Swim with Turtles: Waikiki's Hidden Sanctuary

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Honolulu

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We cruise out to a secret turtle sanctuary in Waikiki to swim with Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles and other marine life. This tour is set in the beautiful waters of Waikiki with scenic views all around.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours - Explore Oahu’s Turtle Canyon and snorkel alongside Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu), colorful tropical reef fish, and other marine life at Hawaii’s famous turtle sanctuary! This Waikiki turtle snorkeling tour provides a special chance to enjoy some of the finest snorkeling in Oahu.
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What's Included

Use of snorkeling equipment
Tea and coffee
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Location

Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours

Ala Moana Boulevard

Meet us at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16 Honolulu, HI 96814 Only a 10 minute drive from Waikiki, with free parking at the marina and neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Culture61015

Dec 1, 2025

Superb Experience with Great Service from the Entire Crew - The snorkeling with sea turtles boat our is a superb experience! The entire crew was very capable and friendly. What was particularly noteworthy is that when my wife needed extra assistance in the water while snorkeling, a crew member stayed alongside her and helped her to continue with her snorkeling experience so as not to require her to cut short her time in the ocean. This extra effort by a crew member was truly exceptional service. You could see that the entire crew really enjoyed the work they are doing and serving their customers.

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A6720wqlisal

Nov 30, 2025

Memorable experience with turtles - It was amazing! I haven't snorkeled in years and was a little nervous. The crew gave a positive vive. Riley and Sam were informative and reviewed how to use the gear. They made the trip memerable and safe. I will use this company again and recommend it to everyone.

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Meagan_g

Nov 23, 2025

Great day on the water.... - Great day on the water. We saw 5-6 turtles, a bunch of fish and a seal! Crew was great and so was the weather! Highly recommend.

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87chiet

Nov 18, 2025

A lifetime of memories. Turtle University 🐢 - It was my first time participating. The truth is, I'm an oceanophobic. However, I can't forget the sea turtle I saw last year 🐢, Aitai‼️ won. Our guide Maki gave us an unforgettable talk and support! I will definitely be back‼️ Thank you very much 😊

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Matt_s

Nov 14, 2025

Great crew! - Great crew, lots of fun. Kirsten, Yugi, and the Captain took great care of us. They went above and beyond with a quick run to the store before the trip to make sure we had everything we needed. We saw lots of turtles, fish, and a crazy rainbow. This was definitely worth it.

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Curiosity22686213811

Sep 24, 2025

It was a great experience to meet so many turtles and dolphins! - I participated with my mother! The pick-up contact was very easy to understand and they explained in Japanese from start to finish, so I could participate with peace of mind! Snorkeling, I wasn't sure, but as I was doing it I got used to it and had a great experience! I got to meet a lot of turtles and dolphins!! Thank you for all the fun and precious memories!

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Kelokelo24

Sep 22, 2025

Turtle University Tour as a good memory! - For the first time, three family members participated in a snorkeling activity off Waikiki. The bus transfer to the hotel, the transfer to the port, the boarding to the departure… it was smooth as scheduled. There were many Japanese participants, and it was easy to understand explanations in English and Japanese. It was a great time to snorkel, with fine weather and not too high waves to worry about. We also met some sea turtles and had a memorable experience! The Waikiki coast and Diamond Head from the sea were also lovely. The staff were also very kind. Thank you, Sam, for the Japanese guide. Mahalo.

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Y4683edjamiel

Sep 8, 2025

A+++ Amazing, Awesome Snorkeling Trip with Turtles - What an amazing trip! Sam and Tanner were excellent guides and gave us such an amazing experience in the water seeing the turtles. Nick was the best captain and truly made this one to remember!

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Isabellawj9033bm

Sep 3, 2025

Loads of turtles spotted - Absolutely fun adventure! Grace, Amalie, Christine, and Maki were all amazing guides making sure we were safe and pointed in the right direction to see all the sea turtles. I would highly recommend taking this tour you won’t forget it!

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Seaside240640

Sep 3, 2025

Turtle snorkeling Waikīkī - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for the best snorkel tour, this is it! The experience was smooth, fun, and packed with a great turtle spotting spot and local insight. Ask for kristen, maki, Emily, grace , they were incredible guides who made the day unforgettable with their knowledge and energy. Highly recommend!

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From $125

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult