--- title: Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Turtles Guaranteed lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 1400 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 71 (Snorkeling & Turtle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-turtle-canyon-snorkel-turtles-guaranteed/ --- # Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Turtles Guaranteed In our comparison: #10 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Turtle Canyon with Island Splash Tours and discover Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish off Waikiki. Enjoy a scenic boat ride with views of Diamond Head, complimentary beverages, and a friendly crew. All snorkeling and flotation equipment is provided as well as a snorkeling demonstration. Conveniently located steps from the Hilton Lagoon in the heart of Waikiki! An easy walk from nearby Waikiki hotels. A maximum of 30 guests per tour ensures a comfortable experience aboard! Turtles Guaranteed! Turtle Canyon provides the unique experience to see Hawaiian green sea turtles 99.9% of the time. We are snorkeling with wildlife and because of that in the very rare case your snorkeling group does not see a turtle during the guided in-water portion of the tour, you’re invited to join another Turtle Canyon tour with us free of charge. Chance of seeing Humpback Whales during the migration season November–April. ## Before you book - Meeting point: See exact map location on google or… - Max 30 people: shared group - 9 start times: between 07:00 and 15:30 - Food included: Soft Drinks **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 1400 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Island Splash Tours - Group: Shared, up to 30 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 9 start times between 07:00 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.9 from 1400 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1371 of 1400. - 5 stars: 1313 (94%) - 4 stars: 58 (4%) - 3 stars: 13 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ## What's included - Flotation vests and safety equipment - Experienced crew and snorkel guides - Soft Drinks - Snorkel equipment - 100% Turtle sighting guarantee or come back for free - 55-minute snorkel session at Turtle Canyon ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Towels - Reusable water bottle ## Itinerary 1. **Our tour takes our guests along the beautiful coast of Waikiki, where we anch...** (50m) - Our tour takes our guests along the beautiful coast of Waikiki, where we anchor at the well-known snorkel location called Turtle Canyon. This reef is known for the abundance of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that come to get their shells cleaned by the surrounding reef fish. The... 2. **Diamond Head State Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Beautiful views of Diamond Head throughout the entire tour. 3. **Waikiki Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Our snorkel spot is 3/4 of a mile off the beach from Waikiki. 4. **Waikiki** (pass by, no stop) - Our tour takes our guests along the beautiful coast of Waikiki. Stunning views of Waikiki and the Island along the way. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 07:00 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point See exact map location on google or apple maps, PLEASE search "Island Splash Tours". Our boat will be located at the dock near the yellow booth. We ask that you arrive to the loading dock 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of departure. please stand by the Island Splash check-in sign. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - PLEASE READ!! Best way to locate our boat, please Google Maps or Apple Maps search “Island Splash Tours.” This will take you directly to our check-in pin/Boat. Please do not use the address listed on TripAdvisor, as it will direct you to the correct harbor but not to our specific boat within the harbor. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure time, and the boat departs promptly at your scheduled tour time. Mahalo, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Island Splash Tours ## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 71** | €59 | 2h | 4.9 (1400) | shared, max 30 | | [Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kevo-s-beach-bus-paddleboard-snorkel-adventure-north-shore-oahu/?format=md) | €135 | 8h | 4.99 (507) | shared | | [Waikiki: Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat Tour](/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-small-group-turtle-canyon-snorkel-boat-tour/?format=md) | €77 | 2h | 4.98 (515) | shared | | [Kayak to the Mokulua Islands, Queen's Bath & Snorkel, Kailua Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kayak-to-the-mokulua-islands-queen-s-bath-snorkel-kailua-oahu/?format=md) | €212 | 5h | 4.96 (429) | shared | Ranked #10 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €634, median €108; typical length 3h. 3 of 71 are private. 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