My first ever purchase of the foiling board as a beginner in this relatively new water sport was made so easy, informative, and helpful by shop employee,Tyler, for me yesterday on Black Friday 2018. I would highly recommend anyone interested in surfing, standup paddling, or foiling to go there or call them for an informative and friendly experience with some great people. Always prey for surf; be respectful in the water; and be safe for yourself and everyone around you while having fun in God's Creation! "allen wrench" Pantaleon read more

I stopped by Blue Planet and met Tony. Solid guy. Connected us with Paul very super fantastic teacher. My first lesson was amazing I'm sure I'll be getting the full works with Tony soon. Thank you Tony & Paul. read more

Shortly after moving to Oahu I starting researching surf shops on the island and Blue Planet kept coming up and had very positive reviews so I went in to check them out. I rented different SUP's for two weeks because I wasn't exactly sure what I needed for the south shore conditions and my ability level. I must have gone into the shop at least ten times with questions and to swap out different boards to try. During this time, I know I must have dealt with every employee in the shop so I can attest to the fact that every person in the Blue Planet organization from the owner down truly cares about the customer and love's their job! At no time did I feel rushed or pressured to buy anything. Quite the opposite. These guys love to talk shop and are more than happy to answer any and all of your questions without talking down to you or making you feel dumb for asking questions. This is a first class operation with the greatest selection of boards of any shop on Oahu. If you're in the market to buy or rent a board, need some accessories or just want some advice on where to go while you are here, stop in and see the folks a Blue Planet. They will not steer you wrong! read more

Great service. I needed a new SUP paddle and I knew Blue Planet Surf had a great selection. I was interested in the KeNalu Carbon fiber paddle. Kevin was able to show me the different size paddles and he put together the shaft, handle, and the paddle together for me in no time. read more

Blue Planet Surf - Kevin did a great job in helping me decide on which paddle was right for me. I decided on the KeNalu. - Surfing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kevin Fung is da man! He helped an old lady (me) select the best paddle for SUP surfing. Blade size, material, shaft type - all can be confusing, but he made it simple to understand and select based on where you surf, board size and ultimate purpose. Mahalo Kevin for being patient with me and helping this aunty to be the best she can be in the water. read more

Huge "thank you" to Tony at Blue Planet Surf - SUP HQ!! From the moment I walked in and started asking all kinds of questions to the day of delivery of my new SUP board, Tony was kind, patient and VERY full of information. The fact that I was able to rent a SUP board for a week was super helpful, as it gave me a chance to make sure I would actually use a board if and when I got one (and of course, after having one for a week, I knew that I needed to get one!). On top of being able to rent the board, Blue Planet Surf's policy of crediting a weekly rental towards the purchase price of a new SUP board was what pushed me over the top in deciding to purchase from them. Bottom line, if you are in need of a rental or want to purchase a SUP board, hit up Tony and Blue Planet Surf!! read more

Quality products, warranty, service, stability and great leadership are what I have learned to be the hallmarks of Blue Planet Surf Shop. My wife and I both SUP almost every day. In July we traded in her first BP SUP (2013) and upgraded to a 2016 NOOSA 9'6"x30. The deal was excellent and she LOVES her NOOSA. It was an easy peasy purchase, because we knew that BPSS has the broadest line of quality SUP products and accessories to satisfy the beginner to avid competition SUPper, and we had 7 years of experience with BPSS to witness their fair and professional treatment of customers. We know that BPSS will be open when we are ready to upgrade again. So here's the thing, at some SUP shops you can't even see the price of the boards, but at BPSS it's all up font. The prices are posted and explicit - making the buying decision simple and reliable. Tip: BPSS offers some sweet deals throughout the year, you just need to sign up for clinics or plugin to their news! read more

So awesome! Definitely 5 stars (and they have a surfing dog named Phoenix- can I add another star for her?!) Location- really easy- drive down ward, it's the blue building on your right about a block or two past the blaisdell. I think there was like 8 parking stalls, but not an issue. We arrived a little before 10, but they (we were helped by Tyler- he's super cool btw! If you want lessons on teaching your dog to be ok on the board, maybe how to surf too, hit him up!) were really cool about it and helped us out anyway. We told him we had absolutely no experience SUPing (besides watching YouTube)- not a problem. He fitted us with suitable boards, leashes, paddles, and foam bricks & leashes for the top of your car (he showed us how to load it up and everything!) It's roughly $40 per person, for the whole day (return everything by 5, 5:30)! Or you can borrow late that day (~5?) and return it by 11 the next day and still only pay $40! (Then you don't roast in the summer sun!) how awesome is that! So friendly, really great staff, place & location! If you're a tiny Asian with no muscles like me- you may struggle a bit with loading the board on top of your SUV... especially since I didn't want to possibly damage the board or my paint... Tyler easily lifted it with one hand though so.... bring a guy along? Or build up some muscles. read more

