Swim with Turtles: Waikiki's Hidden Sanctuary

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
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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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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Roam30320109242
Aug 27, 2025
Super good experience - loved it !! captain grace was super helpful sam & crystal were also super nice and helpful wonderful experience would definitely book again
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Curious42861105032
Aug 14, 2025
I got to see a fish and a turtle. - It was my first experience. The explanation before boarding was easy to understand and it was cold after the experience at sea, but I did as you told me and it was OK. I was happy to see so many fish and to see turtles. I would love to use it again. Thank you for your help.
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Aubreym223
Jul 22, 2025
- Such a fun experience! The crew was very friendly, hospitable, and made sure that we were all taken care of and had as much time in the water as possible, definitely helps if everyone shows up early.
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Deniseho2323yd
Jul 21, 2025
- My fiancé and I joined Captain Steph’s crew for snorkeling with the sea turtles and loved the experience and the crew so much that we joined them for 2 more adventures- the Friday night fireworks and Swimming with the Dolphins! The crew, the vibes and the experience were remarkable! They ensured that everyone on the boat had a chance to see the sea turtles and the dolphins making this such an incredible experience. I would highly recommend Iruka dolphin and Capt. Steph’s team for all your coastal excursions while on Oahu. Mahalo!!
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イヅミコ
Jul 21, 2025
- I was thrilled to be able to participate with my friends. Thanks to Maki's speaking style and careful explanation, I was able to go into the water with peace of mind. We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and Takhini Hot Spring tour. If I had the chance to come back to Hawaii, I definitely wanted to be on a tour with Maki. Thank you for your last memories of Hawaii♪
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Mendozathalia
Jul 17, 2025
Greate service and saw an much ocean life on this tour - Whiley, Grace and Tanner made our snorkel experience so pleasant, fun and successful. Their customer service allowed us to feel comfortable, welcomed and safe. The tour included a gratitude song in native Hawaiian and an offering in hopes of plentiful fish for our excursion. It was so beautiful ! The boat ride was great, felt safe and educational as the girls shred information about the islands with us. The dive was great, saw SO MANY DIFFERENT FOSB AND SK MANY TURTLES. the turtles were so close to us and of course Whiley and Tanner reminded us to stay at least 10 feet away from them at all times. I would def do this tour again! -which was why Tanner convinced my group and I to book the firework cruise at 7pm the same night. Grace took us back out on the boat at dusk and we watched the fireworks from the ocean ! It was so beautiful :) I would definitely book with these guys again !! :)
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田山亮
Jul 8, 2025
Next, I want to see dolphins. - Lots of sea turtles swimming and lots of photos! Our guide Maki is a cheerful person, and it was fun to travel to spots and give briefings I want to go see dolphins again next time!
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).