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The 15 Best Island Kayak Tours

105 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Crossings, beach landings and coves with no path down to them. The 15 below are compared on distance, exposure and whether a support boat carries the hulls out to the start.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - From Phuket hotel pickup to Ao Po Pier
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join guides such as Tommy, Ohma, Tony, Dino, or James for a full-day big-boat trip from Phuket. Paddle through Panak and Hong islands with staff doing the steering, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy a Thai buffet with snacks and drinks.

“It was fun. The Canoeing was amazing. The transport and timeless was not great. They had to reschedule taxi services last minute that made the trip stressful. The food was okay. It wasn't a bad tour, but didn't make the top ratings.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the long road south
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by air-conditioned bus, cruise Halong Bay for about six hours, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are known for keeping large groups organized.

“In terms of the nature you see, this tour is amazing. Our guide Sam was lovely, organized, and was able to keep track of a big group. The boat was definitely nicer than many we saw on the water and the crew on board was very accommodating and proactive. Locations that they chose were good and accurately described! Bus was perfectly adequate/comfortable and driver was safe and good in the traffic. For us, we learned that groups of this size are not for us. I don’t find it intimate and it doesn’t offer the chance to have a strong connection with the guides. However, I think the price is fair…”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The 2.5-hour ride from Phuket
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for Wat Suwan Kuha, a longtail boat ride, lunch at stilt-built Pan Yee village, James Bond Island, and guided canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are praised for clear English, humor, and careful group management.

“The tour was very nice, we had fun and saw beautiful views. The best part of the tour was the kayaking with the guide, always super happy and friendly. Our guide Nykon was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Snorkeling the fringing reefs
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

4.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Start in Nelly Bay for a five-hour cruise around Magnetic Island with guides such as Adam, Calvin, Anita, and Jan. Snorkel fringing reefs, paddle in quiet bays, watch for sea life, hear island stories, and enjoy morning tea. Ferry tickets are separate.

“This was a great day with great commentary and a very nice fresh fruit morning tea hamper. Boat was not overcrowded and very comfortable”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Pier
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

5.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34Best value

Spend a full day moving from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by comfortable coach, then cruise aboard the Dragonfly Cruise. You will eat seafood, visit Thien Cung Cave, pass Fighting Cock Islet, and kayak or take a bamboo boat through calm coves. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi have helped make this trip lively and easy to follow.

“it was amazing we had the best time with the beat guide john”

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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Paddling past Lanikai Beach
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

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

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

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”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Why the mangroves are worth your time
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

7.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Choose a kayak or SUP and follow a guide through Biscayne Bay mangroves before a boat ride to Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. Guides such as Francis, Alejandra, Tony, and Sean help with paddling, wildlife, and photos. Expect raccoons, possible rays, dolphins, crabs, and plenty of sun.

“Awesome little experience in Miami! The guide is very fun and knowledgeable! Just a bit on the high side of the price value ratio”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Panak Island and its cave passages
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

8.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

This full-day Phuket trip combines speedboat travel, Panak Island caves, guided canoeing at Talu Island, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a beach stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear help. Expect a lively group tour and some bumpy open-water rides.

“Great service, very good communication. Friendly staff and caring people. Marek made sure everything was going well, keeping constant communication and very responsive. We had an issue and we booked 1 ticket more by mistake but Marek resolved our issue and made refund very quickly. Thank also to Nan and the staff for making us all enjoy. Highly recomended.”

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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle - Into the Marco Island mangroves
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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

9.Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Capri Paddlecraft Park, guide Rammel introduces you to stable Hobie pedal kayaks or paddle kayaks, then leads a roughly two-hour trip through Marco Island mangroves. Expect wildlife lessons, calm-water exploring, photos, and possible dolphins or manatees. You may get wet, so dress for it.

“Pedal kayaking is the way to go! Our guide Rammel made this trip fun, relaxing, educational and so very enjoyable. It was a beautiful day and we even saw manatees! We would definitely take this trip again.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Why the mangroves are worth your time
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

10.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

So Flo Water Adventures takes you by boat from North Miami Beach to a kayak launch near Sandspur Island, also called Raccoon Island. Guides such as Alejandra, Tony, Sean, Angie, and Liam lead you through mangroves, open water, and a short island visit with raccoons, snacks, drinks, and optional swimming or snorkeling.

“The excursion was great and our guide Sean was very knowledgeable. Our tiki boat driver was also really nice.”

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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping - Entering the cave with its pigeon colony
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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

11.Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 929 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Paddle from Ambrela Beach to a coastal cave with a pigeon colony, then stop at Fraškerić Island to swim, snorkel, and explore nearby Fratarski and Frašker. Guides including Carlo, Branko, Ivan, and David keep the pace friendly and help beginners.

“We had an amazing day. Our guide Carlo was really great, lovely guy, very knowledgeable and professional. The kayaking was beautiful and our time on the island was perfect. The cliff jumping was great fun and so nice to be able to borrow snorkels too. Would highly recommend!”

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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking - Wildlife to watch for, without chasing it
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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

12.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands with guides such as James, Ian, or Susie. Paddle open lagoons and narrow mangrove tunnels while watching for manatees, dolphins, stingrays, tarpon, crabs, and birds. Your guide takes photos and emails them within 48 hours.

“Equipment was good. Guide was knowledgeable and set a comfortable pace. Saw plenty of critters and birds. About the right length of time on the tour.”

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1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals - Boarding at noon and settling into the cabin
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1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

13.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay for two days, kayak or take a local rowing boat through Luon Cave, visit Titov Island and Surprise Cave, and sleep in an air-conditioned cabin. Guides such as Alex or Bobby may lead the trip, while boat assignments can change.

“20 Stunden vor Beginn der Reise wurden wir darüber informiert, dass die von uns gebuchte Tour nicht stattfinden wird - Gründe hierfür wurden uns allerdings auch nach Nachfrage nicht genannt. Uns wurde eine Alternative Tour mit einem gröRead more”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - The boat ride sets the pace
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

14.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Choose a kayak or SUP in North Miami, then ride out to mangroves and Raccoon Island with guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, or Alessandra. Expect beginner instruction, wildlife stops, swimming, fruit, and drinks, but less paddle time than the four-hour length may suggest.

“It was great! The little raccoon guys are so sweet. It was well managed and was a great time. It wasn’t the time of year for manatees but that’s okay it was lovely.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - The beach stop and shell lesson
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

15.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Paddle Naples guides you through Big Hickory Island’s mangroves, open Gulf water, and shell-covered beaches in a standard or CLEAR kayak or SUP. Guides including Hannah, Nick, Victoria, and Zach point out birds, dolphins, shells, and local ecology. The relaxed tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Great experience for families and solo travelers. Very informative Guide- we had Nick lead us and I found him to be very patient with inexperienced paddle boarders and knowledgeable! Learned a lot and will absolutely come back again soon for another adventure!”

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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - Why the water can glow
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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

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