Outrigger Canoe Surfing
4.6

Outrigger Canoe Surfing

By Waikiki Beach Services
Recommended by 92% of travelers
92% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 20m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Licensed Captain
  • Outrigger Canoe
  • Outrigger Canoe Paddles
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos & video (available to purchase based on the availability of the photographer)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • (1 USD) Ocean Stewarship fee effective 01/01/2024


Start:
  • Waikiki Beach Services @ Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    The service counter is located on the pool deck of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It is accessible from the beach. If you are using the public beach access from Kalakaua Ave., the service counter will be on your fight as you hit the beach.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21744P5

    • A minimum of 3 people required to book. Up to 6 people can ride together.
    • If your party is less than 3 (1 to 2 guests), as long as you pay for the minimum of 3, you can book. All bookings are exclusive.
    • Non-Swimmers welcome
    • Minors must receive legal guardian's approval
    • Waiver must be signed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Bring your own towel and sunscreen
    • A minimum age is 5 years old.
    • Children at age 12 and under will not be paddling
    • There are 4 seats for paddlers, and 2 seats for riders
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21744P5

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    • Waikiki Beach Services
      4.7 of 5 bubbles270
      Honolulu, Hawaii
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    • ATPZR1
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beachfront cabana in Waikiki
      Beachfront cabana rental for private space was very nice. Great view of Diamond Head. Water, juice and snacks included. Menu for food from hotel was nice for beach food. Service was good. happy that we did this.
      Written March 8, 2025
    • irishwitchy
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      A bit disappointing
      We stayed at Royal Hawaiian and rented one of the cabanas at the Sheraton, number 9. As much as the website mentions water aerobics may cause you concern for some cabanas by the pool, there is no mention that the ocean front ones have a walkway in front of you and the cabanas don’t provide proper shade during the hottest part of the day. We rented a cabana to have shade. Needed to go to the bar to have lunch to get out of the sun. We also did the umbrellas on the beach and they cost less! We will go back to them on the next trip. Go buy better cabanas that provide shade. Also get rid of the red and white towels with all the threads. Looks like the dog played with them.
      Written February 10, 2025
    • lukej214
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Obstructed cabana view at Sheraton pool
      View from cabana 2 at the Sheraton adult poolis 50% obstructed by a pool lift. This should really be disclosed before renting. Recommend cabanas 3 or 4 to avoid obstructed view. Photo is the half that is unobstructed. Otherwise, great service and good privacy.
      Written February 10, 2025
    • Judy U
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Chairs/umbrella not worth it for us.
      Reserved chairs/umbrellas in advance which is what you need to do. Nice, friendly service. However, it is not something we would do again. The setup is quite a distance from the shoreline and we really didn’t have a view. Umbrella was small by most standards and barely offered shade for only one chair. $70 + tax, a lot to pay for what we got. This was through the Royal Hawaiian hotel where we stayed.
      Written January 17, 2025
    • James K
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great service and good quality
      Kind and courteous staff, friendly and helpful! We used them three times on our trip and were pleased each time. My wife left her hat at the beach and they called us to tell us they’d have it for us whenever we wanted to pick it up. So helpful. Chairs were comfortable enough and umbrellas were the best we saw on Waikīkī Beach.
      Written January 13, 2025
    • Amy A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great surf lessons!
      My 15 year old son and 13 year old daughter had a surf lesson with Mason and had a fabulous experience! They both came back all smiles and this was one of their favorite things of our whole vacation. He was a great instructor, patient and fun! Both successfully got up and rode some waves!
      Written November 27, 2024
    • jayme_aktrekker
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxation Made Easy at Waikiki Beach!”
      5-Star Review: Waikiki Beach Services Highly recommend renting chairs and umbrellas from Waikiki Beach Services! They made our beach day so much more enjoyable and relaxing. The setup was super convenient, and the staff was friendly and helpful. My only wish is that the chairs were available a bit later in the day so we could fully soak in the sunset. Overall, a fantastic experience!
      Written November 27, 2024
    • judydeanzim
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect day!
      Great day in the luxe cabana at Sheraton Waikīkī and a perfect last day of our vacation. Highly recommend! Worth every $ spent.
      Written October 5, 2024
    • Ryan T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible experience!!
      Mason was awesome and had my teen year old daughter up and surfing for the first time in minutes. I ended up getting a lesson with him as well and he had me surfing in minutes, we even had a great conversation and he showed me how to watch the waves. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend them to any one of any skill level or age!!
      Written August 5, 2024
    • Bridgetom
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved the mini cabanas!
      We rented two of the mini cabanas (#8 & #13) at the Sheraton's Helumoa pool & couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time at the pool. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Views of the beach from #13 were absolutely awesome! Our boys used the #8 cabana because it was closest to the water slide & just a few steps away from Baskin Robbin's. Oh, & they'll serve drinks/food to your cabana too!
      Written July 22, 2024
    • Steviebas
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice beachside cabana
      We rented a 2 person mini cabana at the Helumoa poolside in the Sheraton Waikiki. These mini cabana are dotted around the family pool so you can expect a little noise, hustle and bustle. We chose #11 which faced away from the pool, towards the ocean. We were quite happy with this choice, the only minor irritant being that there is a path between you and the ocean so you get a constant trail of people back and forth. If you want tru privacy - go to the cabanas at the EDGE pool (we did the next day). There is regular attendant service from about 11am to 4pm with the menu essentially being whatever is available at RumFire in restaurant in the hotel. Overall, a rental fee of $125+tax for the day is not too bad.
      Written May 13, 2024
    • Bestbets99
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      View before purchase
      We rented chairs and umbrella at the Sheraton Waikiki. Staff is friendly. Just beware that your neighbor’s umbrella may block all your sun. We left early because of that. Disappointing waste of money.
      Written April 16, 2024
    • Vacation760905
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Special treatment given to other guests
