Outrigger canoe surfing from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

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1 hr
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From 5 years-old and up
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Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture, history, and sport during this outrigger canoe surfing session at Waikiki Beach!

Outrigger canoes first arrived in Hawaii thousands of years ago and their distinct lateral support float that renders them stable enough to navigate rough ocean waters soon made them indispensable to the Hawaiian way of life. Today, outrigger canoes are one of the safest ocean going vessels that exist and canoeing remains an integral part of Hawaiian culture. If you are looking for a unique and authentic Hawaiian experience, this outrigger canoe surfing session in Honolulu, right in Waikiki, is the activity for you!

Your outrigger canoe ride will take place on the iconic and easily accessible Waikiki Beach, where beautiful views of the Waikiki strip, Diamond Head crater, and Pacific Ocean will accompany you as you learn how to canoe Hawaiian style! To begin the canoe surfing experience, you will first meet your two certified Canoe Captains who will give you a safety and activity briefing before guiding you and your group to launch the six person canoe into the water. From there your captains will assist you in paddling and navigating to Waikiki’s surf break to catch some waves!

This canoe surfing activity on Waikiki Beach is great for families and groups as your booking will be exclusive to just your group! Anyone above the age of 5 is able to join and all abilities are welcome – no previous paddling or surfing experience is necessary and it is not required to be able to swim either. This canoe surfing session is the perfect alternative to surfing if you want to enjoy a group outing on the water without getting fully submerged and experience the best Hawaiian sensation of all: riding a wave!

Book your outrigger canoe surfing experience now and create unforgettable memories from Waikiki Beach in the heart of Honolulu!

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Practical information

30-60 minute outrigger canoe surfing session from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu. The length of the activity depends on ocean conditions and wave frequency and you are guaranteed to catch 3 waves during the activity session. Each booking is exclusive to you and your group only.

Course of events

-Meet canoe captains at meeting point on Waikiki Beach 15 minutes before activity start time

-Receive safety and activity briefing

-Launch canoe

-Learn how to paddle and navigate

-Paddle to the surf break and get in the link-up

-Catch 3 waves!

-Return to shore

-Disembark and debrief

-End of activity

Activity requirements

Participants must be at least 5 years old to participate and paddlers must be over 12 years old. In a group of 6, 4 people will be asked to paddle and 2 will be riders.

If there are young children onboard, a parent or guardian must be present to hold the child during the ride and must provide their own lifejacket or floatation device.

Special terms

Please note that outrigger canoes are not required by the U.S. coast guard to carry life jackets. Adult life jackets can be provided upon request and child life jackets must be supplied by participants.

The minimum number of people needed per booking is 3; however, in the case that there are only 1 or 2 people in a party, as long as you pay for the minimum pax of 3, you can book. If your group has less than 3 people, please add a note so that staff can be prepared to help paddle.

Meeting point:
Service Counter located on the pool deck of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • 2 Canoe Captains
  • Outrigger canoe
  • Paddles
  • Tax + fees
Excluded
  • Professional photos (available for purchase)
  • Gratuity
Do not forget to bring
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Reef-safe suncream

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