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The 15 Best Sea Turtle Tours in Hawaiʻi

56 tours  ·  from $50

Honu graze the same shallow reefs every day, which is why these trips work. The 15 here are compared on where they anchor, how long you are in the water and whether gear, food and the boat photos are included.

Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

1.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Rob, Dirk, and Kap lead groups of up to 40 in English. Bring water shoes and expect a fast-moving day with possible route changes.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

2.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation, plus snorkel at a green sea turtle beach. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, Mike, and Devin are known for lively island stories and careful water supervision.

“This is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop at Dole plantation without feel rushed at all. Recommend the tour!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Meeting at Living Ocean Tours in Honolulu
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

3.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour group boat trip to Turtle Canyon. Your guide provides a snorkel lesson, equipment, and in-water help while you look for green sea turtles, reef fish, and possible dolphins. Chance and Aaron are among the guides praised for their friendly instruction. Snacks and refreshments are included.

“Great crew! Good for first time snorkelers! They gave us a lesson. Only downside is multiple boats at the viewing area. We did see sea turtles and fish!”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - Helpful crew support for first-time snorkelers
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

4.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet Charter Oahu at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour Turtle Canyon trip with certified aquatic staff, premium snorkel gear, flotation devices, snacks, and drinks. Look for green sea turtles, angelfish, and reef fish, then rest on floating platforms. Captain Chris, Lily, Sophia, and other crew members may be on board.

“Excellent experience. I saw some turtles at beginning and one in the middle. People is very friendly.”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - Turtle Town or Coral Gardens: the second chance for wildlife
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

5.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Start early at Māʻalaea Harbor for a 5.5-hour catamaran trip to Molokini and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. The crew supplies gear, floatation aids, breakfast, lunch, and safety help. You may also see whales in season. Crew members Brandon and Nick have earned special praise for their friendly service.

“This is an early morning excursion with check in by 6:45 am. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Kaanapali resort area… so make sure to give yourself time to get there. Parking is next to the harbor…. U can park at the Ocean Aquarium, but you’ll have to trek down to the harbor and it is down a ways. Breakfast was awesome with hot food options! Lunch was great and also had hot food options! Plenty of drinks options too! Got to see whales; dolphins; and sea turtles on the way to the snorkling spots- turtle town and molakini. The Calypso has slides and was a great big triple…”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - The ride past Waikiki and Diamond Head
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin to Turtle Canyon aboard the 40-passenger Honu Lani. You’ll receive premium snorkel gear, a safety briefing, and guided time in the water with green sea turtles. The midday trip includes a deli lunch, beer, wine, and cocktails. Crew members may include Captain Chris, Natalie, Greta, Joey, or Whitney.

“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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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - Meeting at Makena Landing Park
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

7.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet guides such as Joe or Robbie at Makena Landing Park for a small-group swim toward Turtle Town. Zephyr Maui supplies snorkel gear, instruction, and life jackets, then captures photos and raw video as you look for turtles, fish, octopus, and other sea life. The outing lasts about two hours and requires participants to be at least seven.

“Great experience. We saw plenty of turtles and other creatures. Our guide Joe was phenomenal! He made the whole experience really great”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - The Hawea catamaran ride out
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Hawea catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. Your crew provides snorkel gear, flotation equipment, snacks, soda, and cold brew from ARVO Café. Expect shallow reef water, green sea turtles, tropical fish, and a relaxed sail back toward Waikiki.

“The crew of Hawea was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw whales for the first time today as well as dolphins and sea turtles. Love the fact that pickup is on fhe beach and happened to be directly across from my hotel. I would definitely book again!”

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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove - Stop one: the Makena Beach area
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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

9.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Leave Maalaea at 8 a.m. aboard Reef Explorer, a fast custom super raft limited to 35 people. Snorkel fish-filled Molokini Crater, then seek Hawaiian green sea turtles at a quieter cove. Guides such as Esteban, Jade, Cat, and Ryan help with gear and adapt stops to sea conditions. Lunch, snacks, drinks, and flotation gear are included.

“Definitely recommend - This was a high quality experience with expert tour guides! I would book again.”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - What happens at Turtle Canyon Reef
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

10.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Cruise from Waikiki to Turtle Canyon on a roomy catamaran limited to 28 passengers. Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish while crew members such as Lucy, Shannon, Krash, and Holly guide you in the water. Gear, drinks, snacks, and a return trip to the marina are included.

“Krash, Holly, and Sushi were amazing! Would 100 do again. We even saw a humpback whale fluke! We loved our morning!”

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel - What Turtle Canyon is like in practice
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

11.Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Cruise from Pink Sails Waikiki to Turtle Canyon in about 10 to 15 minutes, then spend 30 to 45 minutes snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish. Crew members such as Jamie, Mo, Alex, John, and Tyler have helped swimmers with masks, safety, and wildlife spotting. Basic swimming ability is required.

“We only saw one Turtle and the crew left in the water without us. We were a bit slower and having issues with our mask. Pink Sails said they would reach out to us but never did. Captains name was Mo I think. Crew was very nice but we were definitely disappointed and I will be letting my friends and family know that live here, not to recommend this to anyone else. I hope they reach out to us to give us a full refund.”

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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui - What happens at Molokini Crater
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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

12.Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend about five hours aboard Pride of Maui, a spacious Maxi Power Catamaran, snorkeling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. You’ll get equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, drinks, crew instruction, and an open bar after snorkeling. Conditions can change, so Turtle Town may be replaced or canceled for safety.

“Great experience! Crew was the best! Had all the equipment you need onboard and was in great condition.”

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Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui - Meeting at Makena Landing at 6:45 a.m.
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Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

13.Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Paddle from Makena Landing to Turtle Town with a guide such as Andres or John, then snorkel at two sites among Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish. The three-hour beginner-friendly trip includes kayaks, life jackets, snorkel gear, water, and a snack. Groups are capped at 10, and whale sightings are possible in season.

“Amazing and relaxing adventure that was timed well and overseen by our awesome guide Andres! Tour was safe and enjoyable; a great value for the cost!”

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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed - What happens at the Turtle Canyon reef
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

14.Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,001 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $81

From Island Splash Tours, this 1-hour-40-minute boat trip takes you three-quarters of a mile off Waikiki to Turtle Canyon. Emma, Ella, Elle, Maddy, Alex, Luke, and Captain Chris have all been associated with the crew. Expect included gear, flotation support, drinks, about 45 to 50 minutes in the water, and frequent turtle sightings.

“We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Reaching Turtle Canyon
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

15.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a 2.5-hour guided snorkel with Moana Sailing Co. Your crew provides gear, water guidance, rescue boards, and a secured raft for beginners and children. Look for turtles, fish, octopuses, starfish, and dolphins, then enjoy a complimentary first drink on the ride home.

“Seeing the sea turtles and all the different types of fish. The beautiful blue water. The crew was excellent 👌 We will definitely book again and highly recommend them. It was a great experience for my family and I.”

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