4 Island Kayak Tours in Oahu Worth Booking

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

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

Set out from Kailua Beach Adventures with a guide such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, or Tupre, or paddle independently to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands. You’ll haul a 70-pound kayak to the beach, kayak several miles, snorkel near Lanikai, explore a bird sanctuary, and finish with a deli lunch, showers, and lockers.

“Friendly helpful staff. Weather was windy thus limiting the activity; however, enjoyable experience.”

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2.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

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

Paddle from Kailua to the Mokulua seabird sanctuaries with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Mike, Austin, or Will. Explore tide pools and Queen’s Bath, snorkel in Lanikai’s clear water, and eat lunch on the beach. The five-hour trip suits fit swimmers who can handle a five-mile round trip and a short kayak carry.

“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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3.Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

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

Pick up a kayak, life jackets, dry bag, pads, straps, and a printed map at Active Oahu Tours in Kailua. Staff such as Rob, Gabriel, and Brent explain the setup before you drive to the beach and paddle toward Mokoli’i. You set your own pace, then walk the island’s shoreline or attempt its steep summit trail.

“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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4.Magic Island Honolulu Stand Up Paddling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $57Best value

Meet Yoga Floats at Magic Island for a one-hour beginner paddle at 7:30 am. Kelsey or Kristin covers safety, paddle technique, and beach etiquette before leading a group of no more than five across calm water. Morning conditions may bring light winds and close-up turtle sightings.

“My boyfriend was visiting Hawaii for the first time, and he really wanted to try paddleboarding. It was my first time too, but I stumbled upon Yoga Floats online and am really glad I did! Kelsey was a great instructor - she took her time to explain basic safety, about paddleboarding and etiquette of the beach too. She was also really accommodating and supportive (I was nervous to fully stand and stayed on my knees the whole time). She was also a great person overall! We were lucky to have great weather conditions, and her great energy also brought along a lot of great experiences. We saw a turtle pop…”

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