Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
By Charter Oahu
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Ages 3-70, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Floatation devices
What's not included- Our vessel is BYOB
- Parking is available for $1/hr
- Start:
- Charter Oahu, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Slip B5, Honolulu, HI 96814, USAPlease meet at Pier B at where you will be greeted by one of our crew 15 minutes prior to your charter time. Parking is available for $3/hr.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 320916P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 320916P1
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- rileyp9790 contributionsHonest reviewI recently enjoyed a boat charter that was simply unforgettable! The stunning crew members, Caté and Lorin, added a captivating charm to the experience. Honestly, it was hard to focus on the fireworks when they were around, as their presence lit up the night just as much. A perfect evening on the water!Written 1 November 2024
- 46chelseyr0 contributionsGreat Family Owned BusinessCaptain Bain and Claire were amazing! Had such a great time with great conversations. Thank you Charter Oahu for a great time!Written 18 October 2024
- Happiness573947585260 contributionsBest Boat Experience I’ve Ever Had Anywhere In the WorldThe firework show was incredible! Captain Bain and Lex were absolutely incredible and could not have been more hospitable and kind! Lex was talking with us filling us in about the area and gave us so much information about the island! I’ve been on other boats with other Captains and Bain was the best captain I’ve had on these waters by far. He kept us save and comfortable the whole time! I normally get seasick on boats but with Bain’s driving I was completely fine! I could not recommend a better tour company or better crew to go out for a fireworks trip with! 10/10 Charter Oahu is the best boat on these waters :)Written 13 September 2024
- bentios0 contributionsGreat experience with a great family owned business.We took the Friday night sunset cruise to see the Waikiki fireworks. The crew was very professional, friendly, and attentive. It was more than with the money.Written 7 September 2024
- bstaana0 contributionsHighly recommend!Super worth the price! You get the sunset + fireworks in one cruise. Boat was super clean and I liked the small party, probably just a group of 10-15 people. Lucy and Max were so nice too (plus one more girl, sorry forgot the name!)Written 10 August 2024
- JillS3310 contributionsCharter Oahu Fireworks CruiseThe actual cruise was great. The staff was very friendly. Scenery was great. 5/5 for all that. The arrival was less than great. There was nobody there to give instructions as to where to park or what was going on. No signage saying we were in the right place. 1/5 on that. They def need a sandwich board or something saying "Charter Oahu - MEET HERE.... Find your own parking."Written 20 July 2024
- Passport059422058640 contributionsBest view of the show!Great music, crew was amazing, best view of the fireworks! Definitely worth it. The boat is byob and had ice chests full of ice for our snacks and beverages.Written 13 June 2024
- Andy C0 contributionsSnorkeling was greatCrew was great and very accommodating photos were amazing and we got to see turtles and some fish. The location was a little bit crowded with other boats but nothing they could do about that they were very good about making sure we got to see various fish and turtles and even a sea urchinWritten 5 January 2024
- sonyabrent0 contributionsBest Snorkel Trip Ever!!We couldn’t speak highly enough about the Snorkel Tour with Charter Ohau!! Probably the highlight of our holiday! Our trip had to be rescheduled due to extremelly bad weather but Charter Ohau made the whole process so so easy with a phone call followed up by an email. We wanted to go on a boat that was not too big but not too small … Charter Ohau’s boat, “Snorkel 2”was perfect - clean and comfortable and it felt extremely safe. On the day there was about 10 people plus the captain, photographer and 2 assistants. What a great crew they were! They were all so professional and so friendly, kind and helpful. Particularly appreciated by a few of us who hadn’t snorkeled in about 25 years. We got extra tutition as to how to breathe through the snorkel plus they had flotation devices to suit all levels of confidence. We saw about 5 turtles and so many stunning fish too! The photographer was amazing at getting plenty of photos of us with the sealife - definitely get the photo package for $35!! The staff, baring the captain of course, were all in the water helping us, pointing out things etc. The snacks and juice were appreciated too! All in all we recommend 100%!!!Written 3 December 2023
- KimDSF0 contributionsThanksgiving Week - Turtles & DolphinsGreat snorkeling experience with Charter Oahu! The crew was excellent and very helpful with assisting all passengers. Boat was clean and the crew provided beverages and snacks. Once we arrived at the snorkeling location, we saw multiple turtles and it was an amazing experience! We also saw dolphins from afar. Nothing like seeing these animals in the wild! The crew also ensured the animals were safe and passengers respected their space. Great stewards of the sea! The only thing that would have made the trip better was a little more education on the turtles themselves. Minimal info provided about the area or turtles during the tour. Thank you ladies! Great day!Written 25 November 2023
- 792angelinav0 contributionsBest trip everThis was an amazing charter saw so many turtles and had such a great time. The crew was awesome they made me feel so comfortable in the water. And would recommend the photos :)Written 24 August 2023
