A: Check-in is at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815. Look for the Holokai Catamaran check-in on the beach side of the property. Check-in opens at 8:30am for the morning tour and 11:30am for the afternoon tour – please arrive on time as the boat departs promptly.

A: Our check-in is at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kālia Rd – sitting in the heart of the Waikiki hotel corridor. Guests staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hale Koa Hotel, Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian, Halekulani, Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, and Embassy Suites Waikiki are all within a 5-10 minute walk. If you’re staying further east toward Kapi’olani Park or the Honolulu Zoo end of Waikiki, the walk is closer to 15-20 minutes – still very doable on foot with no car or shuttle needed. The entire length of Waikiki is walkable to our check-in, making Holokai one of the only catamaran snorkel tours in Oahu you can walk to directly from your hotel.

A: From check-in at the Outrigger Reef, it’s a 5-10 minute walk (maximum 0.3 miles) down to the beach boarding point. The exact spot shifts slightly depending on the tide – we always choose the safest boarding location for conditions that day. Our crew will guide you the whole way, so there’s no guesswork. Wear footwear you can easily slip on and off, as you’ll be stepping onto the sand to board.

A: Yes. Validated parking is available at the Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, a short walk from check-in. Validation covers up to 4 hours for $15. Street parking in Waikiki is limited, so the Embassy Suites garage is your most reliable option if you’re driving in.

A: Please call us at (808) 922-2210 before or after booking to let us know about any mobility concerns or physical limitations. The walk from check-in to the beach boarding point is up to 0.3 miles over flat ground, and boarding requires stepping from the sand onto the boat. We want every guest to have a great experience and will do our best to make the right accommodations for your group. Mahalo for letting us know in advance.

A: We run two tours daily. The morning tour departs at 9:00am — check in by 8:30am. The afternoon tour departs at 12:00pm — check in by 11:30am. Both tours are 2.5 hours total. The boat departs on time, so please don’t cut it close on check-in.

A: Everything you need is included in your ticket: professional-grade fins, dive mask, snorkel, and snorkel vest; a professional snorkel guide who gets in the water with you; reef-safe sunscreen; motion sickness aid; complimentary snacks; and non-alcoholic beverages (water, juice, soda). Alcoholic beverages are available for cash purchase onboard. Dry storage and an onboard restroom are also available.

A: Turtle Canyon is Oahu’s most reliable spot for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle sightings — it’s an active feeding and cleaning ground where honu gather year-round. On the vast majority of tours, guests encounter multiple turtles. That said, these are wild animals in their natural habitat, and sightings can never be 100% guaranteed. What we can guarantee is that our crew knows exactly where to look and will do everything possible to give you the best chance of an incredible encounter.

A: Our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour welcomes snorkelers with various experience levels. We provide professional snorkel guides, comprehensive instruction, and all necessary equipment including snorkel vests for added safety and buoyancy. However, guests should be at least okay swimmers, and confident in ocean water as the snorkel site is approximately 30 feet deep. Our crew is experienced in helping first-time snorkelers feel confident and safe in the water. We do not recommend this tour to any first-time swimmers, but first-time snorkelers are more than welcome! Those who lack required swimming abilities as assessed by the captain & crew may be asked to stay on the boat for the duration of the snorkeling section.

A: The total trip is 2.5 hours. That breaks down to approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of snorkeling at Turtle Canyon and 1 hour 15 minutes of sailing – including the sail out, time on the nets, and the scenic return along the Waikiki coastline toward Diamond Head. It’s not just a snorkel trip; the sail itself is a highlight for most guests.