The short answer
Where you stay matters most, since several turtle snorkeling tours leave from Waikiki. Of the turtle snorkeling spots we list, Adventures in Paradise Oahu has 5.0 stars from 357 Google reviews. Length and what the price includes decide the rest.
How should you choose a turtle snorkeling tour?
If you are staying in Waikiki, start with the tours that have a Waikiki base. Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkeling 6 in 1, Turtle Snorkeling Adventure + Guaranteed Sightings, Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling, and Conservation Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles have a Waikiki base.
| Tour | Operator | Price from | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Snorkeling (Includes Gear + 20' Jump) | E Sea Diver | $49 per person | 3 hours |
| Turtle Snorkeling Adventure + Guaranteed Sightings | Pink Sails Waikiki | $79 per person | 2 hours |
| Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling | Three Tiki's Sailing | $84 per person | 2 hours |
| Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkeling 6 in 1 | TIC Enterprise,LLC | $110 per person | 3 hours |
| AʻO HAWAIʻI - Dolphin & Seasonal Whale Watching, Turtle Snorkeling Tour | Indigo Ocean Hawaii | $139 per person | 3 hours |
| Best of the West - Premier Dolphin, Turtle, Whale Safari with Guided Snorkeling | Wild Side Specialty Tours | $215 per person | 3.5 hours |
Turtle Snorkeling from E Sea Diver has a minimum age of 12 years, so it does not fit younger children.
If time is short, book one of the 2-hour options. The Kayaking Surfing & Snorkeling Turtle Tour and Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling both run 2 hours.
Families with very young children should look at the Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour, which takes children from 3 years.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The Turtle Snorkeling (Includes Gear + 20' Jump) tour starts at $49 per person.
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkeling 6 in 1 costs $110 per person and includes snorkel equipment, life jackets, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, sea scooters and bottled water.
A higher price can buy more on board. The Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour costs $139 per person and includes a round trip shuttle, a special Hawaiian lunch and a souvenir.
Wild Side Specialty Tours lists premium masks, optical masks for vision correction, a private marine restroom, light snacks and lunch.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
The Conservation Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles runs 4 hours. The Waikiki Turtle Canyon tour and the Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour each run 3 hours.
Pink Sails Waikiki meets at 1 Holomoana St. Waikiki Turtle Canyon meets at PIER D Slip#112, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. The Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour meets at 85-491 Farrington Hwy in Waianae.
Plan to arrive a little early for your meeting point. For any of these snorkel trips, bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard.
Who should book it, and who should skip it?
Turtle Snorkeling (Includes Gear + 20' Jump) suits older children and adults, since its minimum age is 12 years.
The Wild Side Specialty Tours tour suits families with young children who want lunch and a restroom onboard.
The Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour's minimum age is 3 years.
For a short day, pick a 2-hour tour. For a longer day, choose the 4-hour Conservation Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles.
What are the tours to book?
- Kayaking Surfing & Snorkeling Turtle Tour, run by Adventures in Paradise Oahu, starts at $200 and runs 2 hours.
- Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkeling 6 in 1, run by TIC Enterprise,LLC, costs $110 per person and runs 3 hours.
- Turtle Snorkeling Adventure + Guaranteed Sightings, run by Pink Sails Waikiki, costs $79 per person and runs 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much does turtle snorkeling on Oahu cost?
Of the turtle snorkeling tours we list, per-person prices run from $49 for Turtle Snorkeling (Includes Gear + 20' Jump) to $215 for Best of the West - Premier Dolphin, Turtle, Whale Safari with Guided Snorkeling.
What is the minimum age for turtle snorkeling on Oahu?
AʻO HAWAIʻI - Dolphin & Seasonal Whale Watching, Turtle Snorkeling Tour has a minimum age of 3 years, and Turtle Snorkeling (Includes Gear + 20' Jump) a minimum age of 12 years.
How do booking, cancellation and weather work?
Adventures in Paradise Oahu gives a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Pink Sails Waikiki gives a full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice, and charges no-shows the full price.
The Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour is stricter. The Indigo Ocean Hawaii tour makes no refunds or rescheduling for any reason less than 48 hours before the bus pick-up time. If your dates might change, choose a tour with a 24-hour window.
Ratings last checked October 2026.
