All Reviews for Kayaking Tours & Canoe Paddling

I participated with my husband, who turned 60. I was worried about the weather the day before, but we were lucky to have clear skies! In the morning, we cycled to Lanikai Beach and were amazed by the blue ocean! For lunch, we had a large pizza and loco moco, which were both delicious.

It was my first experience kayaking, but thanks to the advice from the staff member Tomoki, we were able to get on the kayak and start our journey to the island. At first, our paddling was a bit awkward as we weren't in sync, but we gradually improved. We managed to reach the island while laughing and having fun together. The view from the island was fantastic! The walk around the island while listening to Tomoki's explanations was also very enjoyable. On the way back, we were pushed by the waves and quickly arrived at Kailua Beach. The best part was that we made it without capsizing. This became one of our wonderful memories of Hawaii. Next time, I want to bring my son and grandchildren along.

However, one downside was that while it was easy to leave the kayaks on the beach, pulling them back was hard work on the return trip (but it was better than having to pull them both ways). Thank you for your help!

還暦を迎えた主人と参加しました。前日からお天気を心配してましたが運が良く☀️見えて良かったです。午前中はサイクリングでラニカイビーチまで足を運び 青い海に感激！ランチは大きいピザとロコモコをいただきました。とっても美味しかったです。
カヤックは初めての体験でしたがスタッフの トモキさんのアドバイスもあり、島に向けて無事カヤックに乗りスタートできました。最初は二人の息が合わなくて ぎこちないパドリングも少しずつ良くなり ました。二人で面白おかしく 笑いながら 何とか島にたどり着くことができました。島から一望できる景色は最高！島一周の散策もトモキさんの説明を聞きながらとても楽しかったです。帰りは行きより早く 波に押されてあっという間にカイルアビーチに到着です。なんと言っても転覆せずに到着出来たのが良かったです。ハワイの楽しい思い出の一つになりました。今度は息子や孫を連れて参加したいと思います。
ただ一つだけ 行きはカヤックがビーチに置いてあったので楽だったのですが帰りは引いて帰るのが重労働で大変でした。（往復引くよりは良かったですけど）
お世話になりました！

The beaches in Honolulu are beautiful, but Kailua Beach was even more stunning. The people who took care of us during the kayak tour were friendly, and we had a wonderful time.

　ホノルルのビーチもきれいですが、カイルア・ビーチはそれ以上に美しかったです。また、カヤックツアーをお世話してくれる方々もフレンドリーでとてもいい時間を過ごすことができました。

I had fun hiking to the waterfall and going swimming but the water was freeeezing!! I felt like the first time I did this activity we had a lot more time. I was able to snorkel, eat, stand up paddle and walk the town. This time I felt like going to the nut farm wasted a lot of time to do the activities. That part should be taken out and the time should go towards the actual activities. But all in all is was fun.

I was anxious because the pick-up didn't come!!
I went to Mokulua Island with a rental kayak and got to see seals and even a pair of sea turtles while snorkeling.
For lunch, I chose the recommended pizza, which was crispy and delicious.

迎えが来なくて焦りました！！
レンタルカヤックでモクルア島へ行って、アザラシや、シュノーケルではペアのウミガメにも会えました。
ランチはオススメのピザをチョイス、クリスピーで美味しかったです。

We had 2 adults and an 8 year old. Everyone loved it - the snorkelling was brilliant .... loads of fish and the water was so clear.

It was great having the other activities available also. The staff on the boat were friendly and helpful too. Great experience.

If I go to Hawaii, I will definitely ride it! You can see it from offshore at Waikiki Beach, and I enjoy riding the waves. Please take care of me next time I go to Hawaii.

ハワイに行ったら、必ず乗ります！
ワイキキビーチの沖から見れるし、波に乗って楽しみます。次回ハワイに行った時も、宜しくお願いします。

I had such a good time! The weather was perfect and the instructors were great! I would recommend them again.

