Overview
Mana Kai Catamaran was built in 1977 by William Brown in Honolulu, Hawaii. Inspired by his father — Waikiki beach boy and surfing, sailing, and soaring legend Woody Brown, who built the very first modern day catamaran (Manu Kai).
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Use of snorkeling equipment
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We are located on Waikiki Beach directly behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815) Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the boat itself as we do not have a check in booth. The crew will check you in at the boat.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please call or text Waikiki Sailing Company at 808-367-4455 and provide your name of reservation and email address for your electronic waiver form prior to your tour time. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to check-in. Waikiki has traffic, busy parking lots, as well as many events.
We strongly recommend that our guests check for road closures/events/parades/etc to plan ahead and prevent missing and losing reservations. Guests will NOT be permitted to rebook if they are late and miss their departure time. No exceptions.
WE DEPART FROM WAIKIKI BEACH DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DUKE KAHANAMOKU STATUE (BEACHFRONT OF THE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL 2424 KALAKAUA AVE) PLEASE WALK DOWN TO THE SHORELINE AND PROCEED TO THE BOAT ITSELF, AS THERE IS NO CHECK-IN BOOTH. THE CREW WILL CHECK YOU IN AT THE BAOT. DO NOT WAIT AT THE STATUE.
Departure location may be subject to change during the summer months due to high tide that creates a rough shorebreak. For the safety of our guests we will not use our boarding ladder on the shoreline and will move to our pier. In this case, we will reach out to you on the day of your activity if high tide is forecasted during the time of your tour. Departure location will then be: Kewalo Basin Harbor.
What to expect
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Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
This is the best way to start your day on Oahu! Come snorkel with us at Turtle Canyon, a green sea turtle cleaning station. Our crew shows you not only turtles but also hidden creatures such as he’e (octopus) and ka hoku kai (starfish). We supply the snorkels, masks, fins, and floatation life belt for you to enjoy seeing the abundant marine life in the water! This is an unforgettable experience that you just can’t miss.
All participants are required to know how to swim at any level.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- Required to know how to swim
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Adventure with Manakai Catamaran
Can I cancel Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Adventure with Manakai Catamaran for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
We are located on Waikiki Beach directly behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave.
What's included?
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Waikiki Sailing Company
