Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson: Exploring Polo Beach and Turtle Town
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63 Ratings
Kihei
Experience the thrill of paddleboarding in Maui with a private beginner lesson. Explore Polo Beach and Turtle Town, spot turtles and ocean wildlife, and enjoy the stunning views of Haleakala Crater.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Polo Beach Parking lot - Beach Access - Embark from the serene and sparsely populated Polo Beach. Polo Beach boasts a gentle, sandy descent into the water, ideal for novices. Your adventure kicks off with a short tutorial on the beach. Next, we’ll help you make your way into the sea to commence your excursion. Once you’ve refreshed your memory of the beachside instructions in the water, you’ll be stand-up paddleboarding amidst the scenic ‘Turtle Town’ along the untouched shores of Wailea-Makena! And don’t forget, we’re here to support you at every stroke!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
- Professional photographer guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Never tried paddleboarding? This is designed for you! Welcome to our Starter Class. This exclusive session will include only you, your own private group, and your designated Guide/Guides.
We await your arrival on the enchanting, unoccupied sandy stretches of Polo Beach…
A compact lesson will be conducted on the shore to initiate the process. Afterwards, we will assist you in entering the ocean. Rest assured, your guides will accompany you at all times. Following this, a brief recap of the shore lesson will be given on the water, and then you’ll find yourself stand-up paddleboarding amidst ‘Turtle Town’ along the crystal-clear coastline of Wailea-Makena! It’s your moment to bask in the sun, look out for Turtles(Honu), spot marine creatures and relish the experience!
Take pleasure in acquiring Stand Up Paddleboard skills while admiring the Haleakala Crater from the sea. Experiencing it the Maui Way!
- Minimum age for Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking is 3 years - Children under 3 years of age will not be allowed on our Tours to ensure both their safety, your safety and the safety of our Guides. Our Company is proud to say that we will go as young as 3 years old as most companies will not. If you require a Babysitting Service, you are welcome to call us and we are happy to recommend someone to you!
Location
Polo Beach Parking lot - Beach Access
Wailea Beach Path
Polo Beach is located in the heart of "Turtle Town" in Wailea-Makena, Maui. Pristine beach with a beautiful sandy entry... We will meet you on the beach. We will call the night before with further instructions and to confirm your Private Tour with us between 5pm & 7pm from a 908 or 732 Area Code.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(63 Ratings)
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Dina_p
Apr 7, 2024
Great Family Fun - My family of four signed up for a lesson with Peg and Emily. They were great and we had a wonderful time. Peg is a thoughtful and considerate instructor. She explained paddle boarding perfectly. We all were standing up on the boards in no time. Even though we fell into the water quite a bit, we had a blast because that’s a part of the fun. Emily worked with the kids and they loved hanging out with her. They were doing tricks on the boards immediately.
It was a beautiful day in Turtle Town. As we were returning to shore we saw a big turtle swimming under my board.
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Douglas
Apr 2, 2024
Awesome experience - This was a truly awesome experience. Peg has a lot of patience and is a great teacher. My wife and I both had a great time! We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
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Mnm_h
Dec 31, 2023
Fun fun fun - Husband, son and daughter-14 and 11 took the lesson. My son knows swimming, my daughter knows a bit. Husband does not know how to swim. Pam is super nice and patient and an excellent coach. All three learned to paddle in this class, kids can even stand and paddle! They also paddled to snorkling area, kids did snorkling, pam even taught my daughter how to swim. Pam also spend extra hours with kids in ocea. Kids had so much fun! Another thing is kids forgot googles. Pam texted us and dropped google to our hotel! Super nice! Really great experience!
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312erickab
Aug 13, 2023
Fabulous tour with kids - My 10yo daughter and I went out on paddle boards with Marie and had a wonderful time. She was patient with my daughter’s nerves about the ocean and made sure both of us had a splendid time. We were lucky the winds calmed down and we were able to go. We paddled to snorkeling spot and saw lots of fish, got to touch a red pencil urchin and an octopus. Would definitely recommend this SUP tour to all. Marie also took pictures throughout the tour and edited them before sending later that evening.
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182semil
May 31, 2023
The best private peddling experience! - The private paddle was one of the best experiences I had in my life! First, they arranged a schedule for our flight, and there was no way to express how thankful we were. When we arrived, the guides, Peg and Brittany, gave a step-by-step lesson so my family could follow and stand up on the paddle boats by ourselves. It was a fantastic experience! Peg and Brittany put our children in the front seat of their craft to keep them safe and let them paddle so that they could experience their own as well. I was also impressed by their professional leadership and consideration at the same time. There was nothing more we could ask for. Thank you, Peg and Brittany!
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Bethany173
May 8, 2023
Awesome Introduction to Paddleboarding - Pam was a great instructor! She taught my husband and me the basics and we enjoyed our time paddleboarding soooo much! We saw sea turtles, urchin, coral. The water was heavenly. Everything about the experience was amazing!
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Charlotte_d
Apr 13, 2023
Breath taking - Awesomeness. Pam was an excellent instructor. I was so glad I knocked thos off my bucket list. I respect the sport Moreso now.
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John_h
Apr 5, 2023
Our guide Pam was very... - Our guide Pam was very mellow and supportive. I truly enjoyed learning how to paddle board. The most memorable part was seeing a turtle when I fell off the board. Great day!!
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Christina_c
Oct 27, 2022
Best experience ever! - We had the best time with Lowe paddle boarding for our first time ever! It was our honeymoon and second to last day in Maui. We did just about everything we could on the island and figured we should enjoy a special activity. Boy were we in for a treat!! We thought, how could our trip get any better? And it absolutely could- and it did!! Lowe was so knowledgeable of the island, gave great instructions, recommendations, and shared stories with us. She took great amazing photo shots of us on the water and in the water with turtles and fishes! Since it was our first time paddle boarding, I was a little nervous of how strenuous the activity could be, but it really was easy (with her excellent guidance) and so much fun! The area we got to explore was so scenic and the vibes were awesome. This was by far our favorite activity. We highly recommend 10/10
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Meander31694338012
Jul 4, 2022
Great thing to book! - Peg is simply amazing’. Great instruction. Never thought I would be able to go from sitting to standing in the ocean!! I am 53 with a bad knee and had no intention. Of standing as did not think it was possible with my limited range of motion. Great time. Highly recommend!!
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