Awesome working with the guys at the store. Mike was a great help in helping me get the right size for me. Great prices too. Definitely 10/10 would recommend read more

Not the place for me. Blue planet has a pretty good selection of SUPs. They rent, and I've seen several really good sales (like when they sell off their demo and rental boards), plus surf accessories etc. The regular prices are pretty standard, but not amazing. But they do have a good selection and you can fill pretty much all of your paddle board needs here. (Just for the record, I grew up on Kaua'i and have surfed my entire life) The reason I wont go back to Blue Planet is because I've had terrible customer service experience. I dont let one surly person turn me away from a place (people have bad days, I understand that) but all three times I've been here I've been treated like I was wasting the employees time and they would rather be watching surf videos behind the desk. As soon as I've asked for help I've gotten the same sort of grunt and look like "i cant believe you're making me get up from the desk to do something" followed by very short and unhelpful answers. The three times I've been here were for solarez (cheap) SUP rentals (moderate) and to buy an SUP (Expensive!). The last two my girlfriend and I walked out due to terrible service. It's honestly like dealing with teenagers who don't want to be there. So there you go, hopefully you can find some helpful employees because I could really see myself liking this place if I hadn't had such bad experiences. Plus I've simply found much better surf shops in the area. Surftech (down the street) has the best SUP rental deals I've seen. Used Surfboards Hawaii (around the corner) has great used boards. Hawaiian south shore (down the street) has accessories and shortboards (and a free membership discount). And Ala Moana Surf Co (kinda hard to find, on Waimanu street) has a bunch of SUPs. All four of these shops have had nothing but helpful, friendly people working so I definitely won't ever head back to Blue Planet. read more

Before I bought my current board, I demoed a bunch of 'em here. The guys behind the counter were always cool and helped breakdown the differences between the different boards available. While sometimes they will sell the rental boards ("what happened to the one I liked from yesterday?!?"), they always had a decent selection when I went and the rates were reasonable. If it looks like a good swell is coming, you can normally get a better deal if you rent weekly. Just get the daily and weekly quotes when you go. read more

We had a very positive experience at the Ward location. Kevin, Blue Planet Surf employee, initially answered my telephone call inquiring about soft racks for an SUP my husband had already bought. The dealer we bought it from ran out of soft racks so we called around to a couple of places. On the telephone, Kevin informed me of potential issues with securing an SUP as large as my husband's and provided his recommendations. Because of the level of expertise that Kevin presented over the phone, we decided to buy the racks from Blue Planet Surf. In person, Kevin clearly explained the features and benefits of both kinds of soft rack options. We decided to go with his recommendation and purchased the pads and tie down straps. It seemed that his motivation for sharing his knowledge and expertise as a surfer went beyond making the sale--it was a sincere effort to educate customers and promote safety. Our purchase this time was small, but should we need surf gear or when in the market for another SUP or paddle, we will definitely think of and patronize Blue Planet Surf Ward because of such a positive experience with Kevin. We are small business owners ourselves and know the value of excellent customer service and great employees who represent the company in the highest light. Mahalo Kevin! read more

Super helpful and knowledgeable staff at blue planet. Helped me pick out a great board and took the time to genuinely answer a lot of questions with patience. In addition to the customer service the boards are awesome! read more

This review is only for their rental program. I have NOT purchased anything from here so I wouldn't know price comparison with other locations. I've rented from here twice in the last three weeks and couldn't be happier. The guys there are super friendly and helpful and do a thorough walk through (similar to renting a car) and check off any damages already on the board. They teach you how to load the board onto your car and tie it down with the straps. For an all day rental (10am - 5:30pm) it's $30. That includes a SUP board, paddle, leash, and straps for your car. They do a $200 temporary credit card hold but it gets removed in 4-6 days if you return everything in the same condition. Also, if you keep your receipts over the course of a year you can use that towards a purchase of a new board up to $250. I absolutely recommend this place if you're looking to just go down to Ala Moana for the day. Boards are good, friendly service, and parking isn't too bad. read more

