Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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. Extend your adventure with our Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island tour. (Book separately)
Stand Up Paddle board, paddles, life vests
Local juice and snacks
Gratuities (recommended)
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival
Departure Point
1717 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
King Kamehameha Statue, Hilo, Hawaii, United States Experience Hilo from a new perspective as we journey up the relaxing river, through tree branches, and cruise underneath the graceful dragon arches of the Japanese style bridges.
Wailoa meaning “long water” includes an easy entry from a boat ramp that travels up Wailoa River and into Hilo Bay. There are unique birds and fish sightings throughout your excursion.
Take a break and enjoy the King Kamehameha Statue and learn more about the History of the Big Island and learn about the Tsunamis that have cleared the area and created an arboretum of trees that are recognized by the Tree Association as
“The Largest of Tree Species outside of Africa”
This is a great SUP adventure for beginners. 15 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is suitable for ages 8 and up. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Max weight: 250 lbs
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Dana_W
20 Oct 2023
Our guide was great in modifying the stand-up paddle boarding adventure to our ability and preference.
Robyn_O
12 Mar 2023
Great experience. Everyone enjoyed it. They guide was absolutely perfect. He was thoughtful and kind.
Alex_O
28 Jul 2021
The guide was fun and very helpful. She told us all about the local attractions and history of the area. Despite the rain it was a good time!
This tour in
Hawaii
is organized by
Hilo Ocean Adventures
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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