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The 15 Snorkeling with Turtles in the USA That Earn Their Price

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 snorkeling with turtles in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Nuʻuanu Pali and the windward coast
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

1.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Spend a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, with Waikiki pickup, scenic lookouts, North Shore beaches, macadamia nuts, local fruit, Haleiwa lunch, turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Kap, Dirk, and Rob lead the route, though stops and vehicle quality can vary.

“We were able to see a little bit of everything and enjoyed our tour guide, but unfortunately had a terrible experience snorkeling. The beach that was selected was incredibly rocky and littered with urchins that made it incredibly difficult to access the snorkeling point. The water was murky and difficult to see through, so we were not able to see much sea life and we left the experience cut up/ bleeding from the rocks, frustrated and disappointed. None of this was the fault of our guide, but if you are selecting this tour with the hope that the snorkeling will be the highlight of the trip, you may be best…”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole: a quick start by the sea
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

2.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Spend a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear, Waikiki pickup, and a guide such as Nevin, Raul, or Justin are included.

“So fun we did a whole tour around oahu and learned a lot about the island ! A full days worth of fun!!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

3.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Leave from Living Ocean Tours near Ala Moana and ride to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for a guided snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and reef fish. Guides such as Chance and Aaron are known for patient instruction, while dolphins, flying fish, and winter whales may appear from the boat.

“Amazing experience, knowledgable staff, cool boat, loads of turtles, dolphins, colourful fish and a whale!”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - What the Two-Hour Trip Feels Like
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

4.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Board Charter Oahu at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour Turtle Canyon trip with certified staff, premium snorkel gear, flotation aids, snacks, and juice. Look for green sea turtles, angelfish, and reef fish, then relax on floating platforms. Captain Chris and crew members such as Lily and Sophia have earned warm praise for safety and care.

“Great experience. Saw many turtles and on our way to turtle cove we saw a whale and dolphins. Staff were great”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - Molokini Crater and Its Clear Water
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

5.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Join Malolo Charters for a 5.5-hour morning catamaran trip from Maalaea Harbor to Molokini Crater and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. You get gear, flotation aids, breakfast, lunch, two restrooms, and crew guidance, with whale sightings possible in season.

“Its super amazing staff, safety by life guard, food, beautiful aquatic life and an amazing experience”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Waikiki and Diamond Head From the Water
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin aboard the 40-passenger Honu Lani to Turtle Canyon, where a guide helps you snorkel beside green sea turtles. The midday trip includes a deli lunch, local drinks, and views of Diamond Head. Crews may include Chris, Natalie, Greta, Joey, or Whitney.

“This was an absolutely wonderful experience. The size of the catamaran was great so you don’t feel crowded, plus they limit the amount of people snorkeling so you get personal attention I would highly recommend this trip and this company.”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - From beach entry to the turtle area
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

7.Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Swim from Makena Landing to Maui’s Turtle Town with guides such as Joe, Robbie, or Alex. You’ll receive gear, instruction, a life jacket, guided snorkeling, photos, and raw video clips. The group is limited to 10, but reaching the turtles can mean a longer swim than some first-time snorkelers expect.

“The Trutle Poiny snorkeling experience was great for my kids. They were a bit disappointed for not spotting any turtle but entertained by their guide, Robbie, with other sea creatures.”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - What the Hawea catamaran adds
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Hawea catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. Snorkel with green sea turtles, tropical fish, octopuses, and reef life, then enjoy a coastal sail with snacks, soda, tea, and complimentary ARVO cold brew.

“Excellent staff and accommodating to our group of 8. The staff paid extra attention to my 78yo dad who got a little overwhelmed in the water and they helped him back on board safely. A memorable experience for the whole family”

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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove - Turtle Cove and the search for Green Sea Turtles
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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

9.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Board Reef Explorer in Maalaea for a four-hour snorkel trip to Molokini Crater and a secluded turtle cove. Guides such as Esteban, Jade, Cat, and Brad help with gear, safety, and marine life. Expect a fast, stable raft, lunch, snacks, drinks, and possible whale sightings.

“Jen and Estefan were exceptional! The trip was incredible. We saw turtles, octupii, flying fish and many colorful fish. Highly recommend this excursion!”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - The catamaran ride from Waikiki
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

10.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join Oahu Catamarans for a two-hour Waikiki cruise to Turtle Canyon, where crew members such as Lucy, Shannon, and Captain Krash guide you toward green sea turtles and tropical fish. Gear, snacks, drinks, and a lifeguard in the water are included. Sushi the dog may join the crew.

“Loved this tour ! All staff was super kind and helpful. They have the cutest co-captain and her name is sushi! Everything about this experience was amazing. 10/10”

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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel - What Turtle Canyon is like in practice
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Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

11.Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Board Pink Sails’ catamaran near Prince Waikiki for a short sail to Turtle Canyon. Crew members such as Jamie, Mo, Alex, John, and Tyler guide basic snorkelers through 30 to 45 minutes in the water, with sea turtles, tropical fish, and occasional whale or dolphin sightings possible.

“The experience was great! We saw many turtles and some surfaced really close to us. It’s a double decker, the tour guides were more relaxed than other guides around us.”

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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui - Turtle Town and the limits of a nature trip
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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

12.Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend about five hours aboard Pride of Maui, a spacious maxi power catamaran, visiting Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. You get snorkel gear, breakfast, hot lunch, drinks, onboard safety help, and possible whale sightings. SNUBA costs extra, and weather may change the route.

“Even if you can’t swim a lick, the crew takes every measure to make sure you feel safe and floaty enough to see what you came for!”

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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed - Leaving Ala Moana with Diamond Head ahead
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Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

13.Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,001 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Swim at Turtle Canyon with Hawaiian green sea turtles, reef fish, and possible dolphins or whales. Island Splash Tours supplies gear, flotation vests, drinks, and guides. The 28-person boat leaves from Ala Moana, stays about 50 minutes at the reef, and returns in roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

“We went to the 9am tour, many turtles were seen and we got our photos taken with a turtle with the photo package. Emma the photographer was super nice and helped us get the right poses in the water. I would recommend taking an earlier tour since turtle canyon gets kinda crazy fast with multiple tour groups (no fault to our tour group, they were trying to keep a safe distance from the turtles and other groups)”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - What Happens at Turtle Canyon
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

14.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a 2.5-hour guided snorkel with sea turtles, tropical fish, and possible dolphins. Moana provides gear, lifeguards, restrooms, cushioned seating, and a secured raft. Early departures can bring calmer water, sunrise views, and more turtle activity.

“It was amazing. The staff was so kind and accommodating. We saw some turtles and some beautiful fish.”

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South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal - A smooth start from Maalaea Harbor
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South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

15.South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 5h 30m · from $159

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a Malolo catamaran, snorkeling at Molokini and Maluaka Beach, often called Turtle Town. The crew provides breakfast, lunch, gear, flotation aids, and in-water lifeguards. Whale sightings are possible in season, and names on recent departures include Captain Steve, Cody, Joel, and Aloha Joe.

“Great adventure. Safe, friendly, and serviceminded staff. Value for money. If you like to be on a boat, snorkel, see cool fishes and sea turtles, and like coffee, fruit, sandwhices, beer, soda etc. This is something for you. Peaceful for the mind.”

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