Overview
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Catch a catamaran across an 800 year old fishpond to Kualoa's Secret Island Beach Activity to find an ideal place to relax and spend the day with family and friends. Theres lots of water equipment to use as well as beach games. Bring your reef-safe sunscreen, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, shades and a camera for a fun-filled beach day. Some activities are canoes, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, beach volleyball, table tennis, or horseshoes.
In addition to activities, you can just relax and read a book in a hammock under a swaying palm tree. Showers and changing rooms are available on Secret Island so bring a change of clothes and a towel if you’re planning to take a dip in the ocean.
You can bring your own drink coolers and lunch/snacks if you want … just no glass bottles allowed … cans are preferred to avoid using single-use plastics! Refreshments are also available for sale.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remember to bring: swimsuit, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
Required check in 30-45 minutes in advance at the Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office.
Photo ID matching the name on the reservation required for check in.
What To Expect
Head to Secret Island Beach, where you can use Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hawaiian Canoes, a Glass Bottom Boat, and much more. Come prepared for an exciting half day in the sun by bringing sunglasses, towel, swimsuit, and sunscreen. There are private changing rooms and outdoor showers, so bring a change of clothes. On the beach, enjoy sand volleyball courts, table tennis, horseshoes, jenga and other games ... or just relax in a hammock with your favorite book. Theres also snacks and drinks for sale on the island.
Options
Secret Island Full Day w/lunch
Beach time is 9:30am-4:00pm.: You will need to drive out to the ranch and check in at the Ticket Office no later than 8:45 am. Beach time is 9:30am-4:00pm.
Secret Island Beach Half Day
What‘s Included
Selection of fun activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing adventure 🎉
Annya S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this experience. It was unbelievably restful, fun, joyful and uplifting. You get your personal beach with various activities. I got to make a lei, go out on a boat to look at turtles, swing in a hammock and hang out in paradise. The staff were superb.
weather problems
gjmtrucking,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00trip got cancelled due to weather, it looked like it would have been a good experience
Great and friendly...
Violette P,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and friendly staff!! Had a great time. We had the whole beach to ourselves. Will visit again!!
Secret Island Tour at Kualoa Ranc
epolito830,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall we enjoyed our experience. We met at Kualoa Ranch, which was a pleasant surprise to see the property and take in the picturesque views. We were then shuttled over to a dock and took a quick boat road across the pond to the beach. We were able to paddleboard, and given the option to take a kayak out, a group kayak to a sandbar, a mini boat tour to see some turtles--a lot of options! We also took a small boat tour of the pond to see some of the famous movie spots. We were educate on ti leaf lei making, and were able to make those to bring home. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. If you're looking to relax and and learn some history, this is a good mix.
Cool to see the landscape but that’s all
RachyP718,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Was just alright. As someone said, if you have access to a nice beach then consider doing a different activity at K ranch. Every activity there is a separate charge. It’s a well oiled Disney-type of place in my opinion. Scenery was nice, lizard mountain. Perhaps I would’ve enjoyed the jungle tour more so.
Secret Beach Tour
Megan D,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00My partner and I fully enjoyed ourselves on this excursion. The event started on time and once we got to the secret beach there were about 3 different tours that were free we had the option to do. We choose the turtle tour and movie site tour, both were great! The beach has volleyball courts, jenga, cornhole and many other games. The multiple guides on this tour were very nice and informative about the island and beach. We will definitely book this again on our next trip back!
Aside from the rain we...
Paulina V,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aside from the rain we enjoyed the secret island activities the staff was very friendly and made us feel like we were family or close friends.
Great kayaking for the beginners
romera100,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I am going to keep short. This is kayaking for the beginners so is the equipment. You are not allowed to kayak past the mark area of the beach waters and is no more than 50 meters out and 100 meters along the beach. Also, would be nice if the staff on the beach do some clean up in the area and the beach itself, after all this place is the most beautiful on Oahu and the view from the “secret island” is astonishing. Keep it that way.
A Private Paradise
IslandOasisUSVI,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely THRILLED we finally booked the half-day (afternoon) adventure at Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island Beach! A serene boat ride whisks you to a private paradise framed by the jaw-dropping Koʻolau Mountains. They’ve thought of everything — comfy beach chairs, hammocks, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, volleyball, shaded spots, restrooms, showers, changing rooms, and snacks (or bring your own!). The calm water is perfect for swimming, wading, or paddling, and the friendly staff keeps things fun with optional canoe trips to the sandbar and turtle-spotting boat rides. You can even wander quiet trails for extra seclusion. Our only complaint? We didn’t want to leave. We’ll be back!
Don’t waste your money
Monica R,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were a family of 6 adults. This was our most disappointing tour in Oahu. I can’t believe we paid money for a crowded, not that pretty beach. They definitely overbooked the # of people for this tour. It was so crowded and there were no beach chairs to sit on. There are plenty of picnic tables. We can sit in the sand with a crowd in the water in Waikiki for free. I thought this was going to be like a “secret” beach with less people. They have an area of the water that they keep the crowd contained in — all sharing the water amenities like paddle boards. There were too many people and not enough space or supplies. The sand is very rocky and hurts your feet. Bring water shoes or tread with care. There was music playing which was good. There are nice changing rooms. There is free water to drink. There are only a few hammocks so don’t count on getting one. We did get to play sand volleyball as no one cared to get in the beach. There are no waves at all. We did enjoy the VERY short ride over to the sandbar for 15 minutes. We had to put our name on the list to get in line. I would not recommend anyone to do this tour for any reason. There are better beaches for free. The amenities are not that great and it’s nothing like the pictures.
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