Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran
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Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on an adventure to Turtle Canyon on this catamaran excursion from Waikiki. Board your vessel and spend your time snorkeling in the pristine waters off the coast of Oahu. See green sea turtles being cleaned by fish and finger reefs as well as octopuses and starfish. The reef is quite shallow so snorkelers of all levels are encouraged to join.
- Learn about the marine species from your guide
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour
- All snorkeling equipment is provided
- Take in the coastal scenery while you sail
What's Included
- Snorkel and Sail Experience
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Soda/Pop
- Coffee and/or TeaComplimentary cold brew coffee from ARVO Café
- SnacksAnahola Granola bars—Original, Chocolate Chip, Tropical, and Mango & Ginger.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Duke Paoa Kahanamoku StatueKalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
We are located on Waikiki Beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815) Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the rainbow umbrella & boat itself as we do not have a check in booth.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue in Honolulu for this Waikiki turtle snorkeling experience by catamaran. Once you check in with your guide, board your catamaran and set off.
Your guide anchors at Turtle Canyon for the fun to begin, as they know the best areas to spot sea turtles in their natural habitat. Plus, your snorkeling equipment is provided for you to make things easy. Get suited up in your gear and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. Take in views of turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life such as octopus.
After your time in the water, jump back on the boat for the ride back to shore.
Your guide anchors at Turtle Canyon for the fun to begin, as they know the best areas to spot sea turtles in their natural habitat. Plus, your snorkeling equipment is provided for you to make things easy. Get suited up in your gear and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. Take in views of turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life such as octopus.
After your time in the water, jump back on the boat for the ride back to shore.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Required to sign waiver before tour
- Under 4 years old who wants to do snorkeling need to bring their own Snorkeling equipment.
- Required to know how to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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
Tameka_S
We had an incredible time on the catamaran sailing around the Bay Area! The experience was breathtaking, especially snorkeling at Turtle Canyon where we swam alongside sea turtles. The boat was perfect for jumping off and enjoying the water, making the whole adventure even more exciting. The crew really made it memorable—they were friendly, welcoming, and professional. Captain Jenna went above and beyond, creating a personal connection with our daughter, which made the trip extra special. Highly recommend this adventure for anyone looking to explore the Bay Area from a unique perspective!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,742 reviews
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Laura_S, Jul 2026
Saw over ten turtles. Picked up right off the beach. Crew incredibly friendly and kind, Loved the entire experience!
Daniel_C, Jul 2026
Me and my wife had an Amazing experience. From the start to the finish of the trip was a dream come true. Definitely will be coming again.
Jaime_M, Jul 2026
Such a fun crew and great time 10/10 would recommend and do again next time. Our crew was Katelyn, Pheonix, Kypono and Tommy. All of them were super nice and helpful.
Andrew_B, Jul 2026
The whole crew was awesome. I wish I could have stayed out longer. Our Captain was Capt. Carlos, and Cameron, and there were other two crew members whose names escape me at the moment. Had an amazing time.
Dawna_B, Jul 2026
We had such a great time. The whole team was wonderful, especially Erin she too the time to make sure our daughter was having a good time and I was greatful.
The sailing at the end was my highlight. Thank you so much for a wonderful day, we'll be doing it again when we come back out.
sabrina_S, Jun 2026
My husband and I had an amazing time snorkeling! The team/crew were awesome and would call us over if they found turtles for us to look at! The boat was clean and so beautiful! We had a great time looking at all the fish and turtles would definitely book again and recommend to anyone who is interested!!
Catherine_M, Jun 2026
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done and the staff is so friendly and informative. We saw about 8-10 turtles while we were out.
Chris_J, Jun 2026
Great time! Crew was knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. Boat was clean and comfortable. Would definitely book with them again!
John_S, Jun 2026
What a great experience! The crew was courteous and incredibly hospitable! The boat ride by itself was relaxing and very enjoyable. The swimming was so much fun and the staff made sure we got our eyes on a turtle…one of the coolest things I’ve seen. We had my in-laws and our kids and everyone had a great time. There are a ton of choices for a turtle snorkeling experience but between the boat and the crew, I would highly recommend this tour!
Matthew_C, Jun 2026
My wife and I had a great time, if your going to Hawaii this has to be on your list of things to do.
Kim_L, Jun 2026
The whole crew was awesome! Definitely will book again. Capt Jen and crew took very good care
Of us and were very knowledgeable. Book this for a good family atmosphere
Hector_C, Jun 2026
Professional staff who went above and beyond! Truly wanted everyone to have a good time. In the water helping everyone to find sea life and be safe.
Sarah_C, Jun 2026
This is a great way to get to snorkel with the sea turtles! Friendly staff, great boat ride, turtles
Marzena_S, May 2026
Friendly crew and great experience!
Walking distance from our hotel made it easy and didn’t need to worry about parking.
Constanza_R, May 2026
It was great and the crew was very helpful. We got to see a lot of fish and sea turtles. Great experience
Sharon_S, May 2026
Beautiful catamaran with plenty of seating. Crew were very friendly and helpful. Toilets were clean. Cocktails were awesome! We saw lots of turtles at Turtle Canyon. Loved the sailing up the coast past Diamond Head!
