Kayak & canoe · ISLAND KAYAK TOURS IN OAHU
Good island kayak tours in Oahu run small and the great ones close out early. Below: the 4 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ once you are afloat.
Paddle from Kailua Beach to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands on a guided or self-guided outing. You get kayaks, snorkel gear, permits, lockers, showers, and deli lunch. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, and Tupre add local stories and wildlife tips when available.
“First, Ask for MIKE as your guide. WOW! He kept everyone engaged and energized all day. And the tour was visually awesome”
Paddle from Kailua to the Mokulua Islands with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Mike, or Will. Expect about an hour of kayaking each way, an island walk to Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, lunch, and a real workout in open water.
“Wonderful employees. It was our best vacation ever. Perfect weather. Our sons are really enjoying kayaking for hours.”
Pick up a kayak, life jacket, dry bag, map, pads, and straps at Active Oahu Tours in Kailua. After shore instruction, drive to the launch, paddle to Mokoliʻi, and hike its shoreline or attempt the steep summit. Gabriel, Brent, and Rob can help with setup.
“Very friendly staff at the pick up location. Strapping the kayak on was much easier than I thought it would be and it was easy to take down and put back on my own with the help of my wife. I booked for 4 hours but they told me to bring it back whenever I was done with my trip. Excellent experience and the dry bag was very useful too.”
Meet Kelsey or Kristin at Yoga Floats in Magic Island Park for a one-hour stand-up paddleboarding lesson at 7:30 am. Stable boards, calm morning water, and a maximum of five people make this a friendly first outing, with turtles sometimes appearing nearby.
“Kelsey, our teacher and guide was so great and patient! It was a perfect day to paddle and the turtles were a great addition. I highly recommend for beginners and experienced paddlers.”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
