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15 Best Kayaking Tours On Oahu

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The 15 most popular kayaking tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.

15 Best Kayaking Tours On Oahu

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - How the Day Flows From Pickup to Back-to-the-Beach Calm
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

Kayak Kailua Bay with optional guided help, then snorkel off Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands for sea turtles, birds, and a beach lunch.

Most Popular 5.0

“Great experience they took great care of having you prepared. The snorkeling is kind of a bust not exactly what I thought it would be. The day we went we could only kayak to one of the islands because of heavy winds so maybe snorkeling is better at the outer two islands. Still all in…”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - Paddle time to Flat Island/Popoia: what the outing feels like
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

Guided Kailua Bay kayaking with sea turtles, a Flat Island stop, and lunch plus snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes included.

5.0

“Great adventure, guided kayaking. Enjoyed getting out on the water for a couple hours. Stopped at flat island and discussed geography of the area. Nice relaxed adventure. Justin and Tupre were great.”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - Paddling to the Mokulua Islands: Your Workout Starts Before the Fun Does
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

Paddle Oahu’s Mokulua Twin Islands, hike tide pools to Queen’s Bath, snorkel with gear, and fuel up with lunch on a guided kayak day.

5.0

“Tommy and Henry were so fun and encouraging! Being the old parents of the group, we felt included and post of the Obama! MAHALO! ,,🦀🐠🐟🌺🚣‍♀️”

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu - Stop 1: Lanikai Beach for a snorkel-and-rest rhythm
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Self-guided kayak tour from Kailua to Lanikai and Mokulua bird sanctuaries, with snorkel gear, bikes, and beach perks included.

5.0

“We took turns walking the kayaks down the street. Kayaked to the flat island with the kids and swam in the cove. easy to hook back up on the dollies and great service from the staff. Kailua Bay was beautiful.”

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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - Polynesian Cultural Center after-hours: why the timing matters
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

5.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

Moonlit paddleboarding or kayaking at Polynesian Cultural Center, with LED-lit water and storyteller legends across Polynesia’s islands.

5.0

“A must do. Relaxing, informative, fun and lots of history. Our guide was very good. He taught us a lot about each stop around the river. He was very engaging and did an exceptional job with his fire act.”

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - The 3-hour plan: what you’re actually doing on the water
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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu - From Waikiki shores: kayaking or SUP over reefs and wildlife
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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles! - Pre-paddle setup at Sea & Board Sports Hawaii (Haleiwa)
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Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour - From Adventure Hub to beach: the logistics that matter
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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

9.Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

Self-guided kayak and hike from Kailua to Mokoli’i Island in Kualoa Regional Park. Get instruction, gear, and flexible time.

5.0

“What a great trip! Gabriel and Brent were so informative and helpful. We followed their directions and it was easy. We had an awesome time kayaking to Chinaman’s Hat!!”

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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour - Meeting at Kailua Beach Adventures and getting set up right
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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

10.Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

Kayak from Kailua to Mokulua Islands, snorkel turtle reefs, watch monk seals, and try kayak surfing, with lunch and small-group guides.

4.9

“It was soooooooooo fun!!!! We had Isac and Tommy as our guides, loved them both! I would do the tour again again and again. View is beautiful, the water is sooo blue.. such a wonderful day it was! Thank you guys so much!!!”

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Oahu: Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental - Single kayak vs double kayak: choose your comfort style
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Oahu: Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental

11.Oahu: Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental

Kayak Oahu’s Kahana River and Bay for 3 hours in a single or double boat. Paddles and life jackets included. Chill, safe fun.

4.7

“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.”

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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale'iwa - The kayaks, the safety gear, and what “beginner-friendly” means here
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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale’iwa

North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More - On the Water: Kayak or SUP on the Anahulu River
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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

13.North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

Kayak and SUP the Anahulu River in Haleiwa, spot green sea turtles, then enjoy a North Shore farm visit with lunch and cool treats.

4.5

“This place is great. Our kayak experience was fantastic. Very nice and friendly staff. The lunch they servef us was very good. I will definitely come back. Customer service is A+”

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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch - Sailing Past Ko’olau Views: The Snack Break That Connects Geology and Paddling
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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

14.Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

2-hour Kailua guided kayak with marine plastic cleanup, Popoi’a Island bird views, sea turtle spotting, and a lunch plus full-day beach gear pass.

4.8

“Pull the kayak from the shop down two blocks and then dragging through a shallow inlet to the ocean was not advertised as something we would do ourselves and it was NOT fun. Especially on the return trip back to the shop with the kayak after paddling to/from the island.”

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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience - Paddling Kaneohe Bay: reef formations you can actually see
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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

15.Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

Kayak from Kailua to the Kaneohe Sandbar: reef scenery, Ko’olau views, and optional snorkeling in about 4 hours.

4.3

“100% worth it every penny for every moment was fantastic! We saw a majestic turtle near the sandbar and the reefs were full of life! Loved it! The gentleman the works there was very courteous and knowledgeable.”

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