48 Google ReviewsTurtle Swim with Lunch Included!
Featuring a Turtle Snorkeling Excursion with
Hawaiian Reef Fish
Featuring a Snorkeling Session with
Hawaiian Reef Fish
and Turtles
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Experience the delight of peaceful sea turtles cruising in their natural environment, the beauty of the clear blue Hawaiian sea.
Board the double-decker boat and explore its wraparound seating and Titanic-style front railing. Keep your eyes on the horizon for sightings of Hawaiian spinner dolphins, or humpback whales in winter.
Great for all ages and levels of swimming experience, our tour is led by a knowledgeable, water safety-certified crew.
- Explore beautiful reefs teeming with fish and "honu" sea turtles
- Enjoy authentic Hawaiian cultural performances like a chant and hula dance
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch as you relax on the deck of the boat.
- Bar Service Onboard. Adult beverages are available to purchase at $5 & $10
- Take in the beauty of Diamond Head and the Waikiki coastline
- Keep your eyes out for wild spinner dolphins and whales in winter
Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Turtle Canyon on Oahu
Price
Days of Operation & Start Times
1st Tour: 10:00 AM Departure (check in: 9:30 AM)
2nd Tour: 1:00 PM Departure (check in: 12:30 PM)
What's Included in The Turtle Tour
• Complimentary Lunch
• Mask/ snorkels and life-vests
• Hula dancing – entertainment
Canned alcoholic beer, wine, seltzers and non-alcoholic soft drinks for $5/each.
Sales tax may apply to all optional purchases.
Things to Bring
• Beach Towel (oversized preferable)
• Reef safe Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat
• Long-sleeve Jacket or sweat Shirt (Winter Time)
Duration of Turtle Snorkeling Tour
*Minimum of 10 bookings required for tour to take place
*Shoes not allowed on the boat in this tour.
Oahu Turtle Snorkel Agenda
Here is a complete rundown of what you can expect on your reef snorkel adventure.
*Tours may change/cancel due to unexpected weather or other circumstances.
9:30 AM / 12:30 PM
Arrival at Kewalo Basin Harbor
Pier D, Slip 111
Please check in before boarding the boat.
Docked in the Kewalo Boat Harbor, our ship – Ariya II – has two decks, surround-sound, a Titanic-style bow and a bathroom onboard.
You will be asked to remove your shoes before boarding the boat. This is for your safety. We will have storage for you to place them in during your time onboard.
9:45 AM / 12:45 PM
Crew Introductions and Safety Briefing
Filled with the Aloha Spirit, our dynamic crew members are all masters of the sea! Our crew is CPR-certified and trained in water safety. They will inform you how to stay safe on the boat.
Adult beverages are available onboard. Please have your ID ready if you would like to purchase.
10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
Depart from the Harbor
Following departure, we will begin our boat ride by reciting a Hawaiian chant called, “E’ho mai“. It is a prayer to the gods of the sea for a safe trip with plentiful marine life.
10:30 AM / 1:30 PM
Snorkeling Session with Hawaiian Reef Fish and Turtles
Once we arrive to our destination, our crew will begin with a snorkel briefing on how to properly use the mask/snorkels and life-vests.
Then it’s time to jump in the water and explore! Hawaii’s clear waters and a sunny day will produce beautiful colors, bringing the reef to life. You’ll see Hawaiian reef fish and turtles!
11:15 AM / 1:15 PM
Soak in the Scenery
After snorkeling, guests will have an opportunity to explore different parts of the boat–from the wraparound bow to the 2nd-floor deck for optimal scenic viewing.
Our crew will share information on Hawaiian marine life, such as turtles, dolphins and whales. We may even see some dolphins and whales during our journey!
Waikiki Fireworks
(Friday Tours Only)
Each Friday evening the Hilton Hawaiian Village puts on a free fireworks show on Waikiki Beach. Get the best view on the island, watching from the ocean!
*Fireworks currently closed indefinitely due to COVID-19
11:30 AM / 1:30 PM
Complimentary Lunch
After a fun-filled day in the ocean, enjoy a complimentary lunch. Take in a live hula performance as you enjoy your lunch.
"Top notch. The crew goes out of their way to make everyone comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised at the high caliber of lunch provided. Snacks are provided throughout the trip and then a bento box."
Turtle Tattoo
As a new member of our Turtles and You ohana (family), we celebrate your Oahu turtle snorkel with a special gift!
Our original polynesian-style temporary turtle tattoo! This isn’t available anywhere else but with Turtles and You. Just our way to say “thanks” and “mahalo”!
"Overall great experience with a great crew! Oh yeah, and cool tattoos as well!!"
11:45 AM / 1:45 PM
Head Back to the Harbor
After a fun-filled adventure, we head back to the harbor.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the crew’s Hula Show. At the end, please join us as we dance together to spread Aloha and give thanks.
12:00 PM / 2:00 PM
"A Hui Ho"!
Until We Meet Again!
Thank you for joining us on a fun-filled adventure on the ocean! Please don’t forget about all the sea creatures you’ve met on this adventure!
Our Commitment to the Environment
And You Creations is committed to minimizing impact on wildlife and fragile Hawaii ecosystems, along with actively promoting environmental awareness,
so that snorkel tours will be around for generations to come.