Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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.Operating hours.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
Remy_T
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
4.7
based on 940 reviews
Jennifer_E, Mar 2026
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 🤿
Remy_T, Mar 2026
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 😊
Santosh_C, Jan 2026
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!
Erik_S, Jan 2026
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!
Vanessa_R, Dec 2025
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!
Steven_C, Dec 2025
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!
scrane1986, Dec 2025
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!
Brian_L, Nov 2025
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!
Imani, Jul 2025
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!
Marisol_M, Jun 2025
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!
Berry_H, May 2025
We were so appreciative of the fantastic crew and captain! We needed some assistance with our party and they were awesome!
Samuel_H, May 2025
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!
Russell_C, May 2025
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 ⛵️
Amanda_C, Apr 2025
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!
Lindsey_B, Apr 2025
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 🤿
Jacqueline_W, Apr 2025
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 🤿
Anthony_N, Apr 2025
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 ⛵️
Dayre_T, Mar 2025
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 ⛵️
Josh_R, Mar 2025
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!
Lauren_P, Mar 2025
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!!
Timothy_C, Mar 2025
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 🤿
Frances_S, Mar 2025
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 🤿
Jaime_N, Mar 2025
The crew was great! They were super friendly and attentive. The snorkeling was amazing! And the sailing with a cocktail was a bonus! My whole family loved it!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you Jamie!
Sharina_P, Jan 2025
Amazing! So much fun!! Highly recommend. The staff helped so much. A lot of our family came and loved the experience. I brought my 2 kids, 7 and 4 years old. The staff helped guide and assisted them when needed.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you Sharina!
Joshua_C, Jan 2025
Amazing snorkeling experience for the kids! The crew was extremely professional and wonderful with our girls! We saw four turtles up close and tons of beautiful fish. The crew supervises from the water and you wear a life preserver belt so it’s perfectly safe for beginners. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Mahalo for reviewing Joshua! Happy to hear you enjoyed the Snorkel Sail 🤿
Kelly_R, Jan 2025
It was amazing. The staff was so kind and accommodating. We saw some turtles and some beautiful fish.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Mahalo for reviewing Kelly!
John_M, Jan 2025
I had an amazing time with Moana Sailing for the sea turtles and snorkeling experience! For the ticket price, it was definitely worth the value. The highlight for me was spotting a few sea turtles during the trip—such a magical moment to see them up close in their natural habitat.
The crew was fantastic and truly made the trip memorable. Bella, Sophia, Kyle, and Bridget were all wonderful to work with—so friendly, professional, and fun. Their energy and enthusiasm added to the experience and made me feel comfortable and entertained.
The boat was well-equipped, and the snorkeling gear was in great condition. The crew provided helpful tips and made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing ocean adventure. Can't wait to book again! 🌊🐢⛵️
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Mahalo for reviewing John! We love our Sea Turtle Snorkel and we’re so happy you did too. We hope to sail with you again soon ⛵️
Marguerite_W, Dec 2024
Safe for all family members. Saw lots of fish and turtles! Great service from the crew! Lovely scenery and worth it!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Mahalo for reviewing! We hope to see you again soon 🐠
EIKO_H, Nov 2024
Was able to see (and swim with) over a dozen turtles and variety of fish! It was an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sailing with us!
Jason_D, Nov 2024
The crew makes the experience wonderful and everything is just wonderful kids love it.the crew is very helpful anyone shape perform
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Mahalo Jason we hope to see you again soon!
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