Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise: Sea Turtles and Diamond Head Views

QUICK ANSWER
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise: a 2.5-hour boat snorkel from Kewalo Basin Harbor to Turtle Canyon, the reef off Waikiki where Hawaiian green sea turtles gather, with snorkel gear, life jackets and guides included.
Price: Adult $125 (tax included); child and ride-along rates are on the calendar. The operator often runs online promotions.
Duration: 2.5 hours, with morning (7:30am) and midday (10:30am) departures; check-in 30 minutes before.
Island: Oahu
Best for: First-time snorkelers and families who want turtles close to Waikiki
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHERE IS TURTLE CANYON?
Turtle Canyon is a reef just off Waikiki, a short boat ride from Kewalo Basin Harbor, where green sea turtles come to rest and feed. This cruise takes you there with gear and guides, and a ride-along ticket covers anyone who wants to stay on board.

HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
Check in at Slip F-16 in Kewalo Basin Harbor (1125 Ala Moana Blvd, next to Ala Moana Beach Park, 10 to 15 minutes from Waikiki). The boat cruises along the Waikiki coastline toward Diamond Head, then stops at Turtle Canyon, where guides help you snorkel among turtles, coral and tropical fish. No experience is needed.

PRICING
Adult $125 (tax included); child and ride-along rates are on the calendar. The operator often runs online promotions. Prices checked October 2026 on the operator’s own listing; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Snorkel, mask and fins
– Life jackets
– Guides who brief you on the turtles
– Scenic cruise toward Diamond Head

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Check in 30 minutes early at Slip F-16, Kewalo Basin Harbor
– No hotel transportation: drive or ride to the harbor
– Alcohol allowed if not in glass
– Tour times vary by day: check the calendar
– Cancellation: Full refund if you call 48 hours before the tour; private charters need one week’s notice.

WHO IT’S FOR
Families and first-time snorkelers staying in Waikiki who want a short, easy turtle snorkel without a long drive.

BROWSE MORE
See more Oahu snorkeling tours, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read our Oahu snorkeling guide. Planning ahead? Read where to swim with sea turtles in Hawaii. Comparing prices? See Hawaii snorkel tour prices for 2026.