Waikiki Sailing Company's Hāwea at Turtle Canyon
Waikiki Sailing Company's Turtle Canyon snorkel and sail on Hāwea, from the beach behind the Duke statue: two and a half hours, swimmers only, prices.
Waikiki Sailing Company sails Hāwea, a 50-foot catamaran built by its owner, from the sand of Waikiki Beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku statue. There is no harbor and no check-in booth: you walk down to the water, find the rainbow umbrella and the boat, and climb on. The trip takes two and a half hours: a snorkel with the green turtles and reef fish at Turtle Canyon, then the sails go up for a run along the coast toward Diamond Head. Gear includes a flotation belt, but you must be able to swim. GetYourGuide sells it from $85 a person, Viator from $90 (checked November 2026; checked November 2026).
Viator sells the same sail at 8:30 and 11:45 am:
Finding the boat
Hāwea sits on Waikiki Beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku statue, on the beachfront of the Hyatt Regency at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. Walk down to the shoreline and head for the rainbow umbrella and the boat itself. Sign the waiver before the trip. Hotel pickup is not included.
On the water
- Board from the sand and head out to Turtle Canyon.
- Snorkel with mask, snorkel, fins and a flotation belt among the green turtles and reef fish. Children under 4 who want to snorkel need their own gear.
- Sail. Back on board, the crew raises the sails for the run along the shore toward Diamond Head.
Non-alcoholic drinks are free. The 8:30 and 11:45 am sails add cold brew coffee from ARVO Café and Anahola granola bars. Local beers, seltzers, wine and cocktails are sold on board. Bring sunglasses, a towel and sunscreen.
Who it suits, and who should pick another boat
It suits swimmers staying in the middle of Waikiki who want a sail as well as the turtles, and anyone who would rather sail than sit through a fast boat ride. It does not suit non-swimmers, and there is no promise if you miss the turtles. If a free return matters to you, Island Splash Tours is also a walk away, from the Hilton Lagoon; if you want lunch on board, Hawaii Nautical’s catamaran leaves from the Hilton pier.
Price
From $85 a person on GetYourGuide (checked November 2026) and from $90 on Viator (checked November 2026). All the operators are side by side in the price comparison.
Hāwea against the other sail-and-snorkel trips
| Operator | Boards at | Time | Food and drink | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Sailing Company (Hāwea) | The sand behind the Duke statue | 2.5 hours | Soft drinks; coffee and granola on two sailings | $85 |
| Holokai Catamaran | The sand, after check-in at the Outrigger Reef | 2.5 hours | Snacks and soft drinks | $85 |
| Hawaii Nautical | Hilton Hawaiian Village | 2.5 hours | A sandwich or wrap, beer, wine, cocktails | $170 |
GetYourGuide checked November 2026; Viator checked November 2026. Adult fares per person.
Pick your trip
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, coffee on the early sails.
Check dates →Holokai Catamaran: Morning Turtle Canyon Sail from the Beach
Holokai's 9 am sail: check in at the Outrigger Reef, a guide in the water, a snorkel vest, then a sail toward Diamond Head.
See Holokai →Hawaii Nautical: Turtle Snorkel Sail with Lunch
Hawaii Nautical's 65-foot catamaran from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, with a sandwich or wrap and drinks included.
See the lunch sail →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.
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Snorkel and Sail on Hāwea
Waikiki Sailing Company's two and a half hours from the sand behind the Duke statue: the turtles, then the sails go up.
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