Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get up close with Waikiki’s majestic wildlife on this snorkeling tour. Cruise along the coast with views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, swim among Hawaiian green sea turtles and diverse marine life, and enjoy complimentary beverages on deck. All snorkel gear and expert guidance are included for a safe, memorable experience.
- Maximize your chances of seeing turtle in Turtle Canyon reef
- Learn about Hawaii's marine life from your expert guide
- Soak up scenic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki coastline from the water
- Chance of seeing whales during the migration season
What's Included
- soft drinks
- Snorkel equipment
- Flotation vests
- Experienced crew & snorkel guides
- Towels - PLEASE BRING TOWELS
- Reusable Water Bottle
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Island Splash Tours1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
See exact map location on google or apple maps, PLEASE search "Island Splash Tours". Our boat will be located at the dock near the yellow booth. We ask that you arrive to the loading dock 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of departure. please stand by the Island Splash check-in sign.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Turtle Canyon
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)
Waikiki Beach (Pass By)
Waikiki (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Best way to locate our boat, please Google Maps or Apple Maps search “Island Splash Tours.” This will take you directly to our check-in pin. Please do not use the address listed on TripAdvisor, as it will direct you to the correct harbor but not to our specific boat within the harbor. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to departure, and the boat departs promptly at your scheduled tour time. Mahalo, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Island Splash Tours
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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
Melanie_C
From start to finish this was exceptional. The staff were chill and funny. They were very informative and were ready for a great time! There was only 12 people on our boat which was incredible. I love the small quantity! Complimentary drinks were available. These guides were amazing! 10/10 and would use this company again for sure
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,039 reviews
Jen_F, Mar 2026
This was a great experience. I’m deathly afraid of sharks. The crew assured me that this is safe and like they said I didn’t see any. We saw many fish and a lot of turtles. The water was not as cold as expected and we all had a great time. The crew was also very friendly and very comical which made it more enjoyable. We wish you the best of luck starting this business and letting it grow.
Darcy_H, Mar 2026
Great experience easy to find the meeting place super convenient for us staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. The turtles were active and easy to see we also were very lucky to see a couple whales on our way to the reef. Captain Alex was very professional as well as his whole crew. Had a great experience with the family.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! One of the best parts of our Waikiki snorkel tour is how easy and convenient the location of our boat departure is, right by the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon at Ala Wai Harbor, making it super accessible for guests staying in Waikiki. Turtle Canyon off Waikiki is an incredible place to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish, and those whale sightings on the way out always make the Oʻahu ocean experience even more special. It’s awesome to hear you and your family had such a great time on the water.
Amy_K, Mar 2026
Definitely a must do! Very responsive and rebooking due to water conditions was easy. Very easy access to the pier as well!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! We’re so glad to hear everything was smooth and easy for you. Our boat departs right by the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon at Ala Wai Harbor, which makes it one of the most convenient and easy-to-find snorkel tour departure locations in Waikiki. Turtle Canyon off Waikiki is an incredible place to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef life, and we appreciate you spending time on the water with us.
Rousana_S, Mar 2026
This was a total last minute find and booking. Highly recommend this crew. They were super helpful, very friendly and we definitely saw lots of turtles and fish. More snorkeling than any other tour we’ve taken on vacation. Loved it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! Turtle Canyon off Waikiki is one of the best places to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and explore reef life along the Honolulu coastline, and it’s awesome to hear you found us last minute and had such a great experience. We’re stoked you enjoyed the extra time in the water and got to see plenty of turtles and fish on your Oʻahu snorkel tour.
serene_c, Mar 2026
Loved this adventure. Knowleglbe crew for the trip. One experienced snorkler and one newbie. Beautiful time seeing dolphins, turtles and many fish.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Appreciate you coming out with Island Splash Tours! Turtle Canyon off Waikiki is an incredible place to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish, and it’s great to hear both experienced and first-time snorkelers had a great time. Those dolphin sightings always make the Oahu ocean experience even more special.
Jeanine_C, Mar 2026
Friendly crew. Weather was a challenge but the crew did their very best to make sure everyone had a good time and did in fact see turtles.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha and mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! We’re glad you still had the chance to see turtles out at Turtle Canyon. Weather is sadly out of our control, but our top priority is always keeping our guests safe while still creating the best experience possible on the water. We truly appreciate you joining us and sharing your time out on the ocean.
Anais_W, Mar 2026
The experience was awesome! The crew was knock and caring. I got a little seasick and the captain kept checking on me and gave me suggestions to help me get through it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Appreciate you coming out with Island Splash Tours! Turtle Canyon off Waikiki is always an incredible place to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles, and it means a lot to hear the crew helped take care of you and made the experience more comfortable on the water.
