Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Overview
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1 hour 40 minutes
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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.
Diamond Head State Monument
Beautiful views of Diamond Head throughout the entire tour.
What‘s Included
Experienced crew & snorkel guides
Flotation vests
Snorkel equipment
soft drinks
Towels
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Reviews
986 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great event - definitely recommend.
Doug L,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized. Crew were super friendly and helpful. Toy happened exactly as described. We saw a whale spouting & diving (from a distance). We also saw about 7 different turtles while in the water - two at the surface and several on the shallow bottom. Be aware that you have to snorkel on your own for about 45 minutes looking for turtles. The crew team leader has a yellow floatie so you can follow her as she searches for turtles. It can be a bit strenuous for some. It's very safe as they have crew on surfboards watching the group and an underwater camera person filming your adventure.
Unforgettable turtle snorkelling with an amazing crew
Brooke Y,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible turtle snorkelling tour! The staff were absolutely amazing — friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about marine life. They took their time along the way to spot wildlife, which made the whole experience feel special and never rushed. We were lucky enough to see turtles, a manta ray, dolphins and even whales. The boat was spotless, the equipment was in excellent condition, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow, making everyone feel safe and confident in the water. We went with our 13 and 16-year-old daughters, and they loved it so much — it was one of the highlights of our trip for all of us. An unforgettable experience and a tour we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu.
Everybody was so...
ZaBrena M,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everybody was so informative and fun on the trip! I would highly recommend for anybody for anybody wanting an affordable and exciting adventure.
Amazing tour, everything worked out perfectly!
Timo S,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour, well organized, young and dynamic team, we had a lot of fun and did see turtles, dolphins and a lot of fish!!!
Excellent team and experience!
pantaharo,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. My family loved it! We could see turtle fish and dolphins! Super friendly and professional staff! They took care of us all the time and guided us to the points where the turtles could be seen!
Amazing time a lot of turtles!
Jonathan G,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience. I got some really beautiful videos and photos. We saw at least eight or nine turtles as well as a bunch of massive schools of fish. On the way to the snorkeling spot we were even able to see dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. The guides were amazing. Definitely be sure to show up a little bit early because if everyone is there early, you got a little bit of extra time because they were able to leave the dock earlier. I will definitely be doing this trip with them again next time we are in Hawaii.
Turtle trips
Jason B,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome group of people, nice boat Great service! One of them dived down brought up an huge snail. Very cool to see. I would definitely recommend.
You will not have a had experience with them.
L A,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Came here for work trip and hubby had to work so I took myself on an excursion and booked this one this morning. The pricing is great! The boat was super clean almost brand new. Our guides were phenomenal. They brought the vibe and energy. We saw several turtles and tons of fish. We had a lot of time in the water and they took us to a few spots. It was amazing and exactly what I was looking for. They check up on you several times to make sure you’re okay. Which I appreciated. I would do this tour again and they have several other tour options too!
Amazing Turtle Snorkel trip
U2498DUjaimeb,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew for this excursion was super friendly and very attentive to everyone in the group! We saw so many turtles and lots of sea life! It was the perfect amount of time to snorkel. I highly recommend this company!
Excellent Snorkeling experiance
robertbS1231BU,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, excellent crew and a nice atmosphere on the boat. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, and plenty of other sea life. The actual snorkeling location is a little busy but very manageable. Of the various boats and snorkelers in the area I am confident we had the best equipment and guides.
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