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Island Kayak Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

211 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Short crossings, a beach nobody can drive to, and lunch out of a dry bag. The 15 below cross to islands in Thailand, Croatia, Vietnam and the Keys, priced and clear about the crossing itself.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Leaving Ao Po Pier on a big boat
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a spacious big boat. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, Ohma, and Dino lead cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, with lunch, drinks, paddle boards, hotel transfers, and James Bond Island included. Allow extra time for traffic and the return transfer.

“Very relaxing and fun trip, great canoe excursions into natural wonders of caves and hidden lagoons inside the Karst formations. Good food.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road trip
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared coach and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, hike or swim on Titop Island, and enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, and Sam are noted for clear organization and friendly service.

“Great tour - everything as advertised! The Bay is beautiful, surprisingly, the cave was the highlight for us. Our tour guide Henry was awesome - you could tell his 13+y experience. Go team Santa (our group identification)!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Monkey Cave and the reclining Buddha
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Phang Nga Bay for a full day of limestone islands, a longtail boat ride, Koh Panyi fishing village, a Thai lunch, and guided sea canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk keep the day moving, while the canoe crew handles the paddling.

“I highly recommend the tour. We took longboat to the James Bond island and the scenery on the ride there was so gorgeous. Kayaking was also a highlight of the day. Our guide Nikom was the best. He is very funny and very knowledgeable.”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The Hanoi to Ha Long ride takes patience
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

4.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34Best value

Spend a full day reaching Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, then cruise aboard the Dragonfly, eat a seafood lunch, explore Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through quiet coves and water tunnels. English and Vietnamese guides lead the trip, with guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi praised for their humor and care.

“It was a great day trip with a very nice guide and I would highly recommend it”

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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Starting at Kailua Beach Adventures
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

5.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Paddle from Kailua Beach to Popoia Island or the Mokulua Islands on a guided or self-guided eco-tour. You’ll receive a kayak, snorkel gear, dry bag, locker, lunch, and safety briefing. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, and Tupre have helped make the outing personal and informative, but wind can change the route.

“Sept 4, 2025 about 9 am - 2:30 pm. My husband and I (late 50s/mid 60s) thoroughly enjoyed our day kayaking to the Mokulua Islands with our guide Tupre. We did not have any trouble transporting the kayak to the ocean. There was no yucky water to cross. We found it a fairly easy few block walk. The hardest part was carrying the kayak back up a little hill when bringing it back from the beach. Tupre was a fantastic guide! With his help we saw turtles, a monk seal, wedged-tailed shearwater birds nesting on the island (so many cute babies), crabs, urchins, many beautiful fish while snorkeling. Definitely an…”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Finding the blue building at Bill Bird Marina
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

6.Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Biscayne Bay and mangrove habitats with a SoFlo Water Adventures guide, then ride to Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. You can swim, take photos, meet gentle raccoons, and enjoy fruit, water, soda, or Gatorade. Guides such as Francis, Sean, Ashley, Tony, and Alejandra are often praised for keeping beginners comfortable.

“I loved it. My guides, Alejandra and Tony, were excellent. I had so much fun seeing the raccoons and exploring the island. Thank you.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - From Phuket hotel to Royal Phuket Marina
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

7.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave canoeing at Talu Island, Panak Island’s mangroves, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a swim stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear instructions. Hotel transfers and equipment are included.

“We had so much fun on this boat tour. There was a large variety of activities throughout the day and the scenery was breathtaking. Dino was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The rest of the boat crew were also amazing.”

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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle - Wildlife: rewarding, but never promised
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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

8.Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Rammel at Capri Paddlecraft Park for a two-hour tour through Marco Island mangroves. Use a Hobie pedal kayak or paddle kayak, learn about local wildlife, and watch for dolphins, manatees, birds, conchs, and starfish. Photos are included, and the tour returns to the starting point.

“It was an awesome adventure for a different take on the island! Not reccomended for small children for the pedaling/ navigation side. But perhaps ask if they can ride along first. Didn’t see any small children. Awesome experience. Expect to get in the water so wear appropriate attire. Also gets hot so sunscreen and coverage recommended. Also recommend going before noon in the summer time.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Finding the blue building at Bill Bird Marina
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

9.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at 10800 Collins Ave, board a boat, then kayak through mangroves toward Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. Guides such as Tony, Alejandra, Sean, Angie, and Liam explain the ecosystem while you look for fish, crabs, snails, birds, and raccoons. Snacks and drinks are included.

“Angie and Francis were great! One of a kind opportunity and it was amazing! The raccoons come right up to you!”

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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping - Exploring the pigeon cave and rocky canyon
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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

10.Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 929 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Start at Ambrela Beach with a short kayak lesson, then paddle along Pula’s coast to a cave used by pigeons. Continue past Fratarski, Frašker, and Fraškerić islands, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping. English-speaking guides such as Carlo, Branko, Ivan, and David keep the outing friendly and safe.

“Such a great way to spend an afternoon. It was very well organised and safe. The 1 hour swim halfway through was amazing.”

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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking - Starting at 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard
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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

11.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join Cocoa Kayaking for a 2.5-hour paddle through Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands. Guides such as James, Ian, Susie, and Michael share local ecology while you search for manatees, dolphins, birds, tarpon, stingrays, and crabs. Small groups cap at 10, photos are included, and the 9:00 am departure offers the best wildlife odds.

“Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, great personality, and answered all our questions. Saw manatees and dolphins, loved it!”

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1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals - Morning pickup and the road to Tuan Chau
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1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

12.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with a two-bed cabin, meals, kayaking or a local rowing boat, Titov Island, and Surprise Cave. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have led past departures, while the 22-person maximum keeps the group fairly manageable. Expect a busy schedule, shared activities, and impressive scenery.

“I was lucky as this trip was cancelled on short notice, and I was moved to Mila Cruise. This happened with other guests from other ships as well having paid a much higher fee. As a solo traveller, Ha Long Bay is definitely on the more expensivRead more”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Through the mangroves and narrow canals
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

13.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet at Venetian Marina in North Miami and choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard after a short lesson. You’ll ride out to the mangroves, paddle toward Raccoon Island, look for birds, fish, crabs, dolphins, and manatees, then stop to swim and snack. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, and Alejandra are praised for their friendly help.

“This was an amazing little afternoon excursion. Our host was very knowledgeable in local birds, fish, fauna and all things wildlife. we kayaked alongside a pod of dolphins, saw crab spiders, raccoons, puffer fish, a variety of birds and then some. Highly recommend this to see the biscayne bay. Great value.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - Paddling from mangrove corridors into open water
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

14.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Paddle Naples takes you from Big Hickory Island through mangrove passages, open Gulf water, and a shell-covered beach. Choose a clear or standard tandem kayak, SUP, or possibly a Hobie pedal kayak. Guides including Hannah, Nick, Victoria, Elizabeth, Zach, and Anna explain local wildlife and shells. Plan for about 2.5 hours, with photos, parking, and gear included.

“Fun experience! Zach does a great job making this fun for everyone in the group and is interactive. Enjoyable activity.”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Starting at Ao Po Pier around 8:00 a.m.
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

15.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

This seven-hour Phuket day trip takes you by boat from Ao Po Pier to Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, and Khao Phing Kan. You will canoe through caves, see the famous nail-shaped rock, enjoy halal lunch on board, and have time to swim. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and equipment are included.

“Great trip. The crew unexplained everything well and were always around to answer questions. Lunch was good. The boat was good size and not over crowded.”

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