Best shop on Oahu for a selection of SUP boards and gear. Check out Shop owner Robert Stehlick's paddling tutorials posted on you tube for paddling tips. Robert also offers and downwinder lessons on Oahu. Robert and his staff can help you sell your used boards also if you need to clear out space like I had to. read more

Blue Planet at Ward is a Stand Up Paddlers heaven. All types of SUP boards, paddles, and accessories. The owner, Robert, is an avid waterman and is very friendly and helpful. I rented a race style board over the weekend. The online checkout reserved my board and all I had to do was go to Blue Planet and pick up the board. The staff helped load and unload the board onto and off my truck. If you are a tourist or local, Blue Planet will exceed your expectations. The only negative thing is the parking area fits only 2 cars and is really tight. If the parking is taken, street parking is non-existent since this is a busy commercial/industrial area. The best and easiest place to rent a surf or SUP board!! read more

We have been shopping for stand up boards for about a year. Upon Kevin's recommendation, we spent some time renting various styles, sizes, and brands of SUPs. During our last visit we were ready to (finally) buy a board of our very own... We loved that Blue Planet credits back rental charges (up to $250) towards the purchase of a new board and we totally took advantage of that promo. Kevin was super patient and answered all of my tedious questions about the board, the size, the paddle, the handling of the board. Thank you, Kevin, for taking the time to make sure I was happy and ready for all the SUP adventures I can find. Cannot wait to come back and buy my husband's board...and then our two best friends who will be here in June! We took her on her first voyage over the weekend and next week...the mokes! read more

I was on vacation with my husband. I knew I wanted to take stand up paddleboard lessons but wasn't sure what day. I emailed Robert on Thursday for a Monday morning lesson. He responded fairly quickly to all my questions. My husband and I meet with Robert at Ala Moana beach park for private lessons. Very nice place for lessons, as the water is on the steady side. Robert was very friendly and provided great tips. I highly recommend these private lessons because Robert was able to work with us based on our individual needs. The lesson was one and a half hours for about $130. I think they might have increased their prices, but it's still a good deal compared to other places that only offer one hour for the same price (or higher). I ended up going a little faster than my husband.. but missed out on the sea turtles that swam near him!!! We had a great time. Would definitely recommend for stand up paddle board lessons. read more

Blue Planet brands itself as a SUP HQ for all your SUP needs and more, these are my thoughts about BP. Need lessons before buying a SUP, or want to SUS or race downwind, BP is your resource. Want a new or experienced board for a fair price, BP has inventory lists on-line, pic's and board descriptions. Need repairs because something hit your board, BP can make the damage disappear at a reasonable rate. Have questions about rail tape, paddles, accessories, self-help repairs, BP has shop video's on their website. Need friends who empathize and care you, Blue Planet is where it's at. Robert is the friendly owner, experienced paddler, instructor and more. Kevin smiles while listening, always friendly and helpful. Parking is limited, but when you get into the garage, you're next to the showroom, making loading or unloading your boards easy. There are numerous surf shops on Oahu, but only one Blue Planet Surf Shop. Aloha, Robert, Kevin, Adam and anyone else I didn't mention. read more

Here on vacation and my sister, her husband and we always wanted to try stand up paddle boarding. We found Blue Planet Surf Shop online and discovered how affordable it is to do the rental AND a lesson. Robert gave us a lesson early Monday morning and it was AWESOME! Robert was super friendly and a great instructor. I appreciate how patient he was and how thorough his teaching is. He gave us basics on the beach and then we headed out in the water. We did 3 laps in total and all of us were able to stand up and not fall in! :) I definitely have a new hobby to try and keep doing whenever I am home again or on the beaches on the east coast. However the beaches here at home are MUCH nicer. Thank you Robert and the staff at Blue Planet Surf Shop! I am definitely coming back every time I am home! read more

Highly recommend this place. The staff is so nice and helpful they also have the best price We bought two boards and we love it .So go and check them out read more

We had tried to come into this store a few times. We have not successful due to almost none parking here! We tried to find some street parking... no luck. Sorry, this is not a store review, but our frustration for not being able to get into the store. read more

