Small-Group Kayak Tours · Keauhou Bay

Kona feels different from the water.

Safety first. Fun, a close second.

We make the most of every adventure without compromising safety.

Paddle volcanic coastline, explore sea caves and slip beneath the surface of Hawaiʻi’s clear blue Pacific.

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Guided Since 1994 Small Groups Keauhou Bay

Choose Your Waterline

Two ways to meet the Kona coast.

Both tours launch from historic Keauhou Bay with experienced guides, quality gear and the flexibility to follow the day’s best conditions.

Ocean Safaris guests kayaking beside a lava sea cave

Keauhou Sea Cave Kayak Tour

Paddle south along lava cliffs, explore sea caves and finish with snorkeling in Kona’s clear coastal water.

$99 Adult$49 ChildView Dates

A small group paddling kayaks on the Kona coast

Early Morning

2 HoursAges 5+

Dolphin Riser Kayak Tour

Launch at 7 a.m. for cooler air, calmer water and a peaceful paddle before the coast fully wakes up.

From $69View Dates

Guests kayaking along Kona’s lava coastline

Coming Soon · Self-Guided Rentals

Your paddle. Your pace.

We’re getting our kayak rentals ready for launch. Check back for availability and online reservations.

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The Ocean Safaris Difference

Wild coastline. Clear water. Your kind of morning.

Every launch is shaped by the ocean that day. Your local guide reads the conditions, keeps the group small and leads you into the best of Keauhou’s living coastline.

Sea Caves & Lava Coastline
Snorkeling in Clear Pacific Water
Small Groups, Local Guides

See the Sea Cave Tour

Kayakers paddling across deep blue Pacific water

Ocean Safaris guests snorkeling together

Every Day Is Different. Your guide chooses the best experience for the conditions.

1994Paddling Kona Since

2Signature Guided Tours

5+Welcoming Adventurers

1Unforgettable Coastline

“Wonderful scenery, a patient guide, and an experience our son still talks about.”

Guest Review · TripAdvisor

Our Story

A love letter to the ocean—powered by paddles.

Mike and Carol Dennis together beneath palm trees — Mike & Carol Dennis

Mike Dennis with his outrigger canoe on the beach — Mike & Carol Dennis

Founded by Mike & Carol Dennis · 1994

Built to leave only ripples.

Mike and Carol built Ocean Safaris from a lifelong passion for the water and a desire to share Kona’s coastline in a more personal, responsible way. Instead of engines, gasoline, exhaust and oil, they chose kayaks: quiet, human-powered travel that lets guests move with the ocean rather than roar across it.

For more than three decades, they welcomed families, first-time paddlers and seasoned adventurers into a world of clear water, lava cliffs, sea caves and marine life. Small groups, careful guidance and respect for this coastline became the heart of the company.

Eventually, Mike and Carol were ready to retire their paddles and find someone who would care for Ocean Safaris as much as they did. Their longtime lead guide, Winfield Brown, shared that passion and was ready to take the helm.

No motors between you and the ocean. Just a paddle, a kayak and the sound of the Pacific.

Winfield Brown in his kayak with a group at Keauhou Bay — Winfield Brown

Winfield with guests enjoying pineapple on their kayaks — Winfield Brown

Owner & Operator · Winfield Brown

From desert daydreams to the Kona Coast.

Winfield grew up surrounded by dirt and cacti, daydreaming about places like Kona—about snorkeling in warm water, exploring sea caves and setting out in a kayak beneath volcanic cliffs.

Years later, those childhood dreams became his everyday life. After more than three years as Ocean Safaris’ main guide, Winfield found that sharing his love of the ocean was just as rewarding as exploring it himself. When the opportunity came to carry Ocean Safaris forward, it felt like a natural next chapter.

In February 2026, Winfield purchased Ocean Safaris from Mike and Carol, becoming its owner and operator. Today, he brings the same enthusiasm that first drew him to guiding into running the business—keeping its small-group spirit alive and helping guests discover the coastline he fell in love with.

Locally Owned · Guide Operated · Big Island Rooted

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