Shaka Kayaks
Shaka Kayaks
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Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
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7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Paddle through Kawela Bay in an area that in ancient times was reserved for the Ali'i or hawaiian royalty. Help your guides to spot one of our many Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles for our citizen science ID project. Stop at a honu "cleaning station" and watch as some of our Honu line up to get cleaned. For adventure seekers you have the option to surf your kayaks on small 1' waves at the end of the trip or just relax and enjoy the calm protected waters of the bay. End the trip with local refreshments and a visit to the "Lost" Banyan Tree which is the site of many TV Shows and Movies including Lost, Jumanji 2, Pirates of the Caribbean IV and Hunger Games Catching Fire.
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Sandra D
1 contribution
May 2023
What a great time kayaking and seeing turtles in Turtle Bay! Guides were wonderful!
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
Written May 27, 2023
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sporter2023
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Apr 2023
Tommy was our guide and made sure we saw lots of sea turtles. Learned lots of interesting facts as well. Highly recommended.
Written May 6, 2023
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Aloha, we call Tommy the Turtle Man and he really does know where all the turtles are and loves to share his knowledge of them. Mahalo nui loa for highly recommending Shaka Kayaks. Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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sandyrobison
1 contribution
May 2023
We had a wonderful time on the Shaka Kayaks. Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of us. We saw a lot of turtles as well as a rare sighting of a Monk Seal. Overall great, relaxing time.
Written May 5, 2023
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Aloha Sandy, a Monk seal is rare indeed and you are very fortunate. Mahalo nui loa for reviewing Shaka Kayaks as a great, relaxing time. Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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Sara B
Apple Valley, MN2 contributions
May 2023
Absolutely amazing Excursion - Tommy our guide was fantastic and had so much knowledge of the turtles and the area. I would do this tour everytime I came.
Written May 4, 2023
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Aloha Sara, our record is a guest who has come on our tour 13 times in the past 8 years but we would love to have you come back again as well. I will let Tommy know he did a great job. Mahalo Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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Laura B
2 contributions
Apr 2023
The shuttle from Turtle Bay resort to the beach is via a 4x4 golf cart, and the guide explains interesting facts on the way (so many filming locations here!). Once on the water of this calm small bay (sit-atop double kayaks), you will find turtles and learn more about the ecosystem and history of the place. We rode bikes back to this beach later and found this a delightful secluded treasure for our vacation.
Written May 2, 2023
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Aloha Laura, I'm glad you not only enjoyed the kayaking with the turtle in the bay but also the shuttle ride down the the bay. Mahalo nui loa for your review. Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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Stephen B
Albany, NY10 contributions
Apr 2023
Great kayaking trip to turtle bay , Tom was fantastic finding as many turtles as he could and making sure everyone got to see them . Definitely a must stop on a trip to the North Shore
Written April 30, 2023
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Aloha, I will make sure Tommy knows he did a fantastic job and mahalo nui loa for reviewing Shaka Kayaks as a must stop on the North Shore. Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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apietromonaco
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Apr 2023
He staff was super knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. They were great at getting folks comfortable with the kayaks, even for newbies. The bay was beautiful and was just an overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
Written April 23, 2023
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Aloha, we cater to newbies so I'm so glad you were comfortable kayaking. Mahalo nui loa for highly recommending Shaka Kayaks. Capt. Scott
Written May 18, 2023
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benjamint762023
Cleveland, OH1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
My 7yo son and I enjoyed our morning padding around the bay looking for turtles. The guides were very kind and knowledgeable.
Written April 7, 2023
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Aloha Benjamin, so glad you and your son enjoyed the turtles and mahalo nui loa for reviewing Shaka Kayaks as an enjoyable morning. Capt. Scott
Written April 8, 2023
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Diane and Phil
5 contributions
Mar 2023
We enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to others. The water is calm and you see lots of turtles swimming in the ocean. The water was pretty clear in most spots but you do have to watch closely to spot them at times. During our visit there was one turtle on the beach, a few days later our daughter walked back and said there were quite a few visible in the sand. The guides were lovely and I was pleasantly surprised to hear interesting facts about the island, the area and turtles in general. They were also on time and very organized which I appreciated :) I would note this tour was slightly different than my expectation with respect to the kayaking. You basically go back and forth in the bay area scouting for turtles. I thought we would be kayaking to a further area to see the turtles. The waves were very calm the day we were there and easily suitable for kids although the guide did mention the waves were much larger a few weeks earlier.
Written April 4, 2023
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Aloha Diane, mahalo nui loa for recommending Shaka Kayaks to others. While we do kayak our focus is on the stars which are the Honu and the beautiful location we are in and not a hard core kayak experience. Capt. Scott
Written April 8, 2023
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rightM30W
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
Such an amazing time paddling the calm waters of the bay and seeing and learning about resident green sea turtles. Our group was the perfect size, and the guides were super chill, friendly, and knowledgeable about not just turtles, but the whole preserve and local native birds and wildlife. So grateful for a wonderful morning paddle, and photos of our group they sent after. Mahalo nui loa.
Written March 20, 2023
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Aloha, mahalo nui loa back at you for your review calling Shaka Kayaks a chill turtle tour. Next time you will have to join us on our other new nature tour Shaka Kukakuka to see even more local native wildlife. Capt. Scott
Written March 26, 2023
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LeahR2013
Blossvale, NY41 contributions
Do you recommend booking before arrival?
tellurideinside
Telluride, CO46 contributions
If you are staying at Turtle Bay, doubt booking ahead is necessary, especially if you are staying a number of days, which gives you options. Best to go in the morning. Waves come up in the afternoon this time of year. Oh and don't miss whale watching with North Shore Catamaran.
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