Turtle Canyon Snorkeling: Oahu's Marine Wonders

Join the Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Adventure on the historic Manakai Catamaran. Discover marine life and sail the waters of Honolulu.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue - Embark on an unforgettable Hawaiian journey aboard our newly crafted 50’ catamaran, meticulously built by the owner, continuing a cherished family tradition. This 2.5-hour excursion takes you to the lively waters of Turtle Canyon, where you can snorkel with Hawaii’s renowned green sea turtles and friendly reef fish….
What's Included
  • 1 complementary Mai Tai
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

Start your day on Oahu in the best way possible by joining us for a snorkeling adventure at Turtle Canyon, a green sea turtle cleaning station. Our team will introduce you to not only turtles but also other fascinating creatures like he’e (octopus) and ka hoku kai (starfish). We provide snorkels, masks, fins, and flotation life belts so you can fully…

Location
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Kalākaua Avenue
We are located on Waikiki Beach directly behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815) Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the boat itself as we do not have a check in booth. The crew will check you in at the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kaylees276
Feb 19, 2025
10/10 snorkel trip! Great experience - The crew was amazing! We had a great afternoon sailing and snorkeling. We saw some beautiful sea life and turtles. Would highly recommend this beautiful new boat and its welcoming laid back crew.
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H1187jojohnb
Feb 19, 2025
Waikiki Snorkel tour - The catamaran leaves right from Waikiki Beach, easy to find. Boat has foam lined walkways which is awesome fro walking around. Crew was awesome walking around asking what to do to help. Snorkeling over a coral reef had tropical fish and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. After the snorkeling we saw whales and hung around the area watching whales. Feb is the best whale watching month.
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Emilyhv5933rl
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing charter! - My friend and I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Waikiki Sailing Company’s snorkeling charter! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. The catamaran was spacious and beautiful, providing a smooth and enjoyable ride along the stunning Waikiki coastline. The snorkeling spot was great, with clear waters and sea turtles. The crew made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, providing gear and helpful instructions for beginners. To top it off, the hospitality was outstanding! We enjoyed refreshing drinks while laying in the sun. A special shoutout to Mason, who went above and beyond to make our experience incredible! His friendly attitude, expertise, and attentiveness made a huge difference. The entire experience was seamless, relaxing, and truly a highlight of our trip to Hawaii. If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in Waikiki, I highly recommend this sailing charter. I will definitely be booking again!
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J4476analexandrac
Feb 18, 2025
Turtle Tour - We had a great time on the turtle snorkel tour! Lovely time sailing out of Waikiki Beach on the catamaran and the staff were all super knowledgeable about the area. Even with some seasickness on the way back, it was a great morning swimming with the turtles. Would definitely recommend Waikiki Sailing for all visitors to O'ahu!
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John_b
Feb 17, 2025
Snorkel off Waikiki - Right off Waikiki Beach, reef has fixed and turtles. In February we also saw several humpback whales. Pleasant little excursion. Catamaran was nice with foam lined floors.
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Brooke_s
Feb 15, 2025
Do it! Book the trip! - Beautiful waters and the guides were interactive and very relaxed! The entire experience was amazing and we saw beautiful sea life. There’s no words to describe the beauty of the water and turtles until you see it yourself
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Juan
Feb 14, 2025
Excellent family adventure - An excellent family catamaran trip the very professional crew Everything worked excellent Completely recommended to perform as a family
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Marc_m
Feb 14, 2025
Great experience. Awesome... - Great experience. Awesome Captain and Crew. Put us right on the turtles!! Our initial tour with a different boat cancelled for this same time and day.
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Marieoe5605fk
Feb 13, 2025
Great Experience All Around - Really nice catamaran. Well cared for and well equipped. Snorkeling gear was clean and easy to use. Guides were informative, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. It felt safe and fun. We saw plenty of turtles and colorful, curious fish. I highly recommend this company.
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Mkolgun
Feb 10, 2025
Perfect! - We had the best time ever! Everything they offered they did and then some! Thank you to Mason and team and the captain for your amazing kindness and energy! We saw dolphins, swam with the turtles and tropical fish and then… set sail on the beautiful ocean listening to great music! It was my birthday and it was the best part of the day! May book the sunset cruise next!! Thank you Waikiki Sailing Company for making my day so perfect!
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