Lanyu SUP: Dongqing Bay Stand-Up Paddleboarding Experience
- Explore the beauty of Orchid Island and leisurely cruise on the clear blue waters of Dongqing Bay (Experience will be moved to Longmen Port or other sea areas during poor sea conditions or the flying fish season from March to May)
- Learn easily with professional instructor-led training, stand on the board and gaze out at the ocean
- Combining surfing and rowing, the SUP stand-up paddleboarding experience is easy to learn even if you can't swim
- Orchid Island Dongqing Bay SUP stand-up paddleboarding experience, GoPro captures your every wonderful moment
What to expect
Combining surfing and paddling, SUP (Stand Up Paddle) boarding can be enjoyed anywhere there's water. It doesn't require advanced surfing balance skills, nor is swimming a necessity. It's easy to learn and a brand new way to explore Lanyu's blue waters. In addition to regular sessions, sunrise sessions at Dongqing Bay, the most beautiful location, are available from June to October, offering an unforgettable water journey.
Good to know
Q: What should I wear for the SUP stand-up paddleboarding experience? During the activity, you will definitely get wet. Please wear a swimsuit or a lightweight T-shirt and clothing that you don’t mind getting wet.
Q: What time and where should I meet? The day before the activity, you will be notified of the meeting harbor via phone, LINE message, or SMS. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the activity time.
The activity location will be Longdao Port, Dongqing Bay, or Longmen Port, depending on the coach's assessment of the wave conditions.
Q: Can I do SUP if I can’t swim? Yes, you can! All our tours are suitable for beginners and we provide SUP leashes, buoyancy vests (life jackets), and SUP boards are also common rescue tools. Even if you can’t swim, you can still enjoy this water activity.
Q: Do you offer photography services? Can you take aerial photos for me? Throughout the activity, the coach will use a mobile phone or camera to take photos. All photos are provided free of charge, and you cannot specify the number of photos or shooting angles, but the coach will do their best to take beautiful photos for everyone! Please proactively ask the coach for photos at the end of the activity!
Q: What if it rains or there’s a typhoon on the day of the activity? If the rain is light, the activity will proceed as usual. If the wind and waves are strong, the coach will assess and notify you whether the activity will take place. In case of force majeure factors such as typhoons, you will be notified before the activity.
Q: Will I definitely see the sunrise or sunset during the sunrise or sunset session? In summer, there is about an 80% chance of seeing the sunrise or sunset, but it still depends on the weather conditions on the day. The mountains and ocean of Orchid Island are also very beautiful! If it rains during the sunrise session, the coach will assess and notify you in advance whether the activity will take place. Please make sure your phone is accessible.
Q: Can I not wear a buoyancy vest (life jacket)? For safety reasons, we recommend that all participants wear a buoyancy vest during the activity. When taking photos, you can assess your own ability and secure the leash, and with the coach’s consent, temporarily remove the buoyancy vest, but you must bear the risk if you fall into the water.
Reviews
The instructor taught very carefully and paid great attention to my friend who couldn't swim at sea. The whole trip was arranged very well and I really enjoyed the experience.
very professional teams ! the aboriginal coach is cool, brings us to have fun away from the harbour ! they even use drone to help us take photos and videos which is very very cool things ! after finished the activities, their place do have very clean shower room for shower !
The instructor explains in detail, and another assistant instructor will also be behind to look after our safety. Watching the sunrise at sea feels very special, and stand-up paddling is very fun!
Compared with the SUP in Sun Moon Lake, it is more challenging, and it is a bit difficult to pursue standing up, but the coach is very patient and teaches people very well.
It's just that the location is a bit difficult to find, and there will be no signal there. It's a good thing that I saw map indicators provided beforehand, so pay more attention. The instructors are very good! He is very enthusiastic to help take photos and will also pay attention to the conditions of each student. This time I am taking a child (10 years old) with me and I feel relieved.
Participating in the sun show, the sun is not shining, and the waves are strong that day, which is very fun! You can try to stand up on the sea, but unfortunately the waves are too big and the instructor took very few photos (maybe they were too shaky, so they were deleted or not taken)
I booked the SUP trip early, it was really fun, and the experience of one person, one board is great, although it is really super tiring! The first time I played, I couldn’t stand up enough🤣The coach also helped us take pictures📷to commemorate. The experience feels really good 👍
The coach is very nice and enthusiastic. Always taking photos for us. Our GoPro fell into the sea, and the instructor helped us go down and search for it for a long time.
The instructor is professional and very patient for beginners even if they have no experience. The teaching points in the itinerary are very suitable, ranging from simple to difficult. It is great to coordinate with the shooting of Xiaolan Island in the distance.
I really love the professional and friendly coach and I enjoyed the activity on the sea 😊superb 👍
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