4 Canoe Trips in Oahu Worth Getting Wet For

1.Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Board Kamoauli, an all-wood Polynesian double-hulled canoe, for a two-hour sunset sail from Honolulu. Expect Hawaiian stories, chants, ukulele music, hula, cultural activities, light food, and a small group of no more than six people.

“It was a very educational and interesting experience. Crew was excellent. I think it would be great for families with children. Our cruise only had 4 customers, so most of the time was spent not looking at the view, but looking at the crew speaking and signing in the center of the boat. My recommendation would be to conduct your educational talks and signing on the front of the boat so we could both listen to you and watch the entire sunset at the same time. I felt rude and uncomfortable turning my back on you so I could watch the sunset. The crew had a better view of the…”

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2.Outrigger Canoe Surfing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $51Best value

Meet Waikiki Beach Services at the Royal Hawaiian and join a licensed captain for a short outrigger canoe ride off Waikiki Beach. You will paddle as a group, learn why the canoe mattered to Hawaiian royalty, and catch at least two waves. Children age five and older and nonswimmers are welcome.

“This is a wonderful experience! The price made this possible for our family to all enjoy it. My mom was not able to paddle due to a shoulder injury and they made her the queen and allowed her to go along. LOVED it!”

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3.Polynesian Canoe Day Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Rob and the small Kamoauli crew for a two-hour sail from 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. You’ll coast along Waikiki and Mamala Bay aboard an authentic Polynesian canoe, with ukulele music, chants, Hawaiian stories, local food, and cultural activities such as hula, poi, lei making, or music.

“The crew is a well functioning team and did phenomenal at making our experience great. We got to see turtles, beautiful ocean and Waikiki from the sea. Culture learning was amazing, the food was the best we had yet. You could tell it was fresh and actually local. The tuna and marlin just so good. We got lucky and had the boat to ourselves because the others were late so it was a private trip. My only complaint was that we couldn’t stay out longer. There is tons of history and culture with this and it did not feel like a tourist trap which we loved. This is day 4…”

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4.Polynesian Canoe Morning Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Ron and a small crew for a two-hour morning sail aboard Kamoauli, an all-wood, double-hulled Polynesian canoe. Expect Hawaiian history, legends, ukulele music, hula, percussion, poi-making, local foods, and views toward Diamond Head.

“This was positively most wonderful mornings. The entire experience was fun. Educational. The team on board was the best. The Polynesian sailing canoe has been beautifully restored.”

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