Discover all the vibrant marine life that calls Turtle Canyon’s reefs home—and enjoy an accessible way to snorkel and explore—on this family-friendly catamaran trip. Make your own way to the Kewalo Harbor, and hop aboard your well-appointed catamaran: snorkels, fins, masks, and more are all provided on board. Once you make it to the reefs, dive in, spot sea turtles and other marine life, and admire the underwater scenery.

Bring the kids along on this family-friendly catamaran trip
Look out for sea creatures like sea turtles, octopuses, starfish, and more
Pick between morning and afternoon tour times to suit your schedule
Snorkeling gear and guidance are included, plus an on-board lifeguard

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
2 restrooms on board
Cushioned seating
Certified lifeguards both on the boat watching from above, and in the water using rescue boards.
Large secured raft available for all Moana guests( great for beginners and children)

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Kewalo Basin Harbor
1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
The Moana Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 108.we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east ends of the harbor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Martha_s

Beautiful experience!! Everyone was super friendly! The whole crew were super nice. I would definitely recommend it.

Reviews

4.5

635 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Excellent service very...

peter_l, Sep 2023

Excellent service very attending to our group Helpful w getting to n amd off the ship Great service 😃😃😃

Wonderful experience

Vivian_M, Sep 2023

Seeing the turtles close up and all the fishes. My youngest (4yrs) had a blast and was excited as well.

Must see experience

Jesiah_T, Sep 2023

Great music, beautiful scenery and unforgettable moments. The staff was not only hilarious but extremely thorough, they make you feel safe and as a first time snorkeler I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you to the whole crew onboard. (P.S. make sure you get your lung strength up lol)

The most fun you can have in Waikiki

Dan_C, Sep 2023

Seeing the turtles right where they said they would be, Nicest boat that I seen out there amongst all the other boats wonderful staff had a great time nice equipment the entire experience could not have been better

My friend and me had a...

Carina_M, Sep 2023

My friend and me had a great time snorkeling, the team was super nice and we really enjoyed this little adventure :)

Fun Catamaran and snorkeling

Stephanus_S, Sep 2023

Great and fun catamaran ride and snorkeling experience. Staff are very helpful. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Fun and memorable

Travis_B, Sep 2023

Super fun time and the guides were very kind and informative. They made sure everyone had a good time and were always willing to help out. One of them even let us hold a sea urchin which was sick. Would recommend to anyone wanting to have a fun and memorable experience.

Helpful and friendly crew!

Keith_M, Aug 2023

The crew was extremely friendly and always willing to help. Also, they were very polite and had a great sense of humor. I would recommend them 100%

Do NOT use this tour operator

Julia_R, Aug 2023

We received directions 40 minutes before tour, that was not enough time. When arrived to the pier there was no any signage and no one knew where it is. Complete waste of money and reading other reviews sounds like it is very unsafe company to use. Beware.

Awesome day!

Kimberly_R, Aug 2023

A wonderful experience on our vacation. We would definitely do this again. The staff were pleasant and very helpful.

Absolutely Fantastic Trip to see Turtles

Amber_K, Aug 2023

Such a great trip - amazing catamaran, fantastic friendly, professional, helpful crew. Would do it again anytime!

Snorkle with turtles didn’t disappoint! Thank you Moana 🤙

Sarah_M, Aug 2023

Such a great crew on the Moana! My family of 9, including teens and Grandma had a wonderful time. Thank you

Family Friendly, lots of turtles, $6 cocktails

Emily_C, Aug 2023

Moana crew is always amazing! In the one week we were out there, we had the same boat (different crews) for two different excursions. The crew is very friendly, happy to take pictures of you, and overall amazing and informative. I went with my boyfriend and we had a lot of fun, just note it is more family focused. Lots of kids and splashing, which would often scare the turtles/fish away, but that is bound to happen regardless as they take you to a popular turtle area. My goggles fogged up at one point (due to my breathing) and the designated lifeguard noticed and immediately took them back to the boat to get cleaned, bringing it right back so I could see and enjoy the rest of the experience. Overall, I highly recommend, well worth the price (especially since almost all these turtle snorkeling excursions takes you to the same place). Overall, crew was amazing, saw several turtles and fish, and cocktails are offered after swimming.

The captain and crew were...

Karen_L, Aug 2023

The captain and crew were super friendly and patient with everyone. It was smooth sailing and a fun time. Would recommend. Tip: the pier is hard to find so be prepared to look for it.

Fantastic experience and a definite highlight

Laureen_M, Aug 2023

We had such a fantastic time on this snorkeling tour. The catamaran was really spacious and comfortable, and the entire crew were A++, high energy and friendly, and made us feel comfortable from the get go. They also help with beginner snorkelers if it's your first time. Parking at the docks was also easy to find. If you're looking for a fun snorkeling experience on Oahu, this is exactly what you need.

Great trip, great crew, use sunscreen!

Damian_N, Aug 2023

Great crew, beautiful waters. I need to write 100 characters minimum on this review, which is annoying. But everything on the trip was smooth and wonderful. Just remember to use sunscreen.... the kind that doesn't hurt the reef. I thought, "Just an hour or two in the sun at noon, could it be a big deal? Nah!" Well, I should submit the photo where I look like a boiled lobster. But that wasn't their fault, they said to use sunscreen. I'm a dummy, according to my wife who didn't travel with me. Still, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. With sunscreen. Is that 100 words yet?

Best Catamaran in Waikiki

Justin_T, Aug 2023

Nicest boat/catamaran in the bay amongst all the other snorkel tours tied off in the same area. Great crew as well. Saw 4 turtles, several that surfaced for a great look.

Worth it!!

Shawn_W, Aug 2023

We saw lots of turtles! It was a great crew, they were super helpful and friendly! Great location! We had a great time.

Great snorkel adventure

RobertThomas_T, Aug 2023

What a nice crew, they take good care of you. We even saw dolphins on the way there and they took us to a place with lots of sea turtles. I was lucky to even spot a small reef shark! They even have a full bar on board, but we were to busy snorkeling to really make use of it.

Take the whole family!

Tiffany_K, Aug 2023

We had a blast as a family on this sea turtle snorkeling adventure. Our 5 year old got to cross swimming with sea turtles off his bucket list! The boat and crew were accommodating, hospitable and overall one of my favorite excursions I’ve ever done and we are well traveled. Plan to come early with extra cash to grab a pineapple smoothie from a food truck and bring extra cash to tip the crew because they deserve it! Can’t wait to sail the Moana again some day!

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