Waikiki small group turtle snorkeling & sailing

7am start and max of 6 guests on boat create an opportunity to enjoy the quiet beauty of the harbor, sea and rich world of turtles, fish and coral. Captain shared info about other places to visit as well.

We had an early morning snorkeling tour with Captain Tony and Summer as our guide, and it truly was an extraordinary experience. The tour was private with just our family, which made it feel special and relaxed from the start. Captain Tony communicated clearly the evening before, making the meeting point easy to find and the entire process seamless. From the moment we set out, he made the journey enjoyable and stress-free. Summer was an outstanding snorkeling guide—she stayed with us the entire time and expertly led us to where the turtles were. We were thrilled to see several turtles up close. Getting to the canyon early, ahead of the larger tour boats, made a big difference. It allowed us to enjoy a peaceful and uncrowded experience, which we really appreciated. The smaller, more personalized tour made all the difference, and we would absolutely book with Captain Tony again.

We had an early morning snorkeling tour with Captain Tony and Summer as our guide, and it truly was an extraordinary experience. The tour was private with just our family, which made it feel special and relaxed from the start. Captain Tony communicated clearly the evening before, making the meeting point easy to find and the entire process seamless. From the moment we set out, he made the journey enjoyable and stress-free. Summer was an outstanding snorkeling guide—she stayed with us the entire time and expertly led us to where the turtles were. We were thrilled to see several turtles up close. Getting to the canyon early, ahead of the larger tour boats, made a big difference. It allowed us to enjoy a peaceful and uncrowded experience, which we really appreciated. The smaller, more personalized tour made all the difference, and we would absolutely book with Captain Tony again.

We went on an early morning snorkel trip with Captain Tony and it was so wonderful. I read a lot of reviews and saw he only had 5 stars which was a major reason I chose his tour. He called me a few days in advance to update me on the weather and we had to cancel but he stayed in touch and found another morning we could make work during our trip which ended up being my son’s birthday! He got to wake up and snorkel with turtles to start his day which was so amazing! I appreciated all the intentional things Tony does like early morning and small groups. Because we had our young kids, it was important to not overwhelm them. The other worker, Olin, was in the water with us and towed our kids on boogie boards so my husband and I could snorkel a little bit too. We saw lots of turtles so close and fish too. Tony also gave some great recommendations for other activities to do for the rest of our stay. 100/10! Book with Tony, you won’t regret the experience!

We spent two weeks in Hawaii and this was definitely a highlight. Paul and Summer gave us a tour that we will never forget. I would highly recommend this tour for others. The water was beautiful, we saw many many turtles, and even more fish.

What a wonderful experience! Tony knows his stuff. We were the first boat to get to the turtle den, saw many turtles, tons of fish, had the place to ourselves for quite awhile. We were done by the time the big boats came carrying many people. Loved the small group experience. Highly recommend

We had a great time with Captain Tony… we got out on the water early (the first boat out) so we had the entire area to ourselves. There was an abundance of turtles and sea life, and we had a couple large pods of dolphins swim through… such a great experience! Highly recommended!!

Absolutely amazing experience with Captain Tony Turtle Snorkeling! Captain Tony and the crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and welcome from start to finish. The snorkeling spots were beautiful with tons of sea life and crystal clear water. We even got to see turtles up close which was unforgettable. The boat was clean, organized, and the whole trip was relaxed and fun. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii and looking for an incredible snorkeling adventure.

Book with Captain Tony and beat the crowds! This is the only snorkeling trip that is at 7 am. Parking was no problem at this time and the price was very reasonable. Yes it is early but we were the only ones in the water until closer to 8:30 am when it was time to return to the dock. The bigger boats with lots of people come around 9 am. The five of us had the whole ocean to ourselves to view the numerous turtles and schools of fish. We were required to wear a floatation belt which helped preserve energy. The boat is a small sail boat and Captain Tony only allows 6 people at time. There was one other couple on board with us. Captain Tony's assistant got in the water with us while he stayed on the boat. Side note: I did not get sea sick on the boat; however, I did at the end of snorkeling. Perhaps it was due to too much bobbing my head in and out of the water with my phone to take pictures/videos or heavy breathing in the snorkel gear along with salt water. My pictures did not turn out too good, but the video did. Captain Tony's assistant rents GoPros which might have been a better choice. One of the other passengers gave me a Dramamine which saved me because I was surfing 4 hours later and caught a bunch of waves on a board which did have a GoPro attached.

Amazing! Learned so much about sailing in a few hours. Would recommend!