Discover coral reef areas frequented by green sea turtles and myriads
of tropical fish on our snorkel sails. Look for them resting under
ledges or swimming freely. Be especially sensitive to a resting turtle
and never grab a turtle as you can literally drown them (besides it
is illegal!)! These creatures have personalities and moods like you
and I.
If paid the proper respect the turtles can give you a lifetime
memory. There are a couple of subtle signs to watch for when near
a sea turtle that signal you may be too close within their comfort
zone. "Yawning" type, open mouth movements by the turtle
are one. A sign of a more deeply irritated turtle is a "flipper
swipe" whereas the turtle swipes his flipper over his forehead
area. This is turtle-speak equal to flipping you off! Don't embarrass
yourself (or be deemed insensitive) by being flipped off by a turtle,
back off if you see that flipper creep up. :-) Other signs of disturbance
can include sudden awakening from a sleep-like state on the seafloor,
an increase in swimming speed and diving towards deeper water. For
other helpful hints... Good Turtle Watching
Practices.
Hale
O Honu (Hawaiian for "turtle town") is a snorkel area
easily accessible for all ages and abilities. The boat is anchored
to a buoy (to protect the reefs), making access from the patented
staircase-type ladder and return to the boat a breeze. Exceptional
visibility and richness of slow-moving marine life ensures a good
time for all. Even non-swimmers can participate, as flotation devices
and snorkel equipment is supplied.
Click on the above image to see a video of a Green Sea Turtle
Activities
below are combined to maximize your adventure. For specific details
on each possibility, please click on the link below. Evening/night
charters do not include time in the water, although we may very
well still see the wildlife. Snorkeling on morning charters may
be weather dependant, especially during winter months. While animals
may still be viewed from the surface, it is not always in our best
interest to get in the water... :-)
Dolphin Encounters l Whale Watching l Turtle Trek l Night Sails l Reef Snorkel l Special Requests
l Kayak l Tag and Release Sport fishing
l Retreats/Packages l Rates, Prices l Online Booking
Our marine biologist crew sails you out to view and swim with these
ancient mariners, safely for both turtles and snorkeling. Summer
months with calm beaches are the best time to snorkel the 
