6 Canoes & Kayaks in Oahu to Build a Day Around

1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Paddle from Kailua Beach to Popoia Island or the Mokulua Islands with a guide or on your own. You’ll get kayaks, snorkel gear, lockers, showers, permits, and lunch. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, and Tupre add local stories and wildlife help, while calm weather gives you the best chance to snorkel and reach the outer islands.

“very friendly. very organized. substantial free lunch. all of the equipment worked well and was well maintained. a slick video to watch beforehand was helpful. the activity was amazing. it was good to get an early start since the water was very calm and there was little wind. both flat island and the other island were worth the effort. the snorkeling at Lanikai beach was great. we saw dozens of species of fish and even an eel. the water was calm and perfect for snorkeling.”

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2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Paddle Kailua Bay toward Popoia, also called Flat Island, with a guide such as Hopoe, Brandon, Mike, or Braden. You’ll learn about local wildlife and island geography, look for sea turtles, enjoy lunch, and keep access to snorkel gear, bikes, and beach equipment afterward. The group is limited to eight.

“Experience shared with friends was memorable. Evelyn, our kayak guide, had a plethora of information and shared her passion and respect for the island and all its inhabitants.”

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3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua across Lanikai’s clear water to the Mokulua Islands with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Mike, or Will. You’ll explore a seabird sanctuary, visit Queen’s Bath, snorkel, swim, and eat lunch on the beach. The five-hour trip is active, scenic, and limited to eight people.

“Wonderful employees. It was our best vacation ever. Perfect weather. Our sons are really enjoying kayaking for hours.”

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4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Start at Kailua Beach Adventures on Kailua Road, collect a single or double kayak, snorkel gear, dry bag, and beach equipment, then paddle toward Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands without a guide. You get about five hours to explore, with bikes available for ages 13 and up.

“We were so glad we did self guided and could relax at each island and go at our own pace-a lot is included for the price which is great-dry bag, cooler, bike rental, beach chairs, all inclusive. We were super fortunate that the monk seal decided to nap on the beach of the island and we got to see him up close-awesome! Lots of sea turtles we also saw while kayaking and we snorkeled and saw beautiful fish and a sea turtle eating off the reef. A super fun day! Highly recommended!”

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5.Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57Best value

Meet Yoga Floats at Ala Moana Beach Park for a 75-minute paddleboard yoga class in waist-deep water. Your instructor explains balance, leads seated, kneeling, standing, and stretching poses, then finishes with a floating savasana. No yoga or paddleboarding experience is required, and groups are limited to 10.

“Yoga Floats was such a relaxing time! I went with my brother, who has no experience with yoga, and neither of us had paddleboarded before. The instructor was so nice and showed different variations of each pose so that everyone could participate no matter how experienced at yoga you are. This is a must in Honolulu!!”

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6.Night SUP Yoga in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet at Yoga FloatsMagic Island for a 75-minute night class led by a local instructor such as Julie. You’ll learn basic SUP skills, follow a gentle yoga flow on a lit paddleboard, and finish with floating savasana beneath Honolulu’s city lights, moon, and stars. Gear and guidance are included.

“This was so much fun and good for beginners and advanced yogis. It was such a great experience and we had a great view of the city anytime we looked up, and Friday night fireworks. Highly recommend doing the night SUP yoga!”

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