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Waikiki Snorkel Boat Tour of Turtle Canyon

Amazing Views & an Unforgettable Day!

Come experience the incredible beauty of Turtle Canyon in Waikiki, Oahu! This is one of our most popular tours. Enjoy an intimate adventure with up to 6 people where you’ll swim with the turtles, see dolphins & whales, and marvel at the beauty of wonderful Oahu!

Tour Detail

$109 Per Person (Ages 5 & Up)
Small Tours (6 ppl max)
Approx. 1.5 hrs
100% Turtle Guarantee or Ride Again Free
Snorkel Gear and Life Vests Included

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About the Experience

We take our customers on a one of a kind adventure to a snorkel spot called Turtle Canyon that you can only reach by boat. Turtle Canyon is located on the South Shore of Oahu just off of the coast of Waikiki. It is called Turtle Canyon because of it’s abundance of sea turtles in the area. The type of sea turtles we will encounter here are called Hawaiian Sea Turtles or Green Sea Turtles. There are also a variety of tropical fish here.

The reason why there are so many Hawaiian sea turtles at Turtle Canyon is because it is considered a "turtle cleaning station". This means turtles go there to rest over the reef and get their shells cleaned by fish in the area. Getting their shells cleaned means the fish eat the algae, barnacles and even parasites off of their shells and flippers.

At any given time between 2-10 sea turtles can be spotted resting motionless above the reef surrounded by tropical fish at Turtle Canyon. They often come up for air at the surface where we take you to snorkel, allowing for a beautiful up close and personal experience with these majestic creatures. These animals are endangered in Hawai'i . DLNR and NOAA recommend staying 10 feet away from the turtles, and to never harass, feed, chase, ride, handle, injure, or hunt them

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Please Bring Water / Food you will want for the duration of the tour
Our tours are BYOB (a cooler with ice will be provided)
Wear a Bathingsuit
Bring a towel
Reef -Safe Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Snorkel Gear -Mask/Snorkel/Fins
Life Vests
Our Professional in-Water Snorkel Guide will be in the water with you the entire time
32ft high-speed inflatable
Only 6 passengers per tour (small intimate groups)
Note: there is no toilet on board
Kewalo Basin Harbor at PIER B.
Meet at the Gate of Pier B
Check-In is 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
We leave exactly at scheduled departure time so please plan ahead and be on time.
If you are late and miss the boat or are a no-show your ticket will be forfeited and we cannot offer any refund.
There is a Pay-to-Park lot at the harbor. It is $1 per hour. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour to find parking.
Please refer to Photo Below and Park in YELLOW lot.
If you are not frequently on boats we recommend taking over-the-counter sea sickness medication a few hours prior the tour to avoid any sea sickness for the duration of your tour. (Please consult your doctor if you have health issues before taking medication)
Tips/Gratuity are not included in price for crew
We do not provide Prescription Goggles for those who wear glasses. Please wear contacts for the Snorkeling experience.
Snorkeling is a physically demanding activity (swimming and snorkeling for a long period of time can be very tiring). If you are not in good physical condition or have health issues this tour may not be for you.
We allow ride-along passengers on our tour (people who do not want to snorkel) and we often see sea turtles right from the boat. However, ride-along passengers must pay full price for a seat on the boat.

About the Boat

Our Boat is an Optimal 32ft-High Speed RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat). Our vessel is a custom made Navy Seals style boat built for safety, speed, and agility. It allows us to get up close and personal to the wildlife. It also allows us to go faster and further than the other boats around. We only take up to 6 people per tour allowing for a small and intimate experience on the water.

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STEP-BY-STEP

What we do on our Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise.

Once you book online you will receive a confirmation email with address and details on what to bring.
The Day of tour : Arrive at the harbor 30 minutes prior to your tour’s start time to find parking and the location of Pier B.
10 minutes before the tour the crew will meet you at the Gate of Pier B and check you in.
You will then get on the boat where you will receive a safety and snorkel briefing.
We will then take off on our adventure to Turtle Canyon.
Our boat is fast and fun giving a unique and exciting experience on the way to the snorkel spot.
Arrive at Turtle Canyon.

The Snorkel Guide will teach you how to properly use your snorkeling gear and you will get ready to jump in the water.
Get in the water and let the fun begin.
You will see an underwater world of Turtles and Fish co-existing in a beautiful symbiotic relationship (conditions and clarity of the ocean vary).
You will spend about 45 minutes in the water and then come back to the boat to enjoy the view, as well as drinks and refreshments.
Once everyone is on the boat we will take you for a short cruise down Waikiki coastline to search for dolphin, whales, and other sea life.
Then we head back to the harbor.
Tour is approx. 1.5hrs long

About Turtle Canyon in Waikiki, Oahu

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“Literally the highlight of our trip, navigating what beach to go to for snorkeling can be hard and disappointing. This crew had us in the water and looking at turtles and other tropical fish fast. They were so knowledgeable and they keep their boat capacity small so we have that individual attention and you don’t feel on top of the next person..”