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Kaneohe Bay Kayak Tour: Beginner-Friendly Adventure
4.4
7 Ratings
Kailua
Experience the freedom of a self-guided kayaking adventure at Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. Enjoy the calm waters, beginner-friendly kayaks, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Experience the freedom of a self-guided kayaking adventure at Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. Enjoy the calm waters, beginner-friendly kayaks, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 46-499 Kamehameha Hwy - Ahu’olaka, also known as the Kaneohe Sandbar, is a visually stunning, family-friendly destination on the island of Oahu. The sandbar is located on the east side of the island which is more commonly known as the Windward side. \n\nThe sandbar is extremely wide and large. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and 3 miles (4.8 km)…
- 46-499 Kamehameha Hwy - Ahu’olaka, also known as the Kaneohe Sandbar, is a visually stunning, family-friendly destination on the island of Oahu. The sandbar is located on the east side of the island which is more commonly known as the Windward side. \n\nThe sandbar is extremely wide and large. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and 3 miles (4.8 km) long. You see the lush, rolling, monumental Ko’olau Mountains on one side and the vast oceanic horizon on the other. The sandbar itself is a ridge of white, soft sand that becomes visible during low tide.\n\nThe paddle from the He’eia Kea Boat Harbor to the Kaneohe Sandbar takes about 45 minutes. The waters are a deep teal and you can enjoy the gradient change from the dark blue-green all the way to a brilliant white as you make your way closer to the bar.\n\nOur Kaneohe Sandbar self-guided package comes with a drybag and snorkeling gear so feel free to bring your own beverages, snacks, sunscreen, and protective clothing to keep you comfortably adventuring all throughout the day.
What's Included
- Tandem sit-on-top kayak included
- Complimentary use of life vest and dry bag
- Snorkel and fins provided for underwater exploration
- Kayak anchor available
- Tandem sit-on-top kayak included
- Complimentary use of life vest and dry bag
- Snorkel and fins provided for underwater exploration
- Kayak anchor available
Additional Information
- You dictate your own timetable (a liberty not usually found within boat tours or alike group activities).
- Compared to stand-up paddleboards, kayaks offer heightened stability, making them more accommodating for beginners, particularly in windy conditions.
- Due to its barrier reef, Kaneohe Bay allows for trouble-free kayaking, with no massive waves….
- You dictate your own timetable (a liberty not usually found within boat tours or alike group activities).
- Compared to stand-up paddleboards, kayaks offer heightened stability, making them more accommodating for beginners, particularly in windy conditions.
- Due to its barrier reef, Kaneohe Bay allows for trouble-free kayaking, with no massive waves. Moreover, its consistent afternoon breeze pushes towards the shore rather than out into the open sea.
Location
134b Hamakua Dr
Hamakua Drive
You’ll meet us over at the Active Oahu Tours storefront in Kailua. Please show up 15 minutes before your booking time. We will have your kayaks and gear all set and ready to go. All you need is a 4-door car to transport them. From here you will drive to the boat harbor which is 20 minutes away.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(7 Ratings)
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Baderle16
Aug 8, 2024
Great romantic experience - Amazing trip ! It was nice to stand in the middle of the bay and having so many turtles around. The two guys working there are super friendly and helpful too!
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Ouioui_italy
Apr 18, 2024
Fantastic experience, the best of our stay on O'ahu - Fantastic experience, the best of our stay in Hawaii, we highly recommend it
We were full of doubts about how to attach the kayak to the roof of the rental car but instead the boy explained and helped us and it was easy to repeat the operation upon arrival at the port.
Even our doubts about arriving at the port alone without a guide and about orientation to reach the reef soon vanished once we arrived. We also found groups going by boat and everything was well indicated in the water.
We left the kayak with the anchor attached in the sand to the sandbanks, with water at hip level, and put on the simple equipment, mask, tube and fins and we easily went around the reef where we saw the turtles 2m from us, lots of different fish and I was able to record clear videos and photos with a simple case loaned from the pick-up point.
Truly enchanting place, a thousand emotions, it's worth it.
Mahalo 🥰
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Jonathan_b
Mar 18, 2024
Beautiful - Very cool self guided experience. Great for little ones as well! Beautiful and secluded areas with very few tourists.
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Martinsv7503wh
Oct 29, 2023
Great 1st experience. Great customer service! - Beautiful scenery and weather. 1st experience snorkeling and it was a good one! Michael was so helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. The equipment we rented was in excellent condition. We would definitely recommend Active Oahu!
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Trek62119676790
May 28, 2023
Great experience - It was our first time kayaking and we had so much fun. Michael was very helpful and informative. We learned how to load and unload the kayak from our car, and even got some tips for how to kayak.
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Kristen_n
Nov 6, 2022
Have to provide own... - Have to provide own transportation for the kayaks. Difficult to kayak with the wind direction. Would have been helpful to bring snorkel gear as well
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