- 911saraa0 contributionsGreat Business with Customer FocusExcellent excursion - choose this company! 873696889 We had a FABULOUS time on the Turtle Canyon excursion with Charter Oahu! The captain and crew were amazing with very positive and cheery attitudes. They were all so patient with our young daughter who was pretty scared, not forcing her into the water. They kept a close eye on everyone as well making you feel safe on the water. In all we saw about 6 - 7 turtles, dropping us right on the reef. Really enjoyed and would HIGHLY recommend booking this company as they kept the number of people on the boat really low. The boat was also very clean, well-maintained, and just the fight size for a quick trip out. Plus, they serve you non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, and fresh pineapple - yum! Priced just right too.Written 4 January 2023
- elizabethr5760 contributionsChoose these guys for your green turtle snorkelingSo much better than all the other companies who have hordes of people on them. It's bad enough swimming with so many other boats in the same place, but at least this tour is limited to 20 guests and the guide and captain are great! Forget those huge boats -- this is the way to go.Written 5 December 2022
- alicenlove7210 contributionsWholesome and magical experience!!I went on this sunset cruise spur of the moment and have NO regrets. Sunset was beautiful! Crew was so nice and helped to make the trip very fun, even for my family with little ones.Written 4 March 2022
- Wongway50 contributionsBest sunsetWe went out for sunset cruise with captain Meg and Alix and it was one of the best sunset tours I’ve been on. The price is unbeatable and it’s BYOB :) we saw so much wildlife just from the boat and the ride was smooth, we had a blast!Written 26 February 2022
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Catherine D
Tadoussac, Canada10 contributions
The girls on the boat were really polite and nice, but the turtle cayon is a crowded place, where there is about 70 people in the water with you. We book this tour as it was only a 20 person boat but it would have been the same if we were 80 (and much cheaper!) as there was 4 other boat with us around the cayon. The cayon is not that impressive itself. It is very deep in the water so if you can’t dive very low, you do not see a lot of it. The water wasn’t clear so we didn’t see clearly.
Every time there is a turtle coming up, everyone yells and if you’re near the turtle, you get push because everyone wants to be near. It felt as is we were only stressing the turtle and not like a natural activity at all.
We also had to pay $35 to get photos witch they only told us when we were in the boat. It also felt like these photos were ruining the activity as everyone was yelled at in the water to come and take their photos. I think for the price of this activity (compared to a 40$ one) photos should be included and they should be taken naturally during the activity and not staged.
The instructions for diving in the water were told us while we where getting to the cayon and it was really hard to understand what the staff was saying. They were speaking really fast and there was a lot of noises around. They should take into consideration that english is not the first language on everyone on board.
Every time there is a turtle coming up, everyone yells and if you’re near the turtle, you get push because everyone wants to be near. It felt as is we were only stressing the turtle and not like a natural activity at all.
We also had to pay $35 to get photos witch they only told us when we were in the boat. It also felt like these photos were ruining the activity as everyone was yelled at in the water to come and take their photos. I think for the price of this activity (compared to a 40$ one) photos should be included and they should be taken naturally during the activity and not staged.
The instructions for diving in the water were told us while we where getting to the cayon and it was really hard to understand what the staff was saying. They were speaking really fast and there was a lot of noises around. They should take into consideration that english is not the first language on everyone on board.
Written 8 September 2022
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Karen D
Elk Grove, CA11 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Ahhhhmazing! Excellent tour, with HEART!!♥️. Sofia, what a beautiful spirit! She helped me feel sooo able to do this (only my second time snorkeling)!!! And with great care, helped me adjust my life jacket, and eased me into feeling comfortable! The day was gorgeous, but the seas were rough—challenging my stamina—and another team member Nicole, tracked me in the water and could see I needed mask help. There. she. was, adjusting my face mask, and sending me on my way, without my needing to call for help! Plus, she served us fresh pineapple on the way back!! 🍍Angelina was ON the photos, calling us over at just the right time for photos both underwater and on top with turtles included! No easy feat! For $35, you’d be silly NOT to opt for this package! And then Lorin, Captain extraordinaire! Holding all of us in her care…I would highly recommend this particular tour…and a deep shout out to Sofia, who literally made me feel young and capable! Remember to tip generously!! Mahalo!
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Written 3 April 2023
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Wow! Your incredible review has truly made my heart warm with joy and gratitude. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
Reading such positive feedback from a valued customer like you is the most rewarding aspect of what we do! It's an honor to know that our efforts have made a positive impact and brought happiness to your heart!
