The Honolulu SUP yoga class from Yoga Floats is a $40, 75-minute morning session of sun salutations, standing poses and savasana on a paddleboard in the waist-deep Magic Island lagoon at Ala Moana, with up to 10 students. It suits beginners aged 8 and up near Waikiki on a budget. The drawback: class times appear only on the booking calendar.
Highlights
$40 per person including the board for 75 minutes, the cheapest Yoga Floats class; the sunset version is also $40 and the lit night class $65.
Held in the sheltered, waist-deep lagoon at Magic Island with a sandy bottom, so non-swimmers can take part and stand up after a fall.
Maximum 10 students per class; rated 5.0 from 27 verified reviews for the morning class and 'Excellent' from 167 reviews across the operator as of October 2026.
Minimum age 8, no experience required; latecomers beyond 5 minutes are not admitted.
Parking is free in the beach park lots, or the city bus from Waikiki costs $2.50.
What to Expect
Reserve online at least 1 hour before class and check in 10 to 15 minutes early at the south end of the Magic Island parking lot, where the white and gray boards are laid out.
Store keys and phone in the operator's box, then carry your board into the knee-to-waist-deep lagoon.
Move through sun salutations, standing poses and a final savasana on the board while the instructor adjusts for first-timers; 1 of the 3 reviews we read notes the class stays in shallow water.
Expect wobbling and the occasional fall; the operator's site says falling in is common and the sandy bottom makes recovery simple.
End after about 75 minutes, dry off on the lawn and collect optional waterproof photos ($10) by email within 24 hours.
What's Included
Paddleboard rental
75 minutes of guided SUP yoga
Storage for small valuables (not insured)
What's Not Included
Transportation to Ala Moana Beach Park
Waterproof photo package ($10 per person)
Gratuity
Towel and sunscreen
What to Bring
Swimsuit or lycra yoga clothing that can get wet
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Towel and water bottle
As few valuables as possible
Restrictions and Requirements
Minimum age 8
No admission more than 5 minutes after the start time
Guests should be comfortable in water, though the lagoon is waist-deep and no swim test applies
Cancelled by the operator in heavy rain, high wind or lightning, with 30 minutes' notice
Cancellation Policy
The operator requires 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling; refund terms for shorter notice are not published. Classes run rain or shine except in unsafe weather, when the operator cancels and notifies guests 30 minutes before start by email or phone. 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; guests more than 5 minutes late cannot join
Parking and Getting There
Free parking in the Ala Moana Beach Park lots per the operator; city bus $2.50 one way, Ala Moana trolley $2 (from 9:30 AM, too late for some morning classes) or about $20 by rideshare from Waikiki
Ratings from every source we could find
Other
5.0
27 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
SUP yoga is a well-established wellness-tourism hybrid category, generally reviewed favorably for combining relaxation with a genuine physical/balance challenge.
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 Morning SUP Yoga page, dated October 2024 to January 2025 and collected October 2026. Individual star ratings are not shown; the page reports 5.0 from 27 verified reviews, and the other 24 were not visible to us. No third-party review page was accessible.
What Reviewers Praise
Instructor makes the class work for every level(2 of 3 reviews we read)
Two reviewers single out the instructor for skill and for keeping the poses accessible to beginners while still giving a challenge.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, October 2024: fun and challenging, with an instructor who made it accessible to all levels
Shallow water removes the fear of falling(1 of 3 reviews we read)
One reviewer notes the class takes place in shallow water so swimming ability was not a concern, matching the operator's description of a waist-deep sandy lagoon.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, January 2025: skilled instructor and shallow water, so swimming was not a worry
What Reviewers Complain About
Harder on the core and balance than a mat class(1 of 3 reviews we read · outside operator's control · most recent: October 2024)
One reviewer describes the class as challenging; the operator's own site adds that balance takes practice and falling in is common. None of the 3 reviews we read reports a problem with the operator.
— Yoga Floats site, star not displayed, October 2024: challenging but highly recommended
No critical reviews visible(0 of 3 reviews we read · operator issue · most recent: n/a)
All 3 visible reviews are positive and the operator controls which reviews display on its site, so we could not assess lower-rated experiences; the only published caution is the 5-minute late-arrival cutoff.
About the Operator in General
Yoga Floats reports 167 verified reviews rated 'Excellent' across six classes as of October 2026; its site summary credits patient instructors, calm water, small groups and easy online booking, and notes that balance on the board takes practice.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $40 with the board included, this is one of the lowest-priced instructed water activities near Waikiki, and it is worth it for beginners who want to try SUP yoga in protected, waist-deep water rather than open ocean. The 10-person cap and the reviews we read point to attentive instruction. Experienced yogis looking for a demanding flow, or anyone who cannot book 24 hours ahead, will get less from it.
Book This Tour If…
You want to try SUP yoga for the first time in calm, shallow water
You are aged 8 or over and happy to get wet
You are staying in Waikiki and can reach Ala Moana by bus, car or rideshare for a morning slot
You can reserve at least 1 hour ahead and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
Skip This Tour If…
You want a vigorous or advanced practice; the operator pitches this as beginner-friendly
You may be late; the 5-minute cutoff is firm
Wind or heavy rain is forecast, since the class may be cancelled with 30 minutes' notice
You would rather paddle than hold poses; the $50 Intro to Paddling or $70 combo class covers that
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Book the $40 Sunset SUP Yoga if a morning start does not suit; same lagoon, length and price.
Wear lycra rather than cotton and leave jewelry at the hotel; the operator says falling in is common.
Take the city bus ($2.50) for morning classes because the Ala Moana trolley does not start until 9:30 AM.
Apply reef-safe sunscreen before class; the lagoon is open to the sun and no shade is provided.
Add the $10 photo package if you want pictures, since phones are stored on shore.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Yoga Floats SUP yoga class in Honolulu cost?
The Morning SUP Yoga class is listed from $40 per person as of October 2026, which includes the paddleboard and 75 minutes of instruction in the Magic Island lagoon. The Sunset SUP Yoga class is also $40, the Light Up the Night class is $65, and waterproof photos are $10 extra.
Do I need to know how to swim for SUP yoga at Ala Moana?
No swimming test is required. Yoga Floats holds its yoga classes in shallow, waist-deep water with a sandy bottom, so you can stand up if you fall off the board. One of the 3 reviews we read confirms the class stayed in shallow water; guests should still be comfortable around water.
How long is the Honolulu SUP yoga class and what does it cover?
The class runs 1 hour 15 minutes on the water, with check-in 10 to 15 minutes before. The operator describes a guided sequence of sun salutations, standing poses and a closing savasana on the board, adapted for first-timers, and caps each session at 10 students.
What is the minimum age for Yoga Floats SUP yoga?
The minimum age is 8, according to the operator's class page. No weight limit is published for the boards, and no yoga or paddling experience is required. Families booking for children should reserve all seats together because classes are limited to 10 people.
What is the cancellation policy for the Yoga Floats SUP yoga class?
Yoga Floats asks for 24 hours' notice for any cancellation or rescheduling request and does not publish refund terms for shorter notice. If the operator cancels for heavy rain, high wind or lightning, guests are told by email or phone 30 minutes before class, as stated on its site in October 2026.
Where is the SUP yoga class and how do I get there from Waikiki?
The class meets at the south end of the Magic Island parking lot in Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu. The operator lists free parking at the park, the city bus at $2.50 one way, the Ala Moana trolley at $2 from 9:30 AM, or an Uber at about $20 from Waikiki.
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