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Clear-Bottom Kayak Tour, Guaranteed to See Turtles
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Sea and Board Sports Hawaii guides you in a clear-bottom kayak near Haleiwa and along the Anahulu River. The 2-hour trip costs from $125.65 per person for 3 to 8. You meet opposite Haleiwa Beach House. Departures run Monday to Saturday at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. A 5 p.m. trip runs too. No kayak experience is needed. Clear panels let you look beneath the boat while the guide chooses a route for the conditions.
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Clear-Bottom Kayak Tour, Guaranteed to See Turtles at a glance
| Where | Haleiwa coast from April to September, Anahulu River from October to April |
| Craft and guide | Clear-bottom kayak with a guide |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price | from $125.65 per person for 3 to 8 |
| Departures | 8 a.m., 11 a.m. or 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday |
| Meeting point | Opposite Haleiwa Beach House |
| Level | Beginners, all fitness levels |
| Group | Up to 12 guests |
| Main trade-off | Smaller parties pay more per person |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Infants go free.
What's included
- Kayak & associated equipment
What's not included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Options
Which option to book
The one option, a guided kayak and snorkel tour, runs Monday to Saturday. Departures are at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m., with a 5 p.m. trip too.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Glass Bottom Kayak and snorkel tour Pictures and guaranteed turtles | 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon to Sat |
The catch: The starting price is a group rate. A smaller party pays more per person.
The day
How does the day work?
You meet the guide in Haleiwa before paddling a river or ocean route in a kayak with viewing panels.
- 1
Meet your guide
The group gathers opposite Haleiwa Beach House. Your guide is trained as a lifeguard and leads the paddle from here.
- 2
Follow the route
The outing uses nearby ocean waters from April to September and the Anahulu River from October to April. You're with the guide throughout the paddle.
- 3
Look below the kayak
The clear panels give you a view beneath the boat. You can watch for turtles and fish from the kayak. The option sold here is a kayak and snorkel tour.
- 4
Paddle back
The group returns to its starting area in Haleiwa. The guide stays with you on the return leg too.
The guided outing lasts 2 hours and ends opposite Haleiwa Beach House. That time covers the return paddle too. It isn't a fixed split between river and ocean.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting landmark: Arrive at the launch area directly across from Haleiwa Beach House restaurant. The restaurant is your landmark for finding Sea and Board Sports Hawaii.
- Own transport: You'll make your own way to Haleiwa. Hotel transport isn't arranged. The ride there is separate from your paddle.
Before you book
- From October to April, trips paddle the Anahulu River rather than the ocean. In the ocean season the guide still picks the route for the day's conditions.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The starting price for this 2-hour guided paddle is a group rate. You stay with an instructor. It suits first-time kayakers. You get help on the water.
For an independent river outing, Blue Planet's rental costs from $39.99 per person. If you want water activities without kayaking, Captain Bruce's sandbar boat costs from $180 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Solo travelers and couples expecting the starting price
- Guests who need hotel pickup
- Paddlers seeking an independent rental
Good to know
Know before you go
Paying tickets start at age 3. Younger children travel free. No kayaking experience is needed for this guided outing. Your family's number of paying guests determines whether the lowest rate applies.
Bring a towel and drinking water for the 2-hour outing. Kayaking equipment is supplied. Bring your own sun protection. Lunch isn't included.
Trips from October to April paddle the Anahulu River. From April to September the guide heads toward the ocean when conditions allow. Weather can cancel the outing.
You meet across from Haleiwa Beach House for your selected start. Hotel transport isn't part of this booking. From Waikiki, the 8 a.m. start means an early drive.
The tour takes up to 12 guests, with a maximum of 10 on one mobile-ticket booking. Too few participants can cancel a departure.
You receive a full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. The booking becomes nonrefundable inside that window. The same deadline applies to every party size.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Set your own pace on the river
Haleiwa River Paddleboard Rental with Blue Planet AdventureBlue Planet's river rental costs from $39.99 per person for a paddleboard or single kayak. You paddle independently after the briefing.
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Leave the offshore travel to a boat
Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling TourCaptain Bruce's sandbar trip costs from $180 per adult and provides snorkeling equipment plus shared paddleboards. The boat handles the crossing.
★ 4.9 · 509 reviews · from $180 per adult
Learn stand-up paddling instead
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the Haleiwa clear-bottom kayak tour cost?
The starting price is from $125.65 per person for 3 to 8. Smaller parties pay a higher rate per person. Your guide and kayak are included. The ride to Haleiwa and lunch are not.
- Can beginners join Sea and Board Sports' clear-bottom kayak tour?
Yes. The 2-hour guided tour needs no kayaking experience. A lifeguard-certified instructor accompanies the group. You paddle the kayak yourself, with guidance on the water instead of heading out alone after a shop briefing.
- Does the Haleiwa clear-bottom kayak tour always go into the ocean?
No. From October to April the 2-hour route uses the Anahulu River. In the ocean season the guide picks the route for the conditions. The clear panels stay the viewing feature on the river too.
- Does a child count toward the Haleiwa kayak tour's lowest price?
Yes, guests aged 3 and up use the paying ticket band. The starting price depends on the number of paying guests. Children under 3 travel free. They don't count toward the price band.
- When does the Haleiwa clear-bottom kayak tour depart?
It runs Monday to Saturday with departures at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. A 5 p.m. start is also available. Each outing lasts 2 hours. Pick the start that fits your North Shore travel plans because no departure guarantees a particular ocean route.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.