Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure: Discover Old Hawaii's Natural Beauty

Embark on a guided kayak adventure in Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island to discover the natural beauty and rich history of old Hawaii. Paddle through Hilo Bay, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and learn about Queen Liliuokalani at the Japanese Gardens. Explore Coconut Island, a small island in Hilo Bay, and immerse yourself in the charm of old Hawaii.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Coconut Island - Coconut Island, also known as Moku Ola, which literally means “island of life” in the Hawaiian language, used to be a site of an ancient temple dedicated to healing. During the olden times, the island’s spring waters were known to cure all sorts of ailments. The island is also known as a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiians who…
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life vest
  • Snacks
  • Transportation from the check-in location to the kayak site
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
Additional Information

Discover the ancient charm and natural splendor of Hawaii that is unparalleled in the other islands, as you find out, Hilo Bay revives the sensation of a journey to the past. Hilo Bay is a vast bay situated on the east coast of the Hawaii Island. The contemporary Hilo town oversees Hilo Bay, and towards the north of the bay, the Hamakua Coast stretches…

Location
Hilo Ocean Adventures
Kamehameha Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L9233nimarias
Apr 20, 2025
Great tour! - Very informative and I learned a lot! Kayaked to some beautiful spots and got to learn the history behind them. Great tour!
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Lonettes2025
Mar 18, 2025
Best Kayak Tour Imaginable - My husband and I did this excursion while in town with a Hawaiian island to island cruise. I booked the tour without going through the cruise line and I couldn’t be happier. Our guide, Morgan, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. After a few minutes I felt like part of his family. I truly enjoyed every minute and I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
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Burkes650
Mar 18, 2025
Bucket List Kayak Trip to Coconut Island. - We just got back from the most amazing kayak adventure out to Coconut Island our personal guide Morgan made us feel right at home and we became instant friends. He is an extra mile type guy who did everything he could help us have a great adventure. My wife and I had always wanted to kayak in the ocean And I had always wanted to jump off a tall rock and he helped the stew both of those. It felt like by the time we got done that we were family with Morgan and he even went the extra mile and gave us a ride in the shuttle back to our cruise ship. If I could give this 10 stars I would I would highly recommend booking this kayak trip and specifically request Morgan as your trip guide you will not regret it.
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Sightseer21073754785
Jan 24, 2025
Kayaking adventures for an Aussie on Hilo Island. - My 15 yo son loved this rour. I asked him how he would rate his guide and he said 11/10. Thanks for wonderful memories that I'm sure he will think of often. Beautiful day, beautiful location. 🤩
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Becky_f
Jul 24, 2024
So fun! - It poured rain and that made it even more fun! Definitely recommend! Easy for the whole family. We saw a sea turtle too!
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Sam_k
May 16, 2024
A must Tour! - A great tour that we really enjoyed. It included a nice packed lunch. Jake was excellent and made it a really special day. Highly recommended.
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Alpha851
Apr 15, 2024
Beautiful, Friendly and Fun! - We booked a 7 AM kayaking tour and went out on the water with Adam and 3 other guests. We met at the store and drove down the street together to the waterfront, where Adam unloaded and set up the one-person kayaks. One member of our group hadn't every kayaked before, and Adam was helpful in teaching him how to navigate the boat. We paddled around a small peninsula, about three quarters of a mile, and stopped at Coconut Island, where we got out to have some water and snacks. There is an old Navy diving platform on Coconut Island, and Adam helped those of us who wanted to jump to get up to the top. The trip there and back was very relaxing. Everyone moved at a relaxed pace and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us featuring views of the open ocean, early morning sun through clouds, and a unobstructed view of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Adam was friendly and had great stories about life on the island, and was very attentive, checking in on guests in groups to make sure everyone was having a good time. This was a beautiful way to start the day!
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Jon
Apr 6, 2025
April 5th - It was an enjoyable morning workout for the 2 of us as beginner kayakers. The time sent on the water very peaceful. All in all a great experience.
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Lorie_b
Sep 9, 2024
There were turtles... - There were turtles feeding on the rocks when we got in the kayaks and again when we returned. It would have been nice if the kayaks were waiting for us on the shore rather than wheeling them down the block. Our guide was excellent and overall we had a great time.
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Gail_n
Oct 17, 2024
Had to transport our own kayaks to the site - I would not recommend this tour. We had to pull our own kayak across the street to the water. You paddle to the island, relax and/or swim and then paddle back to their facility. I NEVER had to haul my own equipment on a tour especially when they charge over $100 per person.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).