What could be more quintessentially Hawaiian than canoe surfing in the shadow of Diamond Head? So nostalgic that it's almost romantic... a Hawaiian dream. In my mind akin to a 1960's post card come to life! My MIL is 80 so I hesitated booking this for a split second, but anyone, ANYONE who can walk to that canoe on Waikiki Beach can do this! I don't even swim, but now know the thrill to a lesser degree of what it must feel like to actually surf. The guides were magnificent. Of the 4 of us on this trip, physical strength only applies to 1.5 of us. Guides were in boats and helped row. No problems. Fantastic experience!