Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy privileged access to Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center after opening hours. This nighttime adventure takes you paddling through a tranquil lagoon, guided by the light of the moon and colorful LED illumination in the still water. You'll 'visit' the islands of Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, and Tahiti and learn all about Polynesian culture.
- Explore the Polynesian Culture Center after closing time
- Atmospheric paddling tour under the moonlight
- Learn all about Polynesian culture from your storyteller-guide
- Safe, calm waters: Ideal for kids and those uncomfortable on open water
What's Included
- English Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Polynesian Cultural Center55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, USA
Meet thirty minutes prior to scheduled tour time beneath the welcome sign next to Pounders restaurant.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Polynesian Cultural Center
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Keisha_W
We cannot praise this experience enough! Not only was it educational, because we learned so much about different cultures, but it was an absolute blast!! Our tour guide was extremely fun, patient (we’ve never paddle boarded before), and knowledgeable. It was very different from any other activity we’ve booked, but different in the best way possible. If you are hesitant for any reason, BOOK NOW! You won’t regret it.
Reviews
4.8
based on 143 reviews
Keisha_W, Apr 2026
We cannot praise this experience enough! Not only was it educational, because we learned so much about different cultures, but it was an absolute blast!! Our tour guide was extremely fun, patient (we’ve never paddle boarded before), and knowledgeable. It was very different from any other activity we’ve booked, but different in the best way possible. If you are hesitant for any reason, BOOK NOW! You won’t regret it.
Sandra_P, Dec 2025
Highly recommended. Had an amazing time night kayaking. I would highly recommend doing it at least once a trip.
Kirsten_L, Sep 2025
Our guide was amazing. We ended up getting lucky because it was just us. He was attentive to see if we were doing okay and gave us facts about the islands which was cool. We had an amazing time with our guide.
Kim_S, Aug 2025
A must do. Relaxing, informative, fun and lots of history. Our guide was very good. He taught us a lot about each stop around the river. He was very engaging and did an exceptional job with his fire act.
Isaac_A, Aug 2025
Was great and loved the stories. Our guide was awesome and very interactive. Overall 10/10 and would recommend to anyone!
marvin_p, Aug 2025
Great guide! Amazing experience! Good scenery, Loved cruising the paddle boards, would highly recommend!
Karla_A, Jul 2025
It was an incredible insight lesson of the Polynesian culture, given by our guide. You will get a bit wet due to several small waterfalls scattered throughout the area.
Keyla_T, Jun 2025
This experience was super nice. Our Guide was great! He was funny and showed up even after his co-worker had called out just to deliver the best! You’ll go on a mini river ride through the Polynesian center and star gaze in the dark! His stories are super engaging and informative. He did an amazing job despite being alone for the night with a whole group! Thanks “cousin!”
100% recommend for families and friend (anybody really) if you are worried about the river being too deep or anything like that it’s a man-made river and it’s only about 3 feet tall so if you fall off the paddle you can stand no issue.
Maria_H, Jun 2025
had a great time! i’ve paddle boarded before but my friends hadn’t. instructor did a great jobs at making everyone feel comfortable and was very engaging and thoughtful
jillian_d, Apr 2025
My whole family was nervous about this… in the end they all loved it! The history lesson, the story telling was beautiful.. such a great guide!
Hayley_W, Apr 2025
Fantastic experience, excellent guide and stories, cool location for an easy SUP. If you’ve never done stand up paddling - great for a newbie: calm lagoon waters, easy speed with stops for the history on the Polynesian areas, and shallow waters. The LED is such a nice touch on SUP!! Went with my family, we all own and paddle board occasionally so cool experience as a newbie or experienced paddle boarder with a twist!
Alex_W, Apr 2025
This is a relaxing activity that is great to do at the end of a trip. Be prepared to get wet as you go under 2 waterfalls. You make stops along the way to learn about the islands.
Janice_C, Apr 2025
We had such a great experience! The tour guide was very funny and we loved learning about the different legends and plants native to the island. Highly recommend!
Catina_H, Feb 2025
It was a great experience. The Polynesian center is so beautiful ! My partner and I chose kayaking instead of paddle boarding. Was still a great experience. The tour guide was funny and informative. I would recommend.
corrine_s, Feb 2025
Great. One of the best activities on the island. The whole family had a great time. Good for any ages.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad your family chose Lunar Legends and had a great time!
