Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch
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Kayak
Reviewed by: Jeff, 2023/10/31The Moke islands were unfortunately closed without a tour guide due to the wind/currents but we were still able to kayak to the flat island. It was so much fun to walk around the island and check out the wildlife there. We then kayaked to Lanikai beach to hang out and snorkel there. Had an amazing bbq lunch plate next to the shop and then went for a bike ride around Lanikai. We were able to do everything at our own pace and all the crew were so friendly. Great way to spend the day.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
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Too much fun!
Reviewed by: Max family , 2023/03/13Great staff, explained everything properly, I’ve been here before and came back with family, because I had great memories from being here before - best kayak rental place on Oahu in my opinion. We did not take any pictures because we wanted to keep our phones safe but you get to see a lot of awesome wildlife! Thank you so much for awesome memories!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
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Amazing time had
Reviewed by: Matt, 2023/03/09Was a great day and the team were amazing and really looked after us
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| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
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LOVE IT!
Reviewed by: Quynh Le, 2022/07/20Our tour guide was super nice! Even the weather wasn’t really nice but we enjoyed so much! We learned a lot about the small island that we kayaked to. The view was stunning! Love it :)
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
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Self guided kayak trip
Reviewed by: Mitch D, 2022/07/04Awesome trip! Really helpful guides and great location.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
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I survived the Mokes!!!
Reviewed by: Felipe, 2022/07/01Awesome experience. I survived the Mokes. It was a long kayak ride from the main canal to the Mokes, very challenging but worth it. By returning the kayak gears and eating the lunch that was included, I also could get a bike which was awesome to ride around the beach.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
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wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Angie, 2022/05/16our rental day provided anything we could have possibly wanted for our entire beach day. we used the kayaks and a cooler first and had a blast going out to the island. we then borrowed boogie boards and the waves that day were awesome. Definitely look them up. we spent all day there on the beach and didn't have to bring a thing with us. Lunch was even provided, we had the pizza, huge slices and pretty tasty. Easy to check in, they make sure you're safety informed and they have helpers on the beach. 10 out of 10.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/04 |
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Great kayak and snorkel
Reviewed by: Katie, 2022/01/29Tommy was a very knowledgeable and energetic guide. Kayaking was easy, fun and had great views. Kailua beach was beautiful and I will definitely spend more time at this beach the next time we visit hawaii. We had a great time snorkeling at Moku nui saw lots of fish, sea turtles and monk seals.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/01/08 |
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Great time and with many activities to do!!
Reviewed by: Alan ross , 2022/01/17The front desk guys explained everything we can and can not do. They give you discounts when you buy stuff at their store. You can use bikes, kayaks, surf boards, snorkeling gear and more!! Also, they have free parking. This is an activity you should definitely do when coming to Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/15 |
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Amazing excursion!
Reviewed by: Chris, 2019/11/03I had such a good time! The weather was perfect and the instructors were great! I would recommend them again.
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Great experience!
Reviewed by: Chiehwen, 2019/10/15Picked up at the center of Waikiki, the bus show up with a Sign board which is very easy to be found.
Staff are very friendly and the guided is professional.We join a 2hrs plus 2hrs free time to relax. In the beach. They provide Snorkeling equipment and board which is very convenient. Beach is beautiful, highly recommended.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/14 |
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We had a great time!
