Located right next to Bay Side Adventures, they are essentially the same business as they share the same equipment and prices are identical. It's a no frills business that is essentially a tent near the rocky beach. We didn't have any reservations and they had plenty of kayaks to rent. Tandem kayaks were $60 for the entire day. They provide complimentary life jackets and dry bags to use, which is super nice. We brought our own snorkels, but they may have some cheap ones to rent. Kayaking to Captain Cook Monument/Kealakekua Bay took about 20-30min. Water is a bit choppy so keep that in mind when deciding if kayaking is the choice for you to get to this location. Main downside is the location as parking is extremely limited in the area since there isn't a parking lot. There is also no restroom on-site. read more

**Short Version** My husband and I rented a tandem kayak from this company that turned out to be a near death experience for us both. A crack in the hull allowed water to seep in, making the kayak increasingly unstable until we eventually capsized about a quarter-mile from the launch site, with no help in sight. My husband managed to get me back onto the waterlogged kayak and held onto the stern, stabilizing it just enough for me to paddle us back to shore while he kicked with his fins. After 45 grueling minutes, we made it back, relieved to have survived the ordeal. **Long Version** My husband and I decided to rent a tandem kayak for a 5-hour self-guided tour to Captain Cook's monument. Being a first-time kayaker, I was understandably nervous but also excited to explore and snorkel. My husband, a seasoned deep-sea kayak fisherman, assured me that everything would go smoothly. We had no idea that we were about to embark in my worst nightmare. Our journey across Kealakekua Bay began perfectly. The water was calm, the views of the surrounding mountains were stunning, and the kayak felt stable as my husband taught me how to paddle in sync. When we reached Captain Cook's, we eagerly jumped into the water to snorkel, spending two hours exploring the vibrant marine life with dozens of others folks on their guided tour boats. When we decided to head back about 2 hours later, the situation took a terrifying turn. The kayak had become incredibly unstable, almost impossible for both of us to reboard. A nearby tour guide helped us get back on, but the kayak was nearly submerged, with water refusing to drain through the scupper holes. Despite the guide's reassurances that everything seemed fine, it was clear that the kayak had become incredibly unstable, but they said that as we gained monument the water would slowly drain. We cautiously began paddling back, but the kayak remained unstable and continued to take on water. With about a quarter-mile to go, the worst happened--we capsized in the deepest part of the bay, with no one in sight to help. Fortunately, we were both wearing life vests. My husband managed to flip the kayak upright and helped me back on, but by then, the kayak was so waterlogged that it could barely support even one of us. My husband held onto the stern to keep the kayak from capsizing again while I paddled us back, with him kicking from behind. After a harrowing 45-minute struggle, we finally made it back to shore. The young man from the rental company who initially helped us was stunned to see my husband holding on for dear life while I struggled to bring in the kayak. When we finally pulled it out of the water, it became clear that the kayak had been taking on water for nearly the entire trip. Upon inspection, my husband and him flipped over the extremely heavy water-filled kayak and discovered that the kayak's hull was nearly full of water due to multiple patches on the bottom that had failed The employee was deeply apologetic and suggested we request a refund online. When we contacted the owner, he quickly apologized but showed little interest in our survival story, simply promising a refund of $80 in a few days. We understand that accidents can happen, but failing to properly maintain and service a kayak that customers are using for a solo journey across a large bay is nothing short of negligence. Our experience could have ended much worse, and we will never book with Ehu and Kai Adventures again, nor will we recommend their services. Please be vigilant and ensure your equipment is safe before venturing out, regardless of which company you book with! read more

We really wanted to snorkel KEALAKEKUA BAY but didn't want to hike there. So we opted for a kayak paddle to the spot. At first glance entry in the bay looks a little scary with larger waves coming in at the break. But it was not bad at all and turned out to be about 20 minutes light workout to get to the inlet. Once there we were able to snorkel and relax and it was one of the best places I have ever snorkeled! Overall the experience was so much fun. Also Jamel at Ehu & Kai made it easy to rent, get us on our way, and give us all the tips we needed for a fun safe adventure. If you have a half day this is must do! read more

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We had the best time doing this. One of the best experiences of my life and would highly recommend to anyone willing. We had the nicest guy named Jamal working, and he really made our experience amazing and took good care of us. He also was just genuinely awesome to hang with while getting set up. The set up was quick and easy, and same with the return! Highly recommend using this company for your next rental! read more

