Oahu

9am Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure

Name: 9am Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
Brand: Holokai Catamaran
SKU: 117476P3
Price: 95.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (188 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceOahu, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get adventurous during a trip to Honolulu with a morning snorkeling excursion to see green sea turtles. Go under water at Turtle Canyon and swim with a variety of tropical fish, octopus, and turtles. After snorkeling, set sail around Diamond Head to look for Hawaiian spinner dolphins (and humpback whales during the winter months). All snorkel equipment is included.

Go snorkeling during a morning tour in Turtle Canyon
Discover a variety of marine life including tropical fish
Go swimming with green sea turtles
Admire views during a sail around Diamond Head

What's Included

Fins, Snorkel Mask, Snorkel, Snorkel Vest
Complimentary Snacks
Professional Snorkel Guide
Motion Sickness Aid
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available For Cash Purchase
Validation for parking at Embassy Suites Hotel ($8 for 4 hours)
Dry Storage

Towels

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2169 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Check-in Time: 30 minutes before departure. We are located in The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort at 2169 Kalia Rd. Walk past Front Desk towards the Retail Spaces. Please be punctual. Guests will be escorted from the check-in location to the boat 15 minutes before activity time.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Timothy_R

Everything was perfect! The staff were all so very sweet and helpful. The views of Waikiki and Diamond Head were spectacular. Our party of 5 enjoyed every minute of our tour. We saw a ton of fish, some turtles and a whale spout. We really enjoyed the music they played which added to the experience. Highly recommend and I would love to do this tour again in the future.

Reviews

5.0

188 reviews

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Great time!

Stephanie_H, Mar 2024

Wonderful crew and fun snorkling and saw several turtles and many other fish. Ended up doing the 12pm snorkel instead of the 9am. And ended up booking the sunset cruise after our snorkel. Also was a wonderful time!

See the Sea Turtles!!

Dee_D, Nov 2023

This was a great experience. The boat was clean and nice and the crew was so fabulous! We were able to see some turtles and lots of pretty fish. Then we sailed out to the ocean and it was so beautiful. We'd definitely do this again.

Awesome experience. The...

Lee_B, Aug 2023

Awesome experience. The crew & captain are were great and funny 😂 they’re all very knowledgeable about the sea life & helpful. Will definitely do this again when I come back.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for sailing with us! We're thrilled you had an awesome time with our crew. Can't wait to welcome you back on board for more sea adventures!

Turtly awesome!

Sarah_L, Jul 2023

Got to see some amazing turtles! Had great tour guides and even got to see some great fish, eels and dolphins! Was a great experience! Good snacks and drinks and alcohol for purchase!

Awesome experience

Jessica_G, Jun 2023

Amazing and knowledgeable crew and beautiful catamaran! Highly recommend! Complimentary non alcoholic drinks and snacks. We saw many turtles, fish and an octopus!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Aloha, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our crew and enjoyed the beauty of our catamaran. It sounds like you had an incredible underwater encounter, spotting turtles, fish, and even an octopus! Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure soon. Mahalo, The Holokai Catamaran Team

Great

mariela_R, Dec 2022

Had a great time. Nice size group, compared to other tours. The ladies at the check in where great. The guys on the boat where the best. I forgot their names. You do see turtles!!!! It was amazing!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha Mariela! Thank you for your review! We love to hear that our staff was amazing from check-in to sailing. We hope to welcome you aboard again! Perhaps for a sunset sail. Mahalo for choosing Holokai

An amazing trip! The...

Nicole_W, Oct 2022

An amazing trip! The guides/captain were very informed about the wildlife and area as a whole and we’re very accommodating

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Aloha Nicole! Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your sail and snorkel with the honu, and hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to the island. Mahalo and a hui hou!

Crew was helpful

Robin_M, Apr 2022

I enjoyed this trip, however I hadn’t swam for years. My mindset is young but my body said different. I did get In the water and saw fish immediately when looking down into water. There were also turtles in the area which I viewed, from on the boat, swimming towards the snorkeling area. I didn’t feel comfortable swimming over to where they were. So, I got back on the boat and enjoyed the views. The crew was very helpful. Thank you.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Aloha Robin, Thank you for leaving us a review on your experience! We are sorry to hear that you didn't stay in the water the whole time, but love to hear that you were still able to see turtles and fish from the boat! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon, maybe for a beautiful sunset sail! Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Swim among the turtles

Vicki_H, Apr 2022

Seeing the turtles swim around me when they came up for air. Guide knew exactly where to find the turtles.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Aloha Vicki, Thank you so much for leaving your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling with the honu. We can't wait to welcome you aboard again soon! Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Best Snorkel Tour—Ever!

Louis_S, Mar 2022

The total experience was enjoyable, start to finish. Boat crew were knowledgeable, skilled, entertaining, fun and genuinely compassionate.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Aloha Louis! Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that we got rated best snorkel tour ever from your family! We hope to welcome you out again soon - don't forget to use your repeat offender's discount! Mahalo for choosing Holokai

Aloha day!

