Waikiki Small Group Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing: Sunrise Diamond Head and Marine Life Experience

Experience the beauty of a sunrise over Diamond Head while snorkeling with sea turtles and sailing alongside Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Perfect for early birds and nature lovers.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1739C Ala Moana Blvd - Sail and Snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish at the famous Turtle Canyon aboard a 45’ sailing yacht in small intimate groups 6 max a must do experiences will be the highlight of your vacation
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Snorkeling guide, floatation equipment
What's Not Included
  • No towels, no sunscreen
Additional Information

Experience the dazzling hues of dawn as it breaks over the Diamond Head crater. This is a perfect activity for early risers, couples, or families who find themselves awake at the break of day during their Hawaiian trip due to jet lag. Our tour commences from Alawa’i boat harborage, sailing towards Diamond Head via the stunning Waikiki coastline. A short…

Location
Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Ala Moana Boulevard
Ala Wai boat harbor slip 429 just right before the Hawaii yacht club you can park front of the boat the parking fee is 1 dollars per hour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_a
Jun 7, 2025
Great experience! 100% recommend for families, couples, small groups - Our family of four, including 8 and 10 year old kids. We went out with Captain Tony and Abe on June 6, 2025. This was a great experience for all of us and we highly recommend to anyone looking to swim with turtles and avoid the crowds. The boat is well cared for and Tony is a safe and experienced guide. Abe swam with us in the water and answered all the kids questions with a smile. He helped us spot numerous turtles, so many I lost count. There were also a lot of fish to swim with between the turtles. Tony helped us spot a pod of dolphins on our way out and got us close enough for a good view. This was a great experience and I'm so glad we booked it.
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Susan_s
Jun 3, 2025
a MUST on your list - It’s a MUST on your bucket list. You will not regret it. Captain Tony and Abe were a great crew with lots of experiences under their belt
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A8947amleanneh
May 22, 2025
Snorkeling with turtles - Fantastic trip. We were the only people on the reef. It was spectacular. Turtles, dolphins and so many fish. Worth getting up early!
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Tammywk3310gy
May 11, 2025
Early morning turtles - It was worth getting up in the early morning to sail with Captain Tony. We saw turtles and dolphins. We were out before it got busy with other boats.
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K2062vtsarahm
May 9, 2025
Amazing snorkel - Wow! What a fantastic experience! My husband and I were the only couple signed up, so we had a private tour. Captain Tony took us out on his beautiful sailboat and Abe was our guide in the water. Both of them were so kind and knowledgeable about the sea life we observed and the area in general. We arrived at the snorkel location early to see the turtles waking up. We were the first boat to arrive at the location so it was relaxing and peaceful. If you want to snorkel in Honolulu, this is 100% the way to do it. Admire the fish and turtles in a peaceful setting!
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Cameron
Apr 30, 2025
Amazing experience!! - We had an amazing morning experience at the reef. We saw over 10 turtles and a ton of fish. The tour is laid-back and quiet and we were the only ones there before larger tours, so if you’re thinking of doing it, just do it!
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Blessed_s
Apr 24, 2025
Fun experience - We really enjoyed the small group snorkeling experience. Tony and Abe took us to the spot where we saw turtles and lots of colorful fish.
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Jacqueline_t
Apr 22, 2025
Fantastic! - Tony and Abe were fantastic guides! They had a wealth of knowledge that they shared with us and made sure all of us were safe as other boats were coming in. The waves were strong and a friend and I started feeling seasick and they were very patient with us as we made our way back into the boat. The small group setting was perfect as were able to see plenty of turtles and be one of the only ones there
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Steveno1137
Apr 22, 2025
Everything as advertised - Highly Recommend, Caption Tony was simply Awsome !!! I have been a lot of places and done lots of excursions.... this is simple a top 5 adventure 👏
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Barbara
Mar 4, 2025
ʻike kupanaha - wonderful experience! - Captain Tony and First Mate Abe provided us with an ultimate snorkeling experience with large groups of turtles and fish. We were able to observe several groups of 6 to 10 turtles per group at a leisurely pace and viewed them at a close but respectful distance. We were able to see to these beautiful creatures in several areas and in the “cleaning station” we were also treated to seeing hundreds of beautiful fish swimming about the reef with the turtles. Abe was in the water with us to answer our questions, identify fish, teach us about their habitat, and provide assist if anyone needed it. For an additional $75, he captured our experience on a GoPro which was promptly delivered to our email. Captain Tony answered questions we had about the island. We appreciated his suggestions. Their love for the island and the sea was evident and we highly recommend the excursion. Mahalo!
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From $99
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).