STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING IN MAUI
The good stand-up paddleboarding in Maui fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 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!”
Start with a 30-minute land and safety lesson, then spend about 90 minutes on the water at Ka'anapali Beach. Your small group gets boards, rash guards, water shoes, a local guide, and parking validation. Instructors such as Mario or Captain may help beginners find their balance.
“Our instructor, Captain, was amazing!! He was so great with each of us!! He was the best part of the entire experience!! He got all of us up and paddle boarding successfully and made it such a great experience! The not so great: we had the Read more”
Meet at Surf Shack Maui in Kihei before 8am for a private 1.5-hour beginner lesson. Instructors such as Rick, Brandon, and Niko cover safety, balance, stance, and paddling before you choose a coastal paddle or wave practice. Equipment is provided, and the minimum age is 12.
“Niko did an excellent job training us newbies! 1/2 of us were successful standing up on the boat! It’s harder than it looks”
Spend two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding at Polo Beach with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll practice on shore, paddle beside your family, see Haleakala from the ocean, learn about Hawaiian sea life, and have photos available to purchase afterward. Ages 3 and up are welcome.
“It was amazing with a great one on one instructor who was great!!”
Meet at Makena Landing for a private two-hour paddleboard lesson and whale search along Maui’s Wailea-Makena coast. Beginners and mixed skill levels are welcome. Guide Brittany has taught the basics and shared Hawaiian history while keeping the pace relaxed.
“Fun time paddle boarding with Brittany. She is a great instructor and gave us a lot of Hawaiian history. Enjoyed it so much!”
Join South Pacific Kayaks for a private, two-hour stand-up paddle tour or lesson in Makena Bay. Your guide plans the route around your interests, with chances to see turtles, rays, reef fish, coral, dolphins, and whales from January through April. Brandon may guide your session.
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