Turtle Canyons Snorkel Excursion from Waikiki, Hawaii

Oahu, USA

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Share the warm Hawaiian waters with green sea turtles, tropical fish, and more on a 2-hour snorkel excursion from Waikiki. No need to wear your flippers and mask on the plane, as all necessary gear is provided. Under the careful guidance of a tour leader, discover the vibrant sea life of Turtle Canyons. Above water wildlife sightings may include spinner dolphins, flying fish, and - in winter months - humpback whales.

Discover sea life in its natural environment
Visit one of Waikiki’s top snorkel sites
Enjoy complimentary refreshments on the boat
Spend time away from the hustle and bustle

What's Included

Light refreshments
Professional guide
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Snacks

Does not include a $5 parking fee, payable by cash or card in the lot.
Gratuities
Towels

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Living Ocean Tours
1125 Ala Moana Blvd Slip B-01, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Please meet us at our boat "Coral Kai" located in Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor, Slip B-1. Complete your online waiver prior to arrival and arrive at the boat 15 minutes early as the boat departs at your scheduled time. Parking is limited so we suggest arriving extra early to find a spot or take a taxi.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles on this group tour from Waikiki, where all the logistics are planned for you so you just need to concentrate on having a good time.

You’ll be taken to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyons, where you’ll be sure to swim with those green beauties. Plus, there are all sorts of colorful fish that swim near the reef.

Before you get into the water, your guide will give you a snorkel demo, answer any questions you may have, and make sure you feel secure in the water. You can use provided snorkel gear, so you don’t need to bring that separately.

Snacks will also be provided, which will be welcome after some serious snorkeling with sea turtles.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 3 years
Dress code is swim wear

Most travelers can participate
Requires Basic Swimming Ability
Consider taking sea sickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness or are not accustomed to being on boats
Please bring a towel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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.

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Reviews

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Amazing

victoria_s, Apr 2024

Had such an amazing experience. All the crew were so helpful and ensured everyone felt capable with their abilities. We got to see the turtles even up close as they came past.

Crew made it even better

Laura_E, Apr 2024

This was amazing! The crew was so positive and knowledgeable which was an unexpected surprise! So fun!

One in a lifetime must do.

Tierney_S, Apr 2024

Ship's crew were awesome. Very helpful and went all out to make sure everyone had a great time. A unique and fascinating experience.

Good time

Ty_J, Apr 2024

Really good time. Saw lots of turtles and other sea life. Great tour guide! Only down side = way too many other people. But worth it

Fantastic snorkelling spot

Dale_M, Apr 2024

The snorkelling spot was excellent. Soooo many fish and the Turtle spotting was great.... only downside was a bit crowded with quite a few boats there at the same time. The crew (doubling as the guides were fantastic. Kept us safe the entire time... A must do while in Ohau.....

Loved this trip

John_F, Apr 2024

The water was cool and clear. The turtles and fish were amazing!! The whole experience was wonderful.

Best Turtle Excursion Ever

Cathy_P, Apr 2024

The guides were outstanding! They led us to the places the turtles hang and gave us as much information as we wanted to hear. We also did another turtle canyon snorkel yesterday and this one was far, far more organized, more directive, and gave us 10x more to see!!! Pick this one.

Snorkelers Heaven

Hang_L, Apr 2024

It was super cool seeing the turtles in their own habitat. Our tour saw at least 4 (3 baby ones and a bigger one). We also saw other fishes as well. It was nice to go on a short boat tour to the snorkeling place. Other tours Ive been on it would take almost an hour to get to the snorkeling spot.

A must do!

Earl_M, Apr 2024

Wonderful crew and an amazing experience seeing more than 20 turtles. A must do. Also loved how the crew told us about the turtles as we were watching them in the water!

Unreal Experience

Jamie_C, Apr 2024

The trip was superb today. We saw soooo many turtles. We even got lucky and had pods of dolphins as well. The crew were amazing, friendly and soo helpful. Cannot recommend this trip enough. You will not regret choosing this tour

Friendly Staff

Angel_Y, Apr 2024

Great trip!! The captain and the team were very friendly, and went over instructions and most importantly respecting the turtles space. The only downside I would say was the amount of people. I was kicked quite a few times once we were in the water. I would be willing to pay more per person for a smaller group based on how good the experience was.

Great experience

robert_s, Apr 2024

The crew was excellent. We had a great time snorkeling with the sea turtles. They swam right up to us. Also, please make sure you bring cash to tip the crew. We saw so many people that didn’t tip. That’s just a disgrace for a group that works so hard and does such a great job. They don’t expect it, but they certainly deserve it.

Chance of a lifetime

Christopher_G, Apr 2024

Geat experience well looked after would recommend no problem Saw turtles, fish bid and small great service beautiful reef

Highly recommend

Stephanie_B, Apr 2024

Immediately after jumping I. The water we saw tons of beautiful fish and a turtle came right up to the surface! There were so many turtles and fish all around us. Friendly crew and knowledgeable guide!!!

Great experience, highly recommend

Kelly_G, Apr 2024

Took our 2 children (9yo and 11yo) on this tour and we loved it. Seeing the turtles up close was an amazing experience and the crew were lovely. Highly recommend.

Great Hawaii snorkel trip

Richard_W, Apr 2024

Crew were very safety conscious. The separated experienced from inexperienced snorkelers. Good water conditions. Saw 5 turtles and 100’s of fish. Complimentary snacks and drinks.

Turtles

Rachel_S, Apr 2024

Snorkeling with the turtles was an incredible experience! We saw about 5 sea turtles and so many different fish. I ended up getting sea sick from blowing up the life vest, and the crew handled it so well. I swam back to the boat with a crew member on a surfboard and hung out on a floating yoga mat while my boyfriend finished snorkeling with the turtles. Overall - worth it. 10/10 would go again

Awesome Memories!

Sarah_E, Apr 2024

Had an awesome time! Booked as a father daughter trip. Couldn’t have been more pleased with the professionalism and the overall experience.

Too many people

Bill_S, Apr 2024

The boat was clean and the crew was friendly. There were a lot of people on the boat and that detracted from the experience for us. Just way too many people in the water at the same time. It wasn’t enjoyable.

We were able to see...

Laura_S, Apr 2024

We were able to see several turtles, both in the water and from the boat. We even saw a whale. The crew was fantastic. We had a great time

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