STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING IN MAUI
The good stand-up paddleboarding in Maui fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle Turtle Town with guides Aqua or Sky on a private two-hour morning tour. Learn SUP basics, look for turtles, coral, fish, and rare monk seals, hear about Maui’s culture and geology, and receive digital photos afterward.
“Truly enjoyed the experience of paddle boarding for the first time! Beautiful scenery, spotted turtles up close, and Aqua the instructor was the best!!”
At Makena Landing, your private ocean guide teaches paddleboarding from shore, then coaches you across calm Turtle Town waters. You may spot sea turtles and fish, while a professional photographer captures the outing. Guides including Peg, Pam, John, Lowe, Dana, and Emily have earned warm praise for patient instruction.
“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”
Meet your private guide at Makena Landing Park for a gentle paddleboard lesson, then hold onto your board while snorkeling above Turtle Town’s reefs. Guides such as Peg, Heidi, and Chris work with beginners and young children, provide water and safety gear, and can capture photos for purchase.
“Wow! We booked a little last minute (the week of) and it absolutely worth it. Peg called the night before like she said she would and confirmed all details, and made a suggestion that we go a little earlier because the weather had been better then. And THEN she sent her own picks for local food and souvenirs! It was an absolutely perfect morning on the water. Chris, the guide, was fantastic and everyone was up and paddling about quickly. He had so much patience for the slightly anxious person too. Then came the snorkeling. My kids were in LOVE. Chris pointed out some amazing creatures, turtles, sea urchins, octopi,…”
Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute semi-private SUP lesson. Your instructor covers safety on land, fits you with reef shoes and a rash guard, then coaches you on the water. The group is only your family or friends, with instructors such as Turtle, Anton, or Mike.
“I absolutely loved it! First time doing SUP and the instructor was great. The whole crew was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!”
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