Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy an exclusive snorkeling adventure in Waikiki with small group sizes for a comfortable and VIP experience. You get up-close views of Hawaii’s vibrant marine life, including green sea turtles, angelfish, and schools of tropical fish, while the ocean remains calm and inviting. With only 20 guests per trip, marine animals stay relaxed and swim closer to you for truly memorable encounters.
You’ll have access to floating platforms for lounging, plus music on board with full Bluetooth access so you can play your favorite tunes. Whether you want to snorkel, relax on deck, or simply enjoy Hawaiian sun and ocean breezes, you’ll find the perfect balance of adventure and comfort on this BYOB vessel.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Accessible for all skill levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Snorkel at Turtle Canyon with guidance from certified divers, lifeguards, and experienced local watermen. Spot green sea turtles at the cleaning station and watch angelfish and schools of tropical fish around the reef. You’ll get premium snorkel gear and flotation devices, and there’s a swim step for non-swimmers to safely enjoy the water. Enjoy snacks, juice, and water on board, and bring your own drinks if you prefer. If you want to relax, use the floating platforms attached to the boat. The trip is designed to be safe and accessible for all skill levels, with a knowledgeable crew focused on your experience.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
Floatation devices
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Parking ($1 per hour)
The vessel is BYOB
Private Experience
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu
Reviews
3,306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow 🤩
H325OMameliag,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great snorkelling! The turtles 🐢 truly came alive 🥰 the fish 🐠 🐟 were lively and colorful 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
A Fun Experience
Scott B,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was fun and worth doing. Not sure how many turtles are normally spotted on these trips, but we saw about 3. It gets a little chaotic for both the snorkelers and the poor turtles when one comes up for air as everyone tries to swarm around it to take photos, etc., but I was able to get a few good vantage points. There are plenty of colorful fish to keep you occupied when the turtles aren't surfacing. Our all-female captain and crew were outstanding. Snorkeling is done pretty close to shore so not much to contend with in terms of rough seas.
Wonderful time swimming with turtles and other marine animals! Many thanks to Jordan and Grace!
peggysG4487GU,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time swimming with turtles, fish and I even saw a live sea star! Jordan and Grace were very kind to check on me all the time since I don't know how to swim well enough for a long period of time. I highly recommend this trip to anyone that loves to snorkel !!!
Lovely boat excursion with Charter Oahu
brandonhS2007DX,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'll cut to the point: this was a great tour! There were three crew members and only four guests; it was so great to have a small experience. The crew was so kind and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed riding around on the boat at the start of our tour, and we even saw whales! There was plenty of time at Turtle Canyon, though the water was a little cold even for our guide that day, so I'd recommend planning for that. Cost was well worth it given the size of our group was so small! Makena, in particular, was great, but so were the other two crew members (apologizes for forgetting their names!).
Sea Turtle and Whale Watching
Gavin H,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The ladies who lead this excursion were efficient and knowledgeable. They guided us to where we could see as many sightings as possible, which included several turtles up close and two humpback whales!
I would recommend
Adam1248,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a good tour. Good communication from the tour provider, and they rescheduled the date due to bad weather to a time that suited me. The dive itself was enjoyable, and I saw 4 turtles and some tropical fish. I think with better visibility it would’ve been even better. The only downside was it was very crowded - there were lots of other tour groups. So when a turtle was spotted, 4-5 different tour groups raced to see it. Have I had better snorkelling tours? Yes. However, would I recommend this, especially to someone who has never snorkelled before, yes. Also the photographer was friendly
Best snorkel adventure
Becas81,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience. Our first time snorkeling. We saw plenty of fish, turtles and we even saw Dolphins. Jordan and the whole crew was amazing and informative.
Amazing company, amazing team experience
E2158KVchrisc,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked last minute and they were amazing from the booking process to getting us in the water to see turtles. Everyone was friendly and professional. Literally couldn’t be happier than we are right now. We will definitely book again with them when we come back.
Definitely worth it.
S6845IHjoelr,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for the whole family! We saw a turtles, lots of fish, and even an octopus!
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Aaron G,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time swimming with the turtles even though i got a little sea sick. The ladies that run the excursion were helpful and understanding
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