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What a great place to kayak from! Family owned home the woman who owns the house and land lets her nephew run his business there. Parking is a bit hit and miss but be patient it's so worth it. Everyone there was so kind and helpful. Could not have picked a better place to rent from. Thank you all! read more

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Cove where we kayaked out from is itself very beautiful, and calm waters to get yourself going. There's something about feeling the heartbeat of the ocean waves that makes getting to Captain Cook by kayak so satisfying. We saw a green turtle come up for air as we kayaked over to snorkel. Incredible! Lawrence and Moano were so nice, and assured us to call of anything. The dry bag was large and easily fit our snorkel gear and lunch sandwiches. Absolutely amazing experience and truly grateful to support this Kona business! Mahalo! read more

Wish we had snapped some photos, but it was an amazing experience kayaking/snorkeling around Captain Cook! The guys working (specifically Kaleo (sorry if I mispell your name man!) and Rufus were awesome and got us in the water in no time. Heck we were $10 short in cash and Kaleo just told us to go have fun and he'd trust us to come back and pay after we were done. Parking is tight/gets full so get here early if possible! There were some locals selling snacks/leis nearby too which I thought was neat. Overall, these people were so nice and you could tell they wanted everyone to have a great time. Give them your business! read more

One of my favorite experiences while on the island! Super easy online reservations for renting kayaks (single, double or triple). We got a double Kayak to Kayak to Captain Cook for one of the best snorkeling sites I've ever been to. The water is clear and shallow so you can really see the variety of fish. There are so many fish here!! The highlight of the experience was seeing and swimming with dolphins! There were so many and they are super social. I noticed the dolphins loved going towards groups of kayaks and doing jumps and tricks! Super cool seeing them in their natural environment. Best seeing them in the morning to early afternoon because this is the time they rest in the bay. They work hard swimming and catching food in the evenings. Also important not to chase them since this is their resting time and I heard you could get fined?? We came around 9AM and noticed they left by 2ish. read more

Fantastic experience!!! Thank you to Rufus for helping our family of 5 who are novice kayakers feel safe and informed previous to our kayak trip to captain cook monument. As everyone mentions, parking can be tricky and it is kinda long drive through the residential area of captain cook (though beautiful drive and views). We rented a 2 person kayak which was much easier to maneuver through the bay and a 3 person kayak and I was the mom in the middle that was just dead weight so it made it much harder to get through some of the rougher currents on the way back. It was great exercise though, beautiful amazing views and my 3 kids said it was the best snorkeling in the whole island. The water was crystal clear, the coral was beautiful and a huge variety of fish. Unfortunately we didn't get to see any dolphins...but definitely still worth the effort to the monument. Super easy to reserve online and i had to change the date of our reservation and it was no problem when i called them. I would reserve before you actually get on the island as reservations filled up fast. And we spent around $150 for the 2 kayaks and we spent 4 hours kayaking and snorkeling. Well worth the money and quite the bargain compared to other islands or any other excursions on the big island. Plus after our trip Rufus referred us to a poke and seafood market for a late lunch and it was the best poke we had during our whole trip. Thanks Rufus for the referral to Reel Aloha poke and fish market!!! Capped off a great trip! read more

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Best day ever! Thank you Ehu & Kai! My husband & I are here in Kona Hawaii celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. I enjoy snorkeling but have never seen the amazing sea life that I did today. Beautiful fish, speckled eel, and dolphins. Amazing! read more

Ehu & Kai Adventures - This photo is zoomed in. Keep your distance so the dolphins can frolic & stay protected. 150 ft away mahalo - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Very responsive, upstanding, and accommodating folks here. The main highway was shut down on the morning of our rez and the detour was going to be hours. Ehu and Kai switched our reservation no problem on a very busy week and THEN took the initiative to notify us on the rebooked day that the surf might be a bit high for our group. In the end, though the surf had subsided some, we decided not to come and they volunteered to refund us. We will absolutely book through them again. read more

Peter and his crew were super friendly. I would recommend Ehu & Kai Adventures for our next visit to the Big Island.

