Swim with Turtles: Waikiki's Hidden Sanctuary

We cruise out to a secret turtle sanctuary in Waikiki to swim with Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles and other marine life. This tour is set in the beautiful waters of Waikiki with scenic views all around.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours - Explore Oahu’s Turtle Canyon and snorkel alongside Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu), colorful tropical reef fish, and other marine life at Hawaii’s famous turtle sanctuary! This Waikiki turtle snorkeling tour provides a special chance to enjoy some of the finest snorkeling in Oahu.
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What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet us at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16 Honolulu, HI 96814 Only a 10 minute drive from Waikiki, with free parking at the marina and neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anonymousay420ny
Mar 1, 2026
Outer Banks crew! - Thank you to all the Iruka crew AKA “OUTER BANKS” Captain Ryan, Kristin, Dalen and Sam , Yuya (paparazzi) were so awesome. All questions were answered. The instructions were very clear. I would do this tour again! Thank you again!!!
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C5469orhayleyl
Feb 9, 2026
Great experience - All of the staff was patient and kind during our tour. They made sure we were comfortable in the water. We saw so many turtles and even saw a whale on the way back to the dock! The only complaint is that I wish we would've gotten more pictures while in the water from other angles.
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Alex_w
Jan 27, 2026
Rockstar staff, standout tour from pickup to drop off - Unbelievable experience! We saw tons of fish, 8-9 turtles, and a pod of dolphins!!!! The tour size was pretty small, definitely manageable for Captain Ryan, Sam, and Wylie (sp?). Sam and Wylie were in the water the whole time, pointing out different wildlife and sharing knowledge. The staff was bilingual (English and Japanese), and their chill vibe really made it a great trip. The crew is professional, and they take safety seriously. One tourist had a medical emergency, and the staff took care of him with confidence and composure. Lastly, the pickup and drop off were on time, the bus was clean, and the driver was friendly. A+++ overall. I intend to bring my family back the next time we visit Hawaii!!
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Laurie_k
Jan 25, 2026
Turtles and spinner dolphins - We happened to have great conditions on the ocean. Very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us good snorkeling instructions. We were able to see turtles and many colorful fish. A medical emergency was handled smoothly and the participant received EMT help as we had an early return to the start. We were still able to go back out for photos and to see dolphins.
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N5857hhannao
Jan 23, 2026
Sea turtles - So good! Pick up, great staff, and beautiful scenery!! Guides really went out of their way to find and share the sightings. Worth every penny!! Thank you!!
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Drnbennett
Jan 11, 2026
Great afternoon excursion - Our whole crew was great (Ryan, Wylie and Kristi). Saw some turtles up close, fish and coral (and a pod of spinner dolphins on our way back). Some hot tea/cocoa to warm back up in the sun. A great, safe, easy enjoyable afternoon excursion! Would definitely recommend!
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Henry_m
Dec 29, 2025
Perfect for people like ocean and see animals - It is perfect for people like ocean and sea animals. Nice stuff and it is very convenient for providing transport between hotels and dock.
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Djm991
Dec 28, 2025
Superior Job making All Feel Welcome. - These Hosts are Great! Grace, Kristen and Dalyn (not sure of spelling on all) where very attentive and always looking after their guests, even had a youngster as a snorkler! I've been on other dives and boats but this crew was special. Great Job guys!
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Francisco_c
Dec 27, 2025
Definitely worth it! - Great job making us feel welcome and safe to and from our excursion. The whole time I felt stress free and relaxed. Maki, Dallan, Wiley, and Captain Ryan were all awesome!
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David
Dec 30, 2025
Excellent service and enthusiastic crew - We had a really good time. The crew was fun, enthusiastic and friendly. Great service all around. Saw some turtles and a lot of fishes. Highlight of our Hawaii vacation.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).