Hawaiian Kayak Tour: See Turtles and River Life

Embark on a glass bottom kayak tour in North Shore, Hawaii, to observe Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles in hidden river spots. No experience necessary. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea & Board Sports Hawaii - Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with the only crystal clear kayaking experience on the North Shore of Oahu. Perfect for families & adventurers alike, our kayaks offer a window into the underwater world. Glide over the Hawaiian green sea turtles, marvel at the vibrant reefs, and spot a kaleidoscope of fish—all from…
What's Included
  • Kayaking gear and equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Accompanied by a local youngster well-versed in the Hawaiian waters, this kayak expedition will take you into the ocean to witness Hawaiian green sea turtles, and along a serene river guaranteed to show you turtles and other aquatic species. This is why we furnish you with glass-bottomed kayaks, to fully experience the river’s rich biodiversity. It is…

Location
Sea & Board Sports Hawaii
Kamehameha Highway
We are located directly across from the Haleiwa Beach House restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_w
Sep 25, 2024
Lots of turtles - Absolutely loved our trip. We had a group of 5 and used the canoe and kayaks. We saw so many turtles. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
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Mandy_h
Jul 1, 2024
Fun and friendly family experience - Ww had such a fun experience kayaking with our instructor James. He called us 30 minutes before our appointment to confirm we were good to go. He was very friendly and informative. He took great pictures and videos of the experience for free and emailed them to us after our visit. Thank you for the incredible experience.
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Samantha_j
May 9, 2024
Lovely day out - James took us out on the water on the stand up paddle boards, super clear guidance had each of us up and paddling with ease. Was a lovely atmosphere going down the river, spotting turtles, and climbing rope! Cheers James 🤩
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Adventure29607834984
May 6, 2024
Fun and interesting - James and the other guide, whose name I forgot!!, were great. They were both helpful and informative. We had absolutely perfect weather and saw lots of turtles
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Kellie_w
Jan 16, 2024
Enjoyed going up the... - Enjoyed going up the river and learning about the local customs. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Pointed out turtles along the way
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Sarah_a
Dec 28, 2023
Amazing sea turtle expedition - This kayak trip was the highlight of our trip. We signed up for glass bottom, but the waters were too rough, so the owner called that morning to let us know that we would need to change to a regular kayak and an outrigger canoe. I am so glad we did switch because it was an even better experience! My husband and son were in a kayak together, and my two daughters and I were in the canoe with the owner. Because the owner was guiding the canoe, we could look for turtles and take photos. We saw SO MANY sea turtles! Swimming by us, resting on the shore of the river bed, and then we also got to jump in from a rope swing and jump off a small bridge into the water. It was a great family adventure, and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. When we return, we will use this company again for another excursion!
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Nancy_l
Apr 18, 2024
James is a turtle whisperer - Our guide James was friendly, patient, and calming. He was fantastic at spoting turtles in the water and telling us where to look.
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V6063winataliem
Sep 10, 2024
Overpriced - The tour guide was great and overall we had a great time kayaking. We were able to see some turtles, but we were not able to see anything below the transparent boat due to the condition of the water that day. We understand this is not something that can be controlled but it was way overpriced for the experience.
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Katieda4025ct
Nov 19, 2023
False advertising - This tour does not match the image at all. There was no snorkeling. I asked and was told the conditions are not good for snorkeling, I don't think this is even a snorkeling tour and I never would have paid that amount if I had known there was no snorkeling. They actually take you in a river near the ocean and the water is so brown. No need for a glass bottom boat. We did see turtles and our guide was really nice. However, we never got our pictures because his phone died and he said he'd text them but never did. This was way too overpriced and very misleading advertising. We didn't even go the full 2 hours. Rent your own kayak or paddle board from a local place on the north shore and go. The turtles are there with or without the guide.
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Frances_r
Feb 1, 2024
Boring - Sorry but this was not very fun or scenic. Instead go to Kailua, which is out of this world beautiful and was the best day ever.
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From $147
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).