We returned here for our third time, each time has been great. Kayak across the bay to the spot…read morewhere Captain Cook met Kamehameha and lost his life. Now it's a nice snorkel spot. Pick up your gear at Honaunau Poke - eat there after your trip. Ask for a discount.

Rented kayaks from here to specifically look for the dolphins in the Kealakelua Bay…read more Rental is right on the water so it's really simple to get into the bay. Equipment was good so no complaints. Saw a pod of 20 dolphins and the snorkeling was also amazing near cooks monument.

I almost never write reviews, but this experience absolutely deserved one…read more I accidentally booked my 8-year-old daughter's private surf lesson for the wrong Friday. I called the day before the lesson I thought we had booked, expecting there was no chance they could fit us in. Ben, the co-owner, couldn't have been kinder. He immediately said, "No problem," rearranged things, and even taught her lesson himself. From the moment we arrived, I knew we were in great hands. The safety instruction was clear, thorough, hands-on, and incredibly well done. It was obvious that every instructor has years of experience and genuinely cares about keeping students safe while making sure they have an amazing time. The entire atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and laid back. As a parent, I felt completely comfortable watching my daughter head out into the water. Harlowe is naturally a little shy, and Ben met her exactly where she was. He built her confidence from the start, made her feel comfortable every step of the way, and somehow had her smiling, laughing, and catching wave after wave. She had an absolute blast. I've taken surf lessonsp over the years, and this was, without question, the best experience we've ever had. If you're looking for surf lessons on the Big Island, this is the place. Professional, patient, safety-first, and genuinely fun. Thank you, Ben, for making one of Harlowe's favorite memories of our trip. We can't wait to come back!

Awesome experience. Steve was a great instructor! Kids had a blast and caught a lot of waves…read more Highly recommend.

Ted and Grant were awesome - friendly, funny, helpful and no pressure when talking about excursions…read moreor renting equipment. Our family used snorkel equipment and paddle boards to enjoy the Kailua Bay. Grant was our guide for a morning magic kayak, across Kealakekua Bay to snorkel and return. He patiently led the group across and shared his knowledge of Hawaiian history relating to the bay. Once near our landing site he noticed some other kayakers who were in the water needing assistance. Grant paddled over, got into the water to right their craft before helping assist them back in. He patiently got our group into the water, assisting those needing more time or help, also freely answering questions from the public. All our equipment worked well. Got to see some interesting fish and beautiful coral. Our family had a fun and memorable experience! Great guide!

Our family of four had an excellent experience working with the Kona Boys Surf Shack, located on…read morethe beach behind the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. We signed up for a private outrigger canoe tour on Kailua Bay. Tommy and JP were fantastic with our kids (even when my son got a little upset mid-way through the tour) and provided a truly fun and memorable experience for all of us. The outrigger canoe tour was part tour and part history lesson of the Kona area, and was very nicely done. As guests at the hotel, we also worked with the Kona Boys to receive the beach gear items we were entitled to with our resort fee. All was great on that front too. Thank you and keep up the great work!

We spent an awesome morning on the water with Evan. He was friendly, fun, knowledgeable and even…read morewent the extra mile (fathom?) while free diving 40 feet to find an octopus so that we could have an encounter with one. We saw lots of turtles getting their spa day while tropical fish cleaned them. Within an hour or two, we received an email with two dozen high quality photos and videos that Evan took with his GoPro. A pretty big value add to the tour! I was a little apprehensive about exiting the kayak but he made it a safe, easy and fun experience. If you're thinking of joining a huge group tour organized by one of the resorts, book a trip with Evan and his guides instead. You won't regret it!

Excellent experience. Evan and Don where great. They both were very knowledgeable of the ocean and…read moretook us to a great place to snorkel on the kayaks.

This place no longer exists. Phone number disconnected. Went to the location and it's not there…read more The only legit kayak rental place at this location is Ehu and Kai Adventures that you book online- closed Sundays. According to a local I talked to there are a lot of fly by night kayak rental places that are not permitted and technically illegal.

