Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki

Escape the crowds and snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles on our semi-private Turtle Canyons tour. Book now for an intimate and guaranteed turtle sighting experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

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, harass, chase, or ride the turtles. We ask that you please enjoy their beauty from at least 10 feet away. Mahalo!

Points of Interest

  • Waikiki

  • Diamond Head State Monument

  • Waikiki Beach

What's Included
  • Experienced crew & snorkel guides
  • Flotation vests
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Soft drinks
What's Not Included
  • Towels
Additional Information

Turtle sightings are 100% GUARANTEED on every tour!!!
Boat occupants is limited to ONLY 16 passengers.
Smaller Group Size = Better Experience!

Book our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour for some turtle fun today! Escape the other crowded boats and join us for an intimate experience that you will not soon forget! Our boat is built to accommodate 35passengers but we limit all of our snorkel tours to 16passengers 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 two 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.

Location
Island Splash Tours
Ala Moana Boulevard
Our boat will be located at the dock near the yellow parasail booth. See exact map location on google or apple maps, please search "Island Splash Tours". We ask that you arrive to the loading dock 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of departure. please stand by the Island Splash check-in sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maryna_c
Aug 31, 2024
I had a hard time getting... - I had a hard time getting in and all the crew was so patient and helpful. They helped me until I was able to go in too see the turtles. Thank you all so much.
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U6261fuandrewc
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing Hawai’i Snorkel Experience! - These guys are awesome, I would never have wanted to get my first Hawaii snorkel experience with anyone else! They are so kind and knowledgeable about the ocean and reef! It was truly a life changing experience with many turtles and the amazing ocean. They were amazing and this was a great time, would definitely do this again!
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Vanessa_perez915
Aug 31, 2024
Snorkeling Redemption - This was such a great experience after a bad snorkeling trip on another island. The crew was so friendly and helpful. The conditions were perfect. They kept Our group together even with lots of other people snorkeling around. We always felt safe. I would definitely recommend this company if you’re looking for a good snorkeling experience!
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Jillsn3275yp
Aug 29, 2024
Amazing! - We had a great time, and saw some turtles. The best part of the trip was the friendly staff. The captain, Preston, was friendly and helpful. And Holly and Emma were amazing! Emma was especially kind and caring, making sure everyone in the water was safe and having a good time. We highly recommend this business.
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Abraham_l
Aug 29, 2024
Saw the turtles! Made some friends. Great crew! - Preston and his team was awesome! They really tried to take care of everyone and make sure we all had a great time. Would 100% do it again and highly recommend. 10/10!
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Kimlb5394te
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing experience - We had such a great time! Preston, Holly, and Alex were amazing - very knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. We took our kids (10 and 6 years old) and they had such a great time seeing so many sea turtles and fish. Holly and Alex were patient and did a great job of keeping our group together and looking out for the safety of people and sea critters alike and Preston did a great job of manning the boat! I highly recommend this tour!
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Sharbonay_m
Aug 28, 2024
Best first time experience for my kiddos - The staff is AMAZING!! Thanks to Emma, Preston, and Ashley my family had a wonderful time. They were very kind and patient with my son who is autistic and he has not stopped talking about it since the trip. Thank you so so much!!
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Le_l
Aug 26, 2024
Best tour ever!!! - I'd give them ten stars if possible; this was the most incredible trip I've ever been on. This was my family's first-time snorkeling, and we were nervous, especially me. The entire crew was really friendly and helpful. I'd want to express my gratitude to Emma, who assisted me greatly in caring for my children while also assisting myself, who was constantly turning upside down in the water due to my inability to maintain balance. She let our kids rest on the surfboard and stayed with them the entire time, while they relaxed and watched turtles, which there were many of. I feel fortunate to have chosen this trip because there are less people and they take wonderful care of everyone, especially if you are a first-timer or have little children. I would absolutely return to them when I had the opportunity.
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Mikejx3886mg
Aug 26, 2024
Guaranteed turtle viewing - Alex, Holly and Preston were great, they were very knowledgeable about the sea life and they guaranteed that we would see turtles and they were not wrong. There were loads of turtles in the canyon which kept coming to the surface, along with loads of different types of fish. Holly also dove deep to bring up a sea urchin where we all had the chance to hold him before he was returned safely back to the reef. It was a great experience and one we will not forget.
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Ian
Aug 29, 2024
Turtle Mania - Great little adventure. Booking was easy on line. Parking located adjacent of the slip. $1 per hour. Only had to confirm our name to board. We chose the 9am launch. The crew briefed on safety helped with our equipment and got us in the water relatively quickly. Right off the bat we saw a large fish. We swam over to the turtle grounds where we saw several turtles. Lots of fish and a sea urchin. We were back on the boat and docked about 10:15. They had a cooler with sodas. The captain, co captain life guard and guide all were very nice and competent. Thank you for a great quick memory for our trip to Oahu.
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