Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion
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Discover the magic of snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles at Waikiki’s famous Turtle Canyon. On this 2-hour snorkeling tour, you’ll cruise along the beautiful Honolulu coastline to a thriving coral reef teeming with tropical fish and marine life. All snorkeling gear and professional in-water guides are included, making it easy for you to relax and explore safely. Whether you’re a first-time snorkeler or an experienced ocean lover, you’ll experience an unforgettable adventure swimming alongside Hawaii’s most iconic sea creatures.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Dress code is swim wear
- Requires Basic Swimming Ability
- Consider taking sea sickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness or are not accustomed to being on boats
- Please bring a towel
Reviews(4,855)
My party of 8 ( ages 11 to 75) had a mix of confident swimmer/snorkelers, inexperienced swimmer/snorkelers, just along for the ride and one unfortunate sea-sick kiddo. We were all so well taken care of! Natalie, Hannah, Chase & Connor were masterful in the water. Captain Sean & Kristen took wonderful care of those who stayed on or close to the boat. I was slightly sea-sick and unable to master breathing through the snorkel, so I bobbed around, hanging on to the lily pad. I still had a great time! Reasonably priced, easily accessible to Waikiki hotels and well-run. Would recommend to all.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. It is wonderful to hear that your group of eight had such a positive time, regardless of age or swimming experience. We take great pride in our ability to care for guests both in the water and on the boat, and it is heartwarming to know that our crew, especially Natalie, Hannah, Chase, Connor, Captain Sean, and Kristen, provided such excellent support. We are particularly glad that you were still able to enjoy yourself despite the initial sea-sickness. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of hosting your family again in the future.
Nice boat ride with very attentive crew, snorkeling spot was a bit deeper than hoped for and waves were getting pretty big.
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent trip. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the ride and found our crew to be attentive. We sincerely apologize that the conditions were rougher than you expected and that the depth of the snorkeling spot was not ideal. We always monitor water conditions closely, but we understand how challenging waves can be, and we appreciate you sharing this perspective as we work to ensure every guest feels comfortable. We hope you will consider joining us again for a smoother experience in the future.
There are experts ready to help I was crowded but still got to see many turtles and fish. Also saw dolphins
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad that you were able to see so many turtles, fish, and even dolphins during your excursion. Our team is dedicated to providing expert guidance and support to everyone on board, and we are happy that you felt well looked after. While it can get busy at such a popular spot, we appreciate you sticking with us to enjoy the marine life. We hope to see you back on the water with us again soon.
My fiancé and I booked the Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion to celebrate our engagement, and it was hands down our favorite activity of our entire trip! We saw roughly 10 sea turtles swimming around, along with large schools of colorful fish, houndfish, needlefish, and so much more marine life. The experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish and definitely worth every penny. If you're visiting Oahu, don't hesitate to book this—it was an incredible highlight for us!
Congratulations on your engagement! We are honored that you chose to celebrate such a significant milestone with us. It makes us so happy to hear that our excursion was the highlight of your trip, especially with so many turtle sightings and beautiful marine life. Thank you for recommending us to others, and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
Wonderful tour operator! Really caring of participants with special needs (not knowing how to swim, first timers, scared kids, sea-sick etc), they had a separate group for those. There was a lifeguard with the group (which I never had before), and everyone was very helpful and very friendly. As far as marine life, it was ok, not as good as some other places, but we did see a ton of turtles! I would 100% recommend this tour.
Thank you for your kind words and for recommending our tour. We prioritize the safety and comfort of all our guests, especially those who may be nervous or new to swimming, so it is incredibly rewarding to hear that our approach made your experience positive. We are glad we could help your group feel supported and that you enjoyed seeing the turtles. We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure.
Amazing crew and an awesome experience! Highly recommend. Compared to the other tours out in the water, they seemed the more knowledgeable and wanting to show you around instead of sit in one spot!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the high recommendation. We are thrilled that you had such an awesome experience and appreciated our approach to exploring the water. Our crew takes great pride in being knowledgeable and making sure our guests get the most out of their time with us, so it is wonderful to hear that you valued the effort. We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon.
Awesome turtle snorkeling...go in the early morning ( less crowded ). The crew was super professional and knowledgeable and make sure to buy the photo package... totally worth it!
Thank you so much for the feedback and for sharing your tip about early morning tours. We are thrilled to hear that you found the crew professional and knowledgeable, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments to them. We are also glad you enjoyed the photos, as we love helping our guests capture those special memories. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
The crew was amazing! I felt so safe the whole time. They looked out for all of us and made this first experience a great one!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that our crew made you feel safe and that you had such a wonderful first experience. Providing a welcoming and secure environment is our top priority, and we are so glad we could make your trip memorable. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water.
For a first timer snorkeling, the team worked together to separate us from experienced to no experience, they taught us and allowed us time to get comfortable. It was a great experience. I would definitely do it again with this team.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your first time snorkeling was such a positive one. Our crew is dedicated to ensuring every guest feels comfortable and confident in the water, regardless of their experience level, so it is wonderful to know our approach made a difference for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure on the water soon.
The experience was great and our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable about the species that we saw.
Thank you so much for the review! We are delighted to hear you had such a memorable experience on our Turtle Canyon excursion. Kate is indeed a wonderful guide, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words about her knowledge of the marine life. We hope to see you back for another adventure soon.
