Honolulu: Cultural Day Excursion on Polynesian Canoe
ID: GYG400300-727330
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience the culture and history of Hawaii on this sailing excursion in Honolulu. Try new things on this immersive tour.
Enjoy an immersive tour of Honolulu with a cultural day sail excursion on a one-of-a-kind Polynesian canoe. Listen to the history of the Hawaiian Islands through storytelling and song. Enjoy hands-on traditional activities and try local foods while on the beautiful ocean waters.
Start your excursion with oli (Hawaiian chant) that welcomes guests to board. Follow with introductions, music, and storytelling. Hear about the history and stories of the islands as you sail along the coast from Kewalo Basin towards Diamond Head.
Learn to make poi (traditional Hawaiian food) and enjoy locally grown pupus (Hawaiian snacks). Try out a hula lesson and make Hawaiian lei. Benefit from a teacher/practitioner on board for guidance.
Between activities, relax and enjoy the spacious wooden decks on the Polynesian canoe that's 44 feet long and 21 feet wide.
Lay in the canoe's nets while marveling at ocean wildlife, beautiful waters, and the colorful Waikiki coastline of O‘ahu. Enjoy plenty of shade under the large canopy covering part of the main deck and easy access to restrooms below deck.
By the end of the tour, gain newfound cultural knowledge of authentic Hawaii with skills to share and remember forever.
Highlights
- Enjoy hands-on traditional activities
- Learn the history of the Hawaiian Islands via storytelling and songs
- Try traditional Hawaiian food and drinks
- See Hawaii's scenic waters and ocean wildlife
- Relax on the shaded decks of a one-of-a-kind Polynesian canoe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For safety reasons, this excursion may be canceled with a full refund in the case of bad weather
Tips are not included in the price
Food and drinks are included in the price of the tour
All necessary safety gear is provided
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity. The meeting point is located at the back of Kewalo Harbor against the ocean (not at the front by the street) by the entrance to the surf park.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