Shenitra_S, Mar 2026
We had an amazing time! Great for a family. The staff was friendly and patient. We truly enjoyed our self
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Family days out on the water at Turtle Canyon are always special, mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! Snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles just off Waikiki makes for a great Oʻahu ocean experience, and it’s awesome to hear your group had such a good time.
Jennifer_T, Mar 2026
What an amazing experience! Highly recommend this tour, we saw many tutles and different fish. The crew made us feel like family!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for choosing Island Splash Tours! We’re so glad you enjoyed your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour and had the chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish just off the coast of Waikiki. We truly appreciate you joining our Oahu snorkel tour and are grateful for the recommendation.
crystal_a, Mar 2026
On the snorkel tour we saw 7 turtles under water. 2 or 3 turtles surfaced to the water. It was amazing. It was like we were swimming in an aquarium there was so many fish! The crew and swim guide were knowledgeable and friendly. Best snorkel trip ever! Thank you
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for coming out with Island Splash Tours! It’s always special seeing turtles both resting underwater and surfacing at Turtle Canyon. The reef there is full of fish and marine life, which really does make it feel like swimming in an aquarium. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience with our crew and appreciate you joining us for a Waikiki turtle snorkeling tour.
Junhwi_P, Mar 2026
Easy access, friendly staff. All gears provided. You just have to be there to enjoy. My wife and I had a great time
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you and your wife joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! Our Waikiki turtle snorkeling boat tour departs from a convenient harbor location in Waikiki, making it easy for guests to access the boat and get out on the water quickly. We’re happy you enjoyed the experience, the gear provided, and time snorkeling with marine life just off the coast of Honolulu. We truly appreciate you spending part of your Oahu adventure with us.
Michael_M, Feb 2026
It was a great experience the staff were amazing and wonderful I highly recommend the excursion with this group. Best experience snorkeling.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so happy you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! Snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles just off the coast of Waikiki is always a special experience, and it means a lot to hear you enjoyed your time with our crew. Mahalo for the recommendation and for spending part of your Oahu adventure with us.
Kris_C, Feb 2026
Great crew, amazing tour.
Lots of turtles. Water was crystal clear. Crew was really friendly. I highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so happy you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour! Clear water and lots of turtles always make for an unforgettable snorkeling experience just off the coast of Waikiki. Mahalo for snorkeling with Island Splash Tours and for recommending our Oahu turtle snorkeling adventure.
James_W, Feb 2026
Staff was knowledgeable. Helpful with equipment. Considerate of those less experienced. A very enjoyable experience that I would do again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! Our crew always aims to make snorkeling comfortable for all experience levels while exploring the reef and marine life just off the coast of Waikiki. We truly appreciate you coming out with us and would love to have you back for another Oahu turtle snorkeling adventure.
Tyler_B, Feb 2026
Fantastic experience with a great staff, came over from Wisconsin on a trip and was treated like family. Great service at an affordable price! Would recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! It means a lot to hear you felt welcomed and taken care of by our crew while visiting Oahu. Snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles just off the coast of Waikiki is always a special experience, and we truly appreciate the recommendation.
RENE_S, Feb 2026
Cool crew.
Waters were choppy due to high winds, however it was a good experience.
Very crowded snorkeling spot. In general not at fault of this tour. However, a little disappointing trying to snorkel with another 100 or more people in the area with 5 or so other boats crowded up.
Overall good experience. Pricing was reasonable. And the snorkeling was successful on viewing quite a bit of fish and turtles.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo for your kind words about our crew! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time snorkeling with us and saw turtles and lots of fish! We are sorry to hear the weather was not as you had hoped, however thank you for being so understanding, as weather is out of our control. We also thank you for your understanding regarding other boats in the area. We recommend our guests looking for a quieter experience to book our 7AM tour, as conditions tend to be calmer and less boats at the popular Turtle Canyon's reef. Again, thank you for snorkeling with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Tracey_W, Feb 2026
Great tour! Saw turtles and thousands of fish. The tour guides were wonderful. Everything you need is provided but bring a towel for the ride back
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! Seeing Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish just off the coast of Waikiki always makes for a memorable snorkeling experience. Mahalo for coming out with us and for sharing the helpful tip for future guests.
Catrina_G, Feb 2026
Amazing adventure! Highly recommend this one and will definitely be returning on my next trip to Hawaii!! My fiancé and I have never been snorkeling before so we didn’t know what to expect logistically. This team took care of us and connected with every person on board. They are naturals at what they do and they make the most nervous people feel in control and comfortable. This is the team that you need to book with to have great fun and see the best part of our amazing ocean! They are punctual and knowledgeable about their environment!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your amazing review and for snorkeling with us! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Christine_C, Feb 2026
We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! It’s always special seeing so many Hawaiian green sea turtles and capturing those moments with our underwater photo package while snorkeling just off the coast of Waikiki. Thank you for your kind words about the photographer and for sharing your experience with our Oahu turtle snorkeling tour.
