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All Reviews for Turtle Snorkeling Cruises & Tours in Oahu

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Island Splash Tours Small-Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise in Waikiki

Amazing-

Reviewed by: Dr. Moore

Snorkeling is a family favorite and we booked a tour with Island Splash Tours as part of a birthday celebration. It was such an absolute pleasure going out with Captain Preston and Alex. We are in Hawaii fairly often and are looking forward to future tours with them. We really appreciated their knowledgeable approach to staying safe and making it fun for all of us. It was much more of a private experience compared to the tours we have taken on the larger boats and it made it all the more special. Everything from helping us select the best time of day to making sure everyone had a wonderful experience was done with such thoughtfulness and professionalism. A “little bird” even told Captain Preston about a family song that he made a point to play as we can back into the harbor. We all felt spoiled and loved every moment of our tour. As a Navy family we also really appreciate the military discount he offers. Completely recommend Island Splash Tours to anyone thinking about a boat or snorkeling tour!!

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Posted on: 2023/09/27

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Catamaran Snorkle Turtle Canyon Waikiki

Reviewed by: Bev

Great 2.5 hours on and in the water. The catamaran was the best way to sail / boat to the location. On the way we saw dolphins and then several turtles at the site. Plenty of time to snorkle and experience sea turtles and view the fish. Would highly recommend the Mana Kai Catamaran as it has less people, more exciting with waves and sailing and the crew was fantastic!

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/26
Activity Date: 2023/09/20

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Susie

The Mana Kai Catamaran snorkel experience was absolutely incredible. I would 100% recommend booking if you’re looking to come face-to-face with different fish and turtles. The trip included a lovely boat ride to turtle bay where we were given snorkeling gear and a floatation device. I was afraid we weren’t going to see any turtles, but the trip did not disappoint. The team was very professional, fun, and helpful. Overall, it was a memorable experience for all to enjoy.

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/24
Activity Date: 2023/09/22

Island Splash Tours Small-Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise in Waikiki

Fun and personalized trip! Great crew and boat- very knowledgeable and friendly- great eye for pointing out sea life!!

Reviewed by: KimH

We had a great time on our trip with a Island Splash Tours! The captain and crew were very knowledgeable, fun, and very safety conscious.
We had a very peaceful morning out at turtle canyons- heading out we got a great view of Waikiki from the water, which was beautiful! We saw a lot of turtles, and even had some dolphins swimming right next to the boat on our way back!
I highly recommend this company and their tours. Their semi-private tours make for such a fun, relaxing, and personalized experience!

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Posted on: 2023/09/21

ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

Kind 優しい

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We were the only Japanese participants, but after the overall explanation in English, they provided individual explanations in clear English, which made it very considerate and easy for us to participate.

参加者の中で日本人は私達だけでしたが、全体で英語で説明した後に個別にわかりやすい英語で説明してもらえたり、とても気にかけてくれて参加しやすかったです。

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Posted on: 2023/09/20
Activity Date: 2023/09/18

Island Splash Tours Small-Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise in Waikiki

Best Snorkel Tour on Oahu

Reviewed by: Shak Serdani

Book this tour now! You can check around for other tours but you are wasting your time. Island Splash Tours is the best! Me and my girlfriend had a blast with Preston and Kris. Very private experience! Only us and one other group onboard. They are very safety oriented and make sure that everyone is having a good time. We saw so many turtles, too many to count. Kris found us an octopus and a collector urchin.

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Glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Mahalo!

  • Hawaiian green sea turtle

  • Octopus

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/17

ウミガメシュノーケリング モアナ号 広々快適な大型カタマラン船でリラックス!アルコール含むドリンク購入可 貸切プランあり<3時間/英語/ケワロ湾発>

I encountered a sea turtle. ウミガメに出会えました

Reviewed by: Mido

The meeting place was hard to find, and it took 20 minutes after the meeting time for the guide to finally show up. The guide only provided explanations in English, with no simple Japanese at all. I struggled to get used to putting on the snorkel and couldn't get into the water for a while. The guide mentioned that they couldn't take responsibility for those who couldn't swim, so they advised us not to swim. I think it would have been helpful to have a brief lecture on tips for breathing with the snorkel. Once we set sail, everything went smoothly, and we were able to see sea turtles coming up to the surface multiple times, which was amazing.

