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Waikiki Snorkel: Turtle Canyon Adventure
4.9
647 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience the best snorkeling adventure in Honolulu with guaranteed sea turtle sightings. Small group tours, fast boat, and personalized experience. Book now!
Experience the best snorkeling adventure in Honolulu with guaranteed sea turtle sightings. Small group tours, fast boat, and personalized experience. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Captain Max Boat Tours - Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour (Semi-Private Tour) in Waikiki, Hawai’i\n\nAbout the Tour:\n\nExperience snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s premier snorkel spot. This adventure-packed tour is 1.5 hours long and promises an unforgettable marine encounter. Get ready for a 10-minute high-speed boat…
- Captain Max Boat Tours - Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour (Semi-Private Tour) in Waikiki, Hawai’i\n\nAbout the Tour:\n\nExperience snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s premier snorkel spot. This adventure-packed tour is 1.5 hours long and promises an unforgettable marine encounter. Get ready for a 10-minute high-speed boat ride that sets the tone for an exciting adventure.\n\n- Duration: 1.5 hours\n- Boat Ride: 10-minute high-speed adventure to the snorkel spot\n- Snorkel Time: 45 minutes- 1 hour\n- Group Size: Only 6 people per tour\n- Age Limit: Suitable for ages 5 and up (For younger children, please call ahead)\nExperience Level: Suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced snorkelers\n\nTour Highlights:\n\nHigh-Speed Adventure Boat: Our 32ft high-speed inflatable Zodiac boat ensures a thrilling ride to the snorkel spot.\n\nSmall Group Tours: Enjoy an intimate experience with only 6 passengers per tour.\nSwimming with Turtles Guaranteed: Encounter these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat.\n\nMarine Life Encounters: Apart from the enchanting sea turtles and tropical fish, keep an eye out for a diverse range of marine life.
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Snorkeling equipment provided
Additional Information
Experience Small-Scale Excursions (maximum of 6 people). Assured Turtle Sightings or Get another Trip Free.
Our limited group size facilitates a more tailored experience compared to other tours that accommodate larger crowds. We offer an exciting, speedy adventure boat. If you’re daring and prefer avoiding large gatherings, this is ideal for you! We…
Experience Small-Scale Excursions (maximum of 6 people). Assured Turtle Sightings or Get another Trip Free.
Our limited group size facilitates a more tailored experience compared to other tours that accommodate larger crowds. We offer an exciting, speedy adventure boat. If you’re daring and prefer avoiding large gatherings, this is ideal for you! We provide snorkeling equipment and life jackets. Suitable for all skill levels from novice to expert.
Our Waikiki Snorkel Boat tour provides the finest opportunity in Oahu to swim alongside marine turtles! Located in Honolulu, Hawai’i, we’re just a short distance away from the major hotels in Waikiki. Come join us for an amazing boat ride to our preferred snorkeling destination, famously known as Turtle Canyon or Waikiki’s Well-Known Turtle Gathering Site. Jump on our thrilling, swift boat to enjoy a picturesque ride. We assure sightseeing of Hawaiian sea turtles and also offer the opportunity to witness other diverse marine life like tropical fish, dolphins, whales, flying fish, monk seals, amongst others.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old
Location
Captain Max Boat Tours
Ala Moana Boulevard
Please meet at Kewalo Basin Harbor, GATE of Pier C
-Arrive at harbor 30 MINUTES prior to tour
-Check-in at GATE C is 10 MINUTES prior to tour
Crew Member will open the gate - check you in - and walk you to the boat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(647 Ratings)
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Jerrypy5400wr
Mar 16, 2025
Great intimate experience - If you are looking for a good Honolulu snorkel trip that doesn’t break the bank, this is it. First off this is not a large commercial 50-75 person adventure. This is very intimate with no more than 6-8 people. That was rhetorical best part! Captain Eric and Sophia did a great job with check in and getting us out into the water quickly. Sophia is very knowledgeable in the sea turtles and she takes you right to them.
If your gonna snorkel in Honolulu, choose this company!
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H774hojamesg
Mar 15, 2025
Top tier customer service; top tier experience - Not only was the tour amazing and we got to see so many fish and more turtles than I’ve ever seen on snorkeling before, Sophia our guide and captain Mike the boat driver were incredibly gracious and accommodating. Sophia is super knowledgeable bc of her background too. And, the tour operators/owners Max and Rachel were extra accommodating bc we had to reschedule a couple of times. Plus having the more intimate experience with just a few people vs the mass boats with 40-50 people made the extra price worth it 100%. Highly recommend this group!
