Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch
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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
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Kailua Beach Tour with Princess
Reviewed by: Kurt, 2013/12/28This was an experience of a lifetime. Although the scenery was breath taking all by itself, our tour guide Princess made it even more meaningful with her knowledge of the area and the local customs. This experience will always be a fond memory of my first trip to Hawaii. Thank you Princess!!!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/25 |
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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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Super time!
Reviewed by: Jamie, 2012/03/27I had friends visiting the islands, and they wanted to do something a bit different, and 'off the beaten path' so I decided to take them Ocean Kayaking over in Kailua! We headed out, a bit late, and got there and the staff at Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks were amazing and friendly, telling us all the best insider tips for kayaking out there! We got out into the ocean, and it was extremely windy and choppy, but it was so much fun heading out to Flat Island and then over to the beach for a bit of relaxing snorkeling and sunbathing. Thanks again to the great staff at Kailua Sailboards for all their help with everything kayak and ocean related, my friends and I had a blast braving the elements and spending the day out on the water!
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| Attended as: | Families |
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A great way to spend the day!
Reviewed by: Living in Waikiki, 2011/02/23I have lived in Waikiki for the last 5 years and always wanted to Kayak but never tried. My son took me on this great Kayak outing and we really enjoyed ourselves! I'm 46 and was a little concerned about being in good enough shape to handle Kayaking in the ocean, but the Kailua beaches are protected by coral reefs and the waves were never a problem. The area is gorgeous and being able to paddle out to bird sanctuary was a real treat. The folks at Oahu Kayaking are very friendly and knowledgeable. Watching the video before we set out helped to put my fears at ease. This is a perfect activity for singles, couples, families or even a quiet solo outing. All in all, a great way to spend the day!
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4 Hour Guided Tour
Reviewed by: Mike E., 2009/11/12We opted for the 4 hour guided tour. Our guide Sheila was fun and extremely knowledgeable. She gave us history, marine biology, and geology lessons as we kayaked out to one of the off shore islands and while exploring the island. The folks on the 2 hour tour were there as long as we were, but they spent less time kayaking and did not visit the island we did - I highly recommend opting for the 4 hour tour. You'll get a lot more kayak time and a much more interesting island to visit.
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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.