Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure
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Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover all the vibrant marine life that calls Turtle Canyon’s reefs home—and enjoy an accessible way to snorkel and explore—on this family-friendly catamaran trip. Make your own way to the Kewalo Harbor, and hop aboard your well-appointed catamaran: snorkels, fins, masks, and more are all provided on board. Once you make it to the reefs, dive in, spot sea turtles and other marine life, and admire the underwater scenery.
- Bring the kids along on this family-friendly catamaran trip
- Look out for sea creatures like sea turtles, octopuses, starfish, and more
- Pick between early- and late-morning departure times to suit your schedule
- Snorkeling gear and guidance are included, plus an on-board lifeguard
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- 2 restrooms on board
- Ample Cushioned seating
- Certified lifeguards on rescue boards
- Large secured raft available for all Moana guests( great for beginners and children)
- Alcoholic BeveragesFirst round from our premium full bar is complimentary
- Gratuities
- Additional round of drinks costs $8
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kewalo Basin Harbor1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
The Moana Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 108.we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east ends of the harbor.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:30 am
Itinerary
Arrive at your meeting point, conveniently located at Kewalo Basin Harbor, and find your catamaran just a short distance from the parking lot. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour, depending on which fits better in your schedule.
Hop aboard your vessel and allow the captain to transport you away from shore to Turtle Canyon. When you get there, put on the provided snorkeling gear and get in the water. Your life guard will keep watch as you dive into the ocean to discover the reefs and various sea creatures that reside below the surface.
Swim alongside turtles and spot starfish as you navigate the underwater scenery.
After your snorkeling adventure, sail back to the meeting point while savoring some refreshing drinks from the full bar.
Hop aboard your vessel and allow the captain to transport you away from shore to Turtle Canyon. When you get there, put on the provided snorkeling gear and get in the water. Your life guard will keep watch as you dive into the ocean to discover the reefs and various sea creatures that reside below the surface.
Swim alongside turtles and spot starfish as you navigate the underwater scenery.
After your snorkeling adventure, sail back to the meeting point while savoring some refreshing drinks from the full bar.
Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Basic swimming skills required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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
The crew was great! Super patient and helpful. My boyfriend ended up getting sea sick and they helped him out in a heartbeat. While in the water the staff showed us different spots that had sea life! One of the staff even brought a sea urchin up for us to sea and hold in the water! We would hands down recommend Moana for your snorkeling!
Reviews
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Incredible experience. Honestly the highlight of our trip. The staff was friendly and the experience was incredible we saw so many turtles.
Great way to see the whole of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Got to see five or six turtles! The crew was great and very friendly.
We loved it. We have snorkeled before but the group stays together and there is a guide who made it very easy for inexperienced snorkelers as well. We saw at least 30 sea turtles and plenty of fish. Then, after an hour of snorkeling they sail back (instead of the motor used to get to Turtle Canyon) so you can relax with a drink and enjoy the journey.
The all woman crew were knowledgeable and experienced handling the boat. Awesome experience, got to see all sorts of fish, turtles, held a sea urchin and had dolphins swim a long side us. So far the best tour of our trip.
This was one of the best tours we've taken around the island. The crew was super pleasant and helpful. We got to see quite a few sea turtles, make sure you get an underwater bag with strap and you can record your experience. Would totally come back again!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha! We are so happy to hear this was one of the best tours you have taken around Oahu.
It is awesome that you got to see so many sea turtles, and that is a great tip about the underwater bag for recording. Our crew will be stoked to hear your kind words. We cannot wait to welcome you back on board for another adventure!
Wonderful tour and amazing crew!!!! We had so much fun! If you get sea sick, bring Meclizine! We saw so many turtles and a whale shark!
Crew was nice and really made us feel like family. Service was top tier and we got to see a LOT of turtles. They’re each very knowledgeable and would recommend this affordable experience to all my friends and family. We even got to see a humpback whale! Would be back again!
The crew were great, the boat is perfect for this type of activity.
We had exceptionally poor conditions, and the visibility made snorkeling impossible. The crew pivoted and we were fortunate to have a great day of whale watching in lieu of snorkeling.
Excellent customer service saved the day
We had a great time, nothing negative about the entire experience. Would book again, the entire crew were friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for reviewing! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Sea Turtle 🤿
The crew was great! Super patient and helpful. My boyfriend ended up getting sea sick and they helped him out in a heartbeat. While in the water the staff showed us different spots that had sea life! One of the staff even brought a sea urchin up for us to sea and hold in the water! We would hands down recommend Moana for your snorkeling!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for reviewing! We’re so happy you enjoyed the snorkel and hope to welcome you back soon 😊
The experience was exceptionally well organized and truly enjoyable! It was our first time snorkeling, and we absolutely loved it. Watching turtles and the variety of colorful fish was an extraordinary highlight that made the trip unforgettable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining us! Have a wonderful rest of your vacation. We hope to welcome you back aboard soon!
did the turtle snorkel with wife and daughter captain and crew were great helping with getting in and out of the water as well as assisting while in the water as wife and daughter aren't great swimmers. crew was extremely friendly and helpful would definitely book again.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for snorkeling with us! We’re happy to hear our crew made it a great experience for your family. Hope to welcome you back soon!
