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15 Best Kayak Tours On Oahu

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The 15 most popular kayak tours on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.

15 Best Kayak Tours On Oahu

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Meeting point and morning flow: the part that makes or breaks the day
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

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

Paddle Kailua Bay to Flat and Mokulua islands, snorkel Lanikai for green sea turtles, and refuel with included deli lunch.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This is a really fun kayak and island exploration trip. The snorkeling is pretty cool, but exploring the island is actually more interesting with the burrows and the monk seals that we saw, and the trip to the Queen‘s Bath. I do wish that I had known that the kayaking was going to be 2.5…”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - Paddling Kailua Bay: Ko’olau Views, Clear Instruction, and Turtle Watch
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

Guided 2-hour kayaking in Kailua Bay with sea turtles possible, lunch and snorkel gear included, plus bikes afterward.

★ 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 - The Kayaks Go to the Beach by Carts (A Small Effort With a Big Payoff)
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

Paddle to Oahu’s Twin Islands for an eco tour, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, and lunch, with small-group naturalist guidance.

★ 5.0

“Great experience kayaking with my family and guide (Isaac). Scenic ride to the island and wonderful tour of the island. Lunch on the beach fueled us for the kayak back. Highly recommend for anyone seeking adventure!”

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu - Entering the water: the part that decides whether you’ll love it
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Self-guided kayak day in Kailua, Oahu with snorkel gear, Mokulua Island landings, and free bikes to Lanikai Beach.

★ 5.0

“Amazing views and fun challenging kayaking ..We kayaked to flat island then to the beach to snorkle and then headed back to the drop in point about 3-4 hours total trip time …kayaking was so fun but not easy you should be experienced and in good shape to enjoy this trip especially if the winds…”

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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - Price at $107: what you’re really paying for
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

5.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

Moonlit SUP and kayaking at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center with LED water, storyteller legends, and calm, shallow lagoon paddling.

★ 5.0

“My whole family was nervous about this… in the end they all loved it! The history lesson, the story telling was beautiful.. such a great guide!”

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - The 3-hour paddle: from river dock to bay edge (and turn-around reality)
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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

3-hour kayak or SUP rental on Oahu with life jackets, calm Kahana River paddling, and an option to reach the bay and ocean.

★ 5.0

“Calm water, easy to maneuver, beautiful scenery and option to kayak in the bay in the ocean. There is a swing and rope swing along the way if you want to stop and have a little fun:) We also beached our kayak and enjoyed waking along the secluded beach on the bay. Very nice family…”

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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu - Start at Waikiki: Kayak or SUP Over a Reef (About 15 Minutes)
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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

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

Honolulu combo of kayaking, snorkeling for turtles, and surfing near Waikiki. Small groups, hotel pickup, gear and snacks included.

★ 5.0

“I took the tour by myself and it was so nice! I really enjoy everything. The staff was really nice and patience with the surf and the snorkeling. After this experience I really want to do more surf!”

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Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles! - The Paddle Plan: Reef, Rocky Coves, and a River Stretch
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Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

8.Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

Clear-bottom kayak on Oahu’s North Shore with snorkeling gear, small groups, and frequent sea turtle sightings around reef and river.

★ 4.5

“We had so much fun! Our guide was awesome and knowledgeable. We saw 10 turtles and a little stingray! We will definitely do the clear bottom kayaks again!”

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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour - Getting the kayak: pickup in Kailua and the road-to-shore reality
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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

9.Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle from Kailua to Mokoli’i Island on a self-guided 4-hour tour with clear shore instruction, gear included, plus scenic hiking.

★ 5.0

“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 :)”

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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour - From Kailua Beach Adventures to open-water paddling: what the first hour feels like
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Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

10.Kailua: Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

Guided kayak from Kailua to the Mokulua Islands for wildlife, snorkel turtles, Queen’s Bath tide pools, lunch, and optional kayak surfing.

★ 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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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale'iwa - The Two-Hour Tandem Plan: Shared Paddling to the Calm Bay
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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 - Tsue’s Farm Haleiwa Check-In and Lunch Menu Choices
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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch - Starting point and the kayak carry: don’t skip this detail
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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience - Choosing your route: shorter direct paddle or longer reef-heavy outing
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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

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