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title: Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 141
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 239
duration_minutes: 150
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Kayak & Canoe Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/guided-outrigger-canoe-tour-in-kealakekua-bay/
---

# Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €141 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 239 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ehu and Kai Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.85 from 239 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 231 of 239.

- 5 stars: 221 (92%)
- 4 stars: 10 (4%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

## What's included

- Use of Canoe
- Local guide
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All equipment

## Not included

- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Kayak & Canoe Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 4** | €141 | 2h 30m | 4.85 (239) | shared |
| [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 |
| [3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/3-5-hour-kailua-kona-ocean-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/?format=md) | €90 | 4h | 4.85 (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.

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