Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe · San José del Cabo · Sea of Cortez
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Adventure
Discover a new way to explore the ocean in San José del Cabo aboard a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe. $95 USD per person · 2 hours 30 minutes.
THE EXPERIENCE
Paddle the Sea of Cortez in a traditional Hawaiian canoe
Discover a new way to explore the ocean in San José del Cabo aboard a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe.
Inspired by the ancient Polynesian voyaging traditions, this experience combines adventure, culture, nature and teamwork.
Participants learn the fundamentals of paddling, coordination and navigation in an outrigger canoe, while enjoying the coastal scenery of Los Cabos.
The experience is designed to offer an authentic connection with the ocean, accompanied by a guide.
$95 USD / person
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Departure
- 8:00 AM
- Maximum
- 15 guests
- Sea launch
- Club de Playa Veleros
HISTORY & CULTURE
The waʻa: a thousand-year-old vessel of the Pacific
Polynesian outrigger canoes are among the oldest ocean vessels in human history. Thousands of years ago, the navigators of the Pacific used them to settle the most remote islands on Earth, guided by the stars, the swells and the flight of birds.
The Hawaiian outrigger canoe, known as the waʻa, evolved from this tradition. Its outrigger (ama) provides stability in open water, allowing small crews to travel long distances across the Pacific with confidence.
More than a boat, the waʻa is a symbol of teamwork: every paddler must move in unison, in rhythm, for the canoe to glide forward. It teaches respect for the ocean, cooperation and the value of moving together.
On this experience you will learn the basics of that tradition — the paddle stroke, the call of the guide, the coordination of the crew — and connect with the sea the way the first voyagers did.
Teamwork
Every paddler moves in unison, in rhythm, for the canoe to glide forward.
Respect for the ocean
The waʻa teaches you to read the sea and navigate with respect.
Traditional navigation
A thousand-year-old heritage from the Pacific voyagers.
The waʻa
The Hawaiian outrigger canoe with its lateral float (ama).
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything you need for the paddle
- Introduction to the history of the Hawaiian canoe
- 20 minutes of beach instruction before launching
- Paddling and coordination instructions
- Guide during the activity
- Canoe and paddle
- Life jacket
- Drinks
- Nutritious snack
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Good to know before you paddle
The experience departs from the Open Water Expeditions office at Puerto Los Cabos. The sea launch is from Club de Playa Veleros in San José del Cabo.
- Price
- $95 USD per person
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Departure
- 8:00 AM
- Estimated return
- 10:30 AM
- Beach instruction
- 20 minutes before launching
- Minimum age
- 12 years
- Meeting point
- Open Water Expeditions office, Puerto Los Cabos
- Sea launch
- Club de Playa Veleros, San José del Cabo
- Vessels
- 3 Hawaiian outrigger canoes
- Capacity
- 5 guests + 1 guide per canoe
- Maximum
- 15 guests per departure
PHOTO GALLERY
See the adventure on the water
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Watch the outrigger canoe adventure
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