Kayak – Hilo Bay & Coconut Island Adventure

About the Tour

Join an intimate group and paddle through the expansive waters of Hilo Bay with a local nature-lover guiding the way. This coastal adventure offers sweeping views of Mauna Kea, the Hamakua Coast, and the vibrant shoreline of Hilo as you explore one of Hawaiʻi’s most scenic bays.

Along the route you’ll visit Coconut Island (Moku Ola), a small park rich with history where warriors once swam for healing and restoration. Today it offers grassy lawns, calm coves for wading, and a stone tower that locals often use for jumping into the bay.

While Hilo Bay provides some natural protection, this is still an open-water paddle where wind, small swells, or changing weather may influence conditions. Guests should be comfortable paddling for an extended period while enjoying an adventurous coastal environment.

Note: Bay paddling means splashy decks—you will likely get wet during the journey.

What You’ll See

• Panoramic vistas of Mauna Kea and the Hamakua Coast
• Historic landmarks like Queen Lili‘uokalani Japanese Gardens along the shoreline
• Coconut Island’s grassy park, picnic pavilions, and tide pools
• Colorful reef fish, sea urchins, and marine life in shallow coastal waters
• The town of Hilo framed by lush tropical scenery and volcanic coastline

What to Bring

• Reef-safe sunscreen & sunglasses
• Hat or other sun protection
• Quick-dry clothing or light layers
• Water shoes or sturdy closed-toe sandals
• Reusable water bottle
• Waterproof camera or phone case