Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 40 minutes

Mobile ticket

Turtle sightings are 100% GUARANTEED on every tour!!!

Boat occupants is limited to 28 passengers.

Our boat is located right next to the Hilton Lagoon in Waikiki!!!

Photo packages are offered on select days.

Book our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour for some turtle fun today! Join us for an intimate experience that you will not soon forget! Our brand new 2025 boat is built to accommodate 49passengers but we limit all of our snorkel tours to 28passengers to ensure our guests receive the best experience possible! Our snorkel tour takes our guests to the famous Turtle Canyon to snorkel with the Hawaiian green sea turtles. All snorkel gear is provided for our snorkelers. You will be accompanied by two highly experienced in-water snorkel guides that will guide you around the reef for 50 minutes. Being a smaller group tour allows us to explore more of the reef and see the very most our reef has to offer us. All of our snorkel guides are lifeguard certified to ensure a safe snorkeling environment.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Best way to locate our boat, please Google Maps or Apple Maps search “Island Splash Tours.” This will take you directly to our check-in pin. Please do not use the address listed on TripAdvisor, as it will direct you to the correct harbor but not to our specific boat within the harbor. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to departure, and the boat departs promptly at your scheduled tour time. Mahalo, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Island Splash Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Our tour takes our guests along the beautiful coast of Waikiki, where we anchor at the well-known snorkel location called Turtle Canyon. This reef is known for the abundance of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that come to get their shells cleaned by the surrounding reef fish. The turtles frequently come up to the surface to breathe, where they can be seen by spectators who are both in the water and relaxing 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 Canyons 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 them.

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Diamond Head State Monument

Beautiful views of Diamond Head throughout the entire tour.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Experienced crew & snorkel guides

Flotation vests

Snorkel equipment

soft drinks

Towels

Options

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

Reviews

4.92

1,001 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

947

Great adventure
Catrina G,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing adventure! Highly recommend this one and will definitely be returning on my next trip to Hawaii!! My fiancé and I have never been snorkeling before so we didn’t know what to expect logistically. This team took care of us and connected with every person on board. They are naturals at what they do and they make the most nervous people feel in control and comfortable. This is the team that you need to book with to have great fun and see the best part of our amazing ocean! They are punctual and knowledgeable about their environment!
We went to the 9am tour,...
Christine C,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)
Nice snorkel tour
Resort173689,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour sailed a short way from the Waikiki harbor where many tours bring patrons. Staff was knowledgeable and fun and we saw turtles and fish. A bit crowded with the other boats.
Decent Experience With Room for Improvement
abrahamaY6017HZ,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our family of 7 booked the turtle snorkeling tour. Three of us stayed on the boat for various reasons. The experience is mixed for our family but overall it was a good experience. The reason we are giving only 4 stars is because there is room for improvement. It needs to be made very clear on the website that being in good physical health is a MUST and being a strong swimmer is a MUST. Swimming in the ocean is very different than anywhere else and many people don’t realize how hard it is. Before we could get on the boat a waiver for each person needed to be filled out. Those should have been sent to us when we booked the tour - as it was, we were scrambling to get it done in the parking lot. The instructions are pretty important and they were being given as the boat was heading out which made it impossible to hear what was being said. Giving all instructions before leaving the dock would be better to make sure that people can actually hear you. We read a lot of reviews before booking that were very positive, and several said that even though they didn’t go in the water, staff went out of their way to point out things they could see from the boat and helped them feel comfortable. That was not our experience. The Captain was very nice and friendly but didn’t do anything to enhance our wildlife experience. Having a professional photographer in the water with the group was really great…my only complaint is the family picture taken before going in the water is terrible…. Half of us are in the shadow. That was disappointing . Overall it was a decent experience for most of our group and since it’s a new company hopefully they will take my comments and do better going forward.
Fun but concerned about paid pics
Shayna F,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was super fun, well explained, safe, and the staff was very knowledgeable. I am still waiting for paid pictures though.
Best experience in Waikiki!
Kirstyjk,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love this tour so much I did it three times! Each time we saw turtles! If you’re looking for tour that is relaxed, fun & safe you've gotta book this tour! I went solo twice and brought my husband the third time. The sealife was insane—we saw tons of turtles and colourful fish, and we even got lucky enough to spot some whales. On the tour one of the days the crew had spotted manta rays earlier in the day, so we looked for those for a bit too. Their passion for the ocean and teaching others is evident throughout the tour. Having Emma taking pictures (extra money, but well worth it!!) taken with the sea turtles totally made my trip! They gave us super clear instructions, so I felt totally safe the whole time. It’s the perfect mix of a professional operation and a really laid-back, fun vibe. The people here are what make it, though. The owner, Preston, is amazing. Massive thanks to Emma, Nick, Elle, and Benny for being such a great crew and keeping the energy so high! Highly recommend this to anyone visiting!
Absolutely an amazing time!!!
stacier224,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great crew, boat and adventure! The crew was very supportive and encouraging to our 7 year old grandson who wasn't sure he wanted to snorkle. He probably wouldn't have gone in the water without them cheering him on. Wheen he got tired, they let him ride on the paddleboard with them. We will definitely be going again!
This was an amazing tour....
ErikaMJ S,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing tour. The crew and captain were so friendly and knowledgeable it was great. I would so go again. It was my first time snorkeling
So many turtles!!
nataliehaddadd,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The crew was so kind and welcoming! Got to see 6 turtles and so many dolphins. Definitely worth the money!! Will be coming back next time we're in Honolulu :)
Amazing Experience
Curiosity34676393095,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing time! The crew is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. They are so kind and welcoming. We saw sea turtles and dolphins which my kids loved. Would highly recommend this company!