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Kealakekua Bay Outrigger Canoe Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 35% in Big Island of Hawaii

239 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle past Kealakekua Bay’s cliffs and caves, hear local history, then snorkel and swim near the Captain Cook Monument.

About this tour

Paddle into the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay aboard a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe, where sea cliffs, caves, and island history shape the journey. This 150-minute guided Kealakekua Bay outrigger canoe tour heads toward the Captain Cook Monument, with a local guide sharing stories of Captain Cook and the surrounding temples along the way. After paddling past the rugged coastline, take time to snorkel and swim in the waters of this Marine Life Conservation Area. Canoe use, snorkeling equipment, and other equipment are provided. The meeting point is near the cove; look for the Ehu and Kai Adventures pop-up tent. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Choose this Kealakekua Bay outrigger canoe tour for an active way to experience the bay’s scenery, history, and marine environment.

Highlights

  • Paddle a traditional outrigger canoe toward the Captain Cook Monument
  • Hear stories about Captain Cook and nearby temples
  • Glide past sea cliffs and caves
  • Snorkel and swim in clear waters inside a Marine Life Conservation Area

What's included

Included

  • Use of canoe
  • Local guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All equipment

Not included

  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meeting point: Look for the Ehu and Kai Adventures pop-up tent near the cove in Kealakekua Bay. From Pu'uhonua Road, take the second right onto Kahauloa Road and drive toward the ocean.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

Is the tour guided?

Yes. A local guide leads the outrigger canoe tour and shares stories about Captain Cook and nearby temples.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is provided.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.

What fitness level is recommended?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.85 from 239 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 35% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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