How do you snorkel at Turtle Bay?

Water entrance for snorkeling Turtle Bay/Kuilima Cove You enter the water from the sandy beach of the hotel. You should opt for the area to the right as you are looking out to sea, near the bar of black rocks, where the water is the calmest. Watch out for the many sea urchins living in the rock crevices.



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Turtle Bay: Turtle Bay is located on the North Shore of Oahu and is a great spot to see turtles. The water is mostly clear, and you can see turtles swimming in their natural habitat. The best time to snorkel at Turtle Bay is during the summer months when the water is calm and the visibility is high.

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Oahu, Hawaii When snorkeling Turtle Bay Resort, you are actually exploring Kuilima Cove. The cove has a small beautiful beach to the right or east of the hotel. The snorkeling is decent here with fish, a small amount of coral and possibly a turtle to see.

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This is a wonderful sandy, mostly protected beach that is open to hotel guests and the public alike. It has great amenities including Roy's Beach Bar. The big caveat is that there is NO Lifeguard and a caution to only swim on the right side of the beach protected by a coral wall.

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Turtle bay is pretty casual so I'd still be on for jeans top boots and coat or jumper dress boots and coat. Donald Duck costume? Wear whatever feels good.

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There is no dress code policy at Turtle Bay Resort, however some restaurants do suggest guests come in Resort Attire.

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No, Turtle Bay Resort does not offer a day pass. Most amenities—including the pools, cabanas, beach equipment and activities—are exclusive to overnight guests staying at Turtle Bay Resort.

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Choppy waters are not ideal for snorkeling, especially; if you're not a proficient swimmer. Wavy waters will bounce you around, and you'll experience diminished underwater visibility because of increased moving debris and sand. Waves also influence the ease and safety of getting in and out of the waters.

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In most cases, we don't recommend diving underwater for any more than 2 minutes with a full face snorkel. Even if you are an experienced snorkeler who is going out in perfect conditions, we don't recommend diving for more than 2 minutes.

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