Big Island Watersports

Experience Hawaii Island from the water with exciting Big Island watersports that blend culture, exercise, and adventure. These small-group activities give you the chance to paddle traditional canoes, explore historic bays, and enjoy scenic ocean views while learning about Hawaii's heritage.

Options include the Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay, which takes you to the Captain Cook Monument while sharing stories of history and culture; Waʻa Rides and Charters, a hands-on outrigger canoe paddling experience starting from King Kamehameha's historic grounds; and the Historic Hilo Bay & Coconut Island SUP Adventure, a unique stand up paddleboard tour exploring one of Hilo's most iconic locations. Each experience includes professional guidance, safety instruction, and free cancellation.

Perfect for families, couples, and adventure seekers, Big Island watersports connect you with Hawaii's ocean traditions while offering fun and unforgettable island memories.

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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. On this guided Big Island outrigger canoe tour, hear the history of Captain Cook as well as...

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2h 30m
4.9 (213)

Wa'a Rides and Charters - Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Excursions

Paddling a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa'a from the site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands and watched over his kingdom is a chance to connect with the Hawaii's history and culture. We teach you the basics of paddling a Wa'a and provide a...

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🍍 Watersports
1h
5.0 (15)

Historic Hilo Bay & Coconut Island SUP Adventure

The only tour of it's kind in Hilo, makes this 2 hour adventure a memorable one. Coconut Island (Mokuola in Hawaiian) is favorite with the local kids, for its stone tower from which they jump in the ocean. The proximity to Queen Liliuokalani Gardens gives views of the...

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🍍 Watersports
2h
4.8 (6)

Wailoa River to King Kamehameha Statue SUP Adventure

This is a great adventure for the entire family. The river has a calm serene feeling of feeling as if you stepped back in time. The views of historic Wailoa Boat harbor, Dragon Bridge King Kamehameha Statue, and the Banyan trees is something you do not want to miss....

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🍍 Watersports
2h
4.7 (3)