Turtle Canyon Snorkel in Waikiki, Oahu Semi Private
Description
Guaranteed to see sea turtles! Our company follows a hands-free, no-touching approach on all snorkel tours. When we enter the ocean, we are guests in the marine animals’ home, and we strive to be respectful and peaceful so as not to disturb their natural behaviors. Touching marine life—including sea turtles, sea urchins, and starfish—is strictly prohibited. You may observe other operators or individuals touching wildlife; however, this practice is harmful and destructive to marine animals and their environment. We are committed to responsible, ethical wildlife interactions that prioritize ocean health. Our vessel is limited to a maximum of six guests, providing a VIP-level experience without the VIP price. With a low guide-to-guest ratio, we offer personalized attention while minimizing stress on wildlife. Safety is a top priority, & all guides are lifeguard certified. Photo and/or video package is available. Our images have been awarded 1st place in Honolulu’s Wildlife Magazine.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Great small group experience. We see lots of different species of fish and our guide Havilah was fantastic at sharing her knowledge of the fish and the habitat. She explained the cultural and ecological significance of the turtle cove. Great to see the turtles in the ‘turtle car wash’. A great opportunity for a small group, personalized experience.
We had a wonderful experience doing a semi-private snorkel tour at Turtle Canyon in Oahu off Waikiki. Their boat is smaller than the big catamaran tours; hence, it is a more personal treatment. It also meant that we could leave from the marina next to Waikiki. We also got the photo package, which involved our tour guide taking photos that were 100% better than we could have done using our phones in a waterproof pouch.
Everything we were hoping for! Phillip and Abby created an incredible snorkeling experience. We loved how their down-to-earth experience focused on sharing their passions for ocean life & conservation. No gimmicky tourist experiences here. 100% recommend
Phillip and Abby are incredible! We loved their snorkeling experience. No gimmicks or kitschy stories - just two down-to-earth people sharing their experiences and knowledge of the ocean. The semi-private experience was perfect and exactly what we were looking for! Thank you again!
Had an amazing time with Apex! They made the whole process super easy and were very professional/ friendly during the tour! Mostly liked how small/ intimate the group was compared to other options out there! Loved that they provided personalized video/ photos as well! Definitely recommend!!
Such a good snorkel trip. Super relaxed crew, smooth ride, and everything felt easy and well-organized. We got in the water and saw sea turtles, colorful fish, and just had an all-around great time. No rush, good vibes, and a really solid experience. Would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii.
Very comfortable and spacious boat, amazing conditions on the water! Got to swim with huge turtles!! The crew was professional and friendly :) Highly recommend!!
We had the best time with Hawaii Apex Charters, the crew is awesome and the boat is spacious! Went with friends and family and it was perfect!
We had a brilliant time on our turtle canyon snorkel tour today with Hawaii Apex Charters and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They only ever have a max of 6 guests on board which is brilliant and they really look after you. We were lucky to have Phil and Holly take care of us today. They not only ensured our safety, the safety of the turtles and excellent video footage, but that we had the best experience possible. We saw SO MANY turtles as well as lots of other beautiful sea-life. We enjoyed our experience so much that we booked a second snorkel tour with them for tomorrow, to see the Sea Tiger Shipwreck and hopefully more turtles and sharks. Mahalo Phil & Holly.
This was the best experience of my vacation!! It was a small charter which gave us personal attention and great views of the sea life and turtles!! Captain Philand his crew Holli were awesome!! I highly recommend this charter!! We will come back next year 💕. Thank you