Reviewed by: Lynn, 2018/08/22We signed up for the two hour guided tour. This was perfect for our family. Our guide (Nick) was very friendly and gave us some great pointers on additional things to do on our vacation on Oahu. After our kayak tour, we were able to use their bicycles and ride to the beach to spend some time snorkeling before it was time to head back to our hotel.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
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Highly Recommend
Reviewed by: MegL, 2018/05/29We were picked up at our hotel, brought through a scenic drive to Kailua and Lanikai Beach. We had about 2 hours to kill at one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu. They gave us lunch tickets, and we had the pizza. Our lunch was delicious!! The guides were great, and helped with our novice level of kayaking. The experience was great. Thanks to our guides Kendra and Chad.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/23 |
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Fun filled but also a relaxing day
Reviewed by: Callam, 2018/02/15We had a nice day out. The kayaking trip was nice, not strenuous at all and fun to go with. It was just us two with our guide who took us out to a small rock island known for nesting birds. We didn't see any as we were there at the wrong time of year. It was still nice to have a little wander around. The guide was informative and flexible and took us for a kayak showing us a local beach After spending a couple hours kayaking we returned our kayaks and they provided two bikes and some snorkelling gear which was nice was to spend the remainder of our afternoon. Pick-up was punctual and hassle free. The staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend. If you're after something a bit more challenging though, they do also do a longer guided tour to some cool looking island a bit further away.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/01/23 |
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Great Team of Workers
Reviewed by: DLineen, 2017/03/25Everyone here was very helpful and eager to make sure you have everything you need. They also have some of the full face snorkel masks. Ask for one. Otherwise you'll get the same old and its hardest for a novice to remember to breath through the mouth alone.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/06 |
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Awesome Kayak Guide
Reviewed by: MTK, 2017/02/03The kayaking was great, the ocean was fantastic. Our guide Po was easy going and put me right at ease. I felt well taken care of despite my inexperience on the ocean as well as kayaking. He even got me to do a little kayak surfing into the waves!!! Loved it!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/31 |
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Great guided kayak tour with Tomo
Reviewed by: Petrus Van Aardt, 2016/10/29I really enjoyed the 2 hour guided kayak tour with Tomo. As we were just three in our group we made faster progress than normal so Tomo took us for a visit to Lanikai beach first before we continued on to Flat Island. I enjoyed the walk on the island as Tomo told us lots of interesting facts about it. Time flew by and too soon we had to return to the beach. I definitely recommend this tour even to newcomers and Tomo was a great guide to have.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
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Best Kayak ever
Reviewed by: Joanna, 2016/10/24Kayaking on the ocean with Kailua Beach Adventures might be one of the best activities we did for our honeymoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and give us some great information about the culture and islands.
My husband and I both have done kayaking before, but has never done it in the ocean. There were some waves and it can be a little challenging for those who have never done kayaking before.
One thing to be prepared is some labour work. You need to drag your own kayak to the ocean with a cart they provide. You also need to drag it back. It was not super far, but definitely energy consuming. Most staff members are very friendly. I had a little hard time jumping into the kayak with the waves, the person looked a little annoyed with that and had a bad attitude. She might just be having a bad day.
During the kayak, they have professional photographers taking photos of your group and you can purchase them at the end of your tour for $39. There were about 40 in the package. The lunch coupon gives you three or four lunch choices nearby. Mostly box lunches or pizza with a drink.
I forgot one of my my shopping bags at their shop and called them the next day, they had it sent to my hotel, which was very nice!
We had an overall wonderful experience. We will definitely do it again given the chance!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/18 |
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fun adventure
Reviewed by: Rob, 2016/08/15Did this tour one morning, the guide who gave us the tour of the place was great, made us feel welcomed. The walk to the beach was definitely interesting but if your not prepaired to lug around a heavy canoe be aware you also have to cross a busy intersection. If you drive to the shop you can ride all day which was a good perk. Once in the ocean it was dangerous but fun because waves were big but we still had fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
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Awesome Kayaking Adventure
Reviewed by: JPCamper, 2016/07/11My wife and I had never kayaked before and were a little nervous about an ocean kayak. We had contacted the provider before booking and they assured us that they could accommodate even first-timers, which they certainly did. The guides explained everything we needed to know about handling the kayak and were with our group, which they keep small, at all times from launch, through the ocean paddling, and landing. Our guide, Clay, was extremely knowledgeable about kayaking, the bird sanctuary island, which is the destination, and the islands in general.
