Quick Details
SUP Guest
Priced per person
$ 119
About the Tour
Glide on a stand‑up paddleboard along the calm Wailoa River—“Loa,” meaning “long water”—drifting under graceful dragon arches and through lush mangrove tunnels in the heart of Hilo.
Pause at the King Kamehameha statue to discover how historic tsunamis shaped this arboretum of globally significant trees, and spot native birds and freshwater fish along the riverbanks.
Disclaimer: River spray and paddle splashes are part of the adventure—you will likely get wet!
What You’ll See
- Graceful Japanese‑style dragon arches spanning the river
- Lush mangrove tunnels alive with native birds
- Freshwater fish darting beneath your board
- The iconic King Kamehameha statue and surrounding arboretum
What to Bring
- Reef‑safe sunscreen & sunglasses
- Hat or other sun protection
- Quick‑dry clothing or light layers
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof camera or phone case
- Closed‑toe water shoes or sturdy sandals
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Please check in 10 minutes prior to the start time of your tour. Detailed check-in directions will be included in your confirmation email.
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Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hour notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather, should a tour fail to reach our minimum capacity (2) or other unforeseen circumstances. In all cases we will do our best to offer alternative dates for your tour. No-shows will be charged the full price. Late arrivals may be charged a late arrival fee. Contact us by phone (808-934-8344) to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
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This tour: Is not suitable for those who are pregnant, over 300lbs, have back problems, or cannot swim unassisted in the open ocean.
All tours: Leave promptly at the specified time. Tours will not be held back for late arrivals and missed tours will not be eligible for refund. If guests require rental gear for this adventure, they will be responsible for showing up before the specified time in order to have gear fitted and be ready for an on-time departure.
Certified Divers: Must show proof of Open Water Diver or higher certification upon check-in.
Uncertified/Introductory Divers:
- Must be able to converse and understand detailed instruction in English.
- Must be able to carry 50lbs of equipment on your back unassisted.
- Must complete and submit PADI/NAUI mandatory medical questionnaire 72h prior to excursion (provided after booking). Those with lung, heart, or other major medical issues should contact the store for more information.
- Individuals must successfully pass classroom and confined portion of activity in order to proceed to ocean dive component.
- Refunds will not be honored for individuals who submit late medical questionnaires or who are unable to complete the activity in full.
ALL Divers: MUST wait at least 12 hours before ascending to altitude above 2,500 ft after your dive. A two-tank dive increases your wait time to 18 hours.