15 Sea Turtle Encounters Tours in the USA Worth the Day

1.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Circle Oahu in one packed day: Diamond Head, Pali views, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Dole time, and included snacks. Big but worth it.

“At the last minute, I got switched to a different company for my tour. There was no Pali lookout-There was no water., There were no snacks My meeting point was different, 40 minute shaved off of the trip, and everything was confusing. In addition to this, just confirming everything took four tries. I set up two appointments and nobody ever called me. I ended up having to chase down a confirmation.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Oahu circle-island small-group tour with green sea turtle snorkeling, plus Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, the North Shore, and Dole.

“Enjoyable day overall - Nevin was a great host and we liked his energy, enthusiasm and local knowledge.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Snorkel Turtle Canyons from Waikiki with pro guides, clean gear, and frequent sea turtle sightings, plus snacks and ocean views.

“This was a great snorkeling experience for us. We saw many different types of beautiful fish and also saw sea turtles.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Snorkel Turtle Canyon in Waikiki with expert safety coaching, great gear, and float platforms to relax after, plus snacks onboard.

“Amazing caption and amazing team. Zoey, Angelina , Sophia and lilli were so outstanding and so friendly and just were so accommodating and made us feel safe.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Early morning catamaran snorkeling to Molokini and Turtle Town with breakfast and lunch, onboard guidance, and real sea turtle chances.

“Great trip.Everything we expected .Great crew,good food and a very fun time.Would recommend for all ages.A definite tour to do in Maui!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikiki on a power catamaran, with lunch and drinks on the midday trip, plus turtle sightings guaranteed.

“They cancelled the excursion less than 12 hours before start time. Said there was not enough people to make it worth their time. Two days later, I still have not received a refund. And, it should be noted, they avoided any use of the Viator platform when canceling the excursion.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Small-group Turtle Town snorkel in Maui with gear, life jacket, and guide led sea turtle time, plus photos and raw video.

“Guide Robbie was great and it was a fun experience (especially with the jet!) If I were to deduct 1/2 Star, there was a last minute change of location which we weren’t planning on so we had to get an uber instead of walk, but it was a minor inconvenience and communication was good.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea catamaran: guided Turtle Canyon snorkeling, green sea turtle sightings, gear and snacks included.

“Ideal location in Waikiki. The crew and services provided were first class. The experience was fantastic and very enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Half-day Maui snorkeling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove, with reef fish, Green Sea Turtles, lunch, and a smooth Super Raft ride.

“excellent tour! the boat wasn't full at all, so we had plenty of room. it rained earlier that day but was sunny for us, seas were fine. turtle town: saw a few turtles sleeping mostly (they look like rocks) but did get to catch one swimming! just be patient with them. molokini: so many cool fish but be careful because that current is definitely strong. snacks/drinks provided a plenty (scones, chips, sandwich). everything very smooth. we also saw a bunch of whales along the way!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Oahu Catamarans 2-hour Turtle Canyon catamaran snorkel. Guaranteed green sea turtle sightings plus fish, dolphins, and snacks. Gear included.

“Friendly people, we enjoyed seeing the turtles, fish and the dolphins. The wa t era was clear and the view scenic”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

A family-friendly catamaran snorkeling sail in Oahu’s Turtle Canyon, with gear, lifeguards, and a chance to swim near sea turtles.

“Such a great experience even with 2 kids.We saw 2 turtles and tons of fish. Everyone who worked the boat was very knowledgeable and sweet. One even swam down and brought up a sea urchin for my son to hold. Great adventure!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 5h 30m · from $159

Snorkel Molokini and Turtle Town from a catamaran with meal onboard, plus whale-watching time and lifeguard-supported safety.

“The staff knew what celiacs was and provided gluten free meals for me! They also were very kind in helping those with sea sickness. Overall it felt like I was on a trip with family. I loved every moment.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

3-hour Waianae dolphin swim and turtle snorkel on a small 32-foot boat, with hotel pickup, lunch, and marine-biologist-led guidance.

“loved the tour guide and loved the experience me and my niece had”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Eco-Friendly Molokini & Turtle Town Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Snorkel Molokini crater and Turtle Arches on a 5-hour eco cruise with naturalists, plus breakfast, lunch, and snorkel gear.

“Captain T and his amazing crew did an excellent job! Everything was so good prepared and organized. Everyone of the crew knew in each second what to do!! We also received a lot of biological information during the boating. I think this was one of my best organized trips ever! Only two things to improve from our point of view: -) we’ve been over 100 people… for an natural event… snorkeling should be calm and relaxing but it felt like swarming with snorkeler. -) we had a photographer on board - she did a great job, but it was really expensive! It would be great to know the price before…”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Oahu Turtle Canyon snorkeling boat tour: swim with sea turtles and fish, see colorful coral, sail Diamond Head, plus snacks on board.

“There is always something amazing about swimming with wild Sea Turtles and seeing all the different types of fish in the corals. The crew were great and kept alerting us where to go to get the best views in the water.”

Check availability →Read our full review