This kayak rental spot right off the water which means no lugging your kayak anywhere! The…read moreemployees were really thoughtful. I originally had a reservation for a Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm but the employee was honest and said the water was really choppy and it wouldn't be fun or easy to get to the Captain Cook Monument. Recommended I come back the next day day so I did and was so glad! I rented a double kayak and was able to pay card upon arrival. Came out to just under $63 for a rental I could've used all day. They opened at 7 am and we got out on the water by 7:30 am. The bay was like a lake that Monday morning. Bay Side Kayak lent us a large water bag that kept our belongings dry and safe. Would use this company again!

Our group of 3 had a blast learning how to surf! Our instructor Ky was very patient and made us…read morefeel comfortable when giving us advice and working with us to get up on the board. While we were waiting for waves, we had fun conversations and Ky gave us a lot of great recommendations around the island. Highly recommend!!

Great owners. Lots of info and videos on the prone paddle board I bought. They sent the board to…read moreHonolulu quickly and safely. The price of shipping was included in the cost of the board. The board came with 3 skegs, a chin rest, a coiled leash, a sock, and a travel bag. Great bargain for an innovative and well made prone paddleboard.

When I had my left toenail removed, it was bad. The second time I had my left toe nail removed, I…read morecried like a third grader whose puppy died. Dealing with the employees here was worse. It's almost like I had been stung by wasps and the venom was eating me from the inside. Their employees are all "new." They don't know what is going on. Some of them try, but most are as bad as putting your hand in a garbage disposal with it on. All you pull back is a bloody stump. It's utterly appalling the Sheraton is in cahoots with these people. Outrageous prices for equipment rentals! Towel nazis! Victoria, go harass someone else at the pool, not paying guests! Se la vie.

If you enjoy kayaking, i suspect you will find this guided paddle to be something to remember…read more The ocean is amazing, the water clear and warm. Wave action is interesting but not intimidating. I felt totally safe with Hannah's guidance. . I was looking for a lively paddle with a closer look at the unique Kona lava tubes and formations ...and this trip delivers.

Everyone RAVES about the manta ray experience. However, it's the manta ray company you choose that…read morewill determine if you want a personalized, memorable trip where you actually learn about manta rays versus float in a big ring in the ocean staring at them. We chose the first option. Smaller size (6 people max), ecofriendly, and kid friendly. Anelakai crew is exactly that! Personable! Wealth of knowledge! Professional, yet fun! I believe it's the only company where you get to paddle out on a canoe to view the manta rays. Nothing to fear! It's a super easy paddle out and back! If my 9 & 10 y/o kids can do it, so can you! It's very ecofriendly. The exhaust from the neighboring boats was nauseating. It's too bad they haven't followed suit. The crew took care of the kids 100%. From helping them with snorkel masks, assisting getting in and out of the canoe (my 10 y/o freaked out a little and they calmed her down in an instant), and just teaching them (and all of us) all about manta rays! The viewing was amazing. I couldn't keep track of how many we saw, but we do recall seeing Big Bertha, Greyson, and Queenie. Yes! They have names! And the crew will identify them for you and how they got their names! Props to: Kono, & the younger guy (forgot his name) Thank you for the wonderful tour! If we're ever back on the island, we'll pay another visit. The kids can't stop talking about Big Bertha and Queenie, all the backflips the manta rays take, seeing plankton up close, and paddling their first canoe IN THE DARK WITH A FULL MOON. You've inspired one of my kids who has a love for marine animals to one day work closely with them AND/OR if ever so lucky...to identify a new manta ray (if not in the database) and name it "6 - 7".

Anelakai was such a magical experience! It felt so unreal to see the manta rays and a huge relief…read moreoff of everyone's back to do it in an eco friendly way. Our tour guides were awesome, well informed, and friendly. The only thing I'd warn is to take seasickness precautions - I'm prone to seasickness and did not consider how rough the waters could be, and it's definitely enough to feel unwell. Luckily, they bring ginger ale onto the boat which is greatly appreciated! The manta rays were amazing and we got lucky to see ~15 of them. We did have initial issues finding our meeting spot, so if you experience that, it was right at the dock. Overall, great experience!

I was a true beginner surfer.. Eric was kind and really encouraged me to go for it. Explained…read moreeverything clearly, gave me the push I needed.. highly recommend!!

An amazing experience for my daughter! She had so much fun and learned a lot. Hana was the best…read moreinstructor. He was encouraging and gave clear directions.