Light Up the Night is a Honolulu night SUP yoga class from Yoga Floats: 75 minutes of slow paddleboard yoga over underwater lights in the waist-deep lagoon at Magic Island, Ala Moana, for $65 with board included. It suits beginners aged 8 and up and couples wanting an evening activity near Waikiki. The drawback: no fixed schedule is published.
Highlights
$65 per person for a 75-minute class with paddleboard and instruction, capped at 10 people; the operator's daytime SUP yoga is $40, so the lights cost $25 extra.
Boards float over LED underwater lights in the sheltered Magic Island lagoon, which the operator says is waist-deep with a sandy bottom, so swimming ability is not required.
Rated 5.0 from 22 verified reviews on the operator's site and 'Excellent' from 167 reviews across all Yoga Floats classes as of October 2026.
Minimum age 8, no yoga experience needed, and arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not admitted.
Meets at the south end of the Magic Island parking lot, about $20 by rideshare from Waikiki or $2.50 by city bus.
What to Expect
Book online at least 1 hour before class, or 2 hours if nobody else has signed up, and check in 10 to 15 minutes early at the white and gray boards or the Yoga Floats van at the south end of the Magic Island lot.
Leave keys, wallet and phone in the operator's storage at your own risk, then wade into the waist-deep lagoon with your board.
Follow a slow, beginner-friendly yoga sequence on the board as the lights beneath turn the water purple, pink and blue, according to 1 of the 3 reviews we read.
Expect to fall in; 2 of the 3 reviews we read mention falling or the balance challenge, and the sandy bottom lets you stand straight back up.
Finish after about 75 minutes and collect the optional waterproof photos, $10 per person, emailed within 24 hours.
What's Included
Paddleboard rental
Yoga instruction for 75 minutes
Underwater light display beneath the boards
Storage for small valuables (not insured)
What's Not Included
Transportation to Ala Moana Beach Park
Waterproof photos ($10 per person)
Gratuity
Towel
What to Bring
Swimwear or yoga clothing you can move in and get wet
Towel and water bottle for after class
A light layer for the evening breeze
Minimal valuables; leave the rest in your car or hotel
Restrictions and Requirements
Minimum age 8
Arrivals more than 5 minutes after the start time cannot join
Guests should be comfortable in water; no swimming test is required because the lagoon is waist-deep
Class is cancelled in heavy rain, high wind or lightning, with notice by email or phone 30 minutes before start
Cancellation Policy
The operator requires 24 hours' notice for any cancellation or rescheduling request; refund percentages for later cancellations are not published. Classes run rain or shine but are cancelled by the operator in unsafe conditions, with notice 30 minutes before start. Checked October 2026 on yogafloats.com.
South end of the Magic Island parking lot, Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 96814; look for the white and gray boards on the grass or the Yoga Floats van
Check-In
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class; latecomers past 5 minutes are turned away
Parking and Getting There
Ample free parking in the Ala Moana Beach Park lots per the operator; city bus $2.50 one way or about $20 by rideshare from Waikiki
Ratings from every source we could find
Other
5.0
22 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Illuminated evening paddleboard events are a smaller novelty category, generally positioned as a social/visual experience rather than a fitness class.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read the 3 reviews displayed on the operator's Light Up the Night page (2 verified site reviews from January and February 2025 and 1 TripAdvisor review from December 2024), collected October 2026. Individual star ratings are not shown; the page reports a 5.0 average from 22 verified reviews, and the remaining 19 were not visible to us.
What Reviewers Praise
Lit boards turn the water into a light show(2 of 3 reviews we read)
Reviewers describe the color of the water under the boards as the reason to pick this class over the daytime version, and both recommend it.
