Kona Boys is a small, laid back, island style surf, kayak, SUP and SCUBA shop located on the Big Island's Kona Coast above Kealakekua Bay, serving the area since 1995. They are a premier source for gear and adventures, offering rentals, sales, and expert lessons. Guests consistently describe incredible, fabulous, and unforgettable experiences with their guided tours, which include kayak and outrigger canoe trips to Kealakekua Bay. The guides are repeatedly praised as amazing, knowledgeable, professional, personable, engaging, friendly, helpful, and caring. They provide fascinating insights into Hawaiian culture, history, and marine life, making the journey deeply meaningful. A key highlight is the early morning tours that allow guests to have the serene bay to themselves before larger boats arrive. The team demonstrates a clear commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, weaving a culturally and environmentally sensitive approach into every adventure. While the experience involves some physical activity and may be pricey, reviewers find it absolutely worth it. The small business feel offers a much better and more in-touch local experience compared to larger party boats. The owner and crew are warmly noted for their passion and for helping guests with local recommendations. Thanks to their warmth, expertise, and genuine care, a trip with Kona Boys is celebrated as a memorable journey into the heart of Hawai‘i, leaving guests connected, grateful, and eager to return.
Very pleased with the experience, we got a much better understanding of the Hawaiian culture, and handling an outrigger canoe. Great guide, very knowledgeable, he made the experience.
June 2025
Michael and Evan were awesome! They were so knowledgeable and kind. Everything was so cool! Super pretty! We’ve gone snorkeling a couple of times and this one was the prettiest. Gorgeous coral and fish with an awesome drop off! Out of all the tours we saw there, I was happy to be on ours. We saw spinner dolphins too!
June 2025
We had an amazing time on the outrigger! It was a great experience, amazing history lesson, and a great to paddle out on the ocean. So worth the money.