So when I was growing up in Hawaii paddle boarding was not something we saw regularly but since I have moved away my husband and i have been noticing more and more paddle boarders at the beaches when we come to visit. This year we decided to try it and Blue Planet Surf Shop was the place we found to do it with. Robert, our instructor, was very accessible and (being in NYC) we began an email conversation a few weeks in advance to set everything up. We purchased our lesson online and set up a date and time to meet. Finding the spot to meet at Ala Moana Beach Park was easy and we were welcome with a smile, a handshake and an offer to hold our bag and towels in Robert's car so we didn't have to leave it on the beach. After a quick talk about safety and the protocol and right of way in the ocean, Robert gave us the basics onshore and immediately took us in to the water. We were a group of three and he was patient will all of us in whatever manner we needed to make sure we were comfortable. Once we got out we were all standing and soon got the hang of it! I even raced my husband down the beach and won! Robert took us out for a lap, brought us in to go over some more difficult techniques the took us out again. Over all we did a total of 3 laps along the beach for a total of about 1.5 miles! We ended the hour and a half lesson with Robert taking some photos of us which he emailed to us within a few hours after we returned to shore. Great memories of a fun morning. The best part? We scheduled an 8:30am lesson so we were done by 10am and had the whole rest of the day to relax at the beach or do whatever we wanted! I actually would have loved to rent a board for the rest of the day and just paddle up and down the beach all day if we didn't have other plans for the rest of the day. We'll definitely be back each time we come home to visit. Its a great workout as well as a fun way to travel up and down the beach for the day! Thank you Robert and Blue Planet Surf Shop! read more

Stopped into Blue Planet Surf at the recommendation of a friend to install a handle into 2 of my SUP boards. I've been there before with a friend to buy 8 to 10 adjustable SUP paddles, so I knew the customer service was excellent. Kevin (manager) and his staff were so friendly, personable, knowledgable and helpful. Kevin called me back to in form me how they would have to install the handle and actually asked me to come by again so he could show me before I made a decision. I ended up only installing the handle on one board because of this, but I appreciated the honesty and quality that Kevin and staff provided. They said my board would be ready in 7 to 10 days (this was during the holidays too). I called to check in on the 7th day because I was in the area, but they explained that there were 2 more steps that needed to be done before it would be ready. The installation is awesome! Just wanted to write a review about the awesome customer service here! They really care that u are happy with the end result with whatever u purchase! Mahalo Kevin and staff! Oh, they even do consignment if u want them to help u sell your board too! read more

I've been looking into purchasing a SUP, I've seen great feedback in regards to how people are able to test out to better get a handle on what they want. As for me price is always the factor, upon seeing one that was within my price range I thought why not finally make it down there. Kevin was super knowledgeable and was true to the idea of allowing people to rent out to find the best board suited toward them. So pretty much a win win situation-such a great sales concept. One day rental $29, two day rental $75, every day after that would be +$15. There are even extended rental rates-like a whole year?! They provide you with a leash and paddle with your rental and a gate protector with straps that secure the board to a vehicle. Then you're finally free to test out and have a time on the open water. This I hope will turn out to be one of my better impulse buys. Now once my guy comes back from deployment we'll be paddling these beautiful waters together!! Til then wish me luck on making one of these babies mine :) read more

These guys have Aloha. They are very helpful and polite. Mike really reached out and went out of his way to find our balance boards when there was a communication mix up and my son and daughter didnt receive their boards. If you need anything surf related check out this surf shop first! read more

I just bought my first SUP from Blue Planet when one of their All Star employees, Tony DeCicco had set up shop in Kapolei Costco. He was super friendly and took his time explaining the boards and evaluating which board would be the best match for me. He was able to answer all my questions and was both extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. He also directed me to some of the best paddling spots on Oahu. Here's where he stepped up customer service to "mega-platinum" level...I mentioned that my truck was getting some bodywork done and didn't have means of taking it home. He said he would bring it to my house for no charge!! Just straight up Aloha!! He didn't even ask how far I lived before offering. Luckily it was only a few miles but Tony was going to get me that board no matter what. The only unfortunate part of this review is that because of work and weather I haven't gotten her out on the waves yet, but that day is coming soon and I can't wait to spend hours enjoying my new Blue Planet Surf SUP. Thanks Tony, you gained a return customer. Mahalo for all the help and checking in to see how I was doing with the board! read more

