Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
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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 49 passengers but we limit all of our snorkel tours to 29 passengers 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 three 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.
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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.
Beautiful views of Diamond Head throughout the entire tour.
Our snorkel spot is 3/4 of a mile off the beach from Waikiki.
Our tour takes our guests along the beautiful coast of Waikiki. Stunning views of Waikiki and the Island along the way.
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- 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
- PLEASE READ!! 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/Boat. 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. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure time, and the boat departs promptly at your scheduled tour time. Mahalo, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Island Splash Tours
Reviews(1,228)
Not only did I see 10+ turtles, I also swam with schools of fishes. Best part of my trip. My boyfriend agrees :))
Great experience! Highly recommended! Awesome crew! Will book again! Saw multiple turtles on the trip and more.
Had the opportunity of joining for both a snorkel tour and a sunset cruise with Island Splash and both were absolutely amazing!! Everyone was so friendly, we saw incredible sea life (including dolphins!!!), and the sunset was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend!
We had the BEST time with Island Splash Tours! We were looking at a few different snorkeling tours, and some were way more expensive. I’m so glad we picked this one because it was absolutely worth it. We saw so many sea turtles—it felt like every time we looked down there was another one! The guides were awesome and even dove down to bring up a huge shell and an octopus for everyone to see. That was such a fun surprise! They provide all the snorkeling gear, so you don’t have to worry about bringing anything. Everyone on the staff was so friendly, and the photographer was seriously the sweetest. They made the whole experience even more fun. The only thing that had us stressing a little was when we got there early and couldn’t find an Island Splash Tours sign. We definitely had a “Wait… are we in the right place?!” moment. 😂 We were! Just make sure you type Island Splash Tours into your GPS exactly like the directions say, and you’ll have no problem finding it. Such a fun experience and one of our favorite memories from Hawaii. Our whole family loved it! Don’t over think it, just book it!
Mahalo for such an incredible review! We're thrilled to hear your family had one of your favorite memories in Hawaii with us. It means so much that you chose Island Splash Tours for your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour and found it to be such a great value. We're so happy you were able to see so many sea turtles and enjoy all of the amazing marine life. It's wonderful to hear our crew and photographer helped make your Waikiki snorkeling adventure even more memorable. Thank you as well for mentioning the meeting location. We appreciate the feedback and are always looking for ways to make check-in as smooth as possible for our guests. We're so glad you found us and that the rest of your experience exceeded your expectations. Mahalo again for choosing Island Splash Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your family back for another Oahu snorkeling adventure in the future!
The crew were polite and professional. Very helpful for the less experienced snorkelers. Guides lead us to the turtles and alerted us as they came up. Fun excursion all around.
Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you had a fun time at Turtle Canyon and appreciated our crew's professionalism and guidance. Helping both first-time and experienced snorkelers feel comfortable and enjoy seeing Hawaii's incredible marine life is always our goal. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another Oahu snorkel tour soon!
The turtle guides were friendly and helpful. All of the snorkeling supplies were provided. I liked that this was not a party boat and it had a cover if you wanted to be in the shade. The company was extremely helpful to rebook our tour after our flight was delayed and we missed the original tour. The turtles were down on a rock so you definitely get to see them but they are further away than I imagined. We went out at the 7:30 time and it was definitely less crowded, many more boats started coming in as we were leaving. If you are prone to sea sicknesses take Dramamine. I thought I would be fine since we were not going very far out but I did get sea sick and there were many other people who were sea sick too. Overall it was a great experience and my adult children loved it.
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our crew, appreciated the shaded boat, and that we were able to help rebook your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour after your travel delay. It's wonderful to know your family had a great time and that your adult children enjoyed the experience. Ocean conditions and wildlife behavior can vary from day to day, so every snorkeling adventure is a little different. We also appreciate you sharing your tips for future guests regarding morning tours and seasickness. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and hope to welcome your family back on your next visit to Oahu!
Ton of fun. Didn't see a bunch of turtles but it didn't take away from the experience at all. Boat captains were fantastic 👍🏻
Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you had a fun time and enjoyed your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour. Every day in the ocean is different, but we're happy to hear that, even with fewer turtle sightings, you still had a fantastic experience. Thank you for your kind words about our crew and for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another day on the water soon!
Beautiful turtles and fish-but crowded. Things opened up a little by the fish and they swam a feet from you which really cool.
Mahalo for snorkeling with us! We're so glad you enjoyed seeing the beautiful sea turtles and colorful reef fish at Turtle Canyon, especially those unforgettable close-up moments in the water. Turtle Canyon is one of Oahu's most popular snorkeling spots, and the number of boats can vary throughout the day. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
The entire experience from start to finish was great. The captain texted us to make Sure we were on our way and how to properly get there to the appropriate dock. Waiver was also easy. Everyone was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Beautiful view great experience.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience from start to finish. It's great to know our communication before your tour, the easy check-in process, and our knowledgeable crew helped make everything smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure. We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful views and appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another Turtle Canyon snorkel tour on your next visit to Oahu!
The crew were all so nice and knowledgeable about the sea life, they made the experience extremely worry free and easy to do. I would recommend this guided snorkel tour highly!!
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad our crew helped make your Turtle Canyon snorkel tour easy, enjoyable, and worry-free. Sharing Hawaii's incredible marine life while helping guests feel comfortable in the water is one of our favorite parts of the job. Thank you for choosing Island Splash Tours for your Waikiki snorkeling adventure and for the recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on your next visit to Oahu!
