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Kayak – Hilo Bay & Coconut Island Adventure

Quick Details

Guest

Price per person

$ 119

Double - Kayak Guests

Price per double - kayak (2 guests)

$ 238

Tour Rating

Moderate

Hilo Bay is sheltered by the breakwall, but it is open water. Wind and small swell can make you work. You need to be comfortable paddling for two hours. Our guides check conditions every morning and make the call.

Easy

Calm, protected water. No experience needed. Good for beginners and families.

Moderate

Some waves, current, or uneven footing. Comfortable swimmer with some ocean time.

Advanced

Rough water, surge, or depth. Strong swimmer with real experience in the activity.

Expert

Our most demanding conditions. Experienced guests only, on the best days.

Book at your level. Check the rating and the local weather before you book. Be honest about your experience.

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Kayakers on Hilo Bay with Mauna Kea in the background
Kayak under the beauty of Mauna Kea.

About the Tour

Two hours on Hilo Bay, with Mauna Kea behind you. You paddle out across the bay with a local guide, taking in the Hāmākua Coast, Hilo town, and the mountain rising over all of it.

Your route passes Coconut Island (Mokuola), once a place of healing where warriors came to recover. Your guide tells its story and points out Liliʻuokalani Gardens along the shoreline.

It is the middle ground of our kayak tours: more open water than the Wailoa River, shorter than the Myths & Legends waterfall run.

Price & What’s Included

Single Kayak

$119

Double Kayak (2 guests)

$238

Tour Includes

  • Guide, small group
  • Kayak, paddle, and life jacket
  • Paddling basics before you launch
  • Stories of Mokuola and Hilo Bay along the way

Want More, or Less?

Go farther on the Myths & Legends Waterfall kayak, almost 5 miles to a hidden waterfall.

First time in a kayak?
Start with the calm Wailoa River Kayak.

Ready to paddle the bay?
Pick your date and choose single or double kayaks when you book.

Book Your Tour

Requirements & What to Bring

Requirements

  • No kayak experience needed.
  • Able to paddle steadily for about 2 hours.
  • Comfortable in open water if you tip.
  • Minors paddle with a parent or guardian.

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit or quick-dry clothes
  • Water shoes or sturdy sandals
  • Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Phone in a waterproof case (we sell them at the shop)

Tour Details

  • Meet: At our shop, 1717 Kamehameha Ave.
  • Duration: About 2 hours.
  • Route: Across Hilo Bay, past Coconut Island (Mokuola), and back.
  • Water: Open bay inside the breakwall. Expect some wind and spray.

Coconut Island (Mokuola) in Hilo Bay
Paddling past Coconut Island (Mokuola).

What You’ll See

Here is what guests commonly see on this tour.

  • Mauna Kea and the Hāmākua Coast from the water.
  • Coconut Island (Mokuola) up close.
  • Liliʻuokalani Gardens along the shoreline.
  • Reef fish and urchins in the shallows.
  • Hilo town framed by green hills.

FAQs

I have never kayaked. Is this okay?

Yes, if you can paddle steadily for two hours. Your guide covers the basics before you launch. If you want something easier first, try the Wailoa River Kayak.

Single or double kayak?

Doubles are great for couples or a parent with a kid. Singles give you full control. Choose when you book.

Will I get wet?

Yes. Spray and paddle splash are part of a bay paddle. Wear clothes that can get wet.

Can I bring my phone?

Yes, in a waterproof case. We sell them at the shop.

What if the weather is bad?

Our guides check conditions before every tour. If the bay is not safe, we do not go, and we will work with you to reschedule.

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