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
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 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” (Learning, preserving, and respectfully observing).
Embark on a journey to Turtle Canyon aboard a 65-foot Gold Coast power…

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, and our vessel name is Honu Lani.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Johnjohannaw
Sep 16, 2025
Private Cruise for Group Price - This felt like a private cruise. The boat was fantastic, and the crew provided top service. If we are ever back in Honolulu we will definitely do this again.
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Corrin_b
Sep 5, 2025
Amazing crew - Was a great time with the experienced and friendly crew. Saw some amazing turtles and fish and really enjoyed ourselves
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101taylahm
Aug 22, 2025
Magical experience - Snorkelling with the turtles was absolutely unforgettable. We saw several turtles up close – some resting on the ocean floor, others swimming right by us without a care in the world. They were majestic and peaceful. Topper, Sofia & Natalie were knowledgeable and respectful of the sea life, making sure we kept a safe and non intrusive distance. Highly recommend!
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Patrick_c
Aug 9, 2025
Great crew, great views... - Great crew, great views of diamond head and waikiki, great refreshments, awesome snorkeling, saw 5-6 sea turtles, gliding, surfacing, great fun..
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Erin_h
Aug 7, 2025
Beautiful Sea Turtles and Friendly Crew - Crew was super friendly, always offering to bring us drinks. We took the 8 AM so I didn’t drink any of the alcoholic drinks offered, and I was driving. But they had fun tropical cocktails as well as beer. The snacks were mini bags of potato chips, so if you are taking the morning excursion, you should eat breakfast first. Water was super calm, sometimes I get motion sickness, but it didn’t bother me at all. Two other people in the boat were extremely sick, but they had actually never been on a boat before. Description says three hours, but we were back at the dock by 10 AM, so it was only two hours. We spent about 45 minutes in the water. We got to see three turtles! It was pretty amazing. They would come to the surface to breathe right in front of you! Overall, it was a good experience, a little shorter than I would’ve wanted and expected, but everything else was really great!
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Robert_c
Aug 6, 2025
Bathroom before departing... - Bathroom before departing is far from the slip. Better to park near restrooms under the tree if you’re driving. Parking was cheap and easy. The trip was awesome. Captain and crew were so friendly answered all of our questions and saw 6 or 7 turtles.
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April_v
Jul 26, 2025
Best snorkeling trip ever!!! - Such a great experience! From start to finish, this tour was perfect for our group of 6, (4 adults and 2 teenagers). Capt Joey, Greta and Natalie were professional, knowledgeable and fun! We saw so many fish and the turtles!!! Just amazing 😁. Highly recommend!!
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Scottylee_d
Jul 17, 2025
Great experience! The... - Great experience! The crew was very experienced and made sure we all felt safe and secure. They were very knowledgeable and made out adventure that much more intriguing.
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Tammy_a
Jul 15, 2025
The tour was so cool.... - The tour was so cool. Hanging out with turtles and seeing the marine life was breathtaking. Thank you all!!
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Stephanie_b
Jul 24, 2025
Not worth it - Only saw one turtle and very few fish. Water was overcrowded and hard to see anything. Would not recommend
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From $109
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).