Tandem Kayak Rentals In Kailua
The best way to see Oahu on the water
Need kayaks and a convenient location to pick them up at? We provide the best value Oahu kayak rentals on the island. We rent out tandem kayaks so you can enjoy the best kayaking locations on Oahu. Reserve kayaks to go out to Kailua Bay to explore Popoia or the Mokulua Islands, paddle to Mokoli'i (Chinaman's Hat) Island, venture out on Oahu's Windward coast or Paddle the rain forest river in Kahana Valley and experience the epic mountains of the Ko'oloau Mountain Range.
4hr - 1 Day Tandem Kayak Rental Prices
Rentals
Price
4 Hours
$69
4 hour rental duration
Full Day
$96
4.5 hours or more, 8am - 4.30pm
Rentals
Price
2 Days
$162
3 Days
$192
Rent 3 days for $30 more than two 1 day rentals
4 Days
$236
5 Days
$255
Get 5 days for only $19 more than 4
6 Days
$276
7 Days
$287
8 Days or more
$37/day
Lowest Daily Rate
Highlights
- Oahu Tandem Kayak Rentals with convenient pick up in Kailua
- Great Value with multi-day rentals. Get the best deal when you reserve a 3-day rental.
- Call or book online. Reserve in advance for priority service.
- Kayak to cool places like Kailua, Chinaman’s Hat (Mokoli’i) or the Kahana Valley rainforest river.
How to prepare
- Be sure to wear sunscreen
- Most rentals require a rental vehicle with 4 doors, but if you only have one kayak on a small car or sliding doors, like a van, it can work out fine.
- Life vests, seatbacks, and paddles are included in every rental
- Signing a waiver is required for all rentals.
- Drybags are available for rent
“We live in town and wanted to rent kayaks for the day near La’ie and Active Oahu Tours was perfect. We got to the beach and our a worker met us and gave us the kayaks to use and then he picked them up after. Very reasonably priced compared to other places, plus they deliver which is convenient. I will definitely be renting from them again and would highly suggest them if you want to rent for all or part of a day near La’ie.”
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9kelsey
Honolulu
Honolulu
“These guys are amazing. As far as flexibility, they cannot be beat. All day rental. Dropped off where we wanted, when we wanted, and picked up when and where we wanted. The best. There was a strap broken on one of the kayaks, but all the rest of the gear was fine. It allowed us to have a blast. We called them the night before we wanted to rent. Nice people too.”
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Todd S.
Cerritos
Cerritos
“Renting paddleboards is the way to go! We rented paddleboards and snorkeling equipment to use at our beach house and it was definitely the way to go! The staff delivered and picked up and were great to communicate with. Will definitely rent again when we return.”
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Bringardharris
Rental Overview
Call or book online to schedule your rental. You will be able to select the kayaking location and receive all of the driving direction links. You will also receive straps and heavy-duty foam pads so that you can safely transport the equipment for your party on just about any vehicle. Dry bags are available to keep your keys and small valuables safe, so be sure to reserve those when you call or book online. Our Oahu tandem kayak rentals come with seat backs, paddles, and life vests.
Best Places to Go Kayaking on Oahu
Mokoli’i (Chinaman’s Hat)
This is a kayaking adventure with an optional hike. The paddle out to Mokoli’i takes less than 30 minutes and the views from the Chinaman’s Hat are great. Meet us at our adventure hub in Kailua and we will provide you with foam pads and straps that fit on any 4 door vehicle or van so you can transport the kayak to the launch location.
Check out detailed info about this experience:
Kayak Rental Near Chinaman’s Hat
Oahu’s Windward Coast
There are lots of great kayaking locations all along Oahu’s Windward Coast. Do a 4-hour or full-day rental and explore the east side of Oahu. We’ll meet you at our activity hub and provide pads and straps for you to drive the rental kayak to the launch location. We’ve got all the gear you need to explore East Oahu.
Kailua Bay – Popoia Island and Mokulua Islands
Make it an all-day kayaking adventure in Kailua. Kayak to the Mokulua Islands (Kailua’s Twin Islands) from Kailua Beach or Lanikai Beach. The paddle out to the Mokulua Islands takes roughly an hour. If you want a shorter paddle, Popoia Island is only a 20 minute paddle away with the option to snorkel around lanikai beach or paddle around the bay for a more relaxed adventure.
