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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Oahu, USA
Viator Experience Award
Trending
Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Elizabeth_K ·
May 2026
Turtles are their speciality! We experienced turtles, variety of fish, and even some dolphins! Had an amazing time! Crew is very professional, knowledgeable, safe, and fun. Equipment in great condition and clean. As a nervous swimmer I felt extremely safe with them guiding me for this once in a lifetime opportunity experience!
· Leslie_R ·
May 2026
A lovely day with crystal clear water, at least 9 turtles, colorful fish, and got to pet an urchin & octopus! Friendly guides & great pics!

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 on this 2-hour tour.
  • Maximize your chances of seeing turtles 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

  • Experienced crew and snorkel guides
  • 50-minute snorkel session at Turtle Canyon
  • 100% Turtle sighting guarantee
  • Flotation vests and safety equipment
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Soft Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels
  • Reusable water bottle

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Island Splash Tours
    1651 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

1

Turtle Canyon

50 minutesAdmission 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
  • PLEASE READ!! 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/Boat. 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. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure time, 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 29 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

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 1,224 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun turtle trip

John_L, Jun 2026
Ton of fun. Didn't see a bunch of turtles but it didn't take away from the experience at all. Boat captains were fantastic 👍🏻

Beautiful turtles and fish-but crowded

skratkacpa, Jun 2026
Beautiful turtles and fish-but crowded. Things opened up a little by the fish and they swam a feet from you which really cool.

Thank you for the memories!

karli_F, Jun 2026
The entire experience from start to finish was great. The captain texted us to make Sure we were on our way and how to properly get there to the appropriate dock. Waiver was also easy. Everyone was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Beautiful view great experience.

Snorkel Excursion

Nicole_F, Jun 2026
Very smooth with a great crew. They explained everything and were very friendly. I Would say the snorkeling was a bit strenuous but doable. Waters also a little choppy for those that get seasick this may not be a good choice.

Fun time

jeff_c, Jun 2026
Small but knowledgeable crew. Gear works well in general, small issue with water getting in the nose.

Took an island tour and...

Marie_S, Jun 2026
Took an island tour and had a better experience being up close and personal with the turtles than this. Majority of the staff were super nice with the exception of one of the men staff. He was a bit rude and snarky when my mom got excited and pointed out the turtles below us. “I know there’s turtles ma’am I wouldn’t have brought you here if there weren’t.” Overall it was a good experience- just wouldn’t do it again.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the overall experience and that the rest of our crew helped make your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour a positive one. We appreciate you letting us know about your interaction with one of our crew members. Providing a friendly and welcoming experience is important to us, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our team as a reminder of the level of service we strive to provide. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on Oahu.

Great family fun!

Jeanette, Jun 2026
The crew was fantastic! They did a great job going through the how to, what to expect, and kept it fun. When we were in the water there was enough guidance to keep us safe and see turtles! We had a great time, highly recommend for a family.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so happy you and your family had a great time snorkeling at Turtle Canyon. Our crew loves making sure guests feel prepared, safe, and confident in the water while keeping the experience fun from start to finish. We're thrilled you were able to see sea turtles and truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure, and we hope to welcome your family back again soon!

Loved it!

Autumn_H, Jun 2026
These guys were great! I got seasick, but my family had fun!! And I still had fun because they took great care of me. Mahalo!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the kind review! We're so glad to hear your family had a wonderful time snorkeling at Turtle Canyon. While we're sorry you experienced seasickness, we're happy our crew was able to take good care of you and help make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you and your family back again soon. Mahalo!

Saltee

Corrine_L, Jun 2026
You can get sea sick but it’s a wonderful experience . Great captain & crew. Just not real clear on location.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour with our captain and crew. We also appreciate your feedback about the meeting location. Clear communication is important to us, and we'll continue looking for ways to make the check-in process as easy as possible. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Oahu!

Great way to see the sea...

Nicholas_G, Jun 2026
Great way to see the sea turtles, the staff were friendly, and it was an amazing experience, would highly recommend

Recommend!

