Hawaiian Ocean Adventure: Whale Watching & More

Experience the beauty of the Hawaiian Ocean aboard the MOANA catamaran. Enjoy whale watching, dolphin sightings, and more on this customizable sailing adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1099 Ala Moana Blvd - Experience snorkeling at Turtle Canyon aboard the most luxurious open-style catamaran! Enjoy top-quality gear and an expert certified crew!
    Choosing Moana Sailing Co. for your snorkeling adventure means opting for a tour that offers unmatched professionalism, the highest safety standards, and luxurious amenities. Our…
What's Included
  • Snorkel Adventure
  • Ample cushioned seating
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Restroom on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information

Experience the Hawaiian Ocean in your own unique way!
“MOANA” (pronounced moh-AH-nah), the Hawaiian term for Ocean, is the highlight of this personalized adventure. From November to May, guests can enjoy complimentary Humpback Whale watching. Dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life are frequently spotted throughout the year. However, sightings of…

Location
Kewalo Basin Harbor
Ala Moana Boulevard
The Nalu Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 109.we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east and south ends of the harbor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Kimmt905th
May 24, 2026
Breathtaking - Wonderful experience. Absolutely beautiful
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292duncant
May 4, 2026
Super dope - About 40 mins of swim time with turtles Super cool all women crew very chill and badass Complementary drink and great vibes!!
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694tessb
May 4, 2026
Amazing turtle snorkel! - Had such an incredible time! The all girl crew was so badass and the boat was gorgeous. All around amazing time!
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Y1294tucindyo
Dec 30, 2025
We'll be back again! - Great time watching turtles in their natural environment. The boat was very clean, the crew was fantastic and very attentive to each group on board. Great equipment, great briefing on expectations on the boat and in the water. The captain even followed some whales on our way back to port. Loved that the number of guests is limited far below the boat capacity unlike other groups we saw on the water. 5 🌟. We'll be back again!!
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Passenger63861374544
Jul 11, 2025
Great Experience - Very professional and helpful crew, Get to swim pretty close to huge turtles safely. My daughter dropped her expensive sunglasses in the water by accident, no worries because the crew found them. Highly Recommended!!
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Rociomu5111fp
Jul 5, 2025
Turtle watch - Great experience. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They made our experience an easy and fun one! Highly recommended.
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517tt
Apr 17, 2025
Would do it again - The staff was amazing. We snorkel for almost an hour, so many turtles and beautiful fish and great experience for a family.
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Emmaty7966sn
Jan 21, 2025
The best turtle snorkeling experience! - This trip is a must do! Our highlight of our stay on the island. Highly recommend !! Amazing crew on board the boat, making for the most safe enjoyable experience. Seen amazing amounts of fish and turtles! Amazingly clear, seeing 30 odd feet down to the see bed. Sailing after snorkeling was so relaxing, perfect way to enjoy some sun on our way back to shore! 10/10 experience
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Chrisvo8058sv
Oct 14, 2024
Great sailing - Girls ruled this catamaran. They were awesome. Smooth sailing. I would do this again. Recommend to all My friends who will Come and visit in the future
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Annietj228lk
Nov 25, 2025
Prejudice toward minorities - If you’re an experienced snorkeler who doesn’t need guidance or assistance, this tour might work for you. However, for beginners or families with children, I would not recommend it. There was no real safety orientation for first-time snorkelers, and as a couple with a young child, we struggled in the water with almost no support. Even though they claimed to have two lifeguards on duty, no one responded when I was exhausted, out of breath, and clearly signaling for help. I had issues with the equipment and was running low on air, and at one point I was waving near the boat asking for assistance while the lifeguards were busy chatting. When I finally managed to get myself close enough to call out for help, one of the staff members hesitated and seemed reluctant to help me back onto the boat. There was also an uncomfortable sense of bias in the way some staff interacted with us as minorities — it was visible in their attitude and demeanor. Overall, this experience felt unsafe and unwelcoming, and I would not book with this tour again.
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From $250
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).