Stand Up Paddleboarding: Private Lessons in Waikiki
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6 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience the thrill of stand up paddleboarding with private lessons in Waikiki. Our professional instructors prioritize safety and provide a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Join us and discover the aloha spirit of Hawaii!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 2699 Kalākaua Ave - To start off your lesson, we come pick you up! Our knowledgeable staff will meet you at one of our convenient hotel pick-up locations. You’ll be stoked to ride in our air-conditioned, clean, easy-to-spot, white shuttle with our logo on the side. After our friendly staff introduce themselves, we will shuttle you to our Ohana Surf Center located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott. From there you will get checked-in, geared up, and then will be shuttled to the beach for some paddle boarding!

Once by the ocean, you will meet your instructor and talk about your previous experience, swimming strength or any other concerns or conditions, then we’ll have you walk your high quality lesson boards to the beach. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!

After the lesson, you’ll be taken back to the Ohana Surf Center where you can check out photographs, videos, the work of our cameraman or buy some merch for yourself or friends. Then after your purchases are made, we drive you back to one of our convenient drop off locations.

What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation from Waikiki meeting points
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Expert guidance by a professional instructor
  • Equipment provided: rashguard, reef shoes, SUP board, and paddle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Additional Information

At Ohana Surf Project, we regard each client as family, striving to furnish exceptional service to those who join us in the saltwater surf, as well as welcoming those who come to champion their efforts. Our experts impart and share their love for wave-riding by coaching in the art of surf, stand-up paddle, and bodyboarding. Each member on board our team retains years of industry experience and possesses mastery in their teaching skills. We take pride in what we do and respect our ohana code in maintaining a fun, comfortable, and secure learning environment for our learners.

Your safety is our prime focus! You’ll find all our coaches and guides come with extensive professional training, including CPR, lifeguard, and first-aid skills, coupled with a friendly demeanour.

We eagerly anticipate your addition to our Ohana family, eager to share the spirit of aloha and the reasons we love calling Hawaii our home – a love for companionship, a respect for ‘aina (mother earth), an affinity for fun, and a zest for a healthy lifestyle.

  • A private lesson can accommodate any age or skill level.
  • If any participants have any medical conditions or injuries that we should be aware of please advise the staff ahead of time.
  • If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
  • All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese speaking-instructors with enough advance notice.
  • Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
  • Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact us.
Location
2552 Kalākaua Ave
Kalākaua Avenue
Your pick up or meet at instructions will be emailed to you directly from Ohana Surf Project at least 24 hours before your lesson time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melinda_s
Aug 3, 2023
Mark was fabulous! He... - Mark was fabulous! He encouraged me and taught me how to feel comfortable put in the waves! Definitely will do this again!
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Lindsey_m
Jun 25, 2023
Fantastic experience - My son and I went stand up paddle boarding and got to do some surfing. My son said it was the best day of his life.
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859mjo
Feb 17, 2023
Great experience for first time SUP - This was my first time trying SUP and the instructor broke it down and made it seem easy. She took was very patient, made it fun and I felt confident enough after the lesson to go out in the ocean on my own the following day. Highly recommend.
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Julie
Nov 4, 2022
Excellent private lesson - These folks are very customer service oriented. My instructor, Kol, was excellent and taught me a new tip. Paddle boarding in ocean water is different than in a lake or flat water. The instructor was very patient and gave good instruction for stability. It was an easy walk from the heart of Waikiki. Heads up they give you water booties, so you don't need to bring your own water shoes.
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Jack
Oct 11, 2019
A lesson with a good bloke - I had a private SUP lesson with Matt. He was a chilled relaxed character who took me out to the surf break at Waikiki Beach. With his help I was able to FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER able to SUP surf a wave catching the wave WHILST STANDING!! This has been on my over 50s bucket list so I can now tick this off as DONE! I went back and had another lesson with him, this time with my son. He, again, was the detail orientated relaxed and patient teacher who is a pleasure to learn with. He was also ever so attentive and when I had a wipeout and the board landed on my head and I swallowed water which stressed me a little, he was right there helping me. I highly recommend Matt from Ohana Surf Project.
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Corp118
Aug 18