Need to know
Area
Waikiki
Description
This is one of those “when are you going to get a chance to do something like this again” kind of experiences. After a quick stand-up paddleboard instruction, you and a rescue dog will hop on and cruise through the calm waters by San Souci Beach.
You’ll meet Phoenix, the lead SUPDog, and her well-behaved puppy friends who love people and swimming. They may even hop in the water, swimming from board to board.
Enjoy the views of Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park. This is a laid back, one-of-a-kind experience for anyone who loves dogs.
Website
supdoghawaii.com
Price
$$$
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From $85 / person
Difficulty
Beginner
Time Estimate
90 min
Nearby
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Waikiki Aquarium — 6 min walk
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Honolulu Zoo — 10 min walk
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Marukame Udon Waikiki — 10 min drive
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Musubi Cafe IYASUME — 10 min drive
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Koko Head Cafe — 13 min drive
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The Surfing Pig — 15 min drive
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Mud Hen Water — 15 min drive
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Diamond Head — 15 min drive
Hop on a SUP with a pup (see what we did there?). Paddleboard through calm waters with rescue dogs hopping from board to board. They’ll take photos of you too.
Paddleboard Waikiki With Rescue Dogs
SUP
Good to know
PHOTOS
PACKING LIST
AMENITIES + PERKS
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Tyler is a certified Stand-Up Paddle Instructor (PSUPA).
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All the equipment you need is included — stand-up paddleboard, paddle, and leash.
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They’ll take live-action photos and videos that they’ll share to you through AirDrop or Google Drive.
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They’ll start with a quick SUP training to cover the basics — equipment, balance, how to paddle, conditions, and safety.
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Your payment includes a $5 donation to the Hawaii Dog Foundation.
FYI
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Beginners welcome. No SUP experience needed. The instructors get high marks for teaching beginners and the waters of San Souci Beach are very calm year-round. Perfect if this is your first time.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Owner Tyler is also a sponsored dog surfer with the Calvin & Susie Hawaii Animal Foundation and competes in dog surfing contests.
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Tyler rescued a puppy in the middle of the Arizona desert. He named her Phoenix and they became inseparable. Tyler worked at a SUP shop in Honolulu but hated leaving his dog at home so he started bringing her to work and into the ocean. This is how SUPDog Hawaii came about. [Check out this adorable video about how Tyler and Phoenix met.]
Last Updated 5 / 4 / 21
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