2 hour(s)
English
Included
Peaceful guided kayak experience in calm Hilo Bay
Scenic views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and the coastline
Visit Queen Liliuokalani Gardens and Coconut Island
Learn local history, legends, and cultural stories
Small group outing for a personal experience
€ 99.01
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Step back into the charm of old Hawaii as you explore the history, culture, and natural beauty of Hilo Bay on a guided kayak adventure. After a quick safety briefing and paddling introduction, you’ll glide across the calm, protected waters of the bay, surrounded by sweeping views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. With gentle paddling suitable for beginners and families, this journey offers a peaceful way to take in the volcanic landscape and learn about the stories that shaped the region. Along the shoreline, your guide shares insights into Hilo’s past, from its plantation-era roots to the powerful tsunamis that transformed its coastline, creating a deeper connection to the land and its people.
Your adventure continues with visits to the serene Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, a beautifully crafted Japanese-style park honoring Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, and Coconut Island, a beloved local retreat known for its tide pools, beaches, and views of historic Hilo town. As you explore these landmarks, you’ll hear legends, cultural history, and ecological insights that bring Hilo’s story to life. With small group sizes, stunning scenery, and rich storytelling, this tour blends nature, culture, and relaxation into an unforgettable paddling experience through the heart of old Hawaii.
Kayak, paddle, and life jacket
Professional local guide
Bottled water and light snacks
All safety gear and instruction
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Reef-safe sunscreen
Sunglasses and hat
Comfortable water shoes or sandals
Towel and dry clothes
Camera or waterproof phone case
Minimum age participants 8
Children under 18 must be with an adult
Keep personal essentials
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had the best time on our snorkel tour with our guide Morgan and captain Kaliko! They took us to two beautiful snorkel spots, and we were lucky enough to see sea turtles at both locations. Would highly recommend, especially if the weather is nice. The spots were about 4 miles down the coast after exiting the bay; be aware of motion sickness in case of rough seas.
Did the beach snorkel small group tour. Ended up just being my group of 3. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and helpful. Once in the water we had a blast. Didn’t hurt the weather was just perfect. After the guide gave us a ride back to our ship and stopped by a local store he recommended since we’d brought up finding good spam musubi.
Alex was really great in helping us 'newbies' with our paddle board experience - and it was really great! We saw a half dozen turtles within the first 5 minutes of being in Reeds Bay. Fabulous operator and service. Highly recommend!
My daughter did a scuba two-tank shore dive and I did a shore snorkeling guided trip with this company. The dive shop boat was not running, so we were promptly rescheduled for shore adventures that were better than we had expected! The staff was very helpful and courteous. We saw some great fish in the reef and enjoyed ourselves a lot. Thank you Hilo Ocean Adventures!
It was an unforgettable tour for both snorkeling and stand-up paddling (SUP) with Isaiah, the tour guide. I was able to see colorful coral and fish. In addition, I saw four green sea turtles! Isaiah gave me the right instructions to get used to snorkeling and paddling. It was an amazing experience! I definitely want to take the tour again when I visit Hilo on the Big Island.
