STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING IN OAHU

The 15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Oahu That Earn Their Price

29 trips  ·  from $34 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 stand-up paddleboarding in Oahu worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you paddle out.

Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co. - Starting beside Rainbow Bridge in Haleiwa
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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

1.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Rent a stable stand-up paddleboard or single kayak from Blue Planet Adventure Co. and explore Haleiwa’s Anahulu River at your own pace. The private launch area makes getting on the water easy. Staff members such as Julie, Elena, Cree, Tyler, and Max have helped beginners get started.

“Amazing spot, great people. Saw lot of turtles and very beautiful scenery. The shop owners are very easy going and accommodating”

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - What happens during the two-hour lesson
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

2.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet Ohana Surf Project at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, ride a complimentary shuttle to the beach, and spend about two hours learning with a professional instructor. Boards, paddles, rashguards, reef shoes, storage, and safety instruction are included. Photos and videos cost extra.

“This was an awesome experience! From communication before the event to the photos after, it was very smooth. Our Instructor, Mark, was the best! He was very attentive and wanted my husband and I to catch as many waves as possible during the 2 hours. If we got a little tired from paddling, he would help pull us out to the surf for the next wave. This day was definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - Getting set up on a paddle board or kayak
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

3.Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Spend about 90 minutes paddling or kayaking through the Polynesian Cultural Center after closing. Your storyteller-guide shares legends from Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, and New Zealand as colorful LEDs glow beneath the board. The water is calm, shallow, and suitable for beginners.

“Fantastic experience, excellent guide and stories, cool location for an easy SUP. If you’ve never done stand up paddling - great for a newbie: calm lagoon waters, easy speed with stops for the history on the Polynesian areas, and shallow waters. The LED is such a nice touch on SUP!! Went with my family, we all own and paddle board occasionally so cool experience as a newbie or experienced paddle boarder with a twist!”

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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu - Why the small group changes the class
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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

4.Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Meet Yoga Floats at Ala Moana Beach Park for a 75-minute paddleboard yoga class in shallow water. Your instructor teaches balance, yoga poses, meditation, and savasana on the board. Groups cap at 10, and instructors such as Kelsey, Julie, and Jen offer modifications for beginners and experienced yogis.

“Yoga Floats was such a relaxing time! I went with my brother, who has no experience with yoga, and neither of us had paddleboarded before. The instructor was so nice and showed different variations of each pose so that everyone could participate no matter how experienced at yoga you are. This is a must in Honolulu!!”

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Beach time, rope swings, and an unhurried pace
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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

5.Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Launch from Kahana Adventures’ private dock on the Kahana River for about three hours of self-guided kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Paddle upstream or toward Kahana Bay, stop at a beach or rope swing, and return at your own pace. Life jackets are provided.

“Very relaxing and the owner very friendly. The place was hard to find the instructions that come on the map weren’t accurate”

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GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight - Key points to know before booking
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GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

6.GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Haleiwa Beach Park about an hour before sunset for a private stand-up paddle outing. You will learn on calm water, follow the Anahulu stream, watch turtles and fish, then paddle beneath glowing boards as stars appear. Kayley, Megan, Kate, and other Rainbow Watersports guides are praised for patient instruction.

“Turtles! The guides, Kate and Andin were great! We saw at least 20 sea turtles - so fun to have them swimming right beside you 😊”

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Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles - Why the small group improves a first paddle lesson
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Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

7.Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Join Sea and Board Sports Hawaii for a beginner-friendly 90-minute paddle up Oahu’s Anahulu Stream. Your guide provides the board, paddle, and lesson, with time to snorkel and watch Hawaiian green sea turtles in the water and along the banks.

“Paddleboarding this little river was so much fun! We saw a couple of turtles, one swam right past us and another was asleep on the bank. Our guides were awesome and the tour group was small, just the two of us and a family of four. Highly recommend!”

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Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour - Haleiwa Bay brings the first open-water views
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Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

8.Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start with a beginner-friendly lesson, then paddle from Haleiwa Bay into Anahulu Stream with a small group. Guides such as Kate, Eden, Andrew, Blake, and Kezia have led sessions praised for patient instruction, local insight, and turtle sightings.

“Our first time on a paddle board. This will work your core and a really amazing and peaceful experience. We spotted some sea turtles swimming around us. Recommend!!”

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Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers) - Haleiwa Bay gives you a real first taste of SUP
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Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)

9.Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Haleiwa Beach Park for a private two-hour stand up paddle lesson and tour. Guides such as Megan, Heidi, Kate, Eden, Kat, and Ocean teach at your pace, then lead you along Haleiwa Bay and Anahulu Stream, where Hawaiian green sea turtles are often seen. Photos and equipment are included.

“My parents had little to no swimming skills and Kate was very accommodating and made sure my parents felt comfortable. The view on the river was gorgeous and with the river’s calm waters, it was the best place to get well acquainted with the board. Kate was very kind, a good teacher, and if that’s your instructor, you have nothing to worry about. We also saw a turtle on the way back that waved at my brother and peeled its head out of the water to say hi. Definitely worth the money and I bet my parents will be talking about the experience for awhile.”

