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15 Best Oahu Turtle Snorkeling

The turtle snorkels: Turtle Canyon just off Waikiki, where the green sea turtles treat the reef as a cleaning station and stay put while you float above. Morning trips get the calm water.

1.Turtle Canyons Snorkel Excursion from Waikiki, Hawaii

Experience Waikiki’s vibrant marine life on a 2-hour snorkel tour with turtles, fish, and dolphins. Perfect for beginners and seasoned snorkelers alike.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The staff were exceptional! We were super lucky to have very few participants so we had plenty of time in the water with the turtles! I can imagine it may be a little different if you have a full boat, but just being out on…”

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2.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

Join the Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki for a guided boat trip, vibrant marine life, and peaceful sunbathing on floating platforms, all for $85.

★ 5.0

“Had such a great time with Captain Chris, Lily, and Sophia. They provide juice and chips as snacks which are great after snorkeling. The equipment they provide to borrow is in great condition which was also great. We saw many turtles and fish and overall…”

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4.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel & Sail combo on Hawea Catamaran

Experience Oahu’s marine life with this snorkeling and sailing tour to Turtle Canyon. Enjoy guided encounters with turtles, fish, and scenic views, all from a comfortable catamaran.

★ 5.0

“Awesome experience! The team were amazing. Boat is super nice. Book this tour you will love it. Saw heaps of turtles.”

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5.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

Experience Oahu's marine life on a two-hour catamaran tour, swimming with turtles, fish, and more, with expert guides and excellent value.

★ 5.0

“A lot of fun! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw multiple turtles at our dive spot and many fish. I would recommend this snorkeling tour. The tour isn’t as pricey as the other ones, but we got what we came wanted from…”

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6.Turtle Snorkeling Boat Tour and Adventure in Waikiki

Experience Oahu’s top snorkeling spot with a guided boat tour, swim with green sea turtles, and enjoy stunning coastlines on this family-friendly adventure.

★ 4.5

“The experience was great! We saw many turtles and some surfaced really close to us. It’s a double decker, the tour guides were more relaxed than other guides around us.”

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7.Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

Experience Waikiki’s marine life on a guided snorkel tour from Waikiki with guaranteed turtle sightings, small groups, and expert guides for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Everybody was so informative and fun on the trip! I would highly recommend for anybody for anybody wanting an affordable and exciting adventure.”

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8.Moanas Waikk Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

Experience Oahu's marine life on Moana's guided turtle snorkel and sailing tour. Family-friendly, well-rated, with expert guides and stunning underwater views.

★ 4.5

“My husband and I booked the 2.5 hour turtle snorkeling cruise and it was amazing! Initially we booked the 10:30am slot, but the business notified us that over 40 people booked that time and only 4 people booked the 7 am slot. We were able…”

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9.Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Canyons Cruise and Snorkel Excursion

Experience snorkeling with endangered sea turtles off Waikiki, enjoy coastal views, and relax with snacks on this 2-hour boat tour for all levels.

★ 4.8

“Turtles were seen! Equipment and boat were very clean. Guides were knowledgeable and taught us about turtles, fish, other sea creatures, the reef, and Hawaii. These guides were also more focused on safety than other snorkeling tours around us (yes, several companies take snorkelers to…”

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10.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure – Small Group 6 Passengers

Experience personalized snorkeling at Turtle Canyon on a small-group speedboat tour for up to six, with expert guides, marine life sightings, and included snacks in Oahu.

★ 4.5

“Captain Mike and Paul were great with our small family -5 total with 3 kids under 11. Paul was very helpful with the kids in the water and made sure we had the best experience. At the end of our snorkel they took us over…”

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11.Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour

Experience close encounters with sea turtles on a small-group snorkel tour from Waikiki, featuring a quick boat ride, expert guides, and vibrant marine life.

★ 5.0

“What a great experience. I was on the Ruby Princess. The tour departed from aa dock about 20 minutes walk from Pier 2. I was surprised that I was the only person signed up for the ride. The captain was Jeff and then there was…”

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12.Full day Oahu´s North Shore Circle Island & Snorkeling w/ Turtles

Discover Oahu's highlights in a full-day circle island tour with snorkeling, turtles, and scenic stops. Perfect for a quick, authentic island experience.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Justin is a passionate tour guide, very informative and fun commentary, doesn’t feel rushed and lets you explore different areas of the island. And yes we saw lots of turtles”

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13.Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

Experience Hawaii's marine wildlife on a 3-hour dolphin and turtle snorkel tour in Waianae. Guided by marine biologists, guaranteed dolphin sightings, and plenty of underwater fun.

★ 4.8

“Hi! It was the perfect way to end my birthday week — truly unforgettable. We saw so many dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and even one jumping out of the water just beside us! We also got to see sea turtles, which was…”

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15.Oahu: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour

Experience Hawaii's marine life with this 2-hour snorkeling tour at Turtle Canyon. See turtles, colorful fish, and coral with expert guides for $85.

★ 4.6

“Amazing experience—we got to see a few turtles, and our guides were great at making sure we kept a respectful distance from them. Unlike another group nearby, who were shouted at by their guide for getting too close, our guides were spaced out well enough…”

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More Oahu Turtle Snorkeling

5.0Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel in Waikiki2 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.5West Oahu Green Sea Turtle and Dolphin Snorkel Sail with Lunch3 hours (approx.)$125.95 5.012pm Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.77 4.55 in 1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling, Activities and Pick-Up3 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.09am Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.77 4.6Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure Cruise2 hours$67 5.0Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)3 hours (approx.)$200.00 4.5Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole9 hours (approx.)$118.79 5.0Hawaii Snorkeling with Turtles Boat Tour in Waikiki2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 5.0Waikiki Catamaran Escape: Snorkel with Turtles & Water Sports Fun3 hours (approx.)$120.69 4.5Turtle Canyon Waikiki Snorkel Adventure3 hours (approx.)$141.10 4.6Oahu: Honolulu Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Tour3 hours$138 4.5Oahu Allstar Circle Island Tour: Dole, Turtles. Blowhole, Fun9 to 10 hours (approx.)$98.58 3.5Whale Watch, Dolphins, Turtles and Sightseeing Cruise1 hour (approx.)$46.00 4.7Oahu: Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Sail2 - 3 hours$99 5.0Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu3 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Waikiki small group turtle snorkeling & sailing2 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkeling with Hula Show2 hours (approx.)$100.80 4.9Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide3 hours$190 3.5Oahu Coastline Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling and Jumping Platform3 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.7Oahu: Swim with Dolphins, Turtle Snorkel Tour and Waterslide3.5 hours$199 3.6Waikiki: Turtle Snorkeling Cruise with 20ft Jumping Platform3 hours$69 4.5Afternoon Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle and Dolphin Snorkel and Sail2 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.5Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!2 hours (approx.)$172.77