Kailua Ocean Adventures

This was definitely the highlight of our trip this year and maybe of the many trips we've taken to Hawaii over the years. An amazing time sailing, paddling and also a little exploring on the island in tidepools and some baths. The crew were fantastic, super friendly, knowledgeable and great sailors and navigators. I was impressed with how careful they were being sailing through all the coral reefs and rock areas.There really isn't a better way to spend the morning. Definitely recommend the earlier morning tour, you have to get out early, but the water is better. We also got to see a few turtles throughout the morning which was also fun. Really a great time, couldn't recommend enough and Kailua beach is beautiful and worth spending some extra time on as well!

This was my second time touring with this company and this experience was vastly different. I had such a blast the first time in 2019. My sister heard how great it was, it was her number one activity she was looking forward to. We had different guides for this tour. The older (more experienced) guide was extremely rude to us throughout the tour. My sister was apprehensive as this was her first time going out in the ocean. When she tried to ask questions, she was told to be quiet and there "was time for questions later once we were out on the water." Once I mentioned I lived here, anything I had to contribute was contradicted. This experience is clearly catered for tourists.We spent two hours getting to Moku Nui and were told when we landed we weren't able to spend much time there. Completely understandable as wind, ocean, weather conditions vary. I did ask if we could still visit the Queen's bath, as that was a highlight before. I was asked (sarcastically) "Can I do my job or do you want to run this show?" which I have recorded. It made me feel belittled. They seem to be the only company that offers an authentic outrigger canoe tour, which is a shame because I can't recommend them again after this most recent experience. Their customer service seems to be severely lacking. If you're a tourist you can take a gamble that you will get a good guide but I'd steer clear if you're a local.

We did a 3-hour canoeing tour for our group of four. It was around 1.5 hours of steady paddling and the rest of the time exploring a beautiful island we paddled to with a natural pool to relax in. The paddling was fun and a good easy workout, definitely not too hard for people of all ages to do. Bring lots of sunscreen and consider wearing a long sun shirt. Water climbing shoes are also a huge plus if you have them so you can climb and explore the island rocks easier. KOA had a water proof bag to keep personal items and provided water. I would suggest bringing easy snacks to enjoy and then hitting up the bar restaurant across the street from the beach when you're done!

I did a sailing canoe tour with a friend and this was by far the best excursion I have done in awhile. Our tour guides were native Hawaiians that told us endless stories about Hawaiian traditional culture. Stories that were told to them by their ancestors and some that they learned in elementary school. That was honestly my favorite part of the tour sailing in the ocean and listening to traditional stories from his childhood. Like other reviewers we went to the small island and got to visit the tide pools and even have a tiny delicacy as a snack :) Mahalo and hope we get to cross paths again!

Sign up for this fun and amazing tour! It was not hard and just breathtaking! Toby was a fabulous tour guide home for the summer from college. The ocean was his daily view and his stories were delightful. We asked him many questions on a variety of topics and he was game to answer them all! The paddling wasn't hard just a bit sore the next day from unused muscles. The views cannot be beat especially the view from the destination island Mokulua back to Lanikai. We saw 3 turtles while paddling and a monk seal napping on the sand. Bring snacks, water and plenty of sunscreen and prepare yourself for a fun 3 hours!

Toby was the perfect guide for our family of four. He was engaging, enthusiastic, and very attentive. Our group overwhelmingly voted the canoe trip with Toby as our favorite activity of the many, many adventures we engaged in during our week in Oahu. The experience was good for novices like us but Toby kept us focused on our goal of reaching the twin islands. Toby was very encouraging. We got to see hermit crabs and taste what we now call "salty grapes" when we reached the bigger of the two islands. We spent enough time on this island to regroup, and enjoy the scenery and the water before making our way back to the beach/our starting point. Mahalo Toby and Kailua Ocean Adventures for a great way to start our vacation.

Loved everything about our guided tour with our guide Brian. We kayaked to the Mokulua Island. I am told that at times when it's very windy that this kayaking trip can be pretty challenging so keep weather and fitness levels in mind when you book. It was just us and our guide so we were able to chill in the water, snorkel, and checkout the island as well. We had enough time to do a ton and were pretty tired after coming back to shore. So if you're planner you might want to plan for some chill time after this excursion. They serve you lunch and provide you with snorkeling gear, kayak rental, and a dry bag for your items that can't get wet. Would highly recommend them if you're in the area.

I chose this tour, instead of Kailua Beach Adventures, because you don't have to drag the canoe 1/2 mile to the beach. KOA's sailing canoe was right on shore and we didn't have to paddle much due to the trade winds. It was a lovely journey across the bay to Na Mokulua. We saw 4 turtles along the way. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable about the endemic birds of the island, as well as the history, culture and language of Hawai'i. I learned more about the island on this trip, than at the luau. I felt blessed soaking in Queen's Bath. The saltwater pool and view of the Lanikai was an honor I'll never forget.

We did the 11:30 am Outrigger paddle to Moku Nui. There were 3 of us, and two others and our very good guide John. A little crowded on the Moke, they say the 7:30 am trip is the sweet spot. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time, and I would call the activity moderate for intensity. The paddle out was about and hour and the return with the wind at our back and gained outgoing experience was a half hour. There is a short hike to the "Queens Bath" but it's not for everyone, requires dexterity. But the short hike is not required to have a throughly enjoyable time.

Our experience with Joe was phenomenal, My fiance and I carefully researched the variety of canoe and sailing adventures that were available for our travel dates in Oahu, HI, and ended up selecting this adventure with Kailua Ocean Adventures.Joe was a fantastic tour guide and left no stone unturned when navigating us through the beautiful ecosystem in which he grew up in. Our tour was extremely fortunate as we were able to visit the bird sanctuary island and swim in the tide pools that had formed. We were also able to see two monk seals on the Mokuluas.Furthermore, Joe made our experience very memorable by telling us stories of his time growing up on the water and incorporating the culture and traditional aspects of the canoe boat when answering our questions.Thank you for the exceptional tour Joe, you made our vacation and experience immensely better. You were an exceptional guide and made the experience seem more like friends hanging out and exploring than a paid-for activity!