Island Splash Tours at Turtle Canyon
Island Splash Tours' Turtle Canyon snorkel from beside the Hilton Lagoon: a walk from Waikiki hotels, three guides in the water, the free return, prices.
Island Splash Tours leaves from a dock beside the Hilton Lagoon, in Waikiki itself, so for most hotels there is no harbor to drive to: you walk to the boat. The trip is short, with a few minutes’ ride to Turtle Canyon, and three lifeguard-certified guides go in the water with you, with snorkel gear and flotation for everyone. Soft drinks and water are served back on board. If your snorkel group sees no turtle during the guided swim, you may join another Turtle Canyon trip free. GetYourGuide sells a 90-minute version from $73 in current promotion (usually $81) a person; Viator sells it as two hours from $65 in current promotion (usually $79) (checked November 2026; checked November 2026).
Viator lists up to nine sailings a day, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with at most 30 guests on each:
See Island Splash Tours on Viator
Finding the boat
Search for “Island Splash Tours” in Google Maps or Apple Maps: the pin takes you to the boat, at the dock by a yellow booth near the Hilton Lagoon. A street address will get you to the right area but not to the boat. Be at the loading dock 30 minutes before your time and stand by the Island Splash check-in sign; boarding starts 20 minutes before departure, and the boat leaves on time.
On the water
The boat runs along the Waikiki shore to Turtle Canyon, about three-quarters of a mile off the beach, and anchors. After a snorkel demonstration the guides take the group in. Besides turtles you may see reef fish, eels, octopus, urchins, rays and dolphins, and humpback whales from December to April. When you have had enough, climb back on board for a soft drink in the sun.
Who it suits, and who should pick another boat
It suits people staying in Waikiki who want the turtles without a long morning: no van, no harbor, about 90 minutes. GetYourGuide’s version is not for children under 5, pregnant women, people over 65 or anyone with a pre-existing medical condition. Towels, a water bottle and reef-safe sunscreen are yours to bring. If you want more time on the boat, Waikiki Sailing Company adds a sail and boards on the beach; if you would rather sit out the swim, Charter Oahu has a swim step.
Price
On GetYourGuide the 90-minute trip is from $73 in current promotion (usually $81) a person (checked November 2026). On Viator the two-hour listing is from $65 in current promotion (usually $79) (checked November 2026). Underwater photo packages are sold on some days. All the operators are side by side in the price comparison.
Island Splash Tours against the other boats you can walk to
| Boat | Boards at | Time | No turtle? | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Splash Tours | Dock by the Hilton Lagoon | 90 minutes | Another trip free | $73 in current promotion (usually $81) |
| Waikiki Sailing Company | Waikiki Beach, behind the Duke statue | 2.5 hours | No promise | $85 |
| Holokai Catamaran | Waikiki Beach; check in at the Outrigger Reef | 2.5 hours | No promise | $85 |
GetYourGuide checked November 2026; Viator checked November 2026. Adult fares per person.
Pick your trip
Island Splash Tours: Turtle Canyon Snorkel from the Hilton Lagoon
Island Splash Tours' 90 minutes from the Hilton Lagoon, three guides in the water, another trip free if no turtle.
Check dates →Holokai Catamaran: Morning Turtle Canyon Sail from the Beach
Holokai Catamaran's morning sail: check in at the Outrigger Reef, a guide in the water, then a sail toward Diamond Head.
See Holokai →Waikiki Sailing Company: Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hāwea
Waikiki Sailing Company's Hāwea, from the sand behind the Duke statue, two and a half hours.
See Hāwea →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.
Walk to the Boat for Turtle Canyon
Island Splash Tours from beside the Hilton Lagoon: 90 minutes, three guides in the water, another trip free if no turtle.
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