集合場所がわかりづらく、集合時間から20分経ってようやくガイドさんが出てきました。
ガイドは英語の説明のみで、簡単な日本語も一切無し。
シュノーケルの付け方に慣れず、なかなか海に入れないでいたら、泳げない人は責任が取れないから泳がないでほしい、と言った話をされましたが、シュノーケルの呼吸の仕方のコツなど簡単なレクチャーがあってもいいと思います。
出航してからの手際はよく、ウミガメは海面付近に何度も出てきたので間近で見れました。

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Posted on: 2023/09/16
Activity Date: 2023/09/15

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

One of the most beautiful experiences!

Reviewed by: Tehya L

overall experience was amazing! Great boat with a net to sit in and get wet! Boat crew were lovely, funny and super helpful with facts about the turtles! Loved every second of this tour, would 100% go again!

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
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Posted on: 2023/09/16
Activity Date: 2023/09/14

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Amazing

Reviewed by: Raoury

Truly an incredible experience; managed to see a pod of dolphins on the way there, and multiple turtles once we got to Turtle Canyon, its basically like swimming in an aquarium. The boat isn't the largest of ones you see going out there but it allowed for us to hang our legs off the side into the water as it sailed out, just totally absorbing the vibes of it all. Great price for an amazing experience.

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/12
Activity Date: 2023/08/17

3-Hour Waikiki Deluxe Turtle Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Hawaii Nautical

Had the best time!

Reviewed by: Gabrielle Albasini

I booked this activity by myself for my birthday. All I wanted was to see a turtle and it definitely did not disappoint! The crew were amazing and were very helpful when we were snorkeling. The food was good and the experience was amazing. I’ll definitely book again next time I’m on the island! Thank you to the crew for making it the best experience.

  • Seabreeze cocktail was beautiful and delicious.

  • The nicest crew!

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Packages: Premium Package: 3-Hour Snorkel Sail with Lunch and Transportation
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/09/10
Activity Date: 2023/09/08

ウミガメシュノーケリング モアナ号 広々快適な大型カタマラン船でリラックス!アルコール含むドリンク購入可 貸切プランあり<3時間/英語/ケワロ湾発>

Sea Turtle Snorkeling ウミガメシュノーケル

Reviewed by: きらりん

I arrived at the meeting place on time, but there were no tour staff, which made me anxious. Since everything is in English, I recommend joining a tour with Japanese-speaking staff for those who feel uneasy. For those who are okay with just a general understanding, the staff will explain things in an easy-to-understand manner, so please give it a try. I was able to see both sea turtles and wild dolphins perfectly!

集合場所に時間通りに着いたのにツアースタッフがいなくて不安になりました。全て英語なので、不安な方は日本語スタッフのいるツアーに参加される事をお勧めします。何となくでも良い方にはスタッフが分かりやすい言葉て教えてくれるので、参加してみて下さい。ウミガメも野生のイルカもバッチリ見ることができました!

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Posted on: 2023/09/10
Activity Date: 2023/08/19

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jess

Loved it! Highly recommend. Staff was awesome. Saw turtles and fish!

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/05
Activity Date: 2023/08/27

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Beautiful sunny day off Waikiki

Reviewed by: Palmer family

Our family spent the day sailing to Turtle Canyon where we stopped to snorkel in the warm waters off Waikiki. The equipment provided was great (mask, snorkel, flotation device) and our guides were friendly and made sure we had the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. Our family swam with turtles, but sailing on the catamaran was just as exciting! It was easy to locate our catamaran from the beach and our family managed to get free parking at the Kapiolani park.

