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The 15 Best Kayak Trips on Oahu

29 tours  ·  from $74 a head

Every trip runs one free day short. These 15 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

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 Kailua Bay to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands, snorkel near Lanikai, spot turtles, and enjoy lunch on a five-hour eco-adventure.

“Evelyn Our guide was amazing! So knowledgeable about the local history and wildlife. Thank you for creating such a fun and engaging experience for everyone”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - Walking Popoia Island and reading the bay
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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

Paddle Kailua Bay to Flat Island, spot turtles, learn local ecology, and enjoy lunch, snorkel gear, bikes, and boogie boards for $199.94.

“Experience shared with friends was memorable. Evelyn, our kayak guide, had a plethora of information and shared her passion and respect for the island and all its inhabitants.”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - The morning begins with gear, instruction, and a short 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 Oahu’s Mokulua Islands for wildlife, Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, lunch, and a rewarding five-hour workout.

“First, very professional company in a super relaxed atmosphere. We booked the private tour and it was well worth the extra money. Tommy is a phenomenal tour guide. Our family of 4 is is good shape so we made good time to the island. He gave us a tour and lots of information. We spent time snorkeling with turtles and an octopus. Then, spent a little time on another beach before heading back. Maddie, who is training, accompanied us on the trip and she was very sweet and helpful. It was one of our favorite day trips! Definitely try the Island Snow afterwards. I had the vanilla and kona coffee…”

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu - Lanikai Beach is a better base than a quick stop
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - The six island areas and what you learn
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Reaching the place where river meets bay
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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu - Turtle Canyon and the underwater sights
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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

Honolulu’s small-group water tour pairs kayaking, turtle snorkeling, a shipwreck swim, and beginner surf lessons with local guides Shane and Neil.

“Shane and Captain Neil really worked hard to make sure everyone in the group had an unbelievably fun time. There were people who had never been in the ocean before but thanks to Shane’s hard work they were able to snore and surf, they eRead more”

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Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles! - Paddling out in a clear kayak
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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

Paddle Oahu’s North Shore in a clear kayak, spot sea turtles, snorkel, and explore reefs and a river with a small-group guide.

“There is no planned snorkel in Winter in the tour. We brought our equipment and the guide asked us to snorkel in a place that has no fish and the water was not clear.”

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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour - Getting from the road to the ocean
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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

Paddle from Kualoa Regional Park to Mokoliʻi Island, hike its shoreline, and enjoy a flexible self-guided Oahu adventure with included gear.

“Super easy transfer from shop to beach, it was great! Rob was super helpful with getting the kayak strapped to the top of our convertible.”

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Oahu: Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental - Choosing between the single and double kayak
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Oahu: Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental

11.Single & Double Kayak 3-Hour River Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Best value

Paddle Oahu’s Kahana River and Bay for three hours in a single or double kayak, with warm water, tropical scenery, and flexible cancellation.

“einfach idyllisch und man kann die natur genießen . ist nix für adrenalin junkies mehr was für leute die einfach seele baumeln lassen wollen und einen fluss entlang paddeln wollen . ganz toll .”

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2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale'iwa - Paddling the Anahulu River
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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 - Finding the honu without turning the trip into a chase
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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

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

Paddle Anahulu River, spot Hawaiian green sea turtles, enjoy shrimp or kalua pig lunch, and explore Tsue’s Farm on Oahu’s North Shore.

“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 - Popoi’a Island and its protected seabirds
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Oahu: Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

14.Kailua Guided Kayak Excursion with Lunch

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

Paddle Kailua Bay to Popoi’a Island, spot turtles, collect marine plastic, enjoy lunch, and use beach gear all day for $196.

“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. We enjoyed cycling to Lanikai beach in the afternoon. we saw lots of stunnig fish around the reef. highly recommended”

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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience - Picking up the kayak in Kailua
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Oahu: Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

15.Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

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

Kayak Kaneohe Bay to its famous sandbar, snorkel by coral reefs, and enjoy Ko'olau Mountain views on this self-guided Oahu outing.

“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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