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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea
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Top rated
4.710468 out of 5 stars
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4.710468 out of 5 stars
449 reviews

Embark on an exciting Waikiki snorkeling adventure with sea turtles at Turtle Canyon. Dive into Hawaiian ocean waters and spot green sea turtles, octopuses, and other marine life.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Instructor
English

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Mark – United States

Way more than we expected. Captain Woody and the crew were awesome! This is the most beautiful catamaran you will ever see. The Waikiki Sailing Company has been operating since 1947. Captain Woody Brown Jr worked with custom catamaran builders in Washington USA to design and build the perfect watercraft for this mission in 2024, they built it and sailed it over 2000 miles to Honolulu in late 2024. So the boat you will be boarding is less than 1 year old and incredibly beautiful. During the trip we saw spinner dolphins jumping and swam next to Hawaiian green sea turtles in the water. Then went for a beautiful ride with sails up and no motor. What a great day!

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Fien – United States

It was such a great experience! The boat was perfect for a relaxing day, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend it to everyone. 100% worth the money, and we’d definitely do it again!

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue

    Waikiki

    Snorkeling (2 hours)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the underwater world of Turtle Canyon
  • Encounter the local flora and fauna
  • Kick back and relax with a stunning ocean view
  • Snorkel through crystal clear waters
  • See colorful fish and sea turtles up close

Full description

Discover the beauty of Waikiki's underwater world with this Snorkeling Tour at Turtle Canyon. Board a catamaran on Waikiki Beach (on the shoreline behind the famous Duke Kahanamoku Statue), and sail to Turtle Canyon, a renowned sea turtle cleaning station. Your expert guides know the prime spots for encountering sea turtles, octopus, and starfish in their natural habitat.

Gear up with the provided snorkeling equipment and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life below. Witness the graceful movements of sea turtles, colorful tropical fish, and elusive octopuses.

After an exhilarating snorkeling session, relax on the catamaran as you cruise back to shore, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your underwater adventure in Waikiki.

Participants are required to know how to swim.

Includes

  • Round-trip cruise
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, and floatation life belt)

Not suitable for

  • Non-swimmers

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Meeting point

Find the boat directly behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel 2424 Kalakaua Ave). Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the boat itself, as there is no check-in booth. The crew will check you in at the boat. Do not wait at the statue. Departure location may be subject to change during the summer months due to high tide that creates a rough shorebreak. For the safety of our guests we will not use our boarding ladder on the shoreline and will move to our pier. In this case, we will reach out to you on the day of your activity if high tide is forecasted during the time of your tour. Departure location will then be: Kewalo Basin Harbor 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. PierA24

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 449 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Mark – United States21 April 2025 – Verified booking
Way more than we expected. Captain Woody and the crew were awesome! This is the most beautiful catamaran you will ever see. The Waikiki Sailing Company has been operating since 1947. Captain Woody Brown Jr worked with custom catamaran builders in Washington USA to design and build the perfect watercraft for this mission in 2024, they built it and sailed it over 2000 miles to Honolulu in late 2024. So the boat you will be boarding is less than 1 year old and incredibly beautiful. During the trip we saw spinner dolphins jumping and swam next to Hawaiian green sea turtles in the water. Then went for a beautiful ride with sails up and no motor. What a great day!
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Fien – United States20 April 2025 – Verified booking
It was such a great experience! The boat was perfect for a relaxing day, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend it to everyone. 100% worth the money, and we’d definitely do it again!
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Angie – Canada19 April 2025 – Verified booking
Great team enjoyed the excursion and was the rightamount of time.

Product ID: 604751

Activity provider:Waikiki Sailing Company

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