inform me in advance, I went there all the way. I’m very disappointed with this experience.