Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You must rent a kayak, sup or bike for a minimum of 3 days for free delivery in Kailua/Lanikai. All other equipment can be added to the delivery.

With our wide variety of kayaks, we can accommodate almost any size paddler for both rentals & our tours.

Single Kayaks: 250lbs.
For participants greater than 250lbs (113Kg), a double kayak will be set up as a single kayak to accommodate the participant.

Double Kayaks: Combined weight of 400lbs.
For a pair of participants wanting to paddle together with a combined weight over 400lbs (1481Kg), a triple kayak will be set up as a double kayak to accommodate the participants.

Triple Kayaks: Combined weight of 550lbs.

If notified at least 48hrs before the scheduled time:

There is no cancellation or rescheduling fee.

Within 48hrs of scheduled time (For rentals only):

• Rentals can be rescheduled an unlimited number of times for free, but cancellations will be charged fully unless Trip Protection is purchased.

**Rentals **All ages are welcome as long as they are able to swim or are comfortable floating in the water with a life jacket/PFD. Minimum 30 Lbs.

Yes. Permits are $3/person/day.

The Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Fish and Wildlife Division, manages these offshore islands as bird nesting sanctuaries.

A $3/person/day permit is required for landing but can apply to both islands (Popoi'a and Moku Nui).

Permits are included with all of our guided tours, lessons and self guided tours packages.

Permits cannot be reserved or purchased in advance but are generally available when you check-in for your equipment. The DLNR regularly sends enforcement to the islands with fines costing as much as $1500 for not having a permit. With the permits only costing $3 per person, it's not worth the risk of not getting a permit.

The self-guided kayaking package includes all of our rental gear, lockers, bike, and lunch. Rentals is paid for each specific gear as needed.

The majority of dry bags available for rental are 35 liters. This is typically more than enough to carry a wallet, phone, keys, sunscreen, and towel.

Some smaller dry bags are available upon request until supplies last.

We offer the following rentals:

• single-person kayaks

• double-person kayaks

• stand up paddleboards (SUPs)

• surfboards

• snorkel masks/fins

• bicycles

• beach chairs

• beach mats

• dry bags

• paddles

• coolers

• boogie boards

• life jackets.

We recommend bring lots of water, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses with retainers, water shoes, swimsuits or clothing you are comfortable getting wet, UV protected rashguards, dry bags, hats, a change of clothes for afterwards, a towel, and snacks to have while out on the water.

We rent umbrellas for $19 and we have umbrellas available for purchase in our retail store.

The Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu in hawaiian, can be found all over Kailua bay. Typically, the turtles eat algae and the most common place to see the algae is by the reef in front of Lanikai beach.

It is a 5 mile round trip paddle. Usually it takes about an hour to an hour and a half to get to the Mokulua Islands. If you suspect that this may be too long of a paddle for you, we suggest that you paddle out to Flat Island (Also a state seabird sanctuary) or Lanikai beach (Great for snorkeling).

We offer snorkel sets including mask, snorkel, and fins for half day (4 hours), full day, and multi-day rentals.

In our experience, yes, expect for all the clothes and gear that you wear/take kayaking to get wet.

We recommend calling the shop at 808-262-2555 immediately if you suspect that you will be late returning your kayak. We can easily extend your rental time if contacted before the rental time is up. However, for late rental gear, we reserve the right to charge the credit card on file a late fee per hour that the kayak is late. Additionally, all gear needs to be brought back to our shop before or closing time.

We almost always recommend that you rent a dry bag or locker when going out there on the water. Oftentimes, people forget that they need somewhere dry to put their cellphones, keys, wallet, etc.

We rent both small (12"x12"x12") and large (12"x24"x12") lockers.

A credit card is required to book/reserve a kayak or paddleboard.