      I reserved 8 beach chairs on-line and paid in advance. The email confirmation said you had to be in line and present to select the location of your chairs. OPENS at 8am. I arrived at 7:30am and was told by the person setting up chairs to get in line. I was first in line, and at 8:00am, I asked for specific chairs in front row, and the attendant said those were already selected by a group of 14 people that came before opening selected them. I wasn't happy and asked for the Manager, she came out and said yes, a person came before opening and they accommodated him and let him pick 14 chairs, and another small group was able to select other chairs before opening. I was first in line at 7:30am and got 3rd choice and 20 chairs had already been selected. It was very disappointing experience, and the staff needs to review their policies, so everyone is treated the same. Gayle S
      Written February 20, 2024
    • BJG-Seattle
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lounging at Waikiki
      Have rented beach lounges and umbrellas from Waikiki Beach Services for years. Delightful location and beach staff terrific!
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    • Quest819659
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Burial at Sea
      Everyone from checkin onward was exceptionally kind. The outrigger canoe experience of scattering my sister’s ashes was a special event. The three guys in the canoe were so caring and considerate. This was a wonderful tribute to my sister.
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    Al L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    While hanging out at the beach I see this canoe go by with a bunch of people smiling and laughing. The next day I just happened to be in that area and decided to book it. Boy was I surprised once we paddled out and caught that first wave, it was exhilarating along with the water blast and the speed we got. I have to say it was probably the most fun thing we did while we were there. Thanks for adding some excitement to my trip
    Written August 16, 2024
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    Aloha! We are so happy to hear you were able to experience the thrill of outrigger canoe surfing. It truly is a one of a kind opportunity to cruise down the face of a wave in a canoe- only in Waikīkī! We appreciate you taking the time to give a 5 star rating and write a review. We hope to have you back again soon in the water! Mahalo 🤙
    Written October 28, 2024
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    Leslie
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Couples
    I highly recommend this activity and I would do it again. Aaron, Russell and Connor were fabulous! They explained how we need to paddle first and we paddled out to a good spot. Paddling over big waves on the way out was fun. The best part was of course catching waves and riding them towards the shore. I got drenched. SO refreshing each time. The guys were generous bringing us out more times and for longer to get better waves. I really appreciate that! Doing something active on the water right away in the morning was a great start to my day.
    TIPS: meet at towel stand by the pink umbrellas. They will hold your belongings. My Rx sunglasses stayed on and my husband’s hat stayed on.
    Written December 7, 2024
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    Aloha Leslie! We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience with Russell Aaron & Conor on the outrigger canoe. It is a truly unique and thrilling adventure. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and give us a five star rating. We will be sure to share your compliments with our team. We hope to have you back again someday soon. Mahalo 🤙!
    Written January 17, 2025
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    Michael T
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a fun day with the outrigger canoe ride! The captain and his team were amazing, it was super easy to get checked in before our ride in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, they will hold any beach bag or belongings for you while you ride. They also had a photographer getting videos and pictures during our ride. He was on a surfboard getting the best shots as we rode past him. Such a fun experience, would highly recommend this and will definitely do it again if we come back to Oahu.
    Written September 2, 2022
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    Aloha Michael! We are so happy to hear you had such a memorable experience with our team. Please come back some day soon to catch some more waves. Thanks again for taking the time to give us a 5 star rating and write a review. Mahalo 🤙
    Written September 12, 2022
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    lmk5650
    London, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and booked a canoe surfing adventure. It was fantastic. Neither of us realised how thrilling it would be to ride not just one, but three crests of a wave and we did it three times. We had been advised that this was the best company on the Waikiki Beach doing canoe surfing and they were right. Our canoe captain not only looked like he had been born on a surf board he knew the surf like he had been doing this all his life. He knew which wave to pick and just how to ride it. WOW, this is one adventure we will not forget.
    Written February 11, 2022
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    Mahalo Nui Loa for your kind 5-star rating and generous review about our company. We appreciate that very much! We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed the ride! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Mahalo!
    Written March 3, 2022
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    MamaNance62
    Carle Place8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022
    On our first day in Waikiki we started off with a thrill at Outrigger Canoe Surfing! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Russell was the captain and he and his crew were phenomenal and with their encouragement we powered through the surf and set up for three exhilarating rides over the breaking waves. It felt as though we were surfing. I would recommend this again in a heartbeat.
    Written January 31, 2022
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    Mahalo for your kind 5-star review! Glad to know that you had a wonderful time and got to experience of the sensation of "riding the waves". Mahalo for also mentioning of our canoe captain. We are happy to hear Russell took care of your ohana. Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future!
    Written March 3, 2022
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    trickle007
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    The staff at the desk was professional and always made sure we were happy. Our guide on the trip was awesome, I believe he said he has been doing the outrigger canoe surfing for over 40 years at Waikiki Beach and was awesome. Caught some waves, had a blast. I would definitely use this company again for all there experiences!!
    Written January 22, 2020
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    Laura K
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were scheduled for 6 person canoe ride at 2pm. It was raining and thunderstorms were predicted all day so we called at 11am to see if they were cancelling. The individual I spoke to said they were cancelling activities for the whole day because of weather. I asked if we could reschedule and he said I couldn’t reschedule and that the weather would be bad for the entire week and I should see a refund on my card in 3-4 days. The next day I get an email saying thank for you visiting! Turns out they deemed me a “no show” and I was charged in full. When I responded they said they have to “investigate” and will get back to me in 2-3 days.

