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Waikiki Turtle Sanctuary: Swim with Green Sea Turtles
5.0
95 Ratings
Honolulu
We cruise out to a secret turtle sanctuary in Waikiki to swim with Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles and other marine life. This tour is set in the beautiful waters of Waikiki with scenic views all around.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours - Discover Oahu’s amazing Turtle Canyon as you dive into pristine water to snorkel with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu), abundant vibrant tropical reef fish & other sea life at Hawaii’s renowned turtle sanctuary!
We’ll keep our eyes open for playful dolphins and majestic whales during whale season, adding to the magic of your adventure.
Our once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with our knowledgeable guides starting with the traditional Hawaiian E Hō Mai chant for guidance on our journey.
Once underway aboard our purpose-built catamaran inspired by traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes, you’ll enjoy a peaceful cruise to our destination while enjoying complimentary green tea, hot cocoa, and a snack.
We welcome you to bring any food and beverages, BYOB (no glass containers). With a restroom on board and all snorkel gear provided, including masks (Rx available), snorkels, fins & lifejackets, we have everything you need for a perfect time on the water.
After snorkeling, we’ll cruise past the iconic & majestic Diamond Head crater and Waikiki beaches. Seize this opportunity for an unforgettable, eco-friendly voyage. Secure your spot on our Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel today!
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet us at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office:
1125 Ala Moana Blvd
Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16
Honolulu, HI 96814
Only a 10 minute drive from Waikiki, with free parking at the marina and neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Caesar_q
Sep 14, 2024
Azure blue waters and encounters in Turtle. Canyon - The color of the water and the background views of Diamond Head and the Aloha spirit of the crew. Amazing views and close encounters with the turtles. Memorable time captured in photos and a video taken by staff.
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Lizabeth_k
Sep 11, 2024
Excellent crew and trip! - Great crew. Super location. Saw the turtles. It was everything I expected and wanted, only better! I would do it again for sure!
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Davetm2826ox
Sep 9, 2024
Best snorkel trip ever!!! - What an Amazing experience!!!
Our crew of Captain Nolan, Sarah, Max, tour guide Maki & photographer Liz were all part of an amazing & unforgettable snorkeling experience. Lots of beautiful tropical fish, multiple sea turtles to see and enjoy in their natural surroundings along with a fun & safe exploration. I highly recommend this excursion.
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Eternal_cedar
Aug 27, 2024
Turtles turtles turtles - Amazing experience with an amazing crew : Kristen Sarah Max and captain Nolan : they were patient helpful and showed us all the turtles in the ocean . Hot chocolate on the way back was a plus for our kids . Iruka Hawaii is the name of the organizing company and the lady in the booth at the port was also helpful.
Definitely recommend to families with kids
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Josephcy1pb
Aug 27, 2024
Awesome experience with Christeen, Sarah, Max, and Nolan - The trip was very fun and exciting for my family and I! We got to see so many turtles and fish and some even surfaced to greet us! Christeen, Sarah Max, and Nolan were very kind and helped us with any questions we had! They got awesome photos for us to remember the fun times we had!
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I7482gualexanderm
Aug 21, 2024
Go see turtles! - Had blast! Ryan, Sean, and Max were fantastic! We spotted 3 turtles, plenty of beautiful fish! Held a sea urchin! We even got to see an octopus it was awesome!
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Shinos7
Aug 20, 2024
Families with 5th and 1st grade children experience it! Sustainability and interaction with green sea turtles studied at Turtle University - A family from Japan with 5th and 1st grade children participated in Turtle University.
Pick up and drop off near your hotel in Waikiki.
The staff were all bilingual in English and various languages and knew not only about the ocean, but also turtles, ecosystems and sustainability, so it was an experience that allowed us to think about sustainability, not just watching turtles snorkeling.
An Authority staff member named Maki, a Japanese turtle expert with a bursting brightness, joined the Japanese family. We had the kids caught on the boards and watched a lot of green turtles at close range with Maki's help.
The children became cold in the sea. I don't think you should wear a rush guard to protect against the cold. It is recommended to bring a bath towel, a dry T-shirt and trainers on board. In addition, if there are waves on the boat or in the sea, it is easy to get drunk, so measures such as anti-sickness are recommended.
After swimming, you can have warm cocoa or tea. You can also request an additional photography service by a photographer.
On the way back, we took in the view of Diamond Head and Hawaii.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
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Kellyrv8582ly
Aug 20, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE - One of the coolest experiences ever! So friendly and accommodating, priced right, great experience with the turtles and fish
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D8953kewilliamw
Aug 20, 2024
Loved it! - Amazing experience that my family will never forget. The crew (Ryan, Sean, Yuji and Blake) were great! This is a first-class operation that I highly recommend.
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Emma_w
Aug 17, 2024
LOVE LOVE LOVE - We had such a good time! It was a little crowded but the crew did such a good job with crowd management and making sure we were safe. I would 100% do this again and with this company! Our crew was Eugy, Shawn, Blake & Ryan (I think that’s everyone!)
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