Turtle Canyon Snorkeling: Swim with Sea Turtles

Dive into Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for an intimate snorkel adventure. Experience warm Aloha spirit and a turtle sighting guarantee. Book your ocean escape now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Turtle Canyon - Discover one of Oahu’s premier snorkeling destinations and enjoy swimming alongside sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life inhabiting the reef during this 2-hour boat trip. All top-notch snorkel equipment, guidance, and in-water assistance are provided, allowing you to focus on having fun! Be on the lookout for spinner…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-water lifeguard certified guides
  • Fresh water deck shower
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Shaded and sunny seating options
What's Not Included
  • Does not included Parking fee ~$5
  • Towels (Please bring your own)
  • Gratuity (Customary in the service industry, If you had a great time please consider leaving a tip)
  • Prescription Mask Lens (Can be rented from Snorkel Bob’s)
Additional Information

Our brand new 49-person boat is limited to just 18 guests, ensuring personalized attention both in the water and onboard for your comfort. If a turtle isn’t spotted during your trip, you can book another excursion at no extra cost! Accompanied by two in-water guides, explore Turtle Canyon, Oahu’s premier location for snorkeling with sea turtles and…

Location
1125A Ala Moana Blvd
Ala Moana Boulevard
Please wait at the Pier A gate entrance in Kewalo Basin Harbor for check-in 15 minutes before departure. Pier A is located on the Diamond Head side of the harbor near the Jet ski on top of the kiosk. Please type "Hawaii Ocean Charters" into Google or Apple Maps for the meeting location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chrissy233
Mar 31, 2026
Excellent experience with friendly competent staff - Excellent experience with well organised and efficient staff
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Shawnie_h
Mar 17, 2026
SO much fun!! - Andreas, Nick & Francesco were fantastic! They were so kind, helpful & definitely comfortable on/in the water. They made sure everyone was comfortable & had everything they needed. They helped point out different sea life & tell us about them. We saw several turtles, many different kinds of fish, sea urchins, & even several whales on our way back into the harbor. We had beginners & experienced snorkelers on board & they taught all of us new things. I would highly recommend Hawaii Ocean Charters. Plus, their boat was beautiful & new. A great outing!!
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Nads786687
Feb 19, 2026
Such a cool experience with the best tour operators! - We had an amazing experience on the turtle snorkeling tour with the crew aboard Hawaii Ocean Charters in February. Our tour date was shifted a day due to the ocean swells and we ended up with a super small group. The crew treated us like family and were super kind to my little kids from the second we met them. They were super knowledge about the area we were snorkeling in as well as all parts of the island, and answered all of our questions. Not only did they lead us to the turtles that were popping up around us and pointed to the ones on the floor of the ocean, but also led us around the reef area where we saw so many kinds of fish. The main leader in the water held my 5 year old son on her board and took him around and the crew on board the ship helped my 3 year old feel comfortable on the boat (he was scared) and feed the fish (they use acceptable fish food). We lucked out and had clear water conditions and were able to see the reef below. I highly highly recommend this tour and crew- they went beyond expectations to make our time memorable and comfortable for each member of our family. And what an awesome experience swimming with these huge beautiful turtles.
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Barrywz1895mq
Feb 12, 2026
Great Value and Perfect Size Tour - We had a great time. The water was a beautiful colour and there were so many fish of all colours that swam with us and around us. And of course we had close encounters with turtles, as close as allowed. Very cool and the perfect sized boat to avoid being crowded. Recommended
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Matt
Feb 11, 2026
Great turtles, fish and crew. - Crew was great - helpful tips on snorkeling comfortable (petroleum gel to ensure mask fits tight on my mustache, ginger chews to settle stomach). Turtles, white-tip reef shark, 100s of fish - super clear water.
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Darian
Feb 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢 - Great crew! Very knowledgeable and personable :) we had a blast! Would definitely recommend. We saw so many turtles!!!
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Sangyip2025
Feb 8, 2026
Had the Best Time!! - We absolutely loved it!!!!! Crystal clear water, lots of sea animals to see, and such knowledgeable and kind crew members!! Would highly recommend as a quick and fun activity while in Hawaii<3
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X1367adkimf
Jan 25, 2026
Great for turtle snorkeling - Great guides! Francesco, Ella, & Hailey were amazing guides on our snorkel adventure. They guided us to dolphins on the boat ride to Turtle Canyon & helped us locate over 5 turtles & many spectacular other species. They made everybody feel comfortable despite the varied swimming ability. Great tour!!
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Dream19334294010
Jan 21, 2026
Incredible staff and the turtles and dolphins. - The trip was amazing. From when we set sail the staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel confident. We family and I went on the turtle canyon snorkel tour. There were plenty turtle and there were also spinner dolphins that we got to snorkel with. I loved it wasn’t too crowded, there were only 15 people in the whole tour, and we were told not to swim towards the turtles and to maintain distance so we don’t harm them. I recommend 💯
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Chrishf3300bj
Jan 13, 2026
Great tour - Great tour! Saw whales and a dolphin in addition to a bunch of turtles. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. Would definitely do it again!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).