Everything that was listed in the description of the excursion was provided.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/05 |
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Was good/ok
Reviewed by: LaRaye, 2016/07/08Water was choppy so it made it difficult to ride. Some tips and spills. Will definitely need some upper body strength.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
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Great place
Reviewed by: Annie, 2016/03/22Easy to rent equipment, easy return. Staff friendly and very helpful for first time kayakers. Would highly recommend
Thank you! Glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again soon!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/22 |
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Not Quite As Advertised But Brilliant Nevertheless
Reviewed by: Simon, 2016/02/06Whilst the weather is always a variable on these sort of trips it would seem that what we experienced was an average day. It was windy with a fair chop in some areas. Landing on the island for lunch was challenging and a number of boats capsized going through the confused surf (caused by waves come around both sides of the island). The staff were excellent, and there were no safety issues, but people with no or limited kayaking experience may find the trip daunting. The kayaks are very stable and the distance paddled was enough to give you some muscular reminders the following day if you haven't paddled for a while, but it is not excessive. There were no opportunities for snorkelling.
The trip is well worth doing but don't expect it to look like the photos on the brochure.
Thank you for your feedback, Simon! We are glad that you enjoyed our knowledgeable staff and the tour despite the more difficult conditions.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/01/05 |
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Great fun!
Reviewed by: Peter, 2015/12/04This was a perfect way to see a different part of Hawaii away from Waikiki. The pick-up from the hotel was on time with a really friendly driver. We arrived and easily took our own kayaks to the beach. Highly recommend going to Lanikai beach and snorkeling. We chose the pizza for lunch and it was great!
Mahalo for your review, Peter! We are glad you had fun and got to experience snorkeling in Lanikai!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/01 |
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Kailua kayak
Reviewed by: toni turnham, 2015/09/28This was fun, it was a windy day which made the kayak out to the island a little harder, but Hayley our guide was a great guide. The groups are kept small which makes it better.The staff are all very friendly, it's well organised, and there was a nice choice of 4 different free lunches that came with the activity.
Mahalo for the feedback, Toni! We are happy that you enjoyed Hayley and our other staff!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/19 |
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Memorable trip!
Reviewed by: MarykathrynF, 2015/08/09We weren't expecting the challenge but it was the most amazing and memorable experience! MUST DO.
Mahalo for the feedback! We are glad that we were able to help make your experience a great memory!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/17 |
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Fun Kayaking Trip
Reviewed by: Sam, 2015/07/30While my friends and I were in Oahu, we knew we wanted to go kayaking. We were considering maybe just renting kayaks in Waikiki where we were staying, but we were concerned about just how crowded Waikiki Beach can get. My friend found this kayaking trip at Kailua Beach and we were sold. For about $80 we received kayak rentals, snorkel gear, lunch, and shuttle service. This kayaking adventure was definitely worth it! The staff were all extremely welcoming and helpful, and the water was absolutely beautiful. I am so glad we were able to discover Kailua Beach. When I read that this trip included lunch, I expected a paper bag lunch, something like sandwiches and chips. But in reality we were given a coupon that was redeemable at four locations by the kayaking shop. We chose to have pizza at Bob's, which was delicious and filling. We did this on our last day in Oahu, so it was a great ending to our vacation.
Mahalo for the review, Sam! We are so glad that you got to chance to make it out to Kailua and try kayaking!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/07/25 |
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Kayak
Reviewed by: Joanne, 2015/06/07Best part of our vacation. Tony was our guide and he was great! Drive yourself so after the tour you can take advantage of the bikes and snorkel gear.
Thanks for s great time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/02 |
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Kailua kayaking
Reviewed by: Kevin , 2015/01/23Awesome day. You don't need experience at all. My wife and I have never been Kayaking and we did fine. Explored outer islands no problems. Highly recommend this place. Very friendly staff.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
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Simply fabulous
Reviewed by: Sarah Field , 2014/11/01Had the best fun and luckily had some great waves we could Surf the kayaks on too. Definitely recommend if you are a watersport lover
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| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
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Aloha Petrus, thanks for coming out! I had a great time showing you around. I hope the rest of your trip in Hawaii went well. Look usbup again the next time you visit. Maybe you would like to challenge the 5 hour kayaking tour next time.
Mahalo!
-Tomo