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Waikiki 2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Adventure
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Pink Sails Waikiki runs a catamaran snorkel to Turtle Canyon from Ala Wai Harbor. The 2-hour trip costs from $80.71 per person. You meet beside Prince Waikiki at 1 Holomoana Street for daily departures from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your water time is 30 to 45 minutes. Snorkel groups take turns, so this fits swimmers who also want deck time between the harbor and reef.
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Waikiki 2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Adventure at a glance
| Reef | Turtle Canyon |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price basis | from $80.71 per person |
| Departures | Daily at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. |
| Boat and group | Sailing or power catamaran, 40 guests maximum |
| Meeting point | 1 Holomoana Street beside Prince Waikiki |
| Water time | 30 to 45 minutes per guest |
| Swimming | Basic swimming skills and moderate fitness |
| Main trade-off | Child tickets below the stated minimum age |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Infants go free.
What's included
- Guaranteed Turtle Sightings
- Professional guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- 2 Hour Snorkeling Adventure
What's not included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Towels and sunscreen
Options
Which option to book
There's one Turtle Snorkeling Adventure option with daily departures from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. Each uses rotating snorkel groups.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Turtle Snorkeling Adventure | every 90 minutes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily |
The catch: Tickets for younger children conflict with a minimum age of 7, so your child's eligibility needs resolving before payment.
Route
How does the day work?
Pink Sails boards beside Prince Waikiki before heading to Turtle Canyon for a snorkel in rotating groups.
- 30 min
1. Ala Wai Harbor
The Pink Sails banner marks your boarding area west of the Prince Waikiki valet entrance. Check-in happens before the boat leaves.
- 90 min
2. Turtle Canyon
The reef is a 10 to 15 minute sail away. Groups take turns in the water while other guests spend time on deck.
Each guest has 30 to 45 minutes to snorkel within the 2-hour outing. The boat returns to its Holomoana Street boarding point. Your early check-in is separate from the sailing time.
Pickup and meeting point
- Find the banner: The launch site is at 1 Holomoana Street beside Prince Waikiki. A map search for Pink Sails Waikiki finds the boat, and drivers can use the hotel as a landmark.
- Check-in time: Your check-in and boarding need to happen at least 30 minutes before departure. The start time on your booking isn't the time to arrive at the street.
- Parking: Keep out of the yellow parking stalls. An expired street-parking session can't be extended in the app without rescanning the sign's QR code, and vehicles can be towed.
- Beach things: Your towel and sunscreen are yours to bring. Sunglasses help on deck, and an underwater camera is useful if you want photos of the reef swim.
Before you book
- Check your child's boarding and snorkeling eligibility before booking. A younger ticket band doesn't settle the age conflict.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Pink Sails fits swimmers who are content with 30 to 45 minutes in the water. You'll spend the remaining boat time on deck. The trip works for a group wanting both snorkeling and a cruise. Younger children's eligibility needs resolving against the stated minimum age of 7.
Living Ocean's guided snorkel costs from $89 per person if you want guides beside the group throughout the swim. Captain Max costs from $109 per person if you'd rather share a speedboat with only six guests.
Who it's not for
- Non-swimmers
- Families booking under-7s without resolving eligibility
- Guests expecting 2 hours continuously in the water
Good to know
Know before you go
Basic swimming and moderate fitness are required. Children need an accompanying adult. The stated minimum age of 7 conflicts with younger ticket bands, so those tickets aren't proof of eligibility.
Bring your own towel and sunscreen for this trip. Bottled water isn't included either. Sunglasses help on deck, while an underwater camera is optional for your reef swim.
Weather or insufficient enrollment can cancel the outing. The weather-refund wording expressly refers to direct payments to Pink Sails. It doesn't settle the remedy for every booking channel.
Yellow parking stalls aren't available to tour guests and can lead to towing. Expired street parking needs a new scan of the sign's QR code before you can extend payment.
A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before sailing. A later cancellation receives no refund. That rule covers your change of plans rather than the unresolved weather wording.
Your booking accepts 1 to 30 travelers with an adult required. Tickets are mobile only, and the boat takes up to 40 guests. One reservation needn't fill the vessel.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Guides throughout the reef swim
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Guided Snorkel: Turtle GuaranteeLiving Ocean keeps guides with the group while snorkeling. The outing costs from $89 per person, and you'll still need basic swimming skills.
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A boat with only six guests
Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat TourCaptain Max takes six guests for a 90-minute outing. It's from $109 per person, with a speedboat ride unsuitable during pregnancy or with back problems.
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Resting beside the boat
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People also ask
- What does Pink Sails' Turtle Canyon trip cost?
The trip starts from $80.71 per person, covering the boat outing and snorkeling equipment. A professional guide is part of the activity. You still need your own drinking water and towel, plus transport to the Ala Wai meeting point.
- How much swimming time does Pink Sails give each guest?
You get 30 to 45 minutes in the water during the 2-hour outing. Groups rotate through the snorkeling session. The rest of your time is aboard, including the trip between the harbor and reef, so the full duration isn't swimming time.
- What is the minimum age for Pink Sails snorkeling?
The participation rule sets a minimum age of 7, while younger ticket bands create a conflict. Those bands don't establish permission to join. Check boarding and snorkeling eligibility before paying for any child below that stated minimum.
- Where should a taxi drop you for Pink Sails?
The meeting area is at 1 Holomoana Street beside Prince Waikiki's west valet entrance. You need to be there 30 minutes before departure. The hotel is a useful driver landmark, but your check-in is with the boat crew nearby.
- Is Pink Sails suitable if you can't swim?
No, the 2-hour trip requires basic swimming skills even though equipment and guidance are provided. Moderate fitness is also required for participation. Having a flotation device doesn't remove the swimming rule, so a non-swimmer shouldn't book on that assumption.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.