Ocean kayaking is excellent on the normally calm Kona coast
Big Island Revealed Guidebook:
Ocean kayaking is excellent on the normally calm Kona coast
Our favorite kayaking on the island is across Kealakekua Bay
Fodor's Guidebook:
The west coast areas of the Big Island have ideal, near-shore kayaking conditions. Kailua Bay is a nice place to launch — the water here is especially calm and the surroundings are historic and scenic.
Kona Boys: Fodor’s Choice
Moon Guidebook:
An organized kayak trip to Kealakekua Bay not only gets you to the best snorkel location on the island but gives you a tour of this undeveloped and inaccessible coast.
The preferred company for the Kealakekua kayak tour, because of its quality of tours and equipment, is Kona Boys
![]() Kayak/Snorkel/SUP Kona | ![]() Kayak & Snorkel Kealakekua | ![]() Hawaiian Canoe | |
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Departure Location | Kailua Bay in central Kona (35 min from Waikoloa) | Kealakekua Bay (20 min from Kona, 50 min from Waikoloa) | Kailua Bay in central Kona (35 min from Waikoloa) |
Duration | 4 hours | 4-4.5 hours | 1 hour |
Max # of People on Vessel / Tour | 2 / 12 | 2 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
Other Activities | Snorkeling Stand up paddleboarding | Snorkeling | None |
Physical Exertion Level / Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easiest |
Price | Age 19+: $159 Age 18 & under: $139 | Age 19+: $99 (afternoon) or $199 (morning) Age 18 & under: $74 or $174 | All Ages: $59 Private Charter (6 people max): $199 total |
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