The crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the soothing waters of local island rivers are ideal for kayakers of all skill levels. Whether a first-time or veteran kayaker, the memories of a kayaking adventure will serve as the cherry on the top of a superb and memorable Hawaii vacation.

Kayaking allows paddlers to reach secluded snorkeling areas, to swim alongside some of Hawaii’s most rare wildlife, and even catch glimpses of humpback whales and spinner dolphins that grace the coastal waters of several islands. In essence, kayaking provides a sound basis for seeing the natural beauty of Hawaii.

Not only does the landscape seem like it has popped out of a postcard, kayakers find that the calm waters make for relatively easy paddling. The protective reef of Kailua Bay allows for safe kayaking and a chance to venture to the beautiful Mokulua islands off of Lanikai Beach. On warm summer weekends, it’s not uncommon to see dozens of kayaks bobbing up and down in the waters off of Kailua Beach and Lanikai.