Saltwater Soul
Kailua Kona

T: 808.493.9310

75-5707 Ali'i Drive Suite B
Kailua Kona HI 96740

T: 808.493.9310

Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals

What better eco friendly way to enjoy the sights of beautiful Kailua Kona Hawai’i, both above and below the water?  We offer the only ocean safe Clear Bottom Kayak rentals on the Big Island Hawai’i!

Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals from $34.

Saltwater Soul Clear Bottom Kayaks with Spinner Dolphins

Big Island Activities​

No ka oi! Experience the very best of Hawaii’ Island. There are so many fantastic things to see and do here from the manta rays, hiking volcanoes and waterfalls, snorkel trips, sunset sails, star-gazing, waterfalls, zip lines, and sport fishing. Choosing can be downright confusing! We decided to put together a selection of our very favorite activities and tour companies for you.

plan for fun!
Saltwater Soul Kona Big Island Activities Booked Here

Eco-friendly Gift Shop

With the desire to offer Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals to our Big Island visitors, came a bigger responsibility to keep our ocean healthy. Thus, the idea of our gift shop was born.  All products carried in the shop are either made from recycled material, a re-usable replacement for common disposable plastic items, or purchased from a company who gives back to marine conservation.  A portion of all our profits are given to the Kahalu’u Bay Education Center.

Saltwater Soul Kailua Kona Eco Gift Shop
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John R
October 22, 2024.
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A great time!!! Staff was amazing in every way! Had the time of my life! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience an adventure on the water!
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Octokai
October 2, 2024.
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Fun Time! This was such a great time! It was a 10 min walk with Kayak to launch point of my choosing. It was safe and calm; I didn't feel rushed or nervous. Life jackets were provided with friendly instruction on Kayak use for a novice like me. I could see the reef below with the yellow tangs grazing by the coral. The staff were friendly and helpful. They were also honest telling me the day before conditions were not great. But I came back and I am soooo glad I did. Thank you Saltwater Soul for a wonderful time!!!
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de Lame T
June 22, 2024.
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Great kayaking! We rented two 2-man kayaks and went out with our kids (7 & 11). It took less than 10 mins to wheel the kayaks to the launch point at the beach. We rolled them down the sidewalk on the ocean side with no problem. We easily made our way south past the pier and explored the bay. We really enjoyed relaxing while looking for fish. We’ve gone kayaking in various locations. This one was just perfect. We didn’t have to kayak far to see sea life, the water was calm, and other than the glass bottom boat passing by every once in a while, there were no motorboats. There’s also no jet skis! We had fun and would do it again!
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Melina P
July 2, 2023.
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Awesome and fun! This was so much fun to do, we seen s pod of dolphins, eagle ray, and colorful fish! The ocean is so blue and just beautiful! Great island adventure. And the best part was the service! Chris was extra friendly, serviced us well, gave us great directions and what to look for. He had life vests for all 6 of us, his equipment was fully equipped with extra accessories. He also held our belongings in a container at the shop, so we didn't have to leave valuables in the car. He also gave us couple minutes more for us walking to kayak location. Mahalo, Chris!
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SofiaATL
June 22, 2023.
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Hawai'i was a dream A landscape like no other in the world. The darkest-brightest most magical place on earth. We saw actively erupting volcanoes and beautiful waterfalls. Banyan trees are the most fascinating trees I have ever seen in my life.Night swimming with the Manta Rays is a must!Can't wait to go back and travel the other islands.
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rainymomo
November 20, 2022.
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Would absolutely rent clear bottom kayaks here again! Great experience with this business. Quaint little shop in downtown. When we arrived, our kayaks were ready to go with paddles, microfibers, bilge pumps and fish ID cards. They were strapped to a set of wheels that made it super easy to walk them across the street for entry. We had enough people in our party to have folks stay with the kayaks while two people carried back the wheels. We were given a bike lock to secure the wheels if we wanted to. Entry was easy at the bay right across the road. Had a great time out on the water. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting. Lots of stuff to see and a great way to spend a morning.
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Mattie K
May 15, 2022.
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Clear bottom kayaking This is a great place to rent a clear bottom kayak! Very Sweet service and all! I would highly recommend trying it out! Great prices!
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Sandra W
April 30, 2022.
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Amazing memorable experience with awesome small business We absolutely loved Saltwater Soul’s glass bottom kayaks! We love the water and we’re excited to see it from this view. We have a 1 year old who’s very comfortable on the water so we were happy to take her out with us (we brought her life jacket for the experience to make sure it fit). Lori, one of the owners, was beyond accommodating. The boat was in pristine shape. They provide you with everything you need, even a “fish identification card” to ID what you’re looking seeing. The experience was fantastic. We rented all day (9 am - 4 pm). Took it in and dropped the boat off to go get lunch. Then went out again in the afternoon. The water was perfect, clear, safe for a kid. We absolutely loved it!! Will do it again when we return to Kona!