Magic Island Honolulu Stand Up Paddling

Yoga Floats is a GREAT company. Kelsey our instructor was very helpful and supportive of me and my 3 girls. We had a 1 hour beginner paddle boarding class at Ala Moana Beach Park. She gave a very helpful basic instruction talk and then had us up and paddle boarding in a short time. I personally had a bad experience 1-2 years ago paddle boarding due to rough weather and possibly faulty equipment. She helped me erase those bad memories and put me back on a positive track. We all enjoyed ourselves and the hour flew by. Thank you Kelsey!

I only signed up for padding, but Ms. Kelsey invited me to stay for paddle board yoga. I'm glad I did! She was a great teacher. I didn't bump into corral area or any paddlers out there. Ms. Kelsey brought the energy that I needed to the water for both classes. I loved it. Thank you. 🧘🏻‍♀️💙

Yoga Floats offers paddle boarding lessons w/o yoga as well and that’s what we booked. My family and I had a blast!! Instructions were clear and easy to follow. And our instructor was so calm and patient you would think she was a yoga instructor! 😜 Communication was great. Meeting point was easy to find. All equipment and life vests provided. Ala Moana Regional Park/Magic Island was the perfect location for paddleboarding as the water was super calm making it the perfect environment to learn. Also my daughter and I don’t like getting wet and we never fell. We learned how to stand and kneel and turn the board around. Would def book again! Only wish it was longer than an hour!!

she was awesome! very welcoming and taught the class with passion. highly recommended! we were lucky to have a private class, unplanned, but I think a larger group would've been nice too. price is fair and the atmosphere was great. the length of the class also worked great for us.

Exceptional experience! Highly recommended for beginner paddle boarders. Great instructor made our adventure very enjoyable.

Kelsey, our teacher and guide was so great and patient! It was a perfect day to paddle and the turtles were a great addition. I highly recommend for beginners and experienced paddlers.

So amazing. I’ve done stand up paddle boarding before, but I found this such a great experience. I learned some better technique, got to have time on the water, and saw a bunch of sea turtles! It was a fantastic morning.

Yoga Floats/Magic Island SUP was easy to book. Corinne (I’m not sure I spelled it correctly) was friendly and helped me find green sea turtles. Paddling at Ala Moana Beach was some of the most enjoyable paddling I’ve done.

Such an awesome activity you shouldn't miss when you come to Honolulu!! I'm glad Idid this before the day I leave. Yoga instructor is skillful & knows well how to give us a good experience. We did this in shallow water so no need to worry if you can't swim. Definitely recommend if you are a solo traveller, there is a cool service for taking photos as well while you are fully enjoying yoga experience with the breeze & clear water of the beach. I did this around 9 am but id possible, recommend earlier time slot. Overall,10/10 experience🧘‍♀️

Kelsey was friendly, safety-oriented, and professional. As an 52 year old man, I am not very athletic anymore, but her instructions allowed me to gain the basic skills to be able to stand up and paddle the board. As a bonus, we saw two turtles just a few feet away from us.

This was my tenth time with Yoga Floats, but my first for 2024. As always it was a great experience. I am hoping to take more classes during my 2024 stay. Kurt was a great instructor.

A great introduction to paddle boarding. I am in my mid-50's and not very athletic but I was able to do it sitting. We plan on getting paddle boards for ourselves.

My boyfriend was visiting Hawaii for the first time, and he really wanted to try paddleboarding. It was my first time too, but I stumbled upon Yoga Floats online and am really glad I did! Kelsey was a great instructor - she took her time to explain basic safety, about paddleboarding and etiquette of the beach too. She was also really accommodating and supportive (I was nervous to fully stand and stayed on my knees the whole time). She was also a great person overall! We were lucky to have great weather conditions, and her great energy also brought along a lot of great experiences. We saw a turtle pop its head up and a couple of fish flop out of the water too! I really want to check out some of their other offerings too, like stand up yoga and nighttime yoga on Fridays, where you can see the fireworks shortly after!

