Oahu · OAHU TURTLE SNORKELING TOURS
Green sea turtles graze the same patches off the south shore all year, so the trip is reliable in a way most wildlife is not. These 15 are priced by water time, with a note on which include gear, lunch and a Waikīkī pickup.
Review of Oahu’s full-day circle island tour, with Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, North Shore beaches, snacks, and turtle snorkeling.
“great guide, Very knowledgeable and helpful , only problem was with the snorkeling area, rocky and many sea urchins”
See Oahu’s coast, North Shore, farms, Dole Plantation, and green sea turtles on an eight-hour small-group tour from Waikiki.
“Our tour was 9/13 with guide Nevin and driver John. Nevin was exceptional! We learned so much about the land, culture and history of each stop and more! The highlight was snorkeling with the sea turtles! Our lifeguard was perfect and me as a 1st-timer, I felt like a pro with his guidance! He was so laid back yet made sure we were safe 1st and they made certain we all got a chance to see the turtles. This was definitely the best part of our entire trip. I love that we had the smaller group too (it’s not a giant tour bus). Highly recommend this tour!”
Snorkel with guaranteed green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon from Waikiki, with a catamaran sail, lunch, drinks, and views of Diamond Head.
“They cancelled the excursion less than 12 hours before start time. Said there was not enough people to make it worth their time. Two days later, I still have not received a refund. And, it should be noted, they avoided any use of the Viator platform when canceling the excursion.”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki aboard the Hawea catamaran, with gear, snacks, drinks, helpful crew, and time to sail.
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great experience overall and felt like a good value. We had a lot of fun!”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a roomy catamaran with turtle sightings, friendly guides, gear, snacks, and a 100% turtle guarantee.
“Krash, Holly, and Sushi were amazing! Would 100 do again. We even saw a humpback whale fluke! We loved our morning!!”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon off Waikiki, see Hawaiian green sea turtles, enjoy Diamond Head views, and get gear, guides, and drinks for $81.40.
“We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)”
Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikīkī on a family-friendly catamaran with gear, lifeguards, turtles, fish, and a complimentary bar drink.
“I had an amazing time with Moana Sailing for the sea turtles and snorkeling experience! For the ticket price, it was definitely worth the value. The highlight for me was spotting a few sea turtles during the trip—such a magical moment to see them up close in their natural habitat. The crew was fantastic and truly made the trip memorable. Bella, Sophia, Kyle, and Bridget were all wonderful to work with—so friendly, professional, and fun. Their energy and enthusiasm added to the experience and made me feel comfortable and entertained. The boat was well-equipped, and the snorkeling gear was in great condition. The crew provided helpful tips and made sure…”
Search for wild dolphins and winter whales off Oahu, then snorkel with turtles and reef fish on a small-group Waianae cruise.
“I really loved this experience! We were treated very well and felt like we benefited from being with our Captain Mandy and her experienced team. Not only did they take good care of us, they were clearly all passionate about the marine life we were seeing and interacting with. We saw tons of dolphins and were even blessed to have a rare encounter with a whale shark! I highly recommend Dolphin Excursions for anyone who wants a chance to see Hawaii’s marine life up close and personal under competent guidance.”
Snorkel with sea turtles at Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon, then sail aboard Hāwea with friendly guides, clean gear, and sweeping ocean views.
“It was fun & they made us feel safe in the ocean 🫶🏽”
Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles at Turtle Canyon from a shaded catamaran, with gear, water, instruction, and Waikiki views.
Review of Oahu’s four-hour boat scuba tour, with two shallow ocean sessions, sea turtles, gear, safety tips, price, and booking advice.
“Josh, Christian, Yoshi and Rachel are AWESOME! Josh crushed the instruction and dive…made us all feel comfy in the H2O. Rachel was great at getting us set-up and has a great smile willing to help everyone!”
Review of Oahu’s 5-in-1 catamaran cruise, with turtle snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboards, a slide, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great time for everyone. The big slide was the best! The crew was great with lots of energy. Despite lots of people on the boat, it was a great time.”
Review of Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure Cruise, with catamaran views, sea turtles, practical tips, price, safety, and what to expect.
“The experience of getting close to the big boy turtles. Just being in the water with fish and enjoying with new friends.”
Review of Waikiki’s two-hour Three Tiki sailing and turtle snorkel tour, with boat details, wildlife odds, costs, tips, and who should book.
“The whole tour was fantastic! It was chilled and I did the Diamond Head hike which is well worth it. There are quite a few people hiking up for the sun risie but enough space for everyone to get a good view from the top. We saw so much including turtles, pineapple company with yummy pineapple soft serve icecream (make sure you get some), macadamia nut plantation with tastings and kona coffee, and Northshore. Be aware that the tour takes most of the day but gives you a great overview of the island away from the tourist centre of Waikiki and some nice scenery. A special shout out to our…”
Swim with wild dolphins, turtles, and reef fish off West Oahu on a three-hour boat tour limited to six people.
“This tour was amazing! We found dolphins so quickly (may not happen all the time, but we got lucky!) Obviously they do not control the animals or conditions but they did their best to give us a high quality experience. The captain/crew were amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We went on a different dolphin tour last year and Aloha Ocean was so much better!! Their boat is also very comfy. Semi private tours are the way to go! Much better than a giant group. Seriously cannot recommend this tour enough!!”
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