Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel with Lunch Option: Turtles Guaranteed
Description
Welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical, you're invited to observe, learn, and experience Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles firsthand! Guests will learn about the life cycle, behaviors, and threats to the Hawaiian Sea Turtles "Honu" (Learning preserving, respectfully observing). Set sail for Turtle Canyon on a 65 foot Gold Coast power catamaran from Waikiki, enjoying a scenic cruise along the shores of Oahu. Your goal: snorkeling in warm waters frequented by Hawaii’s green sea turtles! Back on board, enjoy complimentary local beer, signature cocktails or wine, and with the afternoon option, refuel with lunch. Keep an eye out for dolphins, migrating whales and other marine life as you soak up the sights, including Diamond Head. See Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles or cruise again for free. Reride on trip of same or lesser value on the Oahu, Big Island or Maui. Largest and newest Waikiki catamaran offering a full bar with two local microbrews and two full sized bathrooms.
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Itinerary
Your trip departs from Kewalo Basin, a popular port area sued for boating excursions
Enjoy the view of the Waikiki coastline from the ocean.
Enjoy the view of the iconic Diamond Head.
Turtle Canyon is a natural turtle cleaning station, where sea turtles visit above the reef and the reef fish will come through and clean.
Enjoy the iconic Waikiki coastline from serenity of the ocean on a beautiful catamaran
Honolulu is a vibrant island capital where turquoise waters meet iconic skylines, blending laid-back beach culture with rich Hawaiian heritage. From the shores of Waikīkī to the historic landmarks of downtown, it offers a perfect balance of natural beauty, history, and cosmopolitan energy.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
**MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up**Please contact us for pick-up times** Additional pickup details PLEASE NOTE: Hotel Specific Information Twin Fin formerly Waikiki Beach Hotel (Paoakalani Ave) Hyatt Regency (Meet on Koa Ave) Sheraton Waikiki (Meet at Aloha Landing) La Croix (Meet on Olohana Street) Hale Koa Hotel (Port e chochere) Grand Islander Bus Depot (Hilton Hawaiian Village) Ala Moana Hotel (Meet on Mahukona Street) Guests should arrive at pickup locations 5 minutes before departure time. Please allow up to 10 minutes of flexibility in actual departure time due to traffic conditions, construction, and location issues. A short walk may be required. Shuttle services provided by Fly Shuttle Tours and Transportation ***MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up***
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years
- Subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This is a barefoot cruise; your shoes will be kept at the pier while you're on the boat
- Green sea turtles are almost always spotted, but if you don't see on your tour, you may book another tour with the local operator at no charge (re-rides only; no refunds)
Reviews(2,123)
This is a a great excursion!! Captain Ryan and his crew were awesome. We saw lots of colorful fish and even a reef shark, not to mention all the turtles. Great time with a great crew.
Excellent experience start to finish. There are so many options but this trip by-far was the best. Captain Greg was fun and extremely knowledgeable, the staff was amazing and so pleasant. Lunch was delicious. Highly recommend
Great snorkeling and great crew! We saw a shark, octopus and like 7 sea turtles! The music and drinks were fire too!!
Five stars for Hawaii Nautical! The entire crew—Captain Christopher, Kelsie, and Cat—were absolutely fantastic, exceptionally friendly, and so helpful throughout the trip. The ride out on their huge catamaran was incredibly smooth and comfortable as we headed out to see the sea turtles. The absolute highlight of the day was an unexpected surprise: the crew got word that a super rare whale shark was in the area. They didn't hesitate and quickly got us over there to see it, turning an already great day into an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Highly recommend this amazing crew!
We had a wonderful experience! Great crew and lots of fun. I would highly recommend this catamaran sail! Oh and we saw lots of sea turtles too!
Crew and guide were great, family had a a good time wouldn’t recommend for smaller kids or ones inexperienced with snorkeling.
Excellent experience! Signed up solo and had a great time. Shuttle service was luxurious, boat was big and staff were friendly. Lunch was provided with food allergy accommodation and tasty cocktails at the bar on board. If you’re looking at a catamaran boat tour, this one was top tier.
The crew was awesome. Attentive to dietary needs. My kids had the best time. We travel a lot and this was by far the best experience. We were guaranteed to swim with sea turtles and we weren’t disappointed
We looked for snorkeling adventures that took us around the island of Oahu at different locations but couldn't find any. I am an advanced snorkeler and SCUBA so I look for more higher level excursions. We ended up choosing this one due to its proximity to our Hilton Hawaiian village Waikiki Beach hotel and shuttle pickup and drop-off. We arrived around 1030 and waited a half hour at the marina for the crew to show up. There was nothing to do over there and no shade. If that was the case, the shuttle could've picked us up around 1030. Captain Topher, Natalie and Greta were very accommodating once aboard. Brief safety lessons for the beginners and we set sail. Drinks started flowing and we enjoyed the ride out to Turtles Canyon. We even saw some humpback whales in Waikiki Bay which was amazing, even from afar. The snorkeling was around 45 minutes and guided in the water by Natalie who knew exactly where to find the turtles. Kudos to the crew for being of assistance. After we boarded from snorkeling, turkey wraps were served for lunch and they even adhered to dietary restrictions such as no mayonnaise or gluten free. As I stated before, and with all the snorkeling excursions we saw on Viator and TripAdvisor, these companies don't give much options to sail around to other ports and locations. For the price we paid, they could have included more spots to snorkel. All in all, the crew were fantastic so no complaints there.
We looked for snorkeling adventures that took us around the island of Oahu at different locations but couldn't find any. I am an advanced snorkeler and SCUBA so I look for more higher level excursions. We ended up choosing this one due to its proximity to our Hilton Hawaiian village Waikiki Beach hotel and shuttle pickup and drop-off. We arrived around 1030 and waited a half hour at the marina for the crew to show up. There was nothing to do over there and no shade. If that was the case, the shuttle could've picked us up around 1030. Captain Topher, Natalie and Greta were very accommodating once aboard. Brief safety lessons for the beginners and we set sail. Drinks started flowing and we enjoyed the ride out to Turtles Canyon. We even saw some humpback whales in Waikiki Bay which was amazing, even from afar. The snorkeling was around 45 minutes and guided in the water by Natalie who knew exactly where to find the turtles. Kudos to the crew for being of assistance. After we boarded from snorkeling, turkey wraps were served for lunch and they even adhered to dietary restrictions such as no mayonnaise or gluten free. As I stated before, and with all the snorkeling excursions we saw on Viator and TripAdvisor, these companies don't give much options to sail around to other ports and locations. For the price we paid, they could have included more spots to snorkel. All in all, the crew were fantastic so no complaints there.