Once again, thank you for choosing us and for your heartwarming review. We can't wait to welcome you back and create more wonderful memories together!❤️❤️❤️❤️🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♀️🤙🤙🐢
Written 27 July 2023
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Megan P
Clarkston, MI1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
we booked a snorkeling adventure but unfortunately had to turn around before we got to our destination because of rough waters. the crew was very apologetic and helpful getting us rebooked for another day. when we were finally able to make it out we had a wonderful experience. the crew went above and beyond to make everyone on the boat comfortable and give them a great experience. the only negative thing about this trip is that unfortunately tons of other expeditions go to the same location. we were there early so we got some great guided interactions with the turtles but when some of the other boats showed up it was almost too packed to do anything…. not the crews fault and would highly recommend them but just keep in mind that they do a great job keeping their tour size small but not everyone else does.
Written 27 February 2023
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Taylor A
3 contributions
July 2022 • Family
Our captain was super nice and the crew Bain & Beth were absolutely great. Very attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole experience. Going on a smaller boat with a more intimate group felt like you received more attention and not just a number. Beth was awesome at pointing out turtles in the water & making sure everyone was having a good experience and getting the most out of it! We saw a good amount of turtles, reef fish, and even a white tip shark which was awesome! Really great experience overall and would 10/10 recommend this to anyone narrowing down their search for a turtle snorkeling adventure
Written 11 July 2022
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MikeB
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Excellent experience. We (group of three consisting of myself, my wife and my brother spent an hour or so browsing different snorkel tours online, reading reviews etc. We decided to go with this one for 3 main reasons. 1. Price was reasonable 2. Group size was maxed at 20 (some other more expensive ones were 60-80 and above) 3. Reviews were great
Things I liked after experiencing the tour
1. Price
2. Group size
3. Meg’s playlist (ROCK ON!)
4. Staff was super friendly and helpful (Meg, Ashley, and Beth were all phenomenal in every aspect of customer service, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone in the group had a great experience in and out of the water. They made sure everyone in the group got to see the turtles and were pointing them out at every possible sighting). At one point towards the end my wife started feeling sick and these girls went above and beyond to try to make her feel comfortable and accommodate her. She felt way better after they reassured her and gave her assistance. I cannot say enough about these three women giving us an awesome experience.
5. Awesome snacks and drinks (the fresh pineapple was incredible)
6. The time was just right (not too long and not too short) and they made use of every minute making sure we had enough time to see the fish and turtles.
If your reading this and considering taking this snorkel tour I HIGHLY recommend it. Great experience and phenomenal customer service.
To Captain Meg, Beth, and Ashley, Mahalo!
-Mike B. / Toured on 10/12/22 / group of three
Things I liked after experiencing the tour
1. Price
2. Group size
3. Meg’s playlist (ROCK ON!)
4. Staff was super friendly and helpful (Meg, Ashley, and Beth were all phenomenal in every aspect of customer service, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone in the group had a great experience in and out of the water. They made sure everyone in the group got to see the turtles and were pointing them out at every possible sighting). At one point towards the end my wife started feeling sick and these girls went above and beyond to try to make her feel comfortable and accommodate her. She felt way better after they reassured her and gave her assistance. I cannot say enough about these three women giving us an awesome experience.
5. Awesome snacks and drinks (the fresh pineapple was incredible)
6. The time was just right (not too long and not too short) and they made use of every minute making sure we had enough time to see the fish and turtles.
If your reading this and considering taking this snorkel tour I HIGHLY recommend it. Great experience and phenomenal customer service.
To Captain Meg, Beth, and Ashley, Mahalo!
-Mike B. / Toured on 10/12/22 / group of three
Written 13 October 2022
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My all time favorite review!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a phenomenal review! It’s so wonderful to hear our team is doing such a wonderful job!
-c
Written 15 October 2022
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SDTravels
167 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The whole experience was incredible!
The crew really take care of thr passengers, offering drinks, slices of pineapple and free snacks, and of course ensuring safety at all times. The captain could tell we were struggling to swim in the open water (as we are really weak swimmers) and gave us a noodle. The crew swim in the water with you and consistently check on you.
Most importantly, we saw turtles! So many turtles! One swam within 6 feet of us up to the surface and it was spectacular to see!
Thoroughly recommend this experience, but take travel sickness tablets if you suffer from it, as the waters were quite choppy the day we went.
The crew really take care of thr passengers, offering drinks, slices of pineapple and free snacks, and of course ensuring safety at all times. The captain could tell we were struggling to swim in the open water (as we are really weak swimmers) and gave us a noodle. The crew swim in the water with you and consistently check on you.
Most importantly, we saw turtles! So many turtles! One swam within 6 feet of us up to the surface and it was spectacular to see!