ErikaMJ_S, Jan 2026
This was an amazing tour. The crew and captain were so friendly and knowledgeable it was great. I would so go again. It was my first time snorkeling
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo for the 5 stars and for joining us at Island Splash Tours! We hope to see you again soon!
Stephanie_W, Jan 2026
We had so much fun on this excursion! The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. We loved that it wasn’t overcrowded, and the picture option was awesome!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo for joining our snorkel tour and for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Susie_E, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful time. Our 8 and 12 year old loved it and we saw lots of turtles! Crew was great and very professional and fun!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mahalo for the 5 star review! So happy to hear you and your kids enjoyed the turtles!!
Holly_R, Jan 2026
Fabulous boat and crew. Saw heaps of turtles and fish. Awesome views of Waikiki beach too. We’ll he back!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! Seeing Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish just off the coast of Waikiki, with views of Waikiki Beach from the water, always makes for a memorable snorkeling experience. Mahalo for coming out with us and we’d love to have you back on another Oahu turtle snorkeling adventure.
Doug_L, Jan 2026
Very well organized. Crew were super friendly and helpful. Toy happened exactly as described. We saw a whale spouting & diving (from a distance). We also saw about 7 different turtles while in the water - two at the surface and several on the shallow bottom. Be aware that you have to snorkel on your own for about 45 minutes looking for turtles. The crew team leader has a yellow floatie so you can follow her as she searches for turtles. It can be a bit strenuous for some. It's very safe as they have crew on surfboards watching the group and an underwater camera person filming your adventure.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We’re happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with us. While our snorkel tours typically last 45–50 minutes, guests are welcome to return to the boat at any time. Our lifeguards are there not only to ensure safety, but also to offer support and rest for anyone who may need to hold onto the surfboard for a few minutes.
Mahalo again for your review—we hope to see you again soon!
ZaBrena_M, Jan 2026
Everybody was so informative and fun on the trip! I would highly recommend for anybody for anybody wanting an affordable and exciting adventure.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review and for snorkeling with us at Island Splash Tours! Hope to see you again soon!
Jonathan_G, Jan 2026
We had an amazing experience. I got some really beautiful videos and photos. We saw at least eight or nine turtles as well as a bunch of massive schools of fish. On the way to the snorkeling spot we were even able to see dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. The guides were amazing. Definitely be sure to show up a little bit early because if everyone is there early, you got a little bit of extra time because they were able to leave the dock earlier. I will definitely be doing this trip with them again next time we are in Hawaii.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mahalo for snorkeling with us at Island Splash Tours! We’re so happy to hear you had such an unforgettable time out on the water with us and we hope to see you again soon!
L_A, Jan 2026
Came here for work trip and hubby had to work so I took myself on an excursion and booked this one this morning. The pricing is great! The boat was super clean almost brand new. Our guides were phenomenal. They brought the vibe and energy. We saw several turtles and tons of fish. We had a lot of time in the water and they took us to a few spots. It was amazing and exactly what I was looking for. They check up on you several times to make sure you’re okay. Which I appreciated. I would do this tour again and they have several other tour options too!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mahalo for snorkeling with us and for your kind review! We look forward to the next time we can have you aboard with us!
Laura_C, Jan 2026
The staff were kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe. The amount of time was perfect. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review and for snorkeling with us at Island Splash Tours!
Alpha_J, Jan 2026
We had the best time on this snorkel. The staff were great and very knowledgeable. They were very patient with our group and made sure we saw plenty of sea life. We will definitely be booking this again
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mahalo for joining us on our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour! We hope to see you all again soon!
SONIA_P, Jan 2026
Our turtle snorkel tour was everything it promised to be and more. From start to finish, the crew made the experience feel safe, relaxed, and incredibly well organised.
Ella, Elle, and Maddy were fantastic. They looked after the entire group, kept a close eye on everyone in the water, and made sure we always knew where the turtles were without ever feeling rushed or crowded. Captain Chris ran a smooth, professional operation and we felt safe at all times.
If you’re thinking about doing this tour, don’t hesitate. It’s an unforgettable experience with a truly caring and attentive crew.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you joined us for a Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with Island Splash Tours! It means a lot to hear that you felt safe, relaxed, and well taken care of throughout the experience. Snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles just off the coast of Waikiki is always something special, and we’re happy our crew could help make the tour comfortable and memorable. Mahalo for coming out with us and for the recommendation.
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