Private Tour
Private Turtle Snorkel & Cruise Waikiki
Overview
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1 hour 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join us for an unforgettable private snorkel adventure! Escape the other crowded tour boats and enjoy the boat privately to yourselves! The boat will be reserved exclusively for your party only. The adventure is completely up to you! We can snorkel alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon or snorkel at a private reef all to yourselves. The choice is yours! Our boat is equipped with Bluetooth speakers, your party can play whatever music they choose. The tour is BYOB but we will also have complimentary soft beverages on board for your group.
This is a ~1 hour 40min private tour. Your party will be the only passengers onboard and will get to decide everything we do along the tour. Our private tour can accommodate parties of up to 20passengers onboard. Along the way keep your eyes out for Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins & whales during whale season.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Flotation vests
Experienced snorkel guide and crew
Soft drinks and water
Snorkel equipment
Towels
Reef safe sunscreen
Camera
What To Expect
Join us for an unforgettable snorkel experience. Depending on ocean conditions, you will have a wide variety of snorkel sites to choose from. Such as snorkeling alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon, or snorkel at one of our shallow shipwrecks. This is a ~1 hour 30min private tour. Your party will be the only passengers onboard and will get to decide everything we do along the tour. We only allow up to 6 passengers onboard to ensure that all our guests are comfortable on the boat. In addition to turtles, you might see other local marine life. This includes various types of reef fish, eels, octopus, urchins, rays, and dolphins. Also with a chance at seeing Humpback Whales during Dec-April. Our crew is highly experienced with guiding guests around Turtle Canyon and maximizing their experience with the wildlife. When you feel satisfied with your in-water experience, hop back onboard our boat to enjoy the sun with complimentary beverages. Our Honu are protected by the State and Federal Governments, which means that you are not allowed to touch, harass, chase, or ride the turtles. We ask that you please enjoy their beauty from at least 10 feet away. Mahalo!
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Private Turtle Snorkel & Cruise Waikiki
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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899mailetm,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an awesome experience, the crew was super friendly and experienced. I would highly recommend this tour as it's semi private.
10/10 RECOMMEND
Brandy W,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a blast on this tour. It was a short, but beautiful boat ride out to the cage. When we arrived, there were already sharks waiting on us. The entire time in the water we had several sharks around us. The tour guides were also very nice and knowledgeable. I’m
Amazing experience!!
Tour24377042985,
Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Preston and Alex were amazing on our tour. They did a great job at explaining everything and making sure we were safe and having fun. We saw so many turtle, dolphins, and amazing fish. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. Would definitely recommend!
See turtles away from the crowds
Leticia H,
Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris our guide was amazing! She kept our private tour close and away from the crowded snorkelers. She knew where to go and find turtles away from the crowded groups. She was knowledgeable on the flora and fauna. Alex our captain was incredibly nice and called us twice to make sure we knew where to board. I loved the private tour and highly recommend it to anyone who loves turtles. The small group size really allows you to enjoy the experience.
Worth it!
Vanessa T,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this private snorkel tour! We saw turtles up close and lots of fish. The crew was super friendly and we loved the experience!
Fun for our whole family
Jason M,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and educational, this was a great time for the whole family. The length of the swim is just enough without getting too tired or hungry. We went out with Preston and Hollie and had an absolutely wonderful time. Hollie was a fabulous water guide and Preston was such a fun captain. And yes, we saw lots of turtles and fish! Hollie knew them all and even knew the turtles by name. For sure we’ll book with them again next time we visit Waikiki!
Best Snorkel Tour!
kylehZ4284SO,
Apr 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour I booked all trip! Saw lots of turtles & fish snorkeling at the reef. Even got to see dolphins and whales on our way back into the harbor. 10/10 would recommend and definitely doing this again next time I am on Oahu.
Amazing snorkeling experience with green sea turtles - thank you Island Splash Tours Oahu!!
BoardingPass736097,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Island Splash Tours for an absolutely unforgettable experience snorkeling with the Hawaiian green sea turtles!! Our captain, Preston, gave our group of four a very thorough overview before we left, of what to expect, drinks available on board and provided us with well-fitted flippers, masks and snorkels. He introduced us to our guide Carlos, who was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor! We saw SO many turtles, at least 20, with several coming up to the surface for a closer look. Not to mention all the colorful fish! There were turtles of all different ages and sizes, mostly females. Throughout our time in the water, Carlos told us many fascinating details about these beautiful creatures. Since they are protected, we gave them at least 6-10 feet of space, so not to disturb them. He made sure we were all having a great time and safely lead us back to the boat. Then it was just a few short minutes back to the harbor. I highly recommend Island Splash Tours for a fun, authentic and informative encounter with Oahu’s graceful honu!!
What a GREAT experience!
irinys2018,
Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Preston and Holly were simply amazing! We are a family of four with two kids ages 12 and 10 and it was only us and another mom and daughter on the tour. Holly was so knowledgeable about the reef, fish, and turtles, and she was in the water with us the entire time guiding us to the right spots. We saw tons of fish, and over a dozen turtles both on the surface and below. Holly even brought an urchin up from the bottom for us to hold! While we were expert snorklers, the other mom and daughter had never been before. Preston and Holly were so kind and accommodating to them to make their experience enjoyable. We spent an hour in the water and we had a wonderful time. We HIGHLY recommend you take this tour!
Great!
Trish S,
Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour operators were welcoming, clear, professional and helpful. They were punctual, and called to check in the morning of the tour. We saw turtles and many fish. We learned some interesting information, too!
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