Kayak Tours in Oahu at a glance
- Our pick: Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Oahu, US$ 200 per person (3h, 4.95★ · 504).
- Top rated: Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch, US$ 269 per person (5h, 4.96★ · 430).
- Best value: Snorkeling in Kailua: Self-Guided Kayaking & Mokulua Island, US$ 110 per person (5h, 4.79★ · 298).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 269 (median US$ 107). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 6 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Kayak Tours in Oahu
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11 options
Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles Kayak and snorkel Kailua Bay to Mokulua Islands and Lanikai Beach. Includes equipment, permits, lunch option, and free parking. 2–4 hours, guided or self-guided. Mon–Sat · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.81 (1,384 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Oahu Guided 2-hour kayak tour in Kailua Bay, Oahu with snorkeling, sea turtle spotting & lunch included. Small groups, kids 8+, all fitness levels welcome. Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:15 and 13:15 · From age 8 ★ 4.95 (504 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch Guided kayak tour from Kailua Beach to Mokulua Islands with snorkeling, lunch, and wildlife sanctuary access. 5 hours, small groups, eco-friendly operator. Ages 13+. Mon–Sat · 08:00, 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.96 (430 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Snorkeling in Kailua: Self-Guided Kayaking & Mokulua Island Kayak and snorkel Kailua Bay at your own pace with equipment included. Choose your islands, set your stops. Mon–Sat · 15 start times, 08:00 to 14:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.79 (298 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Waikiki Turtle Canyon: Snorkeling, Kayak & SUP with Pickup Feel the ocean at Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon: snorkel with turtles, try kayaking or paddleboarding, and relax with snacks. Includes hotel pickup and local guides. Every day · 07:30 and 10:30 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.95 (318 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Haleiwa: Paddleboard & Kayak Rental on Private River Launch 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental on Oahu's Anahulu River with private launch, equipment, and basic instruction. Safe, easy access with shower and amenities included. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.91 (232 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Oahu: Polynesian Cultural Center Night Paddle & Storytelling Glide by moonlight through the Polynesian Cultural Center’s lagoon in Oahu, hear legends from a local guide, and see the villages after hours. Includes all gear. Mon–Sat · 19:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.81 (149 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Clear Bottom Kayak Oahu: Guaranteed Sea Turtles Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Oahu's North Shore with a lifeguard-certified guide to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles in the ocean and river, no experience required. Mon–Sat · 08:00, 11:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.71 (70 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 157 per person
Oahu Kahana Bay: Kayak & SUP Rental River to Ocean Kayak or paddleboard up Kahana River through rainforest to open ocean on Oahu. Protected waters, life jackets included, private dock. Perfect for beginners. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 ★ 4.92 (119 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Kayaking Mokolii Island, Oahu: Self-guided with instruction Kayak to Mokolii Island on Oahu with personal instruction before you paddle out on your own. Includes all gear. Mon–Sat · 08:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (46 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Kayaking in Oahu: North Shore Farm with sea turtles Kayak or paddleboard the Anahulu River on Oahu's North Shore, spot Hawaiian green sea turtles in their habitat. Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 and 11:30 · Ages 22–64 ★ 4.53 (30 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, OahuOur pickGroup of up to 8 | US$ 200 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 504 | Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:15 and 13:15 | English, Japanese |
| Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with LunchTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 269 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 430 | Mon–Sat · 08:00, 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Kailua: Self-Guided Kayaking & Mokulua IslandBest value | US$ 110 per person | 5h | 4.79★ · 298 | Mon–Sat · 15 start times, 08:00 to 14:30 | — |
| Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea TurtlesGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 5h 30m | 4.81★ · 1,384 | Mon–Sat · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Waikiki Turtle Canyon: Snorkeling, Kayak & SUP with PickupPickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 318 | Every day · 07:30 and 10:30 | English, Spanish, Japanese +1 |
| Haleiwa: Paddleboard & Kayak Rental on Private River Launch | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 232 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 | — |
| Oahu: Polynesian Cultural Center Night Paddle & StorytellingPrivate | US$ 107 per person | 1h 30m | 4.81★ · 149 | Mon–Sat · 19:00 | English |
| Clear Bottom Kayak Oahu: Guaranteed Sea TurtlesGroup of up to 12 | US$ 157 per person | 2h | 4.71★ · 70 | Mon–Sat · 08:00, 11:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Oahu Kahana Bay: Kayak & SUP Rental River to Ocean | US$ 79 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 119 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 | — |
| Kayaking Mokolii Island, Oahu: Self-guided with instructionGroup of up to 15 | US$ 82 per person | 4h | 4.74★ · 46 | Mon–Sat · 08:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | — |
| Kayaking in Oahu: North Shore Farm with sea turtles | US$ 80 per person | 5h | 4.53★ · 30 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 10:00 and 11:30 | — |
By what you need
- Private (1): Oahu: Polynesian Cultural Center Night Paddle & Storytelling (US$ 107 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Kailua Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Oahu (US$ 200 per person) · Kailua Oahu: Mokulua Islands Kayak & Snorkel with Lunch (US$ 269 per person) · Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles (US$ 115 per person)
- With pickup (2): Kailua Bay Kayak & Snorkel: Mokulua Islands & Sea Turtles (US$ 115 per person) · Waikiki Turtle Canyon: Snorkeling, Kayak & SUP with Pickup (US$ 100 per person)
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