Maunalua Bay Turtle Snorkel Boat Tour from Hawaii Kai

Overview

The Hawaii Kai turtle snorkel by Snorkel With Turtles is a 2.5-hour boat trip from the Island Divers Hawaii shop to green sea turtle resting areas in Maunalua Bay, from $99, ages 5 and up. It suits families in east Oahu who want a short, shallow turtle snorkel. The drawback is sparse published detail on departure times and the boat.

Highlights

• 2.5 hours from $99, ages 5 and up, departing from Hawaii Kai (operator site, October 2026).
• Snorkels turtle resting and feeding areas near Koko Crater in Maunalua Bay.
• Gear, instruction, flotation and large rescue floats with a guide for weaker swimmers are included (Pelago and hawaii.com listings).
• hawaii.com lists light snacks and water as included; the operator site does not confirm this.
• Public scores: 4.7 from 693 reviews on hawaii.com and 4.7 from 71 on Pelago as of October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You meet at 377 Keahole Street, Suite E-101, Honolulu, HI 96825, the Island Divers Hawaii shop in Hawaii Kai, where the listings place the tour.
2. Staff give a briefing on snorkel gear and turtle-viewing rules before boarding.
3. The boat runs a short distance into Maunalua Bay to turtle resting areas over shallow and deeper reef.
4. You snorkel with provided flotation; weaker swimmers can hold a guided rescue float.
5. Dolphins and, in winter, whales are sometimes sighted on the way, according to the listings.
6. The trip returns to Hawaii Kai after about 2.5 hours.

What to Bring

• Swimwear and towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Change of clothes

Restrictions and Requirements

• Ages 5 and up (operator site); hawaii.com lists ages 6 to 99
• Moderate fitness; not recommended for poor cardiovascular health (Pelago listing)

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation policy applies according to hawaii.com; Pelago shows free cancellation without stating a deadline. The operator's own site does not publish terms. Checked October 2026 on hawaii.com.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

377 Keahole Street, Suite E-101, Honolulu, HI 96825 (Island Divers Hawaii, Hawaii Kai)

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