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/01
Activity Date: 2023/08/28

2.5-Hour Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Tour with Cocktails from Hilton

Highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Kris, Ryan and Vee

Captain Amy and her crew made our day!

One of the highlights of our trip. We brought our very adventurous 2 and a half year old out with us to swim with turtles and the crew were amazing and supportive!

Thank you ladies for making our day. ❤️

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Packages: Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/30
Activity Date: 2023/08/28

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Fabulous Experience!

Reviewed by: Gina B.

Our guides were wonderful! Saw lots and lots of turtles :)

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Posted on: 2023/08/25
Activity Date: 2022/10/29

2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours

FRIENDLY crew!!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

This cruise was so much fun. The crew was really friendly and there were about 3-4 crew in the water with us which made novice snorkelers more comfortable. Overall, loved this cruise.

Tips:
-This boat departs from Kewalo Basin Harbor. The parking lot was crowded so Uber/Lyft or taxi is best.
-Bring sunscreen, towel, change of clothes for after

After we finished the snorkel sail, we headed over to Kakaako to grab lunch!

  • Great day out on the water!

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Packages: Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/08/25
Activity Date: 2022/10/09

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

First time snorkeling

Reviewed by: Jaz

Amazing and affordable snorkeling experience in Waikiki, I would recommend this tour for first time snorkelers like myself, the tour guides are very nice and helpful! 10/10 can't wait to be back and do it again :)

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM)
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Posted on: 2023/08/19
Activity Date: 2023/08/15

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Dago

Wowwwww!!! What an experience!!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful!!! 10/10 I highly recommend booking this trip out to turtle canyon.

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
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Posted on: 2023/08/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/16

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Great trip!

Reviewed by: Great trip!

Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
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Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/08/11

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Very happy of our ride

Reviewed by: Manon

Super. The Crew was fantastic. We saw one tu of fishes. Thé catamaran ride was short but very nice

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/25
Activity Date: 2023/07/18

2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours

Very professional operation

Reviewed by: Mike

Everything was well organized and staff was professional. The beat part of this trip is that this is one of the first boats out to turtle canyon before the circus arrives. Get in early and get out while there are few people in the water.

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Packages: Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/07/22
Activity Date: 2023/07/18

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Nice little sea outing!

Reviewed by: CAS

Short snorkeling excursion, with gorgeous views of Waikiki. Friendly staff handled us well. Sea turtles, but not many colorful fish.

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Packages: Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/19
Activity Date: 2023/07/17

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Pretty day

Reviewed by: Kara

got a little sea sick myself to be prepared for this in case

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
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Posted on: 2023/07/17
Activity Date: 2023/06/01

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Turtle snorkel

Reviewed by: Dottie

Awesome crew. Everyone had a great time snorkeling and sailing.

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Posted on: 2023/07/09
Activity Date: 2023/07/06

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Great experience ever!! The captain and his crew were amazing.

Reviewed by: Kathleen Flowers

It was great! The crew and Captain were wonderful. We saw amazing fish and other things. Highly recommended this company. Amazing service and very nice. Love it so much

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Packages: Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM)
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Posted on: 2023/07/03
Activity Date: 2023/07/01

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Great turtle snorkeling experience

Reviewed by: Sasha

Great experience if you are looking for budget friendly turtle snorkeling experience. The guys were very friendly, nice and cared for the group. The time was perfect. Long enough to swim with turtles and short enough for people who got sea sick. Highly recommend. Thank you for making this budget friendly experience available.

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Mahalo for joining us!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM)
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Posted on: 2023/07/03
Activity Date: 2023/07/01

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Staff was amazing

Reviewed by: Kim

My family had so much fun turtle snorkeling. My son got scared going in the middle of the ocean but the staff had him on his board and took him around to see the turtles and taught him so many fun facts. We had a special treat of having dolphins swim alongside the boat. Would recommend this to anyone thinking of snorkeling with turtles.