The real deal. My next SUP will be from blue planet surf shop. The owner Robert is a true athlete who rides his own boards. He is a humble guy and very personable. read more

First gentleman that helped us was awesome then another gentleman intervened with lighter brown hair, kind of thin with ponytail - spoke down to us as if we were stupid oh no not happening! RUDE! 100% About to buy 2 boards, cash in pocket - taking money somewhere else - he needs to learn more about the value of customer service! UPDATE: owner got back to me via Yelp right away - I'm very impressed that this place cares for their customer's experienced - therefore changing my 1 STAR to 3 STAR read more

Rented there again and had the same great customer service. Only place to rent on the south shore Great choice of quality boards to rent or buy! read more

Impressed with the service I recieved, The sales staff are extremely knowledgable and very informative, I was treated with the upmost respect and professionalism,.. their product selection was great. I will definately bring my business back, and refer family and friends as well.....STOKED ... Thank You!! read more

Want to thank Mike for adjusting my paddle I bought the other week and a small adjustment to the rail tape installed. Even though I bought my board and paddle the other week I appreciate his continued customer service. I have referred 2 people to BP because of the great customer service I've received. Mahalo read more

Just want to start with the staff. They greet all customers when they are walking in to the store. They ask how they can help and give there undivided attention. Hey are very knowledgeable and are not pushy for you to buy. Explain things in layman's terms to someone that does not know anything about standup paddle boarding. They have great deals and packages. And willing to work with you. I would recommend them to any of my friends. read more

My wife had a SUP lesson with Paul at Ala Moana Beach Park. He showed up on time and brought the board size requested as my wife wanted to try out a different size board. Paul is very friendly and a good instructor. He was attentive to her learning style and adjusted accordingly to ensure she was understanding important aspects of maneuvering the board. She would absolutely take another lesson from Paul. read more

I've lived on the marina in Hawaii Kai for six years and it just never seemed like the right time to get a SUP. I started my search this summer and rented a few boards from Blue Planet to get an idea of the shape that's right for me. The beauty of renting from Blue Planet is that you can use the credit (up to $250) to buy a new board, so that was always my plan. Tony helped me along the way and was very patient with me as I talked through how I'd be using the board (flat water cruising and small waves). I'll reiterate... he was VERY patient. I don't like dropping a lot of money on things I'm not 100% confident about, so I talked to him at length about board shape, construction types, and every other factor imaginable. When I mentioned the board I was specifically interested in, he said it's not a board they typically carry but it's the one he rides! Since they didn't have one in their rental fleet, he let me take his personal board out. That's exceptional customer service! When it didn't look like Blue Planet would be able to get the board I wanted in the store, Tony started calling other local surf shops, including shops on other islands. We did end up finding the board I was looking for and had it shipped from Maui - I just picked it up tonight. If you're in the market for a SUP, especially if you're not exactly sure what you want, I recommend not only trying several boards but talking to Tony about your options. He'll steer you in the right direction, whether you end up buying from Blue Planet or somewhere else. read more

I've visited on several occasions to purchase board shorts. They always have a great selection and their brand is usually on sale for $20; great price! This time I also browsed the rash guards, their brand was also listed for $20 with da kine and one other brand being offered for 40% off. They have a good selection of used short and long boards and also new boards. Lots of surf accessories all at reasonable prices. The help is laid back and they are happy to let you browse without getting in your face. The interior of the shop is great...it is covered in sand! read more

I took in my paddle for a repair. They did such a bad job. They never glue the handle on good. And now my paddle takes in so much water. 45$ repair for nothing.!! I'm going some where else. read more

Blue Planet Surf - Surfing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I only want to do reviews when I really like a place and blue planet was great. Staff was very knowledgeable and made the renting of boards easy. They also had a Groupon so that was awesome too. They had a wide variety of choices for boards based on your wants and level of skill. This would be the place I would purchase your board as well. Lots of quality equipment. Really appreciated the service and knowledge. read more

This is the shop to visit whether you are looking to rent or purchase. Very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have purchased four SUP boards from Blue Planet and have never considered going elsewhere. Fantastic selection with a board that will satisfy any rider. Thanks Blue Planet staff. read more

Blue Planet Surf - Surfing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are looking for a real SUP Surf Shop in Oahu, this is the place. They have high quality boards, service and after sale customer care.Prices are also the best in the market. They always help me fix my problems either with my boards or paddles. Mahalo to Blue Planet read more