--- title: 3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 408 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 4 of 4 (Kayak & Canoe Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/3-5-hour-kailua-kona-ocean-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/ --- # 3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #4 of 4 in Kayak & Canoe Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the island known for its abundant marine life as you scout for local Hawaiian Spinner dolphins. You’ll also have time for snorkeling, allowing you to view more than 50 species of fish . Although we try to keep the general groups small, we also offer private tours as well as tours for larger groups like large families, groups of students, company outings, etc. up to 16 guests. ## Before you book - Max 16 people: shared group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 408 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: King Kayak Hawaii - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.85 from 408 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 393 of 408. - 5 stars: 374 (92%) - 4 stars: 19 (5%) - 3 stars: 8 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ## What's included - Professional guide - Bottled water - Please include shoe sizes for fin preparation (please distinguish Men or Women) - Local taxes ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Meeting time is 6:50am Start your day with a morning adventure** (pass by, no stop) - We kayak along the coast as we head to the sea caves. Hawaiian spinner dolphins (Nai’a) are most commonly seen in the early morning, so look out for these amazing creatures. We stop for snorkeling at one of our favorite spots that are rich with coral and over 50 kinds of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - To ensure the safety of all participants there is a maximum weight limit of 230 lbs per person for this tour. - Not recommended for travelers with hip , knee or ankle problems - Not recommended for over 70yrs old. Please call to book if over 70yrs or over 230lbs ## Compared with other Kayak & Canoe Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 4** | €90 | 4h | 4.85 (408) | shared, max 16 | | [Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay](/usa/big-island/tours/morning-magic-kayak-and-snorkel-adventure-in-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | €235 | 5h | 4.98 (237) | shared | | [Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/midday-meander-kealakekua-bay-kayak-and-snorkel-adventure/?format=md) | €171 | 4h | 4.93 (96) | shared | | [Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay](/usa/big-island/tours/guided-outrigger-canoe-tour-in-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | €141 | 2h 30m | 4.85 (239) | shared | Ranked #4 of 4 in Kayak & Canoe Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €235, median €156; typical length 4h. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/3-5-hour-kailua-kona-ocean-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md