Kimberly_R, Jun 2026
We enjoyed our excursion with island splash! The crew was very helpful and kind. Provided drinks and gear. I’ve snorkeled before and this was my favorite experience! And we saw turtles!!! Wooo

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for joining us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour and that our crew helped make the experience such a memorable one. It means a lot to know that, even with previous snorkeling experience, this was your favorite adventure yet! We're especially happy you got to see sea turtles during your time in the water. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the ocean soon!

I Love Hawai’i <3

Savannah_M, Jun 2026
10/10 saw sooooo many fish and turtles, team was super communicative and kind. Great for group excursions or even single excursions they make people feel very welcomed.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you saw so many fish and sea turtles during your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour. Our crew works hard to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every guest, whether they're joining us with a group or adventuring solo. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the water soon!

All round winner

Justin_D, Jun 2026
Great trip.. great crew.. great equipment.. Seen the turtles 🐢 .. Fantastic.. Book it!! You will not be disappointed..

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the awesome review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic time snorkeling at Turtle Canyon and got to see the sea turtles. It's great to hear you enjoyed the crew, equipment, and overall experience. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure and for the recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the water again soon!

It was great. We were...

Mariano_F, Jun 2026
It was great. We were able to see turtles, various fishes, and reefs. Our guides were very knowledgeable, attentive, and professional. It was my first time snorkeling and I would definitely do it again here

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you had a great experience exploring Turtle Canyon and seeing sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and coral reefs. It's especially rewarding to hear that your first snorkeling experience was such a positive one. Our crew takes pride in providing a safe, professional, and enjoyable Waikiki snorkel tour for guests of all experience levels. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours, and we would love to welcome you back for another Oahu snorkeling adventure in the future!

Best Crew in Oahu

Delia_S, Jun 2026
The experience was a great one. The staff was young but very knowledgable. Our family had a great time. The young men were raised right by their mommas, very caring making sure everyone was taken care of and having a great time. We had a boy with autism and one of the crew members stayed with him and his mother and was helping him to see the fish under water and Emma that took out pictures made sure she took good pictures of him. Emma by the way is a sweet mermaid lol the fins on that gal are amazing!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your family had such a great experience with us at Turtle Canyon. Creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for every guest is incredibly important to our crew, and it means a lot to know that your family felt well cared for throughout the tour. We're especially glad your son was able to enjoy the experience and connect with the underwater world with a little extra support from our team. Thank you for your kind words about our crew and for the laugh about Emma's mermaid fins—we'll be sure to pass that along! We truly appreciate you choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure and hope to welcome your family back again soon.

It was a great...

NICOLE_H, Jun 2026
It was a great experience….great crew …lots of fish, turtles, urchin and an octopus…so much fun! Best excursion we did on our vacation!

Great Crew

Eric_C, Jun 2026
If you don't go in the morning when the water is a little bit calmer, it does get a bit choppy in the afternoon. So, if you get seasick, try a morning run. The crew was upbeat and fantastic with all the guests. They were also very concerned about your safety, so if you are not a good swimmer, they had (2) people in the water on surfboards to help you at any moment.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and appreciated the energy and support from our crew. Safety is always our top priority, and we're happy to hear you noticed the extra attention our team provides in the water to help guests feel comfortable and confident throughout the tour. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Turtle Canyon snorkel adventure. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another Waikiki snorkeling experience the next time you're on Oahu!

Great first time experience!

Hernan_M, Jun 2026
Amazing experience for a last second activity! Thank you guys again for the safe, amazing trip! Would highly recommend

Staff was very nice and...

Vanessa_R, Jun 2026
Staff was very nice and helpful. We saw what seemed to be alot of turtles and many types of fish. Staff was also very knowledgeable and would answer any questions. Will definitely be back to do this again.

Once in a lifetime

Marilyn_C, Jun 2026
The tour was very well organized extremely safe all questions were answered safety was paramount on the boat and in the water. Saw looks of turtles great trip

Had a wonderful time. Saw...

Tanya_G, Jun 2026
Had a wonderful time. Saw turtles, dolphins and lots of fish. Would highly recommend while here in Hawaii.

Great snorkeling tour...

Jennifer_A, Jun 2026
Great snorkeling tour with the turtles. We also got to see lots of dolphins as well. The staff were great!!!

