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15 Oahu Kayak Tours Worth Booking

28 tours  ·  from $74

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 oahu kayak tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Starting at Kailua Beach Adventures
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Paddle from Kailua Beach to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands on a guided or self-guided trip. You’ll get kayaks, snorkeling gear, lockers, showers, permits, and lunch. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, and Tupre are praised for safety help and local stories, but expect a real workout.

“Staff was welcoming and helpful in ensuring we got the information we needed to have a safe and fun day. The food vouchers provided through the package included very tasty freshly made sandwiches from a Deli down the street, Huge quarter-pan pizza slices, or a Hawaiian plate lunch. The value was great, and we ended up saving some of the food for the next day's adventures, as the amount of food was too much to finish on the day of our adventure.”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - Meeting the guide and getting ready at 130 Kailua Road
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Meet guides such as Hopoe, Mike, Brandon, or Braden in Kailua, then paddle to Popoia, also called Flat Island, with views of Lanikai and the Ko’olau Mountains. The two-hour trip includes gear, lunch, and later access to snorkel equipment, bikes, and boogie boards.

“Ben was an amazing guide and teacher. Our First time kayaking and he made it so simple for us. He was also very knowledgeable”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - The five to ten minute kayak-cart walk
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua to the Mokulua Islands with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Mike, or Will. You’ll visit a seabird sanctuary, walk to Queen’s Bath, snorkel, swim, and eat lunch on the beach. The five-hour trip suits fit kayakers who want scenery, wildlife, and a real workout.

“Great tour experience and Tommy was a great guide! Be prepared to kayak against the wind heading out but worth it!! The eoc tour and snorkeling were fun. Easier ride back in. Recommend water shoes with strong soles for walking around the island. Definitely Italy recommend this!!”

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu - Lanikai Beach: the easygoing first stop
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Rent a single or double kayak in Kailua and set your own route to Lanikai Beach, Flat Island, or the Mokulua Islands. Your package includes permits, snorkel gear, a dry bag, beach equipment, and bikes for ages 13 and up. Expect about five hours, plus a short walk to the water.

“Great experience! We grabbed lunch from the deli right down the road (delicious!!). It’s a short walk to the canal by the bridge. The water is shallow enough that you can walk to kayak to the beach. We stopped at the beach first and snorkeled. Tons of beautiful fish! Then we braved it out to the islands. We were fighting a lot of wind and waves, but it was 100% worth it! Rode the waves right into the beach on the Mokes. On the way back we stopped at flat island to look at the tide pools and saw a lot of bird nests in the holes of the rock.…”

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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - The water is made for beginners
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

5.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Spend about 90 minutes paddling or floating through the Polynesian Cultural Center after dark. Your storyteller-guide shares legends from Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, and New Zealand as LED-lit boards pass waterfalls and quiet village settings. Stand-up boards are standard; request a kayak ahead.

“So fun. Our tour guys were amazing. One said it was his first time to lead the tour. He fell off his board which made me feel at ease in case I fell. lol. Highly recommend”

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Turning toward Kahana Bay and the ocean
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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

6.Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Launch from Kahana Adventures’ private dock on the Kahawai Nui River and paddle a calm, narrow waterway toward Kahana Bay. Choose a kayak or SUP, use the provided life jacket, stop at a beach or rope swing, and return to the same dock within roughly three hours.

“My friends and I had the best time kayaking! We alway try to kayak on trips we go on together and this time was one of the bests. Not only was the scenery amazing, but the people that we rented the kayaks from and that helped us get set up were the nicest! (a little tricky to find the entrance, but they called ahead and gave us great directions)”

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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu - A 20-minute stop at a shipwreck
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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

7.Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $200

Join local guides Shane and Neil for about three hours on the water off Waikiki. Kayak or stand-up paddle over coral reef, snorkel at Turtle Canyon and a shipwreck, then receive beginner-friendly surf instruction. Hotel pickup, gear, water, snacks, and groups of up to five are included.

“My daughter and son were able to surf standing up for the first time in their lives. We then went kayaking to swim with sea turtles and local, colorful fish. Guides were helpful and encouraging.”

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Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles! - Meeting in Haleiwa and getting ready to paddle
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Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

8.Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $172

Meet Sea and Board Sports Hawaii in Haleiwa for a two-hour small-group paddle with guides such as James, JC, Koa, and Evan. You may kayak over reefs, enter a river, snorkel, and spot turtles beneath the clear hull. Conditions can change the craft or route, so expect a flexible outing.