The guys at Ehu and Kai are always so friendly and well prepared to get you on your way as quickly as possible. They get the kayak in the water and you just hop in and take off. Kayaking and snorkeling Kealakekua is a must do when on island. The clarity of the water, variety of fish, and the frequent dolphin sitings make this a favorite activity read more

These guys are amazing and this is 1000% worth doing. All I'll say is this is hands down the best snorkeling spot on the big island and you have to go before the big tourist boats show up. They start really showing up at 9:30am so rent a kayak for 7am and have the whole spot to yourself for a couple hours for the most breath taking snorkeling. Once the big boats show up there's about 100 people snorkeling side by side and fish and marine life become more distant. read more

From beginning to end, our outrigger trip was fantastic and informative. Peter shared the history of Keaulakekua Bay and its significance to Hawaiian people. We paddled, snorkeled and were entertained by leaping spinner dolphins! It was a beautiful way to spend New Years Eve, sending 2024 out on a high note. Thank you, Peter, for a truly memorable experience. read more

It was our first time sea kayaking and we had a blast! Highly recommend it! Supporting local businesses! Wa halo!

Have never been spoken to more aggressively and rudely than by the guy working for this company. Was yelling at us over the phone and on text because we were late for our pre-paid and private kayak rental (we had 4 hours and didn't want to use the full 4 hours). Would not recommend them at all! read more

Well run business Super nice stuff Super recommended Very responsive Very flexible, we requested to change, they did it smoothly with smiles and no extra charge they changed the dates for us. Love it And they provide everything on the water. You don't need to carry anything. Peter was super nice read more

Ehu and Kai was very good at making us feel comfortable and having an enjoyable day. Highly recommended and the snorkeling is fabulous. read more

Ehu & Kai Adventures - Had a great time and this Company went out of their way to make our day safe and comfortable. Mahalo - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

We wanted to visit the Captain Cooks Monument and snorkel at the kealakekua bay. We decided to kayak over to the monument side and rented a kayak from Ehu & Kai. - the rental stop is RIGHT at the entry to the water, so no need to carry a kayak from far away! - Jamal greeted us and helped us set up everything. He was super friendly and helpful. After we got back, he recommended good places to eat and buy local fruits. - The view is incredible! I researched a bit and learned that we can only get to the monument and best snorkeling spot by hiking or kayaking. I never took the hike myself, but I read that the hike is tough and not so pleasant. So we chose to rent a kayak, and it was fantastic! read more

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Excellent marks on all fronts. From the ease of booking and clarity of communications, to the team and equipment, Ehu & Kai really delivered. We rented four SUPs a few days before our planned bay adventure and they were waiting for us when we arrived. The staff gave us clear instructions on the Bay's rules and highlights and helped us into the water (which is in a quiet little cove that is well protected). We had an absolutely beautiful few hours paddling and snorkeling in spectacular Kealakekua Bay. Everything could not have gone better and we would certainly go back to E&H again. They are wonderful. Much aloha and mahalo to them. read more

Decided to rent kayaks and snorkeling gear from them. Parking by here can be very tight, so I recommend trying to get here as early as possible. The workers were very helpful, and your kayak rental comes with a wet bag and flotation vests. There's nowhere to really land by the Captain Cook monument, but if you're adventurous enough, I guess you could eat from your kayak. The cove was one of the most beautiful places either of us had ever kayaked too. We passed by a pod of dolphins, and while I didn't go snorkeling, the fiancé said he saw tons of bright fish and coral reefs while he went snorkeling. I would highly recommend kayaking to this cove, if you can. It looks like not too many companies can let you launch so close to the cove, so this company seems like a sure bet to book with as they have both kayaks and stand up paddleboards to rent. read more

What a great trip with historical context- highly recommend snorkeling with them. Mahalo!

Amazing service! The two men who were working go above and beyond!! Recommend this company to anyone!

No frills rental spot one bay over from Kealakekua You park a few blocks away, get a dry bag and a kayak and life vests and oars and they show you a little map of the area. It's a solid 20 minutes kayak from that bay to Kealakekua Bay, and that on the far side from the Captain Cook monument. We got the kayak for 3 hours but for how much we paid, I don't think we got our money's worth. read more

We had the most enjoyable Hawaii History Adventure experience and in the process we learned a great deal. A special thank you to our guide extraordinaire, Jamal, for your wealth of knowledge on Hawaiian history, folklore and mythology as well as on sea life. We not only had a fun filled adventure, but learned a great deal in the process. Please accept our heart-felt appreciation. We would definitely recommend your service to everyone! read more

Absolutely amazing experience... was looking for something to do last minute. Called and they were super nice and accommodating. We rented to tandem kayaks. Convenient location to the bay and the staff gave great instructions and were very helpful. Bay was awesome!!! Would highly recommend paddling and snorkeling here. We even got to see the dolphins. read more

