What to do and see in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (HI): The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

Kona Boys - Beach Shack offer beach boy services with aloha. Located on the sand at Kamakahonu Bay, behind the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel and next to Kailua Pier, this is a one stop shop for ocean equipment and activities. Join the crew at Kona Boys Beach Shack for Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons, Outrigger Canoe Rides, and Kayak Tours, or drop by to rent equipment for your next ocean adventure.

We are located oceanfront at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa - directly in front of an amazing area to snorkel, kayak, standup paddle, and swim in Keauhou Bay. Our rentals include quality snorkel gear, standup (SUP) paddling & lessons, and great kayaks! Guided kayak tours, manta ray night snorkels and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay are our specialty. Aloha :)

Adventures in Paradise has operated since 2001 providing ocean guides to the islands very best snorkeling destinations - Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument. Dramatic lava cliffs are the beginning of your trip to amazing snorkeling in warm, clear ocean waters, swimming above coral gardens and colorful tropical fish, eels, turtles, and more... Join us.

Ali’i Adventures is located in the heart of downtown Kailua Kona just a few feet away from the ocean and Kona’s beautiful Kailua Bay. We specialize in adventure, providing the equipment and tours you’ll need to enjoy all that the Big Island has to offer!

Paddling Kona’s clear, pristine waters since 1994, Ocean Safari’s Kayak Adventures have introduced countless visitors and Kama’aina (Island Locals) to the fast growing sport of kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and paddle-surfing. We focus on small groups of adventurers, making safety and fun top priority. Every Kayak tour is different and may include dolphin and whale watching, snorkeling, sea cave exploration and maybe even cliff jumping. You may see tidal pools filled with eels, sea turtles and colorful tropical fish while wild parrots can at times be seen flying overhead. Join us for a night snorkel with manta rays!All our guided adventures are led by experienced watermen/women who are Hawaii Lifeguard Certified and we are fully insured. Ocean Safari’s Kayak Adventures assist with water safety at Kona’s annual Ironman Triathlon as well as other water events.

Big Island Watersports' one-of-a-kind ocean sports experiences offer guests crowd-free swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more from its secluded "island" located off shore in Kailua Bay. There's also a lounge area and dry bar for observers. We offer Jet Ski Rentals, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, SNUBA Diving, Manta Ray Night Dives, Private Parties, Equipment Lessons, and more.

Aloha Aina Adventures will guide you though the Hawaiian night sky, using a laser pointer to connect the starts to show you what constellations and zodiacs are up in the sky. We also have an telescope to show the planets and star clusters.If you can provide us with an SD card, we can take some high quality Astro photos. Come and enjoy your stargazing charter tour today!