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Oahu: North Shore Haleiwa Paddleboard River Adventure - Following the Anahulu River
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Oahu: North Shore Haleiwa Paddleboard River Adventure

10.North Shore Haleiwa Paddleboard River Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

Paddle the calm Anahulu River from Blue Planet Adventure Co. near Rainbow Bridge in Haleiwa. You’ll get simple instruction, quality equipment, launch help, and time to search for honu and birds. Choose a paddleboard, single kayak, or double kayak, with optional access to Haleiwa Bay for experienced paddlers.

“This was fun! We have never been paddle boarding before so it was a nice experience. We got to see a sea turtle while we were out, and the views from the bay were beautiful. Julie was very helpful getting us set up and giving us instructions. The bathrooms and changing areas were nice and clean and the spot was really close to some nice shops, ice cream, and beaches so it was a great way to spend the day.”

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Kailua Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson - Paddling from Kailua Beach toward Popo’ia
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Kailua Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

11.Kailua Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Start with a beach-center lesson, then paddle from Kailua Beach toward Popo’ia, or Flat Island, with a guide helping you launch, stand, and find your balance. Groups are capped at eight, and guides such as Tomo and Riki add local stories, photos, snacks, water, lunch, and snorkeling gear.

“This place is so gorgeous. Even the drive from Waikiki was incredible. The tour company is extremely organized and professional and nice. My guide was personable and knowledgeable. I am 57 and overweight and I was still able to do it.”

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Oahu Snorkeling with Turtles, Water Scooter, Paddleboard - Snorkeling With Green Sea Turtles
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Oahu Snorkeling with Turtles, Water Scooter, Paddleboard

12.Oahu Snorkeling with Turtles, Water Scooter, Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Cruise from Waikiki to Turtle Canyon for guided snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles, then try an electric water scooter and stand-up paddleboard. English, Japanese, and Korean guides lead the outing, with snorkel gear, framed photo, musubi, noodles, snacks, and drinks included.

“The experience all in all was great. The driver and guide were professional and provided great service. The scooter was not powerful at all and made the snorkeling harder to do. Fins were also so big, it weighed you down even more. There was only about 20 minutes of snorkeling time with the scooter which was disappointing. There were also no GoPro's available during our 3xcursion which meant no pictures for the family. I would do it again but with another company who could offer better equipment.”

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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More - Kayaking or paddleboarding toward the ocean
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North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

13.North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

At Tsue’s Farm on Oahu’s North Shore, you’ll receive kayak or stand-up paddleboard gear, head down the Anahulu River toward the ocean, and look for honu. Lunch follows, with shrimp, teriyaki chicken, kalua pig, or vegetarian noodles, then you can explore the farm, play games, and cool off with coconut, smoothies, açai, or shave ice.

“The food was delicious and worth the trip. We really like talking to the owners and enjoyed the time on the water. It was not as long as we usually go on kayaks and for us wasn't as adventurous as we liked, but was a nice beginner experience. Would be good with kids. Only reason not 5 stars was when we bought an item they added 5 dollars, plus taxes. So beware.”

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North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson - Paddling upstream for about 60 minutes
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North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

14.North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

You’ll spend about two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding on the calm Anahulu River near Haleiwa. Instructors such as Aimee, Charlotte, Paige, and Carol help beginners find their balance, then lead you upstream toward the mountains and back through Waialua Bay, with possible turtle sightings along the way.

“Such a blast for our Bachelorette Party!! Aimee was absolutely amazing and made it so fun and enjoyable!!”

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Paddle Board North Shore with Rescue Dogs - Paddling the calm Haleiwa River
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Paddle Board North Shore with Rescue Dogs

15.Paddle Board North Shore with Rescue Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Meet Phoenix, Tyler or Riley, and a team of friendly rescue dogs at Blue Planet Hale’iwa. After a short SUP lesson, paddle the calm Haleiwa River for about an hour while dogs visit your board. Photos, videos, equipment, and instruction are included.

“This never gets old! Mahalo Tyler, Dobby, Sandy, Phoenix and Yuki! Our absolute favorite thing to do in North Shore!!”

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★ 4.5Stand Up Paddle Open Group Lesson with Waikiki Courtesy ShuttleFrom $576 reviews
★ 5.0Stand-Up Paddle Yoga on the North Shore of OahuFrom $653 reviews
★ 5.0Semi-Private Stand Up Paddle Lesson with Waikiki Courtesy ShuttleFrom $1294 reviews
★ 5.0Lanikai to Mokulua islands Stand Up Paddle Board TourFrom $4003 reviews
★ 5.0Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, OahuFrom $743 reviews
★ 5.0SUP (Standup Paddleboard) Yoga ClassFrom $535 reviews

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