5 hours · 9 am · Ages 13+ (private 8+)
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
The Mokulua Islands, snorkeling and beach time.
| Adult | $249 |
|---|---|
| Private tour | $439 |
| Private group | $339 |
Editorial spotlight · 130 Kailua Road, Kailua, Oahu
2026 Golden Lei Awards nomineeBest Kayak Tour
Kailua Beach Adventures
Kailua Beach has had a kayak shop on it since 1982, under three names. The current one keeps the same idea: rent a boat, or paddle out with a lifeguard-certified guide to the Mokulua Islands, the twin bird sanctuaries a mile offshore, land on the beach, snorkel the turtle grounds and come back for a shower. Groups cap at eight.
- Twin Islands
- $249
- Self-guided from
- $99
- Tripadvisor
- 4.9
- Since
- 1982
Editorial spotlight. Kailua Beach Adventures is a nominee in the 2026 Golden Lei Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The company
Kailua Sailboard Company, 1982
The shop opened in 1982 as Kailua Sailboard Company, moved to the Kailua Beach Center in 1985, and became Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks, Inc. in 1995. It has since been renamed Kailua Beach Adventures. The operator does not name its owners on its public pages. It describes its guides as certified lifeguards and true watermen and women.
The stewardship side is the company's second pitch: it organizes beach clean-ups with school groups and non-profits, keeps a marine-plastics recycling station at the shop, and has guides do wildlife sanctuary restoration. The operator lists Surfrider's John Kelly Award for business of the year and Sustainable Tourism certification, and Tripadvisor gave it a 2026 Travelers' Choice award.
“The premier kayak and SUP rental shop.”
Owner and team names are not published; the shop has a team page, “Our Ohana.” Guides Tomo, Maggie, Mike and Brian are named in recent reviews.
The one to book
Twin Islands guided kayak tour
Five hours. Paddle to the Mokulua bird sanctuaries, walk the island with your guide, snorkel the coral and the turtle feeding grounds, then beach time. Island landing permits are included, and the price covers snorkel gear, a dry bag, showers and changing rooms. Groups are capped at eight.
Adults 13 and up ride the shared tour; ages 13 to 16 sit in a double with a parent. Children 8 and up can go on a private tour. Everyone must be able to swim.
| Adult, 13+ | $249 |
|---|---|
| Private tour | $439 |
| Private group tour | $339 |
Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. Private tour and private group tour are the booking page's two private rates; the page shows which applies to your group. Island landing permits are not issued on Sundays, per the operator.
Check AvailabilityThe gear
Kayaks and boards
Singles, doubles, triples and three SUP sizes, with racks and straps for the car.
Kayaks
- Single
- 250 lb max
- Double
- 400 lb combined
- Triple
- Up to 450 lb; two adults and a small child or two
Stand-up paddleboards
- Sizes
- 10'2", 10'6" and 11'
- Kit
- Paddles, leash, life jacket
On every rental
- Included
- Cart, paddles, backrests, life jackets
- Car-top
- Free straps and pads
- Minimum
- Rentals from 30 lb
Book it
Tours and rentals
Per person. Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026.
2 hours · 9:15 am · Families and beginners
2-Hour Guided Kayak + Beach Time
A short guided paddle and time on the sand.
| Adult | $179 |
|---|---|
| Child | $159 |
| Private group | $239 |
Lesson plus beach time · Ages 8+ (private)
Stand-Up Paddle Lesson
A lesson on Kailua's flat water.
| Adult | $179 |
|---|---|
| Private lesson | $339 |
| Private group | $239 |
Full day · From 8 am
Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery
A day with a kayak and the island permit, no guide.
| Adult | $99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $89 |
Full day · Island permits included
Self-Guided SUP Tour
The same day on a board.
| Adult | $99 |
|---|---|
| Child | $89 |
All day · Parking included
Day Pass
Shop access and parking for the beach day.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|---|
| Child | $39 |
Rentals, a stewardship beach-clean-up kayak day and gift cards are on the booking page, and the shop takes Japanese-language bookings.
Before you go
Know before you go
Where to check in
130 Kailua Road, Kailua, in the same center as Bob's Pizza and Island Snow. Arrive 15 minutes before your tour. Open 8 to 5, every day of the year. Parking is free for rental and tour customers.
Bring
Water, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, water shoes, a rashguard or quick-dry clothes, a dry bag, a towel and a change of clothes.
Limits
Everyone must swim. Under 18 needs an adult. Under 16 paddles a double with an adult. Twin Islands takes ages 13 and up on the shared tour.
Permits
Island landing permits are included on guided tours and self-guided packages; a standalone permit is $3 per person per day, Monday to Saturday. None are issued on Sundays.
Cancellation
Full refund or free reschedule more than 48 hours out. Inside 48 hours, the full charge or $25 per person to reschedule. No weather policy is posted.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9Tripadvisor4,307 reviews as of September 30, 2026
- #1of 23Outdoor activities in Kailua, Tripadvisor
- 1982SinceTravelers' Choice 2026; Sustainable Tourism certified per the operator
Reviewers write about friendly, attentive guides, turtles and monk seals, rentals that go smoothly with every piece of gear handed over, strong water safety, and Japanese-speaking staff. The reviews we read were nearly all five stars.
Questions
Good to know
How many people are on the Twin Islands tour?
Eight at most, with a guide.
Do I need experience?
No, but everyone must be able to swim. The 2-hour tour suits families and beginners; ages start at 8.
What does it cost?
Twin Islands $249, 2-hour guided kayak $179, SUP lesson $179, self-guided days from $99. Checked September 30, 2026.
Are there tours on Sunday?
The operator says island landing permits are not issued on Sundays, so check the booking calendar for guided-tour dates.
Where is the shop?
130 Kailua Road in Kailua, at the beach center.
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