Last time, I participated with my husband, and this time we joined as a family of four. Previously, we were taken to a deserted island with a guide, but this time we chose a self-guided course. We carried the kayaks to the beach ourselves (after renting snorkeling gear) and went from Kailua Beach to the deserted island, then to Lanikai Beach (for snorkeling), and back to Kailua Beach. The wind was strong, so the beautiful Lanikai Beach was filled with sand, making visibility zero, and kayaking against the wind was extremely hard. However, the weather was nice and the scenery was great, so it turned out well in the end. There are many Japanese staff members and staff who can speak Japanese, which is very reassuring.

前回は旦那さんと2人で
今回は家族4人で参加しました。
前回は、ガイド付きで無人島まで連れて行って貰いましたが今回はガイド無しのコースで
ビーチまでカヤックを運ぶところから終始自分達で(シュノーケリングのセットを借りて)
カイルアビーチ→無人島→ラニカイビーチ(シュノーケリング)→カイルアビーチ
風が強かったので折角の綺麗なラニカイビーチは砂が舞って視界ゼロ&向かい風でのカヤックは超ハード
でも、天気良し景色良しで結果オーライ
日本人のスタッフさんと日本語を話せるスタッフさんがたくさん居るので色々と安心です

Picked 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.

I took my son, daughter, and my son's two friends on this cruise for my son's birthday and they had a blast! The crew got them sized for their snorkels and fins and they had so much fun swimming with all the fish in the clear water! The kids loved jumping on the inflatable trampoline, going down the slide, and especially loved jumping off the top deck of the boat! They raced each other on kayaks and the stand up paddle boards and had tons of fun. The crew were very accommodating and friendly! They even had snacks and drinks for everyone, which the kids devoured. My kids and my son's friends had a memorable day in the water and I got some great pictures to remember his birthday!

This was SUCH a fun experience for my kids and their friends (ages 7 - 12). They got to do all five activities and didn't have any wait at all for 4 (there was a short wait for the stand-up paddle, but because there were four other things for them to have fun doing, they didn't notice at all). The crew was fabulous. They let the kids jump off the boat from different parts and had great snacks that the kids gobbled up. We asked them what they liked the best and they said they loved all the activities.
The stand-up paddling was probably the biggest hit. The snorkel and kayak and jumping off the boat (extra LOL) was next. Slide and trampoline after that. Since they're smaller/lighter, it was harder for them to jump on the trampoline -- adults will be able to make it bounce more. But yes, over all, AMAZING experience. Just a reminder that the harbor is paid parking so make sure to be ready for that. Hope you all enjoy it like we did! :)

This is why people come to Hawaii for a vacation and adventure. Today we had an awesome time from start to finish. Both Laura and T. from Ohio ( forgive not knowing how to spell his name) were absolutely the best. Very easygoing, sociable, and very informative about the excursion, the ecosystem and all it encompasses. We could see the passion they both have for the environment. They worked well as a team, always putting safety first.
As for the the actual excursion... Pickup was on time, the briefing was short but thorough. And off we went. We were towed out to a point (to save time) then we were cut loose to follow our leader out to our destination. Once there, they reviewed the do's and don'ts regarding the ecosystem and its inhabitants. We snorkeled for over an hour while our guides educated us about all the different things we were seeing. Once done we kayaked back the the shore, rinsed off and sat down for an impressive lunch. (thanks to the cook) YUMMY
Sad to say it was over... highly recommend this tour, company and crew!!!

A big Thank You to all,
Chuck and Holly Romero

Honestly, I don't have much confidence in my athletic ability. I told everyone I was going to Hawaii, and when you think of Hawaii, you think of marine sports, but drowning in the ocean is no joke. So, I decided to join this guided tour. They provided thorough explanations in Japanese, and it wasn't as difficult as I had feared, so I was able to enjoy it.

And above all, the ocean was vast, and the sky was blue. I feel like I truly enjoyed Hawaii. Just as a reference, I want to emphasize the importance of not neglecting sunscreen. Especially if you plan to wear flip-flops, please make sure to take care of the tops of your feet as well.

