Charter Oahu at Turtle Canyon
Charter Oahu's Turtle Canyon snorkel: two hours from Pier B, 20 guests at most, a swim step for non-swimmers, bring your own drinks, departures and both prices.
Charter Oahu takes no more than 20 guests to Turtle Canyon on a two-hour boat trip from Pier B, with a crew of certified divers, lifeguards, free divers and surfers who show you where to look. It is the Turtle Canyon boat for a mixed group: the swimmers snorkel with high-end gear and flotation, and anyone who cannot swim sits on the swim step at the back of the boat with their feet in the water. Floating platforms are tied off the boat to lounge on, fruit, snacks, juice and water are included, and you may bring your own drinks. The same trip is sold on GetYourGuide from $85 and on Viator from $61 in current promotion (usually $89) a person (checked November 2026; checked November 2026).
On Viator the same trip is in a promotion, with six departures a day from 8 am to 3 pm:
How the trip runs
- Meet the crew at Pier B 15 minutes before your time. Bring a photo ID; parking near the pier is paid by the hour, and hotel pickup is not included.
- Out to the reef. The boat heads along the shore to Turtle Canyon, with Diamond Head in view, while the crew hands out snorkel gear and flotation.
- In the water, or on the step. Swimmers snorkel over the reef with the crew pointing out turtles and fish. Non-swimmers sit on the swim step with their feet in the water; anyone who wants to rest uses the floating platforms off the side.
- Back on board for seasonal fruit, snacks, juice and water, with music on the boat’s speakers, then the ride back to the pier. The whole trip takes two hours.
What is included, and what is not
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Snorkel gear and flotation devices | Hotel pickup and drop-off |
| Captain and crew; a crew that knows the reef | Parking, paid by the hour |
| Fruit, snacks, juice and water | A photographer’s photo package (extra fee) |
| Floating platforms and the swim step | Drinks beyond juice and water: bring your own |
Who it suits, and who should pick another boat
It suits groups and families where not everyone will snorkel, and anyone who wants a smaller boat than the big catamarans without paying for a six-seat one. Viator’s listing takes children from 3 at the same fare as adults; infants ride on an adult’s lap. Neither listing promises anything if you see no turtle: if a guarantee matters to you, Living Ocean Tours offers a free return within 12 months and Oahu Catamarans a full refund. If you want the boat to come to you, Oceanstar picks up in Waikiki.
Price
On Viator the fare is in a promotion from $61 in current promotion (usually $89) a person, the same for adults, youths and children, on every date Viator’s schedule lists through 10 January (checked November 2026). On GetYourGuide the same two hours are from $85 (checked November 2026). The price comparison has every other operator.
Charter Oahu against two other mid-size boats
| Boat | Guests | For a non-swimmer | No turtle? | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oahu | 20 at most | A swim step to sit on | No promise | $61 in current promotion (usually $89) |
| Island Splash Tours | 30 at most | Flotation, three guides in the water | Another trip free | $73 in current promotion (usually $81) |
| Oahu Catamarans | About half of 49 | Premium gear; not stated | A full refund | $60 |
Viator checked November 2026; GetYourGuide checked November 2026. Adult fares per person.
Pick your trip
Charter Oahu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat
Charter Oahu's two hours for 20 at most: a crew of divers and lifeguards, the swim step, floating platforms, your own drinks.
Check dates →Captain Max Boat Tours: Turtle Canyon for Six
Captain Max Boat Tours: a fast boat for no more than six, life vests, and a free second ride if no turtles.
See the six-seat boat →Oceanstar: Turtle Canyon Snorkel with Waikiki Pickup and Water Toys
Oceanstar: a van from Waikiki, flotation and help for weaker swimmers, then kayaks and paddleboards.
See Oceanstar →Prices, ratings and review counts from the listings (GetYourGuide checked November 2026; Viator checked November 2026). Operators price by date and season, so treat the figures as the shape of the market, not a quote.
More Trips with Open Dates
More Turtle Canyon and Waikiki Boat Trips with Open Dates
Turtle snorkels, catamarans and boat trips with live availability. Times and cancellation terms are on each listing.
Out to Turtle Canyon with Charter Oahu
Two hours for 20 guests at most, a swim step for anyone who will not snorkel, and your own drinks welcome.
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