Judy_U, Jan 2025
First time on paddle boards. We all did good. My 4 grandchildren did knacks. Koi Jay did great. We all thought he was a terrific guide. Very patient with us. He was terrific with the kids.
Elsa_D, Nov 2024
It’s fun and relaxing, this activity is not for kids and the stories are great and was good to learn about Maui and Hawaiian culture.
Wayne_H, Oct 2024
It was a very good experience. To come away with some of the folk stories of Hawaii and of the handed down heritage.
Loretta_C, Oct 2024
The guide was really nice. He would explain everything perfectly, in an understandable way and had great sense of humor!! I totally recommend this experience 10/10.
Thalia_R, Oct 2024
This experience was AMAZING !! Must do ! So many laughs & a great group . Instructor was fun ! Not as hard as expected to do.
Victoria_W, Oct 2024
Ample parking on site. We got into the Culture Centre entrance & the receptionist didn’t know anything about the tour, so we had to walk to the other main entrance to the ticketing booth. We were then told to follow the yellow dots on the floor to ‘The Islands’, which we had to walk past the Culture Centre Entrance for. I didn’t realize til afterwards there was a specific meeting point that was on the website, but not detailed on the ticket (which can be difficult if you don’t have roaming data, so make sure you know prior arrival & it also doesn’t mention on the ticket to arrive 30 mins prior). We managed to find the location we needed to be & met everyone, but we didn’t get a choice between a kayak & paddle board (we both would have been more comfortable in a kayak, but my partner would have not done the experience on a paddle board so they managed to find one for him). The story telling & the experience was really fun & enjoyable for all ages, it was about 2 hours as a whole & we learnt so much while kayaking & paddle boarding through gorgeous settings. We would recommend, just add some specific instructions for people attending!
Shirley_J, Sep 2024
I went for my birthday our guide was hilarious and the other ppl that was on the tour was fun and everyone sang happy birthday to me 🥳
Lisa_B, Aug 2024
The only reason we didn't give 5 star is we didn't realize the center closed at 6 pm so we didn't have time to go inside and visit the center. The young man who was our guide for paddle boarding was very pleasant, full of information so we had a good time with his stories. We got there at 4 pm but you want to go much earlier to see the whole place, we thought it would be open on a weekend at least till 8.
Diana_K, Aug 2024
The kayak tour at the Polynesian Culture Center was one of the best activities we experienced while staying in Honolulu. My husband and I greatly appreciated the Mookie the tour guide and all the great people who helped with our float. I would definitely recommend it!
Bette_T, Jul 2024
So fun. Our tour guys were amazing. One said it was his first time to lead the tour. He fell off his board which made me feel at ease in case I fell. lol. Highly recommend
luke_p, Jun 2024
Activity was excellent I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do this. However if you are taxiing I would pre-book a return taxi as very difficult to get back to Wakiki without a vehicle.
Maefaline_T, Jun 2024
The guide was cool but I’m more frustrated with the “kayak” experience. Should have said “float in a kiddie pool”
I was looking forward to kayaking not playing with toddler toys. False advertising on your part
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We understand our cultural experience doesn’t meet the needs of guests looking for exercise and thrills. Our website and marketing does a good job of setting the expectations properly by using words like “tranquil” and “serene” and “float”
“…serene nighttime adventure featuring a controlled and safe water environment at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Get an exclusive look behind the scenes and float around their lagoon on a stand-up paddle board or kayak. No waves, no sharks, no worries!
Guided through the tranquil lagoon by moonlight, you’ll visit the islands of Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, and Tahiti on a stand-up paddle board or kayak that features colorful LED illumination in the water!”
Our advertising is spot-on. Sorry for your confusion. For high adventure kayaking we recommend call Captain Scott at Shaka Kayaks on the North Shore.
Heather_G, May 2024
We absolutely loved our experience. We were late due to our plane turning around. Cousin worked with us and filled us in the 9 oclcok slot which was so nice. I’m so glad we didn’t miss it. If you know what Ohana means before you go he’ll give you extra points.
Brian_E, May 2024
Fatu made our experience incredibly special!! Thank you for such a wonderful time and teaching us about Hawaii!
Anirudh_J, Apr 2024
Crew were very helpful and gave me tips to with a lot of patience. The stories made the ride very interesting.
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