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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu
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Charter Oahu takes up to 20 guests snorkeling at Turtle Canyon off Waikiki. The 2-hour outing costs from $89.04 per person. You meet at Kewalo Basin's Pier B with daily departures from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Floating platforms let you rest beside the boat between swims. It's a useful setup if your group wants breaks without heading straight back on board.
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu at a glance
| Reef | Turtle Canyon |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price basis | from $89.04 per person |
| Departures | Daily at 8, 10 and 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3 p.m. |
| Boat and group | Snorkel boat, 20 guests maximum |
| Meeting point | Kewalo Basin, Pier B, 15 minutes before departure |
| Rest space | Floating platforms attached to the boat |
| Main trade-off | Own transport to the harbor and paid parking |
| 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 .
What's included
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
- Floatation devices
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Parking ($1 per hour)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Private Experience
Options
Which option to book
One shared snorkel option has platforms for breaks. Daily departures start at 8 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure on Oahu | 6 start times from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily |
The catch: Your 2-hour cruise doesn't include a hotel transfer, and parking charges conflict between the booking notes.
The day
How does the day work?
Your shared boat leaves Kewalo Basin for Turtle Canyon, with floating platforms available between swims.
- 1
Meet at Pier B
A crew member meets you at the pier before boarding. The boat takes your group out to Turtle Canyon.
- 2
Explore the reef
Guides help you find turtles at their cleaning station. Reef fish gather here too, and snorkel gear and flotation are available for your swim.
- 3
Pause beside the boat
Floating platforms stay attached to the boat for breaks. There's also a swim step where non-swimmers can enjoy the water beside the hull.
- 4
Rest on board
Snacks and soft drinks are available when you're back aboard. Your own drinks are welcome too as the trip finishes at Kewalo Basin.
The 2-hour schedule covers the whole trip back to Pier B. Your time in the water isn't given a separate duration.
Pickup and meeting point
- Harbor meeting: Pier B at Kewalo Basin is your meeting point. Hotel pickup isn't part of this trip, so the ride to the harbor is yours to arrange.
- Arrival: Arrive 15 minutes before your charter time to meet the crew. Paid parking is available at the harbor, but the booking notes give conflicting rates.
- ID and clothing: A valid photo ID is required. Your swimsuit and towel belong in your bag, with sunscreen for the time on deck.
Before you book
- Bring a valid photo ID for check-in. The swim step offers non-swimmers a place to enjoy the water beside the boat.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 20-guest cap suits you if a larger shared boat feels like too much company. Floating platforms make breaks part of the outing. Your group can snorkel and rest beside the boat. It isn't a private charter.
Captain Max's speedboat takes six guests on a 90-minute trip from $109 per person if group size matters most. Blue Ocean's activity cruise costs from $90 per adult and adds designated Waikiki pickup if you need a ride.
Who it's not for
- Travelers seeking a private boat
- Guests who need hotel collection
Good to know
Know before you go
Child tickets start at age 3. An infant lap rule also appears, but there's no corresponding infant ticket band. That doesn't establish a booking route for a younger child.
Your valid photo ID belongs with your mobile ticket. Bring swimwear and sun protection for the boat. You'll also need your own towel after the swim.
Weather or too few passengers can cancel the sailing. A booking for one person is allowed, but that isn't a guarantee that the boat runs with one guest.
Paid parking is separate from the price. Your crew meets you at Pier B 15 minutes before departure, so parking time needs to come before that meeting.
A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours ahead of departure. Later cancellations receive nothing back. Your scheduled sailing time sets the deadline for changing plans.
The mobile ticket covers a booking of 1 to 20 travelers, with an adult required. The boat also has a 20-guest cap, though your booking doesn't buy exclusive use.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Six guests and a shorter trip
Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat TourCaptain Max costs from $109 per person for 90 minutes. Six guests share the speedboat, so you're choosing a smaller group with a bumpy ride.
★ 4.9 · 745 reviews · from $109 per person
A shuttle from Waikiki
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling and 6-in-1 Adventure with Free PickupBlue Ocean's designated Waikiki shuttle serves its 3-hour activity cruise. It's from $90 per adult, with pickup arrangements due 24 hours ahead.
★ 4.9 · 632 reviews · from $90 per adult
A meal on board
Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel with Lunch: Turtles GuaranteedHawaii Nautical serves lunch after the Turtle Canyon swim. The 65-foot catamaran cruise costs from $169.95 per adult and boards at the Hilton pier.
★ 4.7 · 2,135 reviews · from $169.95 per adult
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People also ask
- How much is Charter Oahu's Turtle Canyon snorkel?
This shared trip starts from $89.04 per person for the boat outing and snorkel equipment. Snacks and soft drinks are covered too. You pay separately for parking, and your hotel journey isn't supplied by the crew.
- Can non-swimmers use Charter Oahu's floating platforms?
Non-swimmers have a swim step beside the boat, and floating platforms offer places to pause. The 2-hour outing includes flotation equipment. That support doesn't establish that a non-swimmer can independently follow the snorkeling group around the reef.
- Is Charter Oahu a private Turtle Canyon trip?
No, this ticket is for a shared boat capped at 20 guests. Other travelers can join your sailing. The cap applies to the whole boat, so a smaller personal booking doesn't create a private charter for your party.
- Where does Charter Oahu board at Kewalo Basin?
Boarding arrangements start at Pier B, where the crew meets you 15 minutes before your booked time. There's no hotel collection. Check your journey to that pier before leaving, since reaching the harbor alone isn't the same as reaching the boat.
- Can you bring drinks on Charter Oahu's snorkel?
Yes, the activity allows you to bring your own alcoholic drinks aboard the 2-hour trip. Alcohol isn't supplied with the ticket. Soft drinks and snacks are already included, so your own drinks are an optional extra rather than a packing requirement.
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.