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Kayak to the Mokulua Islands, Queen's Bath and Snorkel, Kailua
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Kailua Beach Adventures guides you from Kailua past Lanikai to Moku Nui in the Mokulua Islands. The 5-hour trip costs from $275.12 per person. You meet at the Kailua shop for an 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. start, with an 11 a.m. departure too. Lunch and island landing fees are covered. A guide stays with your group through the ocean paddle and island visit.
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Kayak to the Mokulua Islands, Queen's Bath and Snorkel, Kailua at a glance
| Where | Kailua Bay and Moku Nui via Lanikai |
| Craft and guide | Ocean kayak with a guide throughout |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Price | from $275.12 per person |
| Departures | 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 11 a.m., Monday to Saturday |
| Meeting point | Kailua Beach Adventures shop, 15 minutes before departure |
| Ages and level | Ages 13 and up, swimmers with moderate fitness |
| Group | Up to 8 guests |
| Main trade-off | Sustained offshore paddling |
| 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 .
What's included
- Professional guide
- Island landing fees
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The Twin Islands option includes a guide and picnic lunch. It runs Monday to Saturday at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., with an 11 a.m. start too.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour | 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Mon to Sat |
The catch: The 5-hour outing requires swimming ability and moderate fitness, even with a guide beside you.
Route
How does the day work?
A shop briefing leads into the paddle along Lanikai before the guided island visit on Moku Nui.
- 45 min
1. Kailua Beach Adventures
You meet the group and learn the basics at the shop. Kayak fitting and snorkel gear preparation come before the launch.
- 60 min
2. Kailua Beach
The group launches from Kailua Beach toward the offshore islands. Your guide leads the crossing past a smaller island.
- 30 min
3. Lanikai Beach
The route follows Lanikai's shore through reef areas. Snorkeling is part of the outing, with the guide alongside you.
- 120 min
4. Moku Nui
Moku Nui combines a guided island walk with picnic lunch. Your guide leads the walk toward Queen's Bath, a tide pool among the rocks.
The 5-hour route includes 45 minutes of preparation and 2 hours on Moku Nui. You'll paddle back to Kailua Beach afterward. The outing ends when the kayaks return to the shop.
Pickup and meeting point
- Kailua check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early at 130 Kailua Road. Kailua Beach Adventures has free parking at the shop.
- Getting to launch: You're responsible for reaching the Kailua shop. Carts take the kayaks from there to the beach, so check-in isn't on the sand.
- What to wear: A swimsuit and footwear with a back strap suit this trip. Your towel and dry clothes stay useful for the return ashore.
Before you book
- You don't get hotel pickup with this option. The trip starts at the Kailua shop, so you'll need to arrange the ride there.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Swimmers aged 13 and up can make this their active day around Kailua's offshore islands. The guide handles the route. You're still doing the paddling over a 5-hour outing, so moderate fitness matters. Groups stay at 8 guests or fewer.
For independent paddling with beach gear, Kayaking Discovery costs from $110.17 per adult. If the crossing is the part you want to avoid, Captain Bruce's sandbar boat costs from $180 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Children under 13 on this group option
- Non-swimmers
- Guests without moderate fitness for offshore paddling
Good to know
Know before you go
This guided trip starts at age 13 and requires swimming ability. You'll also need moderate fitness for the paddle. A guide accompanies you, but the outing still depends on your own effort on the water.
Wear a swimsuit and footwear with a back strap. Your island visit involves getting out of the kayak. A towel and dry clothes make the return to the shop more comfortable after the water portions.
Lunch is included in the 5-hour trip. A vegetarian option is available when requested during booking. Your dietary preference needs to reach the team before the day rather than waiting until the island lunch stop.
Free parking is available at 130 Kailua Road. You need to reach the shop 15 minutes before the tour starts. Hotel transport isn't included in this particular booking, so the ride to Kailua is yours.
Weather can cancel the trip even though island landing permits are included. The planned stop on Moku Nui lasts 120 minutes. Your permit doesn't remove the need for suitable conditions during the crossing and landing.
The booking form accepts up to 15 travelers and issues mobile tickets. Cancellation is fully refundable at least 24 hours before departure. You'll receive no refund for canceling inside that period.
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the guided Mokulua Islands kayak tour include?
The price is from $275.12 per person with a guide and lunch included. Landing permits and snorkel equipment are covered too. You don't need to arrange those separately before the 5-hour outing from Kailua.
- How big is the Kailua Beach Adventures Twin Islands group?
The guided group has a maximum of 8 travelers. That keeps your time on the water within a small guided party. The larger 15-person booking limit doesn't mean all those guests paddle with one guide as a single group.
- Can beginners take the guided Mokulua Islands kayak tour?
Swimming ability and moderate fitness are required for this 5-hour trip. You have a guide for the crossing and island visit. It isn't a way for a non-swimmer to join offshore kayaking by relying on the supplied equipment.
- Which days does the Kailua Twin Islands kayak tour run?
The tour runs Monday to Saturday with 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. departures. An 11 a.m. departure is also available. Plan the drive around arriving 15 minutes early rather than reaching Kailua at the tour's start.
- Does the Mokulua Islands kayak tour include Waikiki pickup?
No, this booking starts at the Kailua Beach Adventures shop at 130 Kailua Road. You arrange your own ride there. The return paddle and cart transfer bring you back to the same shop after the island visit.
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.