正直運動神経に大変自信がないぼく。
みんなにはハワイに行くって言っちゃって、ハワイといえばマリンスポーツだけど、海で溺れちゃシャレになんないし。
ということでガイド付きのこちらのツアーに参加を決意。
日本語でしっかり説明もしてくれて、恐れていたほど難しいこともなく楽しめた。
そして何と言っても
海は広かった、空は青かった。
ハワイを満喫できたように思う。
ただ、参考までにお伝えしておきたいのは、日焼け止めを怠らないこと。
特にビーサンを履く予定なのであれば、必ず足の甲もしっかりケアしてあげてほしい。

My friend and I did this activity last week and it was so much fun! Perfect thing to do on your day off or if you are vacationing in Hawaii. So many activities to do on one boat, you can't beat it! All of the employees were very kind and happily helped us when we asked to use kayaks/paddleboards, etc. Highly recommended!

The arrangements were excellent, and I was able to spend my time comfortably. The local staff were all smiling and friendly. Thank you, Tomoki and Riki.

段取りが良く、気持ちよく過ごせました。現地スタッフはみな笑顔で好意的です。トモキさん、リキさん、ありがとうございました。

My overall impression of the experience was good. What I liked most about the activity was seeing the fish while snorkeling. I also saw a few turtles bobbing in and out of the water. There was a boat passing with some dolphins visible which was a nice surprise. My advice for future participants include taking precautions for any motion sickness because the water can make the boat rock a bit depending on the waves. Otherwise its a nice experience overall. It was great at the end of the trip when our shoes were lined up before exiting the ship.

This was my third consecutive year participating, and the exhilarating feeling of riding the waves was as amazing as ever! It's one of the must-do activities in Hawaii, so I'll definitely be back next year!

今年で３年連続の参加でしたが、相変わらず波に乗る爽快感は最高でした！ハワイで外せないアクティビティーのひとつなので、また来年も来ま～す！！

Paddling is such an amazing Hawaiian tradition; these guys made it a blast. My family hasn't paddled before and it had been 20 years for me. They took us out in Waikiki and we caught some swells and rode the waves in. The photographers associated with canoeing took great shots and captured everyone smiling. I absolutely recommend this excursion for anyone traveling to Oahu.

We had to wait for the people coming later with the kayak, and that made the kids feel sick. Since they weren't able to paddle the kayak themselves, we were relieved to be towed back by the mother boat. However, it was tough being in a place without any shade while feeling nauseous.

カヤックは後から来る人を待たなければならず、それで子供が酔ってしまいました。自分でカヤックを漕げる状態で無かったので帰りはマザーボートで引っ張ってもらい助かりました。しかし酔った状態で日陰も無い所でいるのはきつかったです。

We participated with two elementary school students and two adults, a total of four people. Our reservation was for 1 PM, but we had to wait about 40 minutes for the previous canoe to return. However, the staff member who spoke Japanese at the reception said, "You can wait in the pool at the Royal Hawaiian," so we were lucky to wait while playing in the pool, keeping the kids entertained.

We experienced the canoe with three families from the West and our group of four. In addition to a friendly captain, one of the staff members who spoke Japanese joined us, which made us feel safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience. The kids just sat in the canoe without paddles. When I asked, "Can we take pictures while on the canoe?" they replied, "You can take pictures without paddles," so I also took pictures without a paddle and enjoyed canoe surfing to my heart's content. Although we were told we could ride the waves twice, we were lucky enough to ride three times, which left us very satisfied.

We had a fantastic time at a reasonable price, and the whole family enjoyed it. I highly recommend it!

小学生2人と大人2人の4人で参加しました。
13時～の予約でしたが、前の回のカヌーが戻ってくるのを待っていて40分ほど待ち時間があったとおもいます。
しかし受付の日本語のできるスタッフの方が「（ロイヤルハワイアンの）プールに入って待ってていいよ」とのことでしたので、プールで遊びながら待っていたので子供達も飽きずに待ててラッキーでした。

カヌーは、欧米のファミリー三人と私たち四人が一緒に体験しました。感じの良いキャプテンの他に、先程の日本語のできるスタッフの一人も入ってくれて安心して楽しめました。
子供はオールは持たずに乗るだけ。 「カヌーに乗って写真を撮っても良いか？」と聞いたら、「オールなしなら写真撮れるよ」とのことだったので、私もオールはなしで 思う存分写真を撮りながらカヌーサーフィンを体験させていただきました。
波に乗れるのは２回とのことでしたが、またまたラッキーな事に3回も乗らせて頂き大満足です。

