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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular kayak tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
Paddle Kailua Bay, snorkel near Lanikai sea turtles, visit Mokulua bird sanctuaries, and enjoy included deli lunch.
Most Popular“A perfect day! The staff was really professional and helpful. It was easy to follow the directions for the self guided tour and lunch from the deli was delicious!”
Guided kayaking in Kailua Bay on Oahu with lunch and gear included, plus time after for snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes.
“Mike was absolutely the best guide on our kayak tour! He was friendly and full of historical knowledge!”
Guided kayak to Oahu’s Twin Islands with snorkeling, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, and lunch. Small group, hotel pickup, gear included.
“Had a great day with the guide (Will). This was a perfect trip for me and my wife. We were wiped out afterwards but it was worth it.”
Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.
“With the snorkeling gear we saw several turtles, fish and coral reef. Disliked the attitude of a staff member, instructions as how to get to the canal are unclear, there was nobody at that point to show where to go exactly. staff member got offended when I expressed I could not find anyone at the…”
Paddle by moonlight in a safe lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center, with LED-lit water and storyteller-guided legends for 90 minutes.
“This is a relaxing activity that is great to do at the end of a trip. Be prepared to get wet as you go under 2 waterfalls. You make stops along the way to learn about the islands.”
Rent a kayak or SUP on Oahu’s Kahana River and paddle to the bay for 3 hours of calm water, life jackets included.
“It was the best experience in Hawaii and the owners were so warm and cordial. The experience was peaceful and tranquil. 100% recommend if you are in Honolulu and want to do some kayaking.”
Kayak, snorkel, and surf in Honolulu with a local guide. Small group, gear and snacks included, plus plenty of turtle spotting.
“The brothers Shane and Captain Neil are exceptionally talented surf instructors. You can embark on this fun adventure for the surfing instruction alone because they are that good, but kayaking to snorkel with turtles as a delightful bonus!”
Clear-bottom kayak on Oahu North Shore from Haleiwa: see turtles through the hull, snorkel, explore reefs and caves in a small group.
“James took us out on the water on the stand up paddle boards, super clear guidance had each of us up and paddling with ease. Was a lovely atmosphere going down the river, spotting turtles, and climbing rope! Cheers James 🤩”
Kayak and hike on Mokoli’i with self-guided freedom, solid on-shore instruction, and stunning Koolau Range views from Kailua.
“The whole team were great, from helping us load the kayak to our hire car to providing great advice about the surrounding areas. It's awesome to look back at photos of Mokoli'i Island and be able to say "yep, we did that trek!". Also appreciated the shout out to us Aussies on their Instagram :)”
Glide kayak to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands for snorkeling, monk seal sightings, and possible kayak surfing, with lunch and small-group guidance.
“Best experience of our trip!! Highly recommend. This is a memory to last a lifetime, all staff was so friendly, and their shop has a great atmosphere. So glad I got to do this with my husband”
Paddle Oahu’s Kahana River and Bay for 3 hours on single or double kayaks, with paddles and life jackets included.
“Absolutely perfect. We had a great time as a family renting the double kayaks. And even though the day was a little gray and rainy, we had so much fun we didn’t care. A great outfit.”
Paddle a tandem kayak on Oahu’s Anahulu River from a private launch area in Haleiwa, with life jackets and an easy in-and-out ramp.
“Amazing experience, beautiful scenery! Kayaks were ready and the attendant was so nice and helpful! Thank you!”
Kayak or SUP the Anahulu River to the ocean on Oahu’s North Shore, spot honu turtles, then enjoy farm animals and a tasty lunch.
“Had so much fun doing this activity. The service was great. I switched from a kayak to the long board with no issues. The food was also really good. I highly recommend this if you’re visiting the islands!”
Kayak Kailua’s coast in a small group with Popoi’a Island, turtle spotting, eco cleanup, and lunch—plus an all-day gear pass.
“We had a wonderful time on our kayak trip. The guides were friendly and very informative (brandan and Justin) the scenery was stunnig and we saw a few turtles while on the kayaks. it was great that we had full use of their equipment for the afternoon and the food voucher was a nice touch.…”
Self-guided Kaneohe Bay kayak to the sandbar for coral views, snorkeling, and Ko’olau Mountain sights, with gear pickup in Kailua.
“sandbank, 🐢 schildkröten”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
