Oahu snorkeling cruise Waikiki - turtles, fish & deck jump

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Free cancellation

1/15

Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 139

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Snorkeling off Waikiki with turtles, fish, and a high deck jump

You’ll float above coral gardens near Waikiki, spot sea turtles and schools of tropical fish with local guides nearby, and maybe even take a leap from the 20-foot upper deck if you’re feeling bold. With snacks included and gear provided, it’s one of those Oahu moments you’ll remember long after you dry off.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Oahu Snorkeling Adventure

Snorkel from 65' double decker catamaran
Swim with fish, turtles, and marine life
Jump off top deck
Watch crew feed the fish

The Experience

“You’re really gonna jump?” That’s what the guy next to me asked as we stared down from the top deck of this big catamaran just offshore from Waikiki. I laughed — honestly, my legs were shaking a bit. But after floating in the water with those green sea turtles (they look so calm up close), it felt like anything was possible. The Oahu snorkeling cruise crew was joking around with us, tossing bits of bread for the fish — flashes of yellow and blue everywhere. I didn’t expect to hear so much laughter echoing over the water.

Our guide, Kaleo, pointed out a hawksbill turtle gliding by — he said they’re rarer than the greens. The water was cooler than I thought but clear enough to see all the way down to the sandy bottom. I kept fogging up my mask (user error?) but nobody seemed to care; everyone was too busy spotting parrotfish or trying to pronounce “honu” right. Li laughed when I tried it in Hawaiian — probably butchered it.

You can bring your own snacks if you want (someone had pineapple that smelled amazing), but they had juice and chips out too. There’s something about drying off in the sun on that upper deck, salt still on your skin, watching Waikiki shimmer in the distance. We saw a couple of kids jumping off again and again — braver than me by far. If you come between December and April you might see humpback whales too, though we just got lucky with turtles this time.

I keep thinking about how quiet it felt underwater compared to all the chatter on deck — just your breath and those slow-moving turtles drifting past. It’s not fancy or anything, but somehow that makes it better.

What’s included

Your day includes use of snorkel masks, fins, life jackets (or bring your own), light snacks like chips plus water and juice onboard. You’ll have access to marine bathrooms and an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort before or after swimming — plus that 20-foot high upper deck if you’re feeling adventurous enough for a jump into the Pacific.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by E SEA DIVER