Top 12 Oahu Kayaking Tours

1.Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Review of Oahu’s Kailua kayak and snorkel tour, with Mokulua Islands, sea turtles, lunch, costs, effort, guides, and practical tips.

“We rented the kayak to go to Lanakai Beach and the mok’s - were pleasantly surprised to find that the rental included a lot more. We got gourmet sandwiches and chips from a restaurant across the street - that was then placed in a cooler bag and dry bag. The package also included snorkeling gears, dry bags, beach chairs and umbrellas. I also thought that we are on our own after we got the kayak but there were staff at the beach to help us with the kayak. Friendly staff and so convenient! We had an awesome day!”

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2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $200

Review of Oahu’s Kailua 2-hour guided kayak tour, with Flat Island, sea turtles, lunch, snorkel gear, bikes, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Guide was amazing! Perfect length and perfect day. Our guide Tommy was very well experienced and knowledgeable. You can tell he has a passion for what he does!”

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3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $276

Paddle to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands, explore Queen’s Bath, snorkel, and enjoy lunch on this active five-hour Kailua kayak tour.

“All I could say the water was absolutely beautiful that day and the waves were prefect going out to the islands. Jay our tour guide getting there was awesome. She explained everything so well to us on what to do and not what to do and about the history of the island. I recommend her 100% being your tour guide.”

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4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $111

Review of Kailua's self-guided kayak tour to Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands, with snorkeling, bikes, beach gear, costs, and practical tips.

“Nice staff, very helpful. We had a great time and fun adventure. We had plenty of time to see the islands and snorkel from the beach. Would definitely do this again.”

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5.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Cheapest

Review of Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co., including turtles, equipment, price, route tips, and practical details.

“I reserved this experience because it was advertised as a GROUP EVENT. My nephew was alone and wanted to SUP with others. When we arrived he was given a Board and pushed into the river (which is horribly smelly and dirty) by himself. When I stated that I paid for a GROUP EXPERIENCE the young man said NOPE. I could have saved the $35 and sent him to POKAI’I BAY with my SUP Board for free. I WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with this experience.”

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6.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Learn to surf in Waikiki with patient instructors, hotel pickup, quality gear, and a two-hour lesson suited to beginners and families.

“Haley, Lawson and Aiden had a wonderful experience. Instructor Miguel had them up on the board quickly. We look forward to receiving videos!”

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7.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Paddle under moonlit Polynesian villages at Oahu’s Lunar Legends tour, with LED boards, cultural stories, calm water, and waterfalls.

“This experience was AMAZING !! Must do ! So many laughs & a great group . Instructor was fun ! Not as hard as expected to do.”

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8.Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour

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

Paddle to Mokoli’i Island from Oahu’s east coast, hike for Koolau views, and enjoy flexible self-guided kayaking for $82.

“Very friendly staff at the pick up location. Strapping the kayak on was much easier than I thought it would be and it was easy to take down and put back on my own with the help of my wife. I booked for 4 hours but they told me to bring it back whenever I was done with my trip. Excellent experience and the dry bag was very useful too.”

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9.Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Rainbow Watersports’ private Oahu paddle lesson, with turtles, photos, calm river practice, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“As a first time paddler in my sixties I was a bit apprehensive, but no need to be. The lesson was clear and on point The tips made it easy to feel at ease on the board and the trip up the river was great. Will do again!”

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10.2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale’iwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Blue Planet’s $49.95 tandem kayak rental in Hale'iwa, with Anahulu River views, gear, amenities, value, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience, beautiful scenery! Kayaks were ready and the attendant was so nice and helpful! Thank you!”

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11.Magic Island Honolulu Stand Up Paddling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

Learn what to expect from Magic Island paddleboarding in Honolulu, with calm water, patient guides, turtle sightings, pricing, and practical tips.

“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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12.Private Outrigger Canoe Surfing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Surf Oahu waves by private outrigger canoe with expert coaching, turtle sightings, Diamond Head views, gear, water, and a snack included.

“We loved our time with Sara and Hanalei. The experience itself was amazing. We left the beach at Hickman Field and quickly learned the proper techniques needed to catch a wave. We saw three turtles on our way out. We were able to get a unique view of Diamond Head before catching the first of four waves. They would have stayed out for a few more but we have to get back for dinner. Riding the waves was an exhilarating experience. The feeling of the wave picking up the back of the boat and pushing us along was amazing. It is an experience we will never forget. We also enjoyed…”

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