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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

4.8 · 239 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Ehu and Kai Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #3 of 4 in Kayak & Canoe Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €141 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Use of Canoe
  • Local guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • All equipment
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
239 ratings
Tripadvisor 188 · Viator 51

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 231 of 239

Star breakdown of all 239 ratings

5 stars
221 · 92%
4 stars
10 · 4%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
4 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Once you have arrived to Kealakekua Bay, you will take your first left and drive south on Pu'uhonua rd. You will then make your second right on to Kahauloa rd, from here you will drive directly towards the ocean and find us posted up near the cove. Look for the Ehu and Kai Adventures pop-up tent.
Departure
08:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Ehu and Kai Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. On this guided Big Island outrigger canoe tour, hear the history of Captain Cook as well as surrounding temples, and, after paddling past the sea cliffs and caves, you'll snorkel and swim in the clear waters of this Marine Life Conservation Area.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Kayak & Canoe Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 4€1412h 30m4.85 (239)shared
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay€2355h4.98 (237)shared
Midday Meander - Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel Adventure€1714h4.93 (96)shared
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour€904h4.85 (408)shared

Ranked #3 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. Compare all 4 Kayak & Canoe Tours

From €141 per adult