--- title: Kayak & Canoe Tours in Big Island lang: en type: tour_collection city: Big Island country: United States tours: 4 price_from_eur: 90 reviews_total: 980 as_of: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/ --- # Kayak & Canoe Tours in Big Island > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026. Kayak & Canoe Tours in Big Island: 4 tours, all from the 163 we kept after screening every one of the 564 tours Viator lists for Big Island, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers. ## All 4 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/morning-magic-kayak-and-snorkel-adventure-in-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | | €235 per person | 4.98 (237) | 5h | daily exc Sun 07:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 2 | [Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/midday-meander-kealakekua-bay-kayak-and-snorkel-adventure/?format=md) | | €171 per person | 4.93 (96) | 4h | daily exc Sun 11:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 3 | [Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/guided-outrigger-canoe-tour-in-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | | €141 per person | 4.85 (239) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 08:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant | | 4 | [3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/3-5-hour-kailua-kona-ocean-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/?format=md) | | €90 per person | 4.85 (408) | 4h | daily 07:00 | up to 15 per booking · en | ## Why each made the list - **Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay** — Combine kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay with an introduction to its Hawaiian cultural history. Lunch, bottled water and snorkel gear are included; you need a moderate level of fitness for the outing. 4.98 from 237 reviews at €235 per person for 5h. - **Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure** — Paddle across Kealakekua Bay from the Pier at Napoo’poo landing to Ka’awaloa, then snorkel above coral heads. Kayaks, snorkel gear, snacks and drinks are included; bring your own sun protection. 4.93 from 96 reviews at €171 per person for 4h. - **Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay** — Paddle past sea cliffs and caves in a traditional outrigger canoe to the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay, then swim and snorkel. The canoe, guide and snorkel gear are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.85 from 239 reviews at €141 per person for 2h 30m. - **3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour** — A sea kayak route off Kailua-Kona combines paddling, snorkeling and a search for Hawaiian Spinner dolphins. Guiding and bottled water are included; moderate fitness is required, and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.85 from 408 reviews at €90 per person for 4h. ## Other collections in Big Island - [Volcanoes National Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md) — 44 tours - [Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours - [Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-waterfall-tours/?format=md) — 20 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/private-tours-big-island/?format=md) — 18 tours - [Manta Ray Night Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/manta-ray-night-snorkel/?format=md) — 17 tours - [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-whale-dolphin-watching/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-shore-excursions/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/mauna-kea-stargazing-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours - [ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-atv-horseback-bike-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Zipline Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-zipline-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-coffee-farm-food-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-surf-lessons/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Helicopter Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-helicopter-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Fishing Charters](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-fishing-charters/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-scuba-diving/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-sunset-dinner-cruises/?format=md) — 3 tours ## FAQ **How many kayak & canoe tours in Big Island are available on Guidekin?** 4 kayak & canoe tours are available for booking in Big Island on Guidekin. The top-rated is Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay with 4.98/5 from 237 reviews. **How much do kayak & canoe tours in Big Island cost?** Prices range from €90 to €235 per person. The most affordable option is 3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour at €90. The premium choice is Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay at €235. **What are the best kayak & canoe tours in Big Island?** Based on 980 traveler reviews across 4 tours, Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (237 reviews). **How long do kayak & canoe tours in Big Island last?** Duration ranges from 2h 30m to 5h. The shortest is Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay at 2h 30m. The longest is Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay at 5h. **How do I book kayak & canoe tours in Big Island on Guidekin?** Browse 4 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most kayak & canoe tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". 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