This is my 3rd time signing up with Yoga Floats. I did the paddle board and yoga SUP combination. I really enjoyed the paddle boarding add on, and I saw a couple of turtles which made it even more special. The Yoga class is great for stretching, and it was nice to see so many participants. Heads up that I am 56, and it's no problem even with a knee issue. Encourage folks to try it!

What a perfect way to enjoy a divine and relaxing vacation in Oahu! Small groups, individualized attention, amazing instructor, affordable prices, and perfect setting! Yoga floats helped me to fulfill one of my items on my lifetime bucket list….SUP yoga in the ocean while having a scenic view of God’s beautiful creations! Such serenity. Thank you, Yoga Floats, for help making that possible.

Fantastic introduction to paddle boarding in simply amazing surroundings! The instructor was attentive and friendly and was able to support participants with a range of yoga experience. Super relaxing and fun!

Kelsey was an amazingly patient instructor. Our group of 5 had only one person that had ever been on a paddle board. She had everyone that wanted to up and paddling in no time at all. The location was perfect for first time paddlers. It was amazing to see sea turtles while standing on the board and paddling.

If you have never paddleboarded before, this is a great intro. Julie was an amazing instructor and made sure everyone was comfortable the entire time. This is run in small groups at magic island which has very calm water. At that time of day you catch the sunrise which is a beautiful time to be paddleboarding. Not too hot and amazing views of Waikiki. Bonus that we saw a turtle while paddleboarding which is apparently not uncommon. Photos taken were done for free which is a rare and lovely perk! Thank you Julie! Yoga paddleboarding is also offered for the more experienced or adventurous. You will fall in love with paddleboarding and want to go but your own after this!

What a fun and exciting experience. Cuttin (not sure if I am spelling her name correctly, sorry). was such a delight! My sister and I had a very memorable experience learning the SUP… The turtles were a bonus in the lovely lagoon.

Intro Into Paddling is the perfect if you are looking for an introduction to SUP. The location is super easy to get to from Waikiki - bike share, walk or Uber if you don’t have a car, easy parking if you do. The equipment is in great shape and the location normally allows for very calm and clear water - perfect for learning. Highly recommend.

First time paddle-boarder. Our instructor, Karin, was so helpful in explaining and made us feel comfortable. The waters and surroundings were beautiful. We even saw a turtle while paddle boarding. Highly recommend.

My family & I had never paddle boarded before & Kristin was so so patient with us. My DIL had some balance issues & she really worked hard with her to help her with that. I would HIGHLY recommend this group/company if you’ve never paddle boarded before. We’ll definitely use them again. Thank you Yoga Floats!

I came for the stand up paddling class and had such a good time that I stuck around for the SUP yoga class afterward! Krysta is great—she gave a solid overview of paddling fundamentals and technique to set us up well (unlike an experience I had elsewhere where they kinda tossed us in the water and said “go” 😅). I left the class excited to go paddling on my own back home this summer and confident that I have the ability. The instruction in the yoga class was great as well—Krysta made sure there were variations available for people of all abilities, and I felt welcome and comfortable even though I’d never tried yoga on a paddleboard before and hadn’t even practiced yoga for a while. The overall vibe was so positive and friendly that I ended up leaving the class with two new fellow solo traveler friends. Definitely a highlight of my trip!

My husband and I wanted to try this, but had some reservations. We are in our upper 50s and not athletic. We had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend it. You have time to learn balance and paddling in a bay near shore before heading out to the lane. The area is protected and there are no big waves. We did get to see sea turtles during the paddle. Don’t forget sunscreen and sunglasses! You meet in the parking lot of the Ala Moana park. Use Google maps, as directed by the website. Waze took us to different location, but we had enough time to redirect. Overall great experience. Will definitely do it again on our next visit.

The instructors were amazing and super encouraging for us being first time paddle-boarders! They gave great instruction and were super patient! 10/10 would recommend!