Turtle Canyon Cruise: Snorkel with Sea Turtles

Embark on an unforgettable expedition to Turtle Canyon in Hawaii with Hawaii Nautical. Snorkel with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, enjoy scenic views, and spot dolphins and whales!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kewalo Basin - The journey begins at Kewalo Basin, a well-known port area renowned for boating adventures.
  • Waikiki Beach - Experience the stunning view of the Waikiki coastline from the sea.
  • Diamond Head State Monument - Take in the breathtaking view of the famous Diamond Head.
  • Turtle Canyon - Turtle Canyon serves as a natural…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Seasonal whale watching (December through April)
  • Unlimited nonalcoholic drinks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Welcome to Hawaii Nautical! You’re invited to observe, learn, and experience Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles up close.
Guests will discover the life cycle, behaviors, and challenges faced by the Hawaiian Sea Turtles, known as “Honu,” while learning about preservation and respectful observation.
Embark on a journey to Turtle Canyon aboard a 65-foot Gold Coast…

Location
Hawaii Nautical
Ala Moana Boulevard
Kewalo Basin Harbor at the front of the harbor (parallel to Ala Moana Blvd). We are located in Slip F28. Please look for the yellow Hawaii Nautical sign. Paid parking is available at Kewalo Basin Harbor. We recommend arriving early to secure a spot and walk to the slip.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barry_e
Mar 8, 2026
Turtles 🐢 - Guides Greta and Natalie were great. Water was a bit choppy, didn't matter. Saw quite a few turtles, lots of fish. Drinks were real not a mix. We were fortunate to hit it on a day were only 20 passengers. Thanks to the captain and crew we had a great time.
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Loren_w
Feb 24, 2026
The perfect day in Paradise! - The crew and Captain were awesome! After we snorkeled we had a nice lunch and some delicious drinks. And then instead of taking us back they kept to their word and took us for a nice sail out to sea + we spent an hour sailing. What a perfect beautiful day! We saw the normal fish that you would expect to see in Hawaii + turtles and some dolphins on the way out. Highly recommend this tour. 🐢🐬🐠🍹
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Elizabeth_u
Feb 20, 2026
This was a great charter!... - This was a great charter! We saw lots of sea turtles and even saw whales on the sail back to the harbor. The boat was clean, and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend!
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Kim_s
Feb 13, 2026
Chris, Greta, and Jessy... - Chris, Greta, and Jessy were great! Very positive and helpful but not overbearing . They obviously love being on the water and are good at putting newbies at ease. The craft was clean and safe and the gear was well-maintained. Would recommend.
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Anne_g
Dec 6, 2025
Fabulous experience - We had an awesome tour with Chris, Natalie and Greta . The water was choppy but Natalie and Greta were very attentive, helpful, accommodating and friendly. They made sure we were all safe in the water and that there was help if needed. We saw a lot of turtles surfacing and some fish. It was so beautiful on the catamaran as the boat is very well maintained. The food and drinks were also good. Overall great experience and would recommend.
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Carolyn_a
Nov 21, 2025
A must! - Ronnie, Whitney and Captain Chris were amazing guides! We saw turtles, a stingray, a sea cucumber, an urchin and lots of beautiful fish! Lunch was delicious and the views were unbelievable!
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Jennifer_h
Nov 5, 2025
I would recommend! - The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, the boat was clean and the drinks were yummy! It was an enjoyable experience!
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E5456lhbryanb
Oct 26, 2025
Totally unforgettable time - Captain Joey and the girls on 10/25/25 were absolutely amazing. The girls were very helpful and kind to everyone. I highly recommend this tour and we will be back in the future for a sunset cruise.
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Cristie_c
Oct 23, 2025
Beautiful catamaran, and friendly staff! And yes, we saw turtles! - The catamaran was beautiful, the staff was very friendly, accommodating, very knowledgeable and did everything they could to make sure we saw turtles!
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Georganne_m
Dec 27, 2025
Not many turtles to see - The catamaran sail was very enjoyable but the snorkeling was very crowded. Lunch was simply a deli wrap.
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From $150
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).