Great time

Carrie_D, Jun 2026
We had a good time all around! The staff was very friendly and the ride was awesome. A lot of turtles to see!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed seeing so many sea turtles at Turtle Canyon. It's wonderful to hear that our friendly crew and the boat ride helped make your Waikiki snorkel tour even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another Oahu snorkeling adventure soon!

Turtle swimming

Brenda_R, Jun 2026
We saw several turtles and fish along with dolphins. Staff are very helpful had a great time . Was a good experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're thrilled you were able to see sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and even dolphins during your time on the water. Encounters like these make every Turtle Canyon snorkel tour unique and memorable. We're also happy to hear our crew helped make your experience enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Solo snorkle

Ginger_K, Jun 2026
Was a great snorkeling experience. Very helpful getting used to the water. I went alone and it was a blast.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you had a great experience at Turtle Canyon and felt supported while getting comfortable in the water. It's wonderful to hear you joined us solo and still had such a fun time. Our crew works hard to create a welcoming and enjoyable Waikiki snorkel tour for every guest. We appreciate you choosing Island Splash Tours and hope to see you again on your next Oahu adventure!

Great excursion even for solo travelers!

Mary_C, Jun 2026
If you are staying in Waikiki, this snorkeling excursion is a great option. You may or may not see sea turtles, but you will very likely swim alongside a variety of colorful schools of fish. I must admit that I was a bit intimidated when I saw how deep the water was. However, the staff was attentive, professional, and focused on safety. They provided me with a flotation buoy to swim with, which helped me feel much more comfortable. I am directionally challenged and accidentally went to the wrong location at first, but I was relieved to finally make it to the boat for the excursion. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and well taken care of both in and out of the water. There were multiple staff members monitoring participants throughout the experience and ensuring everyone stayed safe among the many boats operating in the area.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for joining us! We're so glad you chose Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. It’s great to hear that our crew helped you feel safe and comfortable in the water, especially when the open ocean seemed a little intimidating at first. Guest safety is always our top priority, and we're happy our team was there to support you every step of the way. We're also glad you enjoyed swimming among the colorful reef fish at Turtle Canyon and appreciated the attention from our crew both in and out of the water. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another Oahu snorkeling adventure in the future!

Tour guides are...

Miriam_A, Jun 2026
Tour guides are absolutely incredible and patient, amazing for first time snorkeling or experienced.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're thrilled to hear our guides helped make your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour such a great experience. Our crew loves helping both first-time snorkelers and experienced ocean adventurers feel comfortable and confident in the water. We appreciate you choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure and hope to see you again soon!

Great time

Carlen_S, Jun 2026
Had a great time with my daughter. Although the tides were a bit rough we were still able to get a glimpse of turtles and fishes. Crew also ensured everyone was ok in the water and close together. Recommend 10/10!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Aloha, mahalo nui loa for snorkeling with us at Island Splash Tours! We’re so happy to hear you and your daughter had such a great time out at Turtle Canyon. While ocean conditions can vary from day to day, we’re glad you were still able to see Hawaiian green sea turtles and colorful reef fish during your adventure. Our crew works hard to keep guests safe, comfortable, and together in the water, so it means so much to hear that stood out during your experience. Mahalo for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you both back for another Turtle Canyon snorkel adventure soon!

Wonderful experience

Patricia_C, Jun 2026
Loved seeing the turtles up close & had an added treat of lots of dolphins swimming near us. Preston & crew were very knowledgeable and helpful- made sure everyone had the best experience. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Aloha, mahalo nui loa for snorkeling with us at Island Splash Tours! We’re so happy to hear you had such an incredible experience out at Turtle Canyon and got to enjoy both Hawaiian green sea turtles and a pod of dolphins during your adventure. Our crew loves sharing Hawaiʻi’s incredible marine life while making sure every guest feels comfortable and has the best possible experience on the water. It means so much to hear our team helped make your day both fun and memorable. Mahalo for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another Turtle Canyon snorkel adventure soon!

awesome and chill snorkeling

Vanessa_B, May 2026
It was great! We were able to see a monk seal on the trip and also it felt safe traveling in a group. They went over all safety protocols before we jumped in the water and gave us all the gear.
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