Snorkel Turtle Canyon on a beach-boarding Waikiki sail
2.5 Hours
Pupus, PADI-certified crew
Sail from Waikiki and snorkel Turtle Canyon’s shallow reefs with guidance from PADI-certified crew. Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical reef fish, and more as you explore offshore waters.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All guests must have strong swimming ability; crew may ask you to exit the water if you are assessed as not strong enough. Boarding requires climbing eight steps and walking on loose sand, and is not suitable for heavily impaired mobility.
Full refund if you cancel 30 days prior to the private charter date. Cancel before 7 days for a full refund less a 10% fee. Cancel within 7 days is non-refundable. No show/no call forfeits refund and you are charged the full amount.
Yes. All guests must have strong swimming ability to snorkel at Turtle Canyon. The captain and crew assess this, and they may ask you to exit the water if they determine you are not a strong enough swimmer.
Yes, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It may not be suitable for heavily impaired mobility. Beach boarding requires walking on loose sand and going up eight steps at the front of the boat.
2169 Kalia Rd.
The crew consistently stands out here as genuinely friendly, professional, and fun. Captain Ryan, Cole, and Kevin get specific shoutouts for making trips memorable with their relaxed, hilarious energy. People love the open bar with good drink selections, the clean and newer boat, and the chill music vibe. The sunset and Friday fireworks cruises are particular favorites, with many saying the 1.5-hour duration feels just right. One honest note: Turtle Canyon can get crowded with multiple tour boats sharing the same snorkeling spot, which some found chaotic rather than peaceful. If you've done catamaran tours in quieter locations, this may feel more mass-tourism oriented. That said, guests still spot plenty of turtles (up to seven at once), dolphins, and colorful fish. A few mention rougher waters on the way out, so seasickness-prone visitors might want to take precautions. Overall, this is a solid, well-run operation with a crew that genuinely makes the experience special.
Great staff, beautiful day, saw lots of turtles; up to 7 at once. Catamaran cruise was a fun way to see the Waikiki shoreline, saw some dolphins as well. Lots of different fish, the only bummer was it got pretty crowded with other tours being around. Our tour only had 8 people it was great we had lots of space on our boat
Travis Hyke
4 days ago
Great staff, beautiful day, saw lots of turtles; up to 7 at once. Catamaran cruise was a fun way to see the Waikiki shoreline, saw some dolphins as well. Lots of different fish, the only bummer was it got pretty crowded with other tours being around. Our tour only had 8 people it was great we had lots of space on our boat
Travis Hyke
4 days ago