Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Outrigger Canoe Surfing

From
$100
Duration
~30-45 Minutes
Tour type
Outrigger Canoe Wave Riding
Island
Oahu

Overview

  • A classic Waikiki activity - riding waves in a traditional outrigger canoe with a local crew steering
  • One of the most iconic, historically-rooted Waikiki beach activities

Outrigger canoe surfing is one of Waikiki's oldest tourist traditions, dating back over a century - a crew paddles the canoe into position and rides incoming waves toward shore, no paddling skill required from guests.

Tripreviewall's Take

A genuinely iconic, low-effort Waikiki bucket-list activity suitable for almost anyone.

Good for
  • Families and travelers of any fitness level
  • Anyone wanting a quintessential, historically-rooted Waikiki experience
Worth knowing
  • No paddling skill needed - the crew does the work, guests just enjoy the ride

Ratings from every source we could find

Tripreviewall
4.5
88 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.5
88 reviews
GetYourGuide
4.5
50 reviews
Viator
4.5
25 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Outrigger canoe surfing is widely recognized as one of Waikiki's oldest and most iconic tourist traditions, generally reviewed favorably for being an accessible, fun activity suitable for nearly any fitness level.
Last checked 2026-09-15

Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Exact meeting point and pickup details are confirmed at booking via FareHarbor.

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