Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles on an easy two-hour cruise that leaves from Ala Wai Harbor, just minutes from the hostel. Pink Sails takes you out over the calm Turtle Canyon reefs off Waikiki, hands you quality gear, and backs it all with a turtle sighting guarantee. No long drive, no experience needed, just honu.
$79 per guest ages 4 and up, infants 3 and under free. Departs Ala Wai Harbor, minutes from the hostel.
If seeing a Hawaiian green sea turtle in the wild is on your list, this is the easiest way to make it happen. Pink Sails runs a relaxed two-hour turtle snorkel that leaves from the Ala Wai Harbor, right on the edge of Waikiki and about a mile from the hostel. There is no need to drive to the far side of the island. You just get to the harbor, hop aboard, and sail a few minutes out to the calm, shallow reefs the locals call Turtle Canyon.
Once you drop anchor over the reef, quality snorkel gear is handed out and the crew helps everyone get comfortable in the water. This spot is known for its resident honu, the Hawaiian green sea turtles that glide over the coral, along with schools of bright tropical fish. Sightings are so reliable here that the tour comes with a turtle sighting guarantee: if no turtles turn up, you can come back and try again for free. The Pink Sails fleet includes a 50-foot double-decker power catamaran and a 55-foot sailing catamaran, both roomy and stable, so the ride out is as easy as the snorkeling.
It is a family-friendly trip that welcomes guests ages four and up, and it is a favorite for travelers staying at the hostel because it is close, quick, and almost guaranteed to deliver. Basic swimming skills are all you need. Bring your swimsuit, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a camera, and if you wear glasses, bring contacts, since prescription masks are not available. Ask the front desk about booking and about local kama'aina rates.
The tour runs about 2 hours. Departure times vary by day and season, so confirm your time when you book.
Come in your swimsuit and bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera for the turtles. Basic swimming skills are required. Prescription snorkel masks are not available, so bring contact lenses if you need them, and a little cash or a card for any extras or tips.
This is one of the easiest tours to reach. Pink Sails leaves from the Ala Wai Harbor at 1 Holomoana Street, right on the edge of Waikiki and only about a mile from Waikiki Beachside Hostel. It is a short rideshare or an easy walk along the water, so there is no long drive to the other side of the island. Give yourself time to check in before your departure, and ask the front desk for the quickest way to the harbor. The map below shows the route from the hostel.
It leaves from the Ala Wai Harbor at 1 Holomoana Street, right on the edge of Waikiki and about a mile from Waikiki Beachside Hostel. It is a short rideshare or an easy walk, with no long drive across the island.
Yes. The reefs here are a reliable spot for Hawaiian green sea turtles, and the tour comes with a turtle sighting guarantee. If no turtles show up on your trip, you can come back and try again for free.
No experience is needed, but you do need basic swimming skills. Quality gear is provided and the crew helps first-timers get comfortable in the calm, shallow water.
Yes. It is family-friendly and welcomes guests ages 4 and up, with ages 7 and up recommended. Infants 3 and under are free.
Prescription snorkel masks are not available on this tour, so if you wear glasses, bring your contact lenses for the water.
It is $79 per guest for ages 4 and up, and infants 3 and under are free. Local kama'aina rates are available. Ask the front desk about booking.
Changes, including rescheduling and cancellations, must be made at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.