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931rheak
Mar 13, 2025
Sea Life Fun! - This was the best excursion we did on island by far! Everyone was so helpful and friendly! We loved getting into the water and experiencing all the ocean wildlife! If you are visiting Oahu, this is a "must do"! You will not be disappointed and will have some incredible pictures to share!
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Mary_o
Mar 1, 2025
An unexpected bonus! - We were on a semi private snorkel excursion to Turtle Bay. The two guys running the excursion were so nice, knowledgeable and fun. We did not see any turtles unfortunately but there were lots of fish. Tge water was a bit murky though.
Tge highlight was on our way back when to our surprise two Humpback whales breached high out of the water near our small craft. We continued watching them, a mom and her calf, take turns breaching. Simply incredible! We were very lucky.
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Michael_b
Feb 24, 2025
Great experience with friendly crew - Christina and our rib driver were a great crew, my partner is not confident when out of her depth, but Christina supplied water aids helped her, she made sure she was ok through all of her time in the water! Great friendly and helpful couple of people. Masks and snorkels were all scrubbed clean on the trip back to port, cold water offered continually. The water was a little murky but still clear enough to see several turtles and endless amount of different fish.
The only hitch was the link on the Viator app took us to offices at the port but we found out we had to go to Pier C for the trip, other than that it was 110%
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Ryan-d5190
Feb 24, 2025
The best tour in O'ahu - This is a must-do for anyone visiting O'ahu!
We were lucky enough to go on a morning snorkel trip and an afternoon whale watch! Captain Max's communication before the trip was amazing, making sure we knew where to park, where to meet his team, and everything else we needed to know.
The crew—Garret and Christina—made sure we had not only the best experience possible but also taught us a ton about fish, whales, and other marine life! We couldn’t have asked for a better day!
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Alayna_n
Feb 23, 2025
Such a great experience!!... - Such a great experience!! We saw so many turtles, fish, and the views of the island were incredible! Would definitely recommend!!
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Julieann_k
Feb 18, 2025
Great time in the water with turtles! - Having only six people (four were our party) was a great way to head out onto the water. The pontoon boat was sturdy and the captain knew how to keep it stable. It was a quick ride from the harbor to Turtle Canyon. Jordan, our snorkel guide was informative and helped keep us a safe distance (at least 10ft/3 meters) from the turtles.
We were on a lunch hour cruise and were very lucky to see at least five turtles swimming and coming up for air. More than once we had to swim away from them as they were swimming toward us. According to Jordan that is not typical. Some tours they only see one or two.
The turtles go to the area to get the algae removed from their shells by the fish that congregate there. That’s why it’s referred to as a “turtle cleaning station.”
There were a LOT of people in the water from other boats. But all the snorkel guides worked together to point out sea life and keep us at a safe distance from the turtles. The water was a bit choppy and the day was overcast so the visibility wasn’t perfectly clear but we saw lots of fish. The captain would toss dry kibble into the water once in a while to bring fish up by the boat when we were nearby.
The crew had all the gear we needed. They even provided floatation belts to make it easier to stay on top of the water. Jordan offered to show us how to dive down, but no one took him up on it.
I tend to get seasick so I had on a scopolamine patch (put it on the night before) and I was fine. All the seats face forward and the boat is open except for a sun shade so it was easy to keep my eyes on the horizon. The two not in our party did get a bit ill from the choppy water but they were also tired. I recommend both the patch and bringing some crackers to snack on for anyone that might be seasick.
The tour did not include lunch or other snacks so be sure to bring your own as well as towels to dry off.
I had a waterproof pouch for my iPhone 14 Pro but it didn’t work underwater. The auto focus on the phone struggled. Jordan said he sees that a lot.
Be sure to bring some cash with you to tip the crew. We gave them each $20 for reference. I definitely recommend this tour.
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F8080uielizabethm
Feb 11, 2025
Top notch fun with talented professionals - The crew was amazing. They were knowledgeable, fun and accommodating. They were environmentally friendly and focused on safety for all. I cannot imagine a better experience with another company.
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Peter_b
Jan 25, 2025
Early start and small tour size allows plenty of snorkelling and a relaxed time, definitely recommended - The 7am start and the small group (only 5 that day) offered a more personal, relaxed experience, also while the tour was short most of the time was spent snorkelling and it was all we needed. There were plenty of fish and a couple of turtles, worth the trip and still left us with plenty of time for the rest of our day. The two crew were friendly and helpful and looked after our whole group very well. Exactly what we were looking for, thanks.
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