Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay: A Guided Trip to Captain Cook Monument

Experience the thrill of an outrigger canoe tour to the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. Paddle, snorkel, and explore the rich history and marine life of this Hawaiian paradise.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Try your kayak adventure, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. These double-hull canoes can accommodate up to Seven to Ten passengers and are noted for stability and smooth rides. They are ideal for those who want to experience the magnificence of Kealakekua Bay with minimal exertion. We provide the muscle and narration;…

What's Included
  • Use of Canoe
  • Local guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All equipment
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Experience the unique Hawaiian kayak journey using our exclusive traditional outrigger canoes. We provide Outrigger Canoe Tours that lead you to the renowned Captain Cook Monument situated in Kealakekua Bay. This Big Island outrigger canoe tour will enrich you with Captain Cook’s history and the nearby temples. After a picturesque paddle past sea cliffs…

Location
82-6009 Kahauloa Rd
Kahauloa Road
Once you have arrived to Kealakekua Bay, you will take your first left and drive south on Pu'uhonua rd. You will then make your second right on to Kahauloa rd, from here you will drive directly towards the ocean and find us posted up near the cove. Look for the Ehu and Kai Adventures pop-up tent.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andmax2021
Nov 30, 2025
Lovely - We did the early morning outrigger tour. Perfect end to our mini vacation. Water was calm and before the bigger tour boats were out. Thank you Jamal for being a terrific guide, for sharing your joy of marine life, for your patience at helping a beginner snorkeler, and for knowing exactly where to see and swim with the manta rays. We enjoyed the adventure and would do again. Thank you also to Nina, guide in training.
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Timkx2583si
Nov 11, 2025
Unique experience - We had an amazing time. Gavin was super attentive and informative. The experience was worth more than we paid. We plan to come back with the family.
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Appseasoned
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent experience in Kealakekua Bay - Easy booking, helpful staff, and a very enthusiastic tour guide. Instructions for parking and getting to the launch point were very clear. Not only did we feel safe and secure, we had an excellent time. Our guide, Tayden, was knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful, and had great tips for how to make the most of our time. He pointed out a green turtle that we would have missed otherwise, and helped us identify a few species of fish we weren't familiar with. It was a wonderful experience. The tour left promptly, but we never felt rushed or pressured (which can sometimes happen when an operation has to accommodate multiple tours in a day). Alas, because it was a water tour, the cell phones did not come along, so we have no photos. Highly recommend.
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Ourtrips2002
Oct 25, 2025
Worth it! - Amazing time had by all! We are a party of 4 in our 50’s. We do kayak occasionally, but this was a new experience for us all. Gavin did a great job as our guide. He took us to see a manta ray and then to the bay to snorkel. We had plenty of opportunity to explore the bay. Only complaint would be the parking. Might want to explain in the directions to park above and walk down. Mahalo!
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Jone_g
Aug 22, 2025
Great experience - Did the early morning and it was perfectly calm send not too hot. The vide was awesome. He did a great job of pointing out wildlife and positioning us to see it. Never felt rushed or unsafe.
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Jennifernordell
Jul 17, 2025
Beyond our expectations - An outrigger canoe experience has been on our bucket list. This tour went beyond our expectations. We have done multiple snorkel tours before but this one was the absolute best! We got plenty of to to snorkel before the big tour boats showed up. The fish and corals were beautiful. We saw several eels and octopus. Swimming through the sea arch was scary but gorgeous. On the way back we relaxed as dolphins swam and jumped all around us. Dolphins are protected so you cannot snorkel with them. We were also fortunate enough to see a manta ray during the day that was sleeping in the bay. We have done night manta snorkels so this was a very special experience. Our guide was great. He was knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely do this tour again!
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Freedom14467581686
Jun 17, 2025
Great Experience - The kayak rental met our expectations. They met us on time at the launch location and launch and return went very smooth. I’ll rent from them again with no hesitation.
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007golden
Jun 9, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our family of three in June with Peter as our guide on the outrigger canoe was such a unique and fun experience. The water's are clear blue and you can see an abundance of different fish in the water. Peter’s knowledge of the cultural Hawaiian history and of the Bay was very educational. We got to see spinner dolphins and swim with them near the Captain Cook monument. I highly recommended this outrigger canoe tour especially for family’s. Mahalo Peter!
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Melaniekf2254si
Jun 9, 2025
Amazing Time - Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed everything from history, snorkeling with dolphins, and the Hawaiian canoe.
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Lisayl42
Jun 22, 2025
Not worth the price - We went for the historical Hawaiian tour as we didn't want to have to worry about the kayaks and how to keep them with us. Unfortunately there was nothing historic about this tour. It was not worth the price we paid to just paddle ourselves out there and snorkel. I would have expected some historical information and actual knowledge for the price we paid.
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From $155
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).