To learn more about kayaking to Popoia Island click this link: https://activeoahutours.com/oahu-kayaking-and-beach-adventures/popoia-island-kayaking-adventure/
Kaneohe Sandbar
One of our most popular locations is the Kaneohe Sandbar. The kayak launch is located about a 25 minute drive away from our shop in Kailua. The naturally raised bed of sand gives you the surreal experience of standing up in shallow water in the middle of the ocean. With reefs to snorkel and explore along the way, this is an adventure you’ll never forget.
Visit this page for more information about the Kaneohe Sandbar adventure: https://activeoahutours.com/oahu-kayaking-and-beach-adventures/kaneohe-sandbar-self-guided-kayak-adventure/
Kahana Bay, Kahana River
Kahana Bay and River are located a 30 minute scenic drive away from our storefront in Kailua towards the North Shore of Oahu. This location gives you a more relaxing kayaking excursion as you will glide across the calm river water. Along the bank of the river you’ll discover rope swings, perfect for stopping at to take a quick break and have some fun. From the river you can also paddle out to Kahana Bay and enjoy the views of the Ko’olau Mountains.
Visit this page to learn more about kayaking through the Kahana Valley rainforest: https://activeoahutours.com/oahu-kayaking-and-beach-adventures/kahana-river-kayak-adventure/
Kawela Bay – Near Turtle Bay
Kawela Bay is one of the most secluded beaches on Oahu. Located on the North Shore near Turtle Bay Resort, Kawela Bay features glassy calm water with coconut palms and ironwood trees lining the shore. It’s a great place for a beach day and kayaking and paddleboarding with the family.
Laie – Malaekahana, Laie Bay
Laie Bay, located on the North Shore is a beloved spot by locals and visitors alike. This secluded beach offers calmer conditions, making it ideal for paddling or hanging out for a day in the sun. It’s a great location for families with plenty of other activities and places to eat nearby.
Kayak Location Info
We will send you the kayaking driving directions for the specific kayaking locations you select when you reserve your kayak rental.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the reservation time. Please notify us as soon as possible if your ETA is after the meeting time. We may need to reschedule you if you are not on time.
Our driver will notify you when he is on his way. Be sure to be available by phone to receive driver communications.
We will be ready to receive the equipment when you get back to the shop.
Please be on time to get priority service. You can also reach us at 808.498.1894 if you have any issues.
North Shore and East Oahu Tandem Kayak Rentals
If you are looking to rent gear from us, just reserve it online and meet us at our shop at 134B Hamakua Dr., Kailua HI 96734. We are based out of Kailua and Laie. We also service vacation rental addresses and deliver as far down as Kualoa Regional Park and as far North as Sunset Beach. For larger orders beyond that area, we can usually make the delivery, just call us.
If you want to just pick up your kayak rentals in Kailua, make a reservation and we can meet up to help you strap them on your vehicle.
About Our Rental Kayaks
Our main fleet of Kayaks for hire are all tandem (two-person) Malibu Two Ocean Kayaks. These are some of our favorite kayaks due to their stability, maneuverability, and utility. Malibu Twos also have a center seat that makes it great as a single kayak. The lighter hulls, about 57lbs, and a moderate length of 12ft really help them perform great in the ocean or off-shore streams. All of our normal rentals come with paddles That have aluminum handles and plastic/resin blades with Fiberglass mixed in.
We also have a fleet of Pro 2 Tandem kayaks from Malibu Kayaks and Perception Kayaks. They cut through the water with ease and are great to be used as both a single or double. They are significantly longer (13ft) and heftier (75lbs), but they make up for it in their 550lb weight capacity and great handling, especially in the ocean.
We do have Malibu Two XL or Perception kayaks for larger paddlers. The biggest advantage of the XL kayaks is the weight capacity which is 500lbs for the Malibu 2 XL and 550lbs for the Pro 2 Tandem compared to the regular Malibu Two which has a 425lb weight capacity. Please request the Malibu Two XL or one of our newer Malibu Kayaks Pro 2 Tandems when you book if that’s what you need.
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