Hilton Hawaiian Village Turtle Snorkel: An Eco-friendly Journey with Marine Life

Embark on an eco-friendly journey at Hilton Hawaiian Village Turtle Snorkel. Swim with turtles and fish in crystal blue waters while learning about Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and their cultural significance. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 188 Paoa Pl - Delight in an optional lunch at sea while sailing and snorkeling in Hawaii’s stunning Turtle Canyon waters.
    Our environmentally-friendly cruise offers the chance to spot whales (from December to March), fish, and playful green sea turtles along the Waikiki coast.
    Discover snorkeling at one of the most breathtaking Hawaiian Green Sea…
What's Included
  • In-water help by Lifeguard-certified crew
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch (If morning option is selected)
  • Free 4-hour Self-Parking (a $35 value) available. Please bring your parking ticket to check-in.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Swim alongside turtles and fish while relishing the crystal-clear tropical waters.
Sail along the picturesque Waikiki coastline and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. This eco-friendly cruise offers the chance to spot whales (from December to March), fish, and even playful green sea turtles near the Waikiki coast.
Guests are invited to observe, learn, and…

Location
188 Paoa Pl
Paoa Place
Check-in 15 minutes prior to sailing. 10:15am for morning snorkel or 1:10pm for the afternoon snorkel at the Port Waikiki kiosk near the beach walkway to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Pier, at the Diamond Head end of the Tropics Bar & Grill
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mollyg431
Jan 16, 2026
Awesome adventure - So much fun! Nick(s) and the other captain were awesome. Saw bunch of turtles. Really a wonderful time.
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Elizabethhsh
Jan 5, 2026
From skeptic to big fan - We booked this snorkel and cruise experience once we saw that it launched right from our hotel making it super convenient. Personally, I am not a huge fan of swimming in the ocean. I went along more for my family but ended up enjoying the entire experience mainly due to an amazing staff. We were given concise instructions delivered in a light-hearted and chill vibe that put me at ease. The guide in the water was extremely knowledgeable and clearly enjoys sharing the experience with customers. The water was crystal clear and refreshingly warm. Saw lots of fish and turtles too. One surfaced right next to us that was estimated to be 60 years old. So cool! The snorkel hour was followed by a lunch on board and an enjoyable cruise along the coastline. The crew was very attentive to everyone's needs whether it was answering questions or refilling your drink. The boat was spotless, including the head. There was plenty of space to move about the boat regardless of the number people on board.
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Lizla430kn
Jan 4, 2026
Great family experience - Had an awesome time with captain Nick and his crew. Easy adventure with our 9 and 11 year old children! They loved riding up in the front of the catamaran and seeing a few turtles on the snorkel!
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Hasan
Dec 26, 2025
Great experience snorkeling! - Snorkeling was an amazing experience, and Nick, Corinne and Tiffany were great hosts. They made sure that safety came first, and packed in tons of fun and educational information in the few hours we spent snorkeling and sailing.
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Andrewkerno
Dec 21, 2025
Nice afternoon experience - It was a wonderful experience even though the weather was suboptimal. The crew was very attentive and nice. We even got to see a turtle in spite of the rain.
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Jet21295444812
Dec 2, 2025
Great experience! - Was a great experience. Not an experienced swimmer and the guide was patient and made me feel comfortable. I liked the small group feel too.
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Jilliansl4638sq
Dec 1, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had an awesome trip. Wasn’t crowded - we basically had the boat to ourselves. All the staff were great - Corinne, Nick and Gino were our crew. Beautiful catamaran- updated. It was next level to be able to walk right down the beach from our resort and get on the boat. We got to swim with turtles- great snorkeling. 10/10
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B8385dekarenr
Nov 24, 2025
Great way to spend an afternoon in the water off the coast of Waikiki - We saw several turtles when we were snorkeling, as well as lots of fish on the reef. Better snorkeling than Hanauma Bay, because it was not as crowded. We also saw more turtles surfacing while we were sailing, and an entire pod of dolphins was circling our ship and performing for us. The weather was mild, and the crew was very helpful. Minimal swimming is involved, so this is ideal for any fitness level, unless you are nervous in deep water. Everyone wears life jackets, and the crew does emphasize safety first.
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Debmx4656tf
Nov 9, 2025
Great Crew and lots of fun! - The turtle snorkel was fun! Even from the boat we were able to see a turtle. Lunch was nice. The crew was great! I'd recommend this excursion!
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615kajals
Sep 29, 2025
Wouldn’t book again - This experience was for me and my kids. Before booking, whoever I had spoke with told me the experience would be kid friendly and the instructor’s would be helpful. I had told him we weren’t the best experienced swimmers, he said not a problem because we would have life jackets and again the instructors with us to. The instructors we had definitely weren’t as helpful and didn’t make the experience for my kids as memorable as I had hoped. My younger daughter wanted to get back on the boat, one of the guys (whoever’s birthday was that day) had asked if we wanted to get back, we said yes. As we were holding the floating mat and he was pulling us towards the boat, he the stopped and walked away. My daughter asked, “I thought he was pulling us back to the boat”. We swam back to the boat (wasn’t too far). I had discussed my experience with a local there and she said, some will give you a great experience and some are there just for the money, definitely didn’t get the great experience. I would hope for future they would be more considerate with children and try to make their experience better than we had. Actually be more present, rather than just hanging out on the board after giving instructions. Not all of us are experienced with snorkeling, some of us just wanted a fun, memorable experience.
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From $157
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).