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We are so happy to hear your son was able to enjoy the experience with the family! Mahalo for trusting us to host your tour!

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/06/26
Activity Date: 2023/06/23

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Wonderful time.

Reviewed by: Michelle

My family of 9 had a great time. Price was amazing, staff was great. Fun boat ride with 3 kids 14y. Water was so clear was able to see several turtles and so many fish. I would recommend this to anyone.

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We are so happy to hear the whole family enjoyed their time with us! Mahalo for joining us!

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Posted on: 2023/06/23
Activity Date: 2023/06/21

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Definitely a must, we’ll worth it!

Reviewed by: Monica Quevedo

This was a super fun activity. Staff members were super friendly and very responsible, making sure everyone was safe at all times while on the boat and in the water! Family saw lots of fishes and couple of turtles! The ride was a fun one and you get a great view of Waikiki. Mahalo to the team!

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM)
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Posted on: 2023/06/23
Activity Date: 2023/06/18

ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles! イルカにもホヌにも会えました!

Reviewed by: sora

I chose this tour because the meeting place was close to my hotel and there weren't many options available at the last minute, but it turned out to be a great decision. I had a wonderful experience.

When we arrived at the snorkeling point by boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We enjoyed watching the dolphins from the boat.

Once in the water, I swam surrounded by schools of colorful fish of various sizes. (The staff threw food from the boat, so many fish gathered around.) After that, the staff guided us by swimming to the turtle point. We were able to see three turtles that day. They occasionally came up to the surface for air, allowing us to see them up close, which was incredibly exciting!

After the snorkeling time ended, we returned to the boat and sailed out to sea with the sails up, moving quite fast. I was fine, but those who are sensitive to motion might want to be cautious.

The website mentioned bringing a "photo ID," so I brought my passport, but it wasn't required. I didn't read it carefully, but it seems it was needed if you wanted to purchase alcohol on the boat. I misunderstood and thought it was required for the tour participation, so I would appreciate it if the wording could be changed.

After getting out of the water, it can be chilly with the sea breeze, so it's better to have a long-sleeved cover-up or a large towel. Also, there are no staff members who speak Japanese. They explain the precautions before entering the water, so having good listening skills would be helpful. (Since they use gestures, you might manage if you can catch some key words.)

集合場所が宿泊ホテルに近かったのと、間際の予約で他にあまり無かったので選びましたが、結果的に大正解でした。とても素晴らしい体験が出来ました。
ボートでスノーケリングポイントに着いた頃合いで、イルカの群れに遭遇!
ボートの上からしばしイルカ見物。
海に入り、大小色とりどりの魚の群れに囲まれながら遊泳。
(スタッフがボートから餌を投げるので沢山集まってきます)
その後、ホヌポイントまでスタッフが泳いで誘導してくれました。
この日は3匹のホヌに会えました。時おり水面まで息をしに上がってくるので本当に真横にホヌを見ることが出来、大感激!
スノーケリングタイムが終わった後は、ボートに戻り、沖合まで帆を上げてかなり飛ばしていきます。私は大丈夫でしたが、揺れに弱い人は要注意です。
WEBには持ち物に『写真付きのID』と書かれていたのでわざわざパスポートを持っていきましたが、提示は求められませんでした。よく読まなかったのがいけないですが、ボート上でお酒を購入したいときに必要ということだったようです。ツアー参加の際に掲示を求められると勘違いしてしまいましたので、書き方を変えていただけると嬉しいです。 
水から上がった後海風に吹かれて寒いので、長袖の羽織るものか大き目のバスタオルは有った方が良いです。あと、日本語話すスタッフはいません。海に入る前に注意事項を説明されるのでヒヤリング力は有った方が良いです。(身振り手振りの説明なので単語が聞き取れればなんとかなるかも)

  • 海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッド

  • 沖に出ると海の色が一気に変わります

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