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All Reviews for Traditional Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

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Kohala Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling & Snorkeling Adventure from Waikoloa
A great paddle and snorkeling adventure!!
Activity Date: 2025/06/19 | Posted on: 2025/06/21

We had a fun time on our canoe adventure and snorkeling at a special area with just the 3 of us. We saw a lot of beautiful fish and our snorkel gear was great! Our guide Kai was very friendly and attentive to our safety on the canoe and in the water. It was a bit tough for us to get back into the canoe after snorkeling but he worked with us and we made it!! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and it will be a very special memory for us all! Thank you Kai!

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 3
Comfort & well-being: 4
Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Kohala Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling & Snorkeling Adventure from Waikoloa
Great time!
Activity Date: 2025/05/22 | Posted on: 2025/06/14
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We had a great time paddling out to a snorkel spot, jumping overboard for a snorkel with Toa! He was a great guide and really patient with us. :-)

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
Outstanding
Activity Date: 2017/08/08 | Posted on: 2017/08/13

This was the best idea we had to add to our Hawaiian vacation. I felt very lucky that my family of 3 had a private tour via the ocean from a native. Chris was AWESOME. Super nice. Shared a lot of Hawaiian culture with us. That alone was great but it was even better to get our lesson on sea while looking back at the island. Totally totally worth it. I've already told all our friends to do this. Thank you Chris.

Packages: 45-min Hawaiian Canoe Surf Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
Fun Activity, Saw a Turtle
Activity Date: 2017/05/21 | Posted on: 2017/06/11

This was a fun activity, and totally safe. Our 4 yr old was not too excited at first, but later enjoyed it as we went out into the ocean. The highlight for her was getting to touch the water while sitting in the canoe, and seeing a turtle swimming close to us. The guide was experienced, and wanted to play safe since we had a young kid, but later realized that we could handle going out further into the ocean. It was a blast.

Packages: 45-min Hawaiian Canoe Surf Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
Very cool experience!
Posted on: 2013/01/25

Canoe surfing was a lot of fun! It is like surfing on a canoe. Our 4 yo and 6 yo kids loved it, too. It does take a lot of effort on the adults part so be prepared to paddle. Our guide was excellet. We had some great conversation while waiting for each set to roll in. It was definitely worth the price for this experience. We did show up when originally scheduled, but the waves weren't big enough so they promised to call us when it would be better to come out. As promised they called us the next morning (they offered a whale watch if the waves weren't good enough before we had to leave). We were glad we re-arranged our schedule to do this. We will probably do it again when we go back.

Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
so much fun
Posted on: 2012/08/29

Our 2 teenagers loved it. The experience is so much fun! The staff was friendly and curtious. I would definitely recommend this activity.

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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
I Love Canoe surfing!!
Posted on: 2012/08/18

We've been to Hawaii several times, but this is the first time we canoe surfed. This was such a fun activity, and since we purchased it on sale, the value was great! The men who guided us were so nice! They were so friendly and knowledgeable. Not only was it fun, but extremely interesting. They told us a lot of history about outrigger canoeing. The tour was supposed to be a half an hour, but lasted about an hour. Just a heads up you will paddle so there is a bit of exercise (nothing outlandish). Also, if you get sea sick you may want to take Dramamine, since you have to wait for waves just floating there. I would love to do this again!!

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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
Great time
Posted on: 2011/07/14

The two guides who went with us are wonderful as they were concerned for our safety and comfort. It was a very calm sea the day went out so waves were few. They also showed us the sights of the bay and, since waves were few, they let us use their snorkel gear for a great snorkel experience.

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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai
fun fun fun!
Posted on: 2011/06/30

My girl and I went on this. Wasn't sure what to expect with canoe surfing at all. I am a surfer, but it is a whole different thing! We had a blast, and would definitely recommend it to others!

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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Get a uniquely Hawaiian experience in these sailing tours that put you in a vessel the islands are famous for. Whether in an outrigger canoe or a double-hulled sailing raft, these ocean tours will allow you to experience the waters of Hawaii the same way the first Polynesian settlers did.