10/10 experience. I would say it’s a lil crowded in the area we went but otherwise great experience. The entire crew was amazing.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for reviewing and happy holidays!
Water was too choppy to enjoy snorkeling. The crew and catamaran were great. Wished the snorkeling was in a calm bay.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for your review! Winter weather in December can sometimes bring choppier conditions, and we apologize if this affected your snorkel experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the crew and hope to welcome you back again soon!
The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend and would do again.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for joining us! We’re happy to hear our crew helped make it a great experience for your family. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!
Great 7am snorkeling trip out. Sunrise over Diamond Head does not disappoint.
Turtles, tropical fish and dolphins!
Jenna, Ethan and Crew were great hosts.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sailing with us! So happy you enjoyed the sunrise and snorkeling. We’ll pass your compliments along to the crew!
My husband and I booked the 2.5 hour turtle snorkeling cruise and it was amazing! Initially we booked the 10:30am slot, but the business notified us that over 40 people booked that time and only 4 people booked the 7 am slot. We were able to change our time to the 7 am slot with ease, and we were very pleased with being given the option. The 7am cruise, while early, was phenomenal. Our crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly chill.
They communicated their guidelines clearly and ensured everyone on board would have a fun and safe time. We saw over 12 turtles during the early cruise, both sleeping in the "hotel" and coming up for air. Afterwards, we were taken on a dolphin cruise with the time we had left. All in all 20/10 experience. ALSO, please tip your tour guides! They are absolutely worth every penny and more.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Mahalo for joining us and for such an awesome review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the early morning cruise and we’re glad the crew made it fun, safe, and memorable. Hope to welcome you back onboard soon!
As a first time snorkler and someone with anexity I felt comfortable knowing there are several crew members in the water with you. And they ask you if you're ok often. They give you time to get used to the breathing method. It took time for my husband to get the hang of it but there was no rush. It was amazing to see all the schools of fish and turtles swim under you. Beautiful ocean waters. So happy we decided to participate in this activity and we had a wonderful experienced crew. We had an all women crew except for the captain that day. Mahalo!
We were so appreciative of the fantastic crew and captain! We needed some assistance with our party and they were awesome!
The girls were wonderful and attentive! We had a blast! We saw at least 10 different turtles and hundreds of fish, all within a few feet ourselves. One of the tour guides even dove down 20+ feet and brought up a star fish for everyone to look at!
Response from Host, May 2025
Mahalo for your awesome review! We're so happy you experienced the wonderful ocean life in Waikiki. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
We had a great time. The staff was very nice and courteous. Water was beautiful, so relaxing so worth it.
Response from Host, May 2025
Mahalo Russell! We hope to sail with you again soon ⛵️
Nice easy time that doesn't take up too much time in your day. Seeing turtles and fish on a great boat that's not crowded at all!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Mahalo for reviewing Amanda!
Very beautiful experience. The staff was very friendly. The view & scenery was breathtaking. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for reviewing Lindsey! Hope you join us on your next adventure 🤿
Such a great experience even with 2 kids.We saw 2 turtles and tons of fish. Everyone who worked the boat was very knowledgeable and sweet. One even swam down and brought up a sea urchin for my son to hold. Great adventure!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for reviewing Jacqueline! Hope you join us on your next adventure 🤿
The crew was really accommodating and the boat spacious with a small number of guests. We were able to see turtles and fish and lucked out and saw a monk seal. Also had several dolphins ride the boats bow wake for several minutes. Spectacular!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Mahalo Anthony! Hope to see you again soon ⛵️
We had an absolutely amazing time on the snorkeling tour! We got to see 5 beautiful turtles up close, which was such an unforgettable experience. The crew was fantastic—super friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone had a great time. The drinks served at the bar were delicious and really hit the spot after a day in the water. Highly recommend this tour for an unforgettable adventure!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for reviewing Dayre! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and hope to sail with you again soon ⛵️
It was a great tour staff was great and gave lots of attention to each guest. Group was small compared to other boats.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Mahalo for reviewing Josh!
We had a lovely trip as two families together, 9 total people. 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was great. They made all of us feel comfortable. The experience was exactly as advertised. The right amount of time. We saw lots of cool underwater sea life, enjoyed the boat ride and some cocktails on the way home.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for this amazing review Lauren! We're so happy you enjoyed Moana's Sea Turtle Snorkel and we hope you join us for a sail again soon ⛵️ Our crew is the best!!
These guys are awesome! They were so helpful getting me and my kids set up in the water to find swim with turtles and view the incredible wildlife. They were extremely attentive to a variety of needs, like my kids being a little scared to get in, as well as me getting sea sick. All the while they kept the good times rolling! I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a snorkeling adventure.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Mahalo Timothy! Happy you all enjoyed the snorkel and we hope to see you again soon 🤿
Small group which was nice, Captain and staff were awesome. Not to mention the beautiful snorkeling views!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Mahalo Frances! We hope to see you again soon 🤿
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