— TripAdvisor, star not displayed, December 2024: the lights turned the water purple, pink and blue, and the couple fell off often and enjoyed it
Owner helps solo and last-minute bookers(1 of 3 reviews we read)
A solo traveler whose preferred sessions were full says the owner found her a spot; the operator also runs an email and phone notification system for weather cancellations.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, February 2025: a last-minute solo booking was squeezed in by the owner and ended the trip well
What Reviewers Complain About
Balance is harder than expected(2 of 3 reviews we read · outside operator's control · most recent: January 2025)
One reviewer called the class quite challenging and another fell off repeatedly; both still rated it positively, and the operator's own FAQ says falling in is common.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, January 2025: fun but quite challenging, which the reviewer expected from yoga on a paddleboard
Sessions sell out(1 of 3 reviews we read · operator issue · most recent: February 2025)
With 10 boards per class, one reviewer found her preferred evenings full and got in only through the owner's help; booking a few days ahead avoids this.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, February 2025: preferred sessions were full before the owner found a spot
About the Operator in General
Yoga Floats shows 167 verified reviews rated 'Excellent' across six classes as of October 2026; the site summary credits patient instructors, calm water and small groups, and notes that balance takes practice and falling in is common.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $65, Light Up the Night is worth the $25 premium over the operator's daytime SUP yoga if the evening light show is the point, because the format, lagoon and 10-person cap are otherwise identical. It suits beginners, couples and solo travelers who want a calm, non-alcoholic evening activity 10 minutes from Waikiki. People who want a serious yoga workout or who dislike getting wet should choose a studio class instead.
Book This Tour If…
You want an evening activity near Waikiki that ends with photos of lit boards
You are a beginner aged 8 or over and happy to fall into waist-deep water
You can book a few days ahead, since classes cap at 10 and reviewers report sell-outs
You can get to Ala Moana Beach Park by car, bus or a $20 rideshare
Skip This Tour If…
You want a vigorous flow; the operator describes this as slow and peaceful
You cannot commit 24 hours ahead or may arrive more than 5 minutes late
Rain or wind is forecast; the class is cancelled with only 30 minutes' notice
The $25 premium over the $40 daytime class is not worth the lights to you
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Book the $40 Sunset SUP Yoga instead if you want golden-hour light rather than LEDs; same lagoon and length.
Wear lycra or a swimsuit rather than cotton; the operator says falling in is common.
Buy the $10 photo package if you want the light show on camera, since phones are stored on shore.
Take the city bus ($2.50) or rideshare if you do not want to drive after dark; the trolley does not serve evening classes.
Reserve at least 1 hour ahead online; if no one else has booked, online booking closes 2 hours before class.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Light Up the Night SUP yoga class in Honolulu?
Yoga Floats lists Light Up the Night from $65 per person as of October 2026, which includes the paddleboard and a 75-minute instructed class over underwater lights at Magic Island. Optional waterproof photos cost $10 per person, and the operator's daytime and sunset SUP yoga classes are $40.
Do I need yoga or paddleboard experience for Honolulu night SUP yoga?
No. The operator says the class suits beginners and experienced yogis alike, with a slow sequence in waist-deep water. Two of the 3 reviews we read describe falling in or finding the balance challenging, but the sandy bottom lets you stand up immediately, so no swimming ability is required.
Where does the Light Up the Night class meet?
The class meets at the south end of the Magic Island parking lot in Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, where the white and gray boards or the Yoga Floats van are set up. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, because guests more than 5 minutes late are not admitted to the water.
What is the minimum age for Yoga Floats night SUP yoga?
The minimum age for Light Up the Night is 8, according to the operator's class page. Children must be comfortable in the water, and the class is limited to 10 people, so families should book all seats together. No weight limit is published for the boards.
What happens if the weather is bad for the night SUP yoga class?
Classes run in light rain but are cancelled in heavy rain, high wind or lightning. Yoga Floats notifies guests by email or phone 30 minutes before the start, and for your own changes the operator requires 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule without penalty, as stated in October 2026.
How do I get to Magic Island from Waikiki for the class?
The operator lists three options: the city bus at $2.50 one way (6 AM to 10 PM), an Uber at about $20 from Waikiki, or driving to the free Ala Moana Beach Park lots. The Ala Moana Shopping Trolley runs until 8 PM, so it may not fit a late evening class.
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