    As someone who works as manager in customer service, this is very poor communication between staff and very poor customer service in general. I do not recommend this service and will continue to dispute the charge.
    Written March 19, 2020
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    Hi. If it was cancelled due to weather, we do refund. You would need to contact Viator and request a refund as that is where you had booked. Should you still have a problem getting refund, please let us know. We will reach out to Viator on your behalf.
    Written December 21, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Jill Olsen
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021 • Family
    So fun!! We had our 5 and 9 year old kids with us, the boat was super stable and we had a blast!! Our 5 year old is very timid and she was able to complete this excursion without any apprehension. You don't get very wet, but be ready to paddle hard (adults). The guides were very nice. Digital photos were $50 and if you want the video that is an additional $30. I have included a sample of the "professional" photos.
    Written October 22, 2021
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    Mahalo for your review and so happy that your kiddos had a great time! Such a wonderful experience to share with the family and very thankful you did it with us.
    Written January 5, 2022
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    Deb Nilles
    Naperville, IL30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    What could be more quintessentially Hawaiian than canoe surfing in the shadow of Diamond Head? So nostalgic that it's almost romantic... a Hawaiian dream. In my mind akin to a 1960's post card come to life! My MIL is 80 so I hesitated booking this for a split second, but anyone, ANYONE who can walk to that canoe on Waikiki Beach can do this! I don't even swim, but now know the thrill to a lesser degree of what it must feel like to actually surf. The guides were magnificent. Of the 4 of us on this trip, physical strength only applies to 1.5 of us. Guides were in boats and helped row. No problems. Fantastic experience!
    Written January 10, 2024
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    Mahalo Deb for painting a wonderful depiction of what it truly feels like to experience the thrill of the outrigger canoe in Waikīkī. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a 5 star rating and sharing your thoughts on the experience. We hope to have you back one day soon! Aloha 🤙
    Written January 12, 2024
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    Mary Y
    Williamsburg, VA20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Couples
    A great experience. We felt totally at ease with the staff as they were very experienced and confident. Only two of us could go and my husband wasn't able to paddle so they added a staff member so we didn't have to cancel. They were very helpful. Thanks so much.
    Written September 12, 2022
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    Aloha! We are glad to hear you felt at ease with our crew! To experience catching a wave on the canoe is like no other. We love more than anything to share this unique experience, and more than happy to make adjustments to make it happen. Mahalo for the 5 star rating and review! 🤙
    Written September 12, 2022
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