Island Divers Hawaii

Snorkeling with Turtles

SSI versus PADI

Snorkeling with Turtles Excursion $89

Experience the magic of Maunalua Bay! Swim and snorkel with the gentle sea turtles and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world of the Pacific Ocean.  Visit a reefs sites where we snorkel with turtles every day, both on the surface and underwater.

The tour begins when you arrive at the shop you will board the wide-bodied ocean steady vessel.  Your Instructor or guide will give a detailed briefing of what to expect followed by any instruction you may need while heading to beautiful Maunalua Bay for your snorkeling with turtles experience.  After a few hours of exploration and search for the beautiful Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, you will cruise back to the docks to finish your tour.

What to expect:

  • Boat departure 9:30 am
  • snorkeling instruction and free rental gear
  • rescue floats to assist no so proficient swimmers in accessing the best spots
  • Boat return to the dock at noon
  • A second 1pm trip may be available

What’s included:

  • Use of all snorkeling equipment
  • Positive flotation appropriate for skill level
  • In water guides and instruction

What to Bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • in water sun protection
  • towel
  • Optional gratuity

 

Snorkeling with Turtles & Freediving Lessons $149

Make your snorkeling with turtles experience even more adventurous by learning the art of freediving from our skilled instructors.  Freediving gives you the opportunity to swim alongside the marine life and turtles instead of merely observing from the surface of the ocean.

What to expect:

  • Boat departure 9:30 am
  • snorkeling instruction and free rental gear
  • rescue floats to assist no so proficient swimmers in accessing the best spots
  • Boat return to the dock at noon
  • A second 1pm trip may be available

What’s included:

  • Use of all free diving equipment
  • Positive flotation appropriate for skill level
  • In water guides and instruction

What to Bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • in water sun protection
  • towel
  • Optional gratuity

Note that at this time a free diving instructor is not available.  We will make this available again when that changes.