Lisa_M, May 2026
This Catamaran and snorkeling trip was amazing. We saw more dolphins than even imagined. The turtles were up close and we could see them easily. The crew on the Catamaran could not have been more amazing. They were helpful, informative, and pleasant to be around.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re incredibly grateful for your support and so happy you had such a positive experience with our crew and company.
Kelsey_C, May 2026
Fantastic time, would recommend bringing your own snorkel mask if possible, we had a little trouble getting ours to seal but we still had a great time and saw lots of turtles and fish!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for being part of our day on the water. We’re so glad we could share the beauty of Waikiki with you.
Jennifer_D, May 2026
Beautiful, clean boat, awesome and kind staff. Great music and view of Waikiki Beach. The boat experience was perfect, but the snorkeling experience was less than we'd hoped for. There were a lot of us on the boat, and they took us to a location just out from Waikiki Beach, where 4-6 other boats full of snorkelers anchored. The boats were anchored in a circle, and all of the snorkelers were in the middle. It was crowded. We did see schools of fish, but with so many of us kicking around + our boats, the water was cloudy. When a turtle would surface, 50 people would descend on it all at once. I actually felt bad for the sealife. One of my husband's fins broke (heel strap tore in half), and there were no other adult fins available. He had to swim in the choppy water without fins. Then the mouthpiece of his snorkel broke while in the water, so he ended up just staying on the surface. With the water being so cloudy, that was the best way to see the turtles anyway. "Turtle Canyon" is deep under the water and you can't see it. It is clearly a path for the schools of fish, so it seems real, but it's not a place we get to experience. I felt like I could have swum there from the shore on my own.
Lila_D, Apr 2026
Bring towels, because when you get out of the water it is cold. The snorkeling is pretty good, but some days you see cool animals, but sometimes you see fish and turtles. Service is great. They get the fish to you (feed them bread) which is cool. It rained, so it was cold. But overall 9/10. Loved it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining us out on the water. We’re so glad we could share the beauty of Waikiki with you. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Tusha_L, Apr 2026
Perfect trip for turtle snorkeling. The boat is new and well maintained. Four screw members works together to provide best services. Among all the tour groups. We have one person go down search for turtle first. 3 person on surf board safe guards. Wonderful music with blinking shinning boat. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo for your review and for choosing Waikiki Sailing Company. We loved having you onboard and hope your Hawaii memories last a lifetime.
Courtney_D, Apr 2026
10/10 experience! So worth it! Carlos, Sophia, Captain Cam and Tommy were all incredibly welcoming, entertaining and educational. The Catamaran itself is GORGEOUS and when we had all finished snorkelling, the crew took us on a nice sail over to diamond head crater. Would do again, loved every second!
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo so much for your kind review. We’re truly grateful you chose to spend part of your Hawaii trip with us, and we’re so happy to hear you had a great experience.
Virginia_J, Apr 2026
Had the BEST time! The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Saw lots of turtles and it was such a fun and laidback cruise! Definitely a must if you visit Oahu
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo from all of us at Waikiki Sailing Company. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Megan_B, Mar 2026
Great experience!!! Dez, phoenix, and Claire were great!!! Highly recommend this for families with young children and teens!
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo nui loa for your support. Reviews like yours truly mean the world to our team.
Christine_B, Mar 2026
Saw lots of turtles and fish! Crew was great! Had a cocktail on the way back. A good value for your money.
Response from Host, May 2026
We sincerely appreciate your kind words and are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Hope to see you again one day!
EFFENDI_S, Mar 2026
Omg this tour was worth every cent ! Saw turtles whilst snorkelling. And fishes too of course . Had a blast with the guides as well . Aloha !
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for being part of our day on the water. We’re so glad we could share the beauty of Waikiki with you.
Barb_D, Mar 2026
Boat was super clean and well run. Was disappointed that there were so many other boats in the same area at the same time. I felt like I was constantly worried about running into someone else. Due to so many boats they had to “Corral” us into a confined section of the vast ocean to see the turtles. We did see one turtle!! All the tours were doing this same thing. Snacks were only granola bars, pop and water. Could purchase drinks onboard. Great female staff! Did a good job within their limitations.
Emma_N, Mar 2026
The crew was AMAZING. So sweet and kind. Very friendly and was so accommodating. 10/10 would recommend and attend again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Our crew loves what they do, and it means a lot to hear that it showed.
Gordon_C, Feb 2026
The crew on the boat were so professional and fun! We had a great day on the water. The boat is clean and comfortable.
Response from Host, May 2026
It was such a pleasure having you onboard. Thank you for trusting us with part of your vacation and for sharing your experience.
Julieanne_T, Feb 2026
Fantastic, crew Captain Jenna, Julia, Des and Tia were amazing and really helpful we got to see lots of turtles and beautiful fish. On the way back in we had the sails up cruising along so fun
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for being part of our day on the water. We’re so glad we could share the beauty of Waikiki with you.
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