“***HIGHly*** recommend this tour we had the best tour guide JC!!!! If you chose to do anything chose this make sure to bring your good vibes only 💚🤙🌴”

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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour - The paddle from Kailua Beach to Moku Nui
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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

9.Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 5 hours · from $269

Paddle across Kailua Bay with a certified lifeguard guide, land on Moku Nui, snorkel near turtle feeding grounds, and enjoy lunch by the sea. Guides such as Tupre, Ben, and Tommy add local stories and patient coaching, while the small eight-person group keeps the day personal.

“Great activity, highly recommend for anyone looking to get a guided experience for the Na Mokulua islands. We were lucky enough to be visited by a hawaiian monk seal and I kayaked right past a sea turtle on our way out!”

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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour - What the shore instruction covers
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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

10.Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Pick up a kayak, safety gear, dry bag, map, and car straps at Active Oahu Tours in Kailua. After shore instruction, paddle independently to Mokoliʻi Island, also called Chinaman’s Hat, then walk its shoreline or attempt the steep summit trail. Gabriel, Brent, and Rob are among the staff who help with setup.

“Main reason for poor review is that the kayaks were located 100 yards from the launch and the person working did not help bring the kayak to the shore or back. Heads up, the trail on the island was extremely steep and turned in to a technical rock climb half way up. I did not reach the top.”

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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale'iwa - Two hours on the Anahulu River
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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale’iwa

11.2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale’iwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Rent a stable tandem kayak from Blue Planet Adventure Company in Hale'iwa and paddle the Anahulu River with a friend or loved one. You get two hours on the water, life jackets, staff help at the launch, and access to a private deck, changing room, bathroom, and hot shower.

“Amazing experience, beautiful scenery! Kayaks were ready and the attendant was so nice and helpful! Thank you!”

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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More - Lunch choices that make the stop worthwhile
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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

At Tsue’s Farm on Oahu’s North Shore, choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, follow the Anahulu River toward the ocean, and watch for Hawaiian green sea turtles. Afterward, enjoy shrimp, chicken, kalua pig, or a vegetarian lunch, then explore the farm at your own pace.

“Event was so fun and I loved the employees. They were so genuine and knowledgeable about the trip. Made kayaking super fun. They even attended us earlier than our start time which was lovely since we were able to do their things around the area. There’s small games for children like connect 4. Overall, I loved everything and would come back!”

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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch - Getting ready at Kailua Beach Adventures
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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

13.Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2h 30m · from $196

Paddle calm Kailua waters with an English-speaking guide, visit nesting seabirds on Popoi’a Island, explore tide pools, look for green sea turtles, and collect marine plastics. The $196 price also includes lunch, parking, snorkel gear, bikes, beach chairs, and full-day access to Kailua Beach Adventures facilities.

“It was wonderful, and that’s a lot thanks to Topre! He was a very friendly, adaptable and fun to be around guide.”

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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience - Choosing between Waiahole and the harbor
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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

14.Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 4 hours - 570 minutes · from $96

Pick up a kayak in Kailua, learn how to secure it to a four-door car, then choose a longer reef route from Waiahole or a shorter harbor launch. Paddle to Kaneohe Sandbar, snorkel near coral, and keep your kayak close with the provided leash.

“Personnel très gentil et professionnel qui aide à mettre le canoë sur le véhicule. Matériel de bonne qualité, nous avons pu aller sur le banc de sable dans la baie, faire de la plongée à plusieurs endroits et voir des tortues, c’était magnifique ! Je recommande !!”

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2-hour tandem kayak rental - Choose the Anahulu River for shade and wildlife
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2-hour tandem kayak rental

15.2-hour tandem kayak rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Rent a sit-on-top tandem kayak from Haleiwa Beach Park and paddle into the calm Anahulu River or along Waialua Bay. Staff provide a basic paddling introduction, equipment, and lifejackets. Jacob and Riley are among the staff named in recent feedback, though your beach briefing may be with someone else.

“We really enjoyed kayaking down the river. Started on the beach with Jacob (I hope I remembered his name correctly). He guided us from the beach/ocean to the mouth of the river. Told us how far we could go before it was rocky. The river was very calm and super easy to paddle. We did see a few turtles along the way.”

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New in Oahu Kayak Tours

★ 4.0Rainforest River Kayak Self-Guided Kayak TourFrom $823 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Popoia Island and Kailua Bay by Kayak Guided TourFrom $1693 reviews
★ 3.5Mokulua Islands Self-Guided Kayak AdventureFrom $823 reviews
★ 5.0Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, OahuFrom $743 reviews
★ 5.0#1 eFoil 1.25 hr or 2 hr wing foil or windsurf or kayak lessonFrom $4504 reviews
★ 4.4Mokoliʻi Kayak Rental and Self-Guided HikeFrom $825 reviews
★ 5.0Kaneohe Bay Coral Reef Kayaking RentalFrom $855 reviews

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