手頃な値段で、家族みんなが楽しめて最高の時間が過ごせました。
おすすめです！

We had a blast with the tour on the Waikiki water with two kids. The location we visited had little crowds so we can have all the ocean to ourselves! Both of my kids were the first time snorkeling. Their friendly staff made sure their live vests are secured and helped them into the water. There were a lot of beautiful fishes o look at. Did not see turtles, but that's OK since we would be visiting the Turtle beach at the north shore later. Overall, we are very satisfied with the activities and services they provide.

We had the great opportunity of taking this dream tour about a mile north of the Waikiki beach where the water is much more clear than the crowded Waikiki shore. We did snorkeling, kayak, paddleboard, water slide, and whole nine yards! The water is a little rough that day, but we still had so much fun! The staff were friendly and very helpful and encourage us to try different activities. Kevin, one of the staff was very helpful to get us all buckled up in lifevests, gear up for water activities. Thank you!

All staffs are greatly professional and friendly.
We want to experience this excursion with your team.
Food is very delicious as well.
Appreciate your kind guide and support us !

Sincerely,

Jin

Easy morning trip from the centre of Waikiki, staff were excellent and made the family feel relaxed and informed.

Yes the boat is a little tired but hey we had fun as a family , felt safe and would do the trip again.

This is our 2nd time on the surf bus. Cousin Kevin was great! He catered to all families. Gave us great info on what to look at and eat. I like this tour because I can relax and enjoy rather than driving and having to find parking, buy tickets, and do all the work that I usually have to do!

I enjoyed a calm tour with no waves. In the morning, I fully enjoyed kayaking, had a big pizza, and in the afternoon, I rented a bicycle and headed to a beach where I could enjoy snorkeling. It was a fulfilling day.

波の無い穏やかなツアーを楽しめました。
午前中はカヤックを目一杯楽しみ ビッグなピザを食べ 午後からは 自転車を借り シュノーケルが楽しめるビーチにと 充実した1日になります。

We had 6 people in our party and we had a blast! We caught 2 awesome waves and even saw a turtle swimming with us!! The crew were both very friendly and made this a memory to last forever!

July 1, 2019 - Raymond was the best guide ever! He's very chill and easy to communicate with. He was very accommodating! we choose the later tour which I expected it to be much worse than the earlier scheduled tour, however we ended up being extremely lucky and it ended up being just me and my girlfriend. We had our own private tour with the best guide they had to offer! I would recommend this trip to everyone, very family friendly but also a nice thing to do for couples. My girlfriend really wanted to see some Green sea turtles and Raymond was able to make it happen! Once he spotted one, he immediately alerted us to come view the turtles. Definitely something to put in your books if you plan on heading down to Oahu. One thing to keep in mind is ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN...ITS ALWAYS worth it.

Carrying the kayak to the sea by myself was tough, but the ocean was so beautiful! With a guide, even beginners can feel at ease! I was happy to have my photos taken and received them right there!

The lunch included in the tour was delicious! It was from an old pizza shop, and I was surprised by the size! But it was so tasty that I could easily finish it. I want to come back just to eat this again!

I accidentally left something on the bus on the way back, and the next day it was delivered to my hotel, for which I was grateful!

I want to participate in the tour again!

カヤックを自分で海まで持ってくのが大変だったけど、海はとてもキレイでした！
ガイドさん付きで、初心者でも安心！
写真も撮ってもらえて、その場でもらえて嬉しかったです！

ツアーについてたランチがまた美味しかった！
老舗のピザ屋さんみたいて、サイズにはびっくり！！でもペロリと食べれちゃうくらい美味しかったです。これを食べにまた来たいくらい！

帰りにバスに忘れ物をしてしまい、次の日ホテルまで届けてもらえて、感謝でした！

またツアーに参加したいです！

Our family of 4 really enjoyed the unique and thrilling wave rides on the Outrigger Canoe.
My husband said it was his favorite activity of our entire week long trip and we did activities every day!