Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch
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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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| Activity Date: | 2017/03/06 |
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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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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.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/05 |
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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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Good, but short
Reviewed by: 1sthawaiivacation, 2014/07/14We had a great tour guide. We selected the beginners package. We had been kayaking before so in retrospect it was not the best option. The kayaking portion lasted about 30 minutes. We spent most of the time exploring the small island we landed on...not what I was expecting.
Aloha and thanks for your great feedback! You bring up a great point. For anyone with experience kayaking or that feels they are physically fit and adventurous, we highly recommend our Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour (5-Hours). The 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion is designed specifically for beginners and those who are unsure of their kayaking and ocean ability. Its a perfect introduction to sea kayaking for most beginners. Thanks again for the feedback and we hope you'll be able to join our Twin Island Tour some day. Thanks,
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/19 |
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Great day Kayaking
Reviewed by: Anne, 2013/12/18Really well organised trip - from bus pick-up to drop off. All staff were exceptionally professional placing a great emphasis on safety. Our guide knew the area extremely well and provided intriguing insights in to the local environment. I went by myself and had a great time with the group I was allocated. I would definitely book with this company again.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/30 |
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A great day trip away from Waikiki.
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/06/26It was a memorable sea-kayaking trip. Just be aware of one small detail: the bathroom/restroom facility is suitable only for temporary bath & cloth change. Very much likely you have to come back for a real full bath at your hotel. Aside from this, every else (which counts towards 99% of the trip) is great !!
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Great way to escape Waikiki
Reviewed by: Dali, 2011/07/09A very nice activity for those who tire of the crowds in Waikiki. A wish list item would be a shuttle to Lanakai. That is one of the best beaches in Hawaii, but is a good 25 minute walk from the shop. But, also have Kailua Beach (sp?) very nearby, which is almost just as good. The staff was great and shared numerous insights about both the activity and the history of the area. We did the short tour, which took us to the bird sanctuary island. A pretty location with great picture opportunities. We will book this again next visit and maybe do the longer tour. A nice workout, but nothing too strenuous and perfect for novice kayakers like us. Decent food and snack options nearby and overall a fun way to spend an afternoon. Check it out!!
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super windy
Reviewed by: michelle s., 2011/04/27The last time I went kayaking was at Catalina Island, we didn't even get wet. I was not prepared for this adventure at all. It was a lot of work I could not have done it without my husband. There was a single girl in our group it was her first time and she had a really tough time. It was soooo windy, they don't call it the windward side of the island for fun apparently. The guides were great. Helpful, friendly, and encouraging. But the wind was horrible. Maybe we were really just there on an unusual day but you may want to check and see about other kayaking adventures I hear the secret island one is awesome. The lunch was quite yummy, it was sandwich wraps, soda, chips, water, and granola bars too. The beach we stopped at was pretty and the snorkeling was fun but it was hard to see much. When we made it to the island and got out of our kayaks a huge gust of wind came and the sand hit our legs like a sandblaster! Not cool. When we walked around to the backside of the island
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Self Guided tour, 4hr
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/02/04I took my wife on a self guided, 4hr, tour. The location was fairly easy to find with the help of GPS. About 45 min, with traffic, from Ewa Beach. Anyway, the staff was very helpful and welcoming upon arrival. After signing required paperwork ( hazard waiver and such) we were shown an 8 min video of the area where you may take your kayak. For first timers, doing a self guided tour, I suggest paying attention to the video as there are several key area's that will assist in your adventure, especially on how to approach one of the islands you may visit, as there are merging swells in the center of the landing area of the islands. The walk to the staging area is not far and so if you drove, I suggest leaving your vehicle at the venue parking lot as there is minimal parking where you pick up your kayak. I also suggest to either commit to going all the way to the bigger islands or going to the closer "Flat Island" and then proceding to snorkle at the next beach area, as the islands are quite
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2-hour guided tour
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/09/16The location was amazing! I would definitely recommend this to first timers to kayaking and hawaii. This was my boyfriend's first trip to hawaii and I wanted to show him what hawaii had to offer. This tour was the cherry on top. Kailua Beach is one of the best/beautiful beaches on the island. I felt more secure doing the guided tour since I have never went ocean kayaking before. Drew, our tour guide, was the coolest and he passionately knew everything about the location and wildlife. We actually flipped over in our kayak. It wasn't that scary since we had life jackets and the other kayakers and tour guide helped us back on our kayak. I'm glad we flipped cuz after we got situated back on our kayak which was further away from the group, we wouldn't have seen the sea turtle that was swimming by.
The tour started with paddling to an island 2-3 miles away. We explored the island listening to stories and facts from the tour guide for about 30-40minutes. After that we kayaked back
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Fun trip!
Reviewed by: rainyinhawaii, 2008/12/18We had a great time on our kayak trip, however our originally scheduled trip was cancelled due to heavy rains. Unless you love lots of RAIN... do not visit Hawaii in December! My husband is not a strong swimmer, so we avoided any waves near the islands. The water was not as clear as I expected, but it was very fun, none the less!
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Thank you for your feedback, Simon! We are glad that you enjoyed our knowledgeable staff and the tour despite the more difficult conditions.