Waikiki Adventures
Let's Ride!
Waikiki Adventures
Let's Ride!
WAIKIKI ADVENTUREs
additional costs for: small Group lessons $100ea semi-private surf lessons $145ea private surf lessons $190ea canoe surfing $45ea catamaran sailing $45ea
see pricing chart for total costs & details
“Adventure is not outside man; it is within” > George Eliot
Waikiki Beach Adventure includes hiking up Diamond Head, Surfing, Stand-Up Paddle boarding, Outrigger Canoe Surfing, snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea-Turtles and sailing the legendary shores of Waikiki Beach… The playground where Duke Kahanamoku, “The King of Waikiki Beach” & “The Father of Modern Surfing” grew up on.
Check out this 1-minute Godspeed Adventures Waikiki Adventure Information video!
Waikiki Adventure Includes:
Guided hike up Diamond Head Crater.
Surfing, lesson included.
Paddle-boarding/paddle-surfing, lesson included.
Boards, paddles and leashes.
3 outrigger canoe surf rides.
Snorkeling gear for snorkel adventure with Hawaiian Green Sea-Turtles.
1-2hr catamaran sail.
Beach chairs, towels, umbrella and cooler set-up.
Beverages, snacks and lunch included.
Memories of a lifetime.
We take our adventure tour experiences VERY seriously... Our number one goal is to make sure the day we spend together is by far the most memorable and epic of all! Most of our all-day adventure tours are 11-12-hours and they are ALL-INCLUSIVE! We see/do/explore more in one day than most will in an entire week! Remember, we are VERY GOOD at what we do and nobody on this island does what we do the way we do it. There is a reason that EVERY SINGLE review on TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp and Facebook about Godspeed Adventures is 5-STARS! We do NO advertising or marketing and rely solely on repeat business, referrals from our happy customers and people that just seem to find us somewhere online.
Surf's Up!
Let's Ride!
Surf's Up!
Let's Ride!
Surfing
Surfing and surf lessons in Waikiki are without a doubt one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Learning to surf in Waikiki is a unique and fun experience. If you have never been on a surfboard in your life, or even if you have some experience in surfing, there really is no better place than Waikiki. The waves are normally gentle rollers that offer a smooth, long ride. Also, there are no vicious undertows or rough waves in this protected bay. It is because of the excellent surfing conditions in Waikiki that people come from all over the world to surf here.
"A bad day of surfing is better than a good day at work!"
What's SUP?
Let's Stand-Up, Paddle & Ride!
What's SUP?
Let's Stand-Up, Paddle & Ride!
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding/Surfing
Stand-up paddle boarding/surfing (SUP), or in the Hawaiian language; “Hoe he'e nalu”, is an emerging global sport with a Hawaiian heritage. Stand-up paddling began in the 1960’s when surfing instructors used the technique to position themselves for taking photographs. Supporters cite the ease of learning as a key to its popularity, with beginners becoming comfortable in as little as an hour of training. Traditional style surfers have converted to stand up paddling because of the versatility of the new sport. Stand-up paddle boarding offers surfers the ability to catch more waves in a set, as well as offering a better view of incoming sets.
Outrigger Canoe Surfing Adventure
Let's make Duke proud!
Outrigger Canoe Surfing Adventure
Let's make Duke proud!
Outrigger Canoe Surfing
The outrigger canoe is a type of canoe featuring one or more lateral support floats known as “outriggers”, which are fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. Smaller canoes often employ a single outrigger on the port side, while larger canoes may employ a single-outrigger, double-outrigger, or double-hull configuration. Outrigger Canoe Surfing is an ancient Hawaiian pastime. For centuries Hawaiians have been surfing waves on outrigger canoes and is one of the coolest things to do on Waikiki Beach.
Catamaran Sailing Adventure
Let's Set Sail!
Catamaran Sailing Adventure
Let's Set Sail!
Catamaran Sailing Adventure
1-2-hour catamaran sail from Waikiki Beach down the coast, out and beyond Diamond head and back. This is a wonderful adventure when you get off shore, feel the breeze and enjoy the views of Waikiki, downtown Honolulu, the Koolau Mountains and Diamond Head crater. We often see large Green Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and even Humpback Whales from November to March. Alcoholic beverages are available on the catamaran cruises.
Diamond Head Hike
Let's Climb the Crater!
Diamond Head Hike
Let's Climb the Crater!
Diamond Head Hike
Diamond Head Trail is the most popular hike in Oahu. While fairly steep, this moderate 1.6-mile round-trip hike starts from the middle of Diamond Head crater and climbs about 560 feet up the side of the rim offering amazing 360 degrees views when you reach the top. Hiking Diamond Head might first appear to be a challenging climb, but this trail can be deceiving, as it really only takes about 30-40 minutes to reach the 760-foot summit. To see/learn more about the Diamond Head hike, visit our “Hiking Adventures” page.
The Waikiki Story
Aloha Duke!
The Waikiki Story
Aloha Duke!
Waikiki Beach Story
The name Waikīkī means “spouting fresh water” in the Hawaiian language, for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once separated Waikīkī from the interior. The area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 1700-1800’s who enjoyed surfing (naked) on 18-ft wooden longboards. In 1901 the first main hotel (Moana Hotel, now known as The Moana Surfrider Hotel) opened. In 1927 The Royal Hawaiian Hotel opened… both hotels catered to the rich and famous… placing the Hawaiian Islands on the map of tourism world-wide.
The history of Waikiki Beach and surfing cannot be told without mention of the Waikiki Beach Boys. The “glory days” of the Beach Boys were during the 1920’s to the 1930’s on the famous stretch of beach from the Moana Hotel to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Tourists, especially wealthy celebrity figures such as Nelson Rockefeller, Douglas Fairbanks, Shirley Temple, and Doris Duke, began to visit Waikiki. The Beach Boys welcomed the visitors, taught them surfing and canoeing, and entertained them. The Beach Boys’ spirit of aloha, the spirit of “unconditional giving,” and “ocean is life” is at the heart of a true Waikiki Beach Boy. This persona and lifestyle made a huge impact on the visitors who came to the islands.
The most famous Waikiki Beach Boy was Duke Kahanamoku, “The King of Waikiki Beach” and “The Father of Surfing” was born in 1890 and raised in Waikiki. Duke was a true waterman, surfer, canoe paddler, record breaking swimmer, and one of the founders of the Beach Boy Club; Hui Nalu. Duke later became Hawaii’s unofficial “Ambassador of Aloha”. Throughout Duke’s life he had an Olympic swimming career, was in 28 Hollywood movies, and worked various odd jobs, but always returned to the ocean. In his later years, Duke became an iconic figure that will forever embody the true spirit of Aloha.
Check out this video segment from the Video Postcard of Oahu... It features the story of World-Famous Waikiki Beach, history of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku & Diamondhead with actual film footage of Waikiki dating back to 1906!