Rich_R, Mar 2022

The Capt and crew were so chill and cool it was a great vibe aboard the boat. The water was perfect and all the turtles were out to see. The cocktails onboard after the swim and for the cruise was spot on! Thanks guys, we’ll definitely put the word out there for you guys and Mahalo!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Aloha Rich, Thank you for leaving us a review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your snorkel with the honu. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Best part of our trip

Ericka_A, Mar 2022

Had the most amazing time on this tour. We took the 9am. Swim with honu checked off the bucket list. Even though there are other tour boats at the site you get to snorkel there is was plenty of room to move about. Lots of different fish and we saw I believe 6 turtles. Beautiful views of waikiki. Will definitely be booking this tour again when we are back on the island. I highly recommend Holokai. The crew is amazing. They were very informative, gave great instructions, looked out for everyones safety. Made sure all passengers felt comfortable. They have a few comedians among them. They provide snacks and there is a cash bar. We cruised on St. Patty's Day so they made our drinks green to celebrate. Thank you Holokai for the amazing time, adding to mine and my husbands 20th anniversary honeymoon.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Aloha Ericka, Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your sail and our green Holokai Hooch! We cant wait to welcome you and your husband aboard again. Don't forget to use your repeat offenders discount! Mahalo and a hui hou!

great guides

Kathleen_H, Mar 2022

There is real value in an adventure when the guides/staff enjoy their jobs and are good at it. They made it safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Aloha! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Our crew and staff love providing a fun and safe experiences for our guests, we are so happy to hear that you felt that too! Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Turtles, reef fish, and a large pod of humpbacks!

Anne_S, Mar 2022

Great 9:00a.m. turtle trip. Very friendly and helpful staff on and off the boat. The boat was not crowded, and we saw several that were. Comfortable and well organized from beginning to end. Knowledgeable guide in the water with us to answer all questions.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Aloha Anne, Thank you so much for your review! We are glad to hear that our crew were helpful and the sail felt organized and fun! We hope to welcome you aboard again sometime soon - don't forget to use your repeat offenders discount! Mahalo and a hui hou!

It was a fantastic experience.

Haley_E, Mar 2022

It was an unforgettable experience. My husband and I had a wonderful and safe time exploring the waters and learning about some of the marine life.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Aloha Haley, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed snorkeling and learned about some of the marine life! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Mahalo and a hui hou!

So many sea turtles!!

Stephanie_E, Feb 2022

Capt and crew were fun, friendly, and made for an enjoyable time. Saw plenty of sea turtles while snorkeling! Also tried to find us whales and dolphins! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Aloha Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that everyone in your group had a great time snorkeling with the honu! The snorkel sails are always a favorite for all ages. We hope to welcome you and your family on board again! Mahalo and a hui hou!

We saw a whale out in the...

Victoria_A, Dec 2021

We saw a whale out in the distance and the sail was beautiful. I was scared to snorkel at first and almost didn’t go in, but I challenged myself and am glad I did! We saw lots of large sea turtles and colorful fish and the water wasn’t as cold as I thought.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Aloha Victoria, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you challenged yourseld and were able to see all the beautiful sea life Oahu has to offer. We're so glad you enjoyed your time onboard the Holokai and we hope to sail with you again soon! Mahalo and a hui hou!

Great experience snorkeling with tropical fish and turtles

John_B, Dec 2021

I have been snorkeling twice before but this was by far the best experience. We saw many colorful fish at arms length and there were lots of turtles too. The crew was entertaining and did a good job caring for the novices. Several people on the boat did feel a little seasick however when the boat headed into deeper water after the snorkeling, so if someone is prone to that, I would recommend taking medicine while still onshore

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Aloha John! Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad you had a wonderful snorkeling experience and saw lots of Hawaii wildlife! Turtle canyon is a beautiful place to go. Great suggestion to help combat seasickness, if you are prone to that. We look forward to welcoming you on board again! Mahalo and a hui hou!

Professional, knowledgeable and funny!

Brianne_F, Nov 2021

The staff was extremely friendly. I signed up a day before the trip and they called me to make sure they had all they needed and made sure I knew/signed the waiver. They were professional and very clearly knew what they were doing while still joking around and being approachable. They also take safety seriously, making sure everyone in the water stayed together and even offered to stay near the not so confident swimmers. It was clear so we got to see turtles and schools of tropical fish! I would recommend this experience whole heartedly.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Aloha Brianne, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and the honu and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Mahalo for choosing Holokai Catamaran and a hui hou!

Awesome Staff and Crew

Lisa_H, Jul 2021

The weather was lousy for our tour, but we enjoyed it anyway. The ocean was very choppy, so highly recommend motion sickness medicine. We saw one sea turtle and lots of beautiful fish. The staff was awesome!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Aloha! We're sorry to hear that the weather wasn't the best for your sail, but are happy to hear you were still able to spot a honu and tons of fish! Mahalo for choosing Holokai and we look forward to seeing you again! A hui hou!