Thoroughly recommend this experience, but take travel sickness tablets if you suffer from it, as the waters were quite choppy the day we went.
Written 7 April 2022
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alhuang22
Long Island, NY3 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Went on a Sunday, 2pm slot with my family of 4. When we got on the boat, the crew introduced themselves and gave instructions on what to do and what not to do. Light drinks and snacks were served and we took a short boat ride to the spot where all the turtles were. When the boat was moving, the ride was smooth, but once it stopped, it was pretty rocky. So if you have motion sickness, I’d recommend taking Dramamine beforehand. They offered a photo package for a reasonable price so we bought that. A photographer (sorry, forgot her name) would follow us for part of the time we spent looking at turtles. She took multiple photos/videos of us as a group or individually, whichever you prefer. She was very patient.and was very nice to everyone. The experience of snorkeling with the turtles was fun. We saw several turtles including one that came up for air directly next to us! One negative was that there were 4 or 5 other charters there at the same time as us, each with 10-20 people. So the area where the turtles were was very crowded and difficult to navigate without bumping into others. Maybe the time slot we selected was a popular one. Another thing I will mention is that you need to be in fairly decent physical condition to snorkel in the ocean for the 30 or so minutes they allotted. They gave us float belts so you can just float there if you’d like…but if you want to move and locate turtles (or avoid other swimmers) you’ll need to keep moving. Overall, it was a great experience and one my family won’t forget. Captain Lauren and her crew were top notch and was very patient with everyone, including young children. 5 stars all the way!
Written 5 July 2023
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Aloha and thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review! We are pleased it was an experience your family won't forget! Thank you SOO much for the 5 stars despite the one negative.
Hope to see you out again in the future 🤙🧜♀️
Written 25 July 2023
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Dave P
Oakland, CA3 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Great little excursion. Be patient w/ the turtle sightings - they will soon make their appearance! Be ready to share that with other floating tourists who will act like people at the Louvre when they find the Mona Lisa - HERE SHE IS! FOUND HER!!! 😁 Fun, knowledgeable crew. Easy, efficient processing. Smaller participant count makes it feel more “personable”. Would highly recommend. One of our trip highlights. 👍🏻🤙🏼🌊🌺🛥
Written 27 June 2022
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June K
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May 2023 • Friends
The trip was beyond our expectations! Our guide Alex and the boat captain made this excursion so fun and comfortable. They led us step by step on the snorkel gear and helped us out when our first-time snorkeling friends needed more guidance. There were different options for flotation devices depending on swim level as well. We saw about 5-6 different turtles and hundreds, if not thousands of fish. Alex was in the water calling out to our group whenever she saw turtles. She also knew the names of most of the fish in the water and taught us many interesting facts about marine life. I recommend getting out there at 8am bc the water is pretty warm and it ends at ~10:00am so you have the rest of the day. 10/10 recommend this experience!!
Written 13 May 2023
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Alex is a rockstar! ⭐️ Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 🤙🏼
Written 17 May 2023
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rosa j
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Couples
Wonderful experience, very professional amazing ladies only staff assured me for the safety and awesome experience. Strongly recommend this excursion.the photographer was a great swimmer to catch my experience green sea turtles
Written 11 September 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so happy you had such a great experience!
-C
Written 21 September 2022
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Does the 8AM tour have a better chance swing the turtles? Or they are pretty much there all the time? How long is the boat ride? Thank you
Written 21 December 2023
Does the 8AM tour have a better chance swing the turtles? Or they are pretty much there all the time? How long is the boat ride? Thank you
Written 21 December 2023
hello. I'm trying to make a reservation at 11:00 on February 6, 2023, but I can't make a reservation. why is that
Written 20 December 2022
We had no problem making reservations with them. Have you called the number on their website?
Written 22 December 2022
Planning a trip for next year, my baby will be a year old. Can you go on the boat and not snorkel?
Written 11 July 2022
I will not snorkels, but I want to watch grandchildren. I am on oxygen. It is a small portable device. Can I go?
Written 10 July 2022
Hello. I’m not a good swimmer at all - literally just okay. Will I be able to do this activity? I’m hoping you say yes 😀.
Written 29 June 2022
Hello. I’m not a good swimmer at all - literally just okay. Will I be able to do this activity? I’m hoping you say yes 😀.
Written 29 June 2022
I have booked this tour but am considering canceling,
Is there as much marine life to see during the 11 AM vs. the 8 AM?
Written 26 June 2022
We went at 11 a.m. and saw 6 turtles, lots of fish, and a pod of dolphins on the way back.
Written 27 June 2022
Yes it’s a smaller group. I think we only had about 15 when we went in May.
Written 23 June 2022
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