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Jamal and the whole crew working here were so nice, skilled, welcoming, and very relaxed in supporting people kayaking even for the first time. They are really close to the cove where you can see so many fish. We spent hours in the water there. And the best part was when we came back -- there is the most beautiful sea turtle that visits them every afternoon. That was magic. Great local business to support and way more affordable option for kayaking out to Captain's Cove. read more

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Had a fantastic experience renting kayaks from them to paddle out to the Captain Cook Memorial for some snorkeling. We saw so many different types of fish and the water was crystal clear. The staff there was very nice and informative and helped us get on and off the kayak. Definitely book with these guys!! read more

Ehu & Kai Adventures - Kayaking and snorkeling - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

I've done this kayak across the bay before to Captain Cook, and it is an excellent experience. This time, I signed up with Ehu & Kai, but fell sick the day before the kayak trip. They refunded me the full amount and I appreciated that because it wasn't their policy, but they just seem to be honest business man. We will definitely rent from them when we come back next time. read more

Perfect day! Parking was a little tricky. After parking Jamal gave us the low down. He helped us into our kayaks and we were on our way. Kayaking to Captain Cook monument was easy. Saw a few dolphins swimming in the bay. It was easy to just jump in the water. The best snorkeling I've ever seen (100x better than Haunama Bay on Oahu). Not to be missed. Getting back into the kayak was a little tricky, but doable. I would do this every time I visit Big Island. read more

I ALWAYS choose this business to rent kayaks to go into Kealakekua Bay - they are fantastic to work with and always deliver. Plus very affordable and much easier than renting kayaks further away. read more

This was my 5th trip going with them. it was so easy and the guys helping us were awesome. I'll be back again and again. read more

We had a great kayaking adventure crossing the bay to Captain Cook monument and getting to snorkel there, thanks to Ehu and Kai who provided the kayaks for rent. It was easy to book and they shared what we needed to know and got us on and off the water with ease. Bless you and we will be back! read more

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Jamal was so attentive and helpful for our 6 person family kayaking and snorkeling excursion at Keauhou Bay. I based our family plans on a previous experience over ten years ago where we kayaked around sunset, but it seems some things have changed since then. Well we had planned to go out around 3 PM. Jamal was thoughtful enough to inform us that the weather conditions were changing and he suggested we come earlier. He stayed in touch with us via text and we arrived around 10:30 AM. It was a good thing we went out then, because the water was much more choppy and I remembered in the past. By the time we paddle back around 2 PM, we were really happy we weren't going out. We actually had a little bit of a kayak slip, but no one was seriously injured. In fact, we learned the hard way that seat urchin spikes wow painful dissolve, quite easily when treated with apple cider vinegar. We think Jamal for a wonderful experience and a reinitiation to the Hawaiian islands. The bonus was as we were finishing our six person and two 3 person kayaks we were greeted by a beautiful sea turtle. read more

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It was easy to book our kayak rental online a few days beforehand, but they seemed to have openings mid-week when we were interested/in town. They were efficient with getting our equipment ready for us and able to answer our questions. I appreciated the dry bag and their online instructions for what to pack. We parked just off the main road and walked around .25 miles to the loading area. Easy way to get on the water and snorkel around Captain Cook Monument! read more

Tandem kayak rentals are $65 for about 4-5 hours but you can get a kama'aina discount if you currently live in Hawaii for $55. Jamal helped us get set up and familiar with the bay. He's AMAZING!!! He gave us waters and I asked if he had baby shampoo for defog but he said they want to use less chemicals in the water so he picked naupaka leaves and gave them to me. On our way back I totally missed the entrance (idk bc im an idiot) and kept swimming towards a high surf area, Jamal came OUT ON HIS KAYAK to point us in the right direction. He was super concern about our safety and honestly, he scolded us but that just showed that he really was worried. Lesson learned though: make sure you look back ever so often after you paddle out from the entrance and use land markers!!!! They also said returning guests get $10 off. BOOK WITH THESE GUYS!! read more

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Friendly, locally-owned (unlike all the other kayak tours/rental places in the area) and they know what they're doing. I had a great experience, helpful instruction, and they were quick to accommodate when I got confused about scheduling. Hope to come back for future Ehu & Kai experiences! read more

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Mahalos to the folks at Eau & Kai. Every step of the way, they were kind, super helpful and full of aloha. The staff was professional and handled our group with care. Kealakekua Bay is always a special treat, so of course you should book a trip here!! And it's the care of these folks at Eau & Kai, to share this special spot with us that I'm very grateful for. So excited to visit you folks again and bring my friends. Highly recommended! read more

Great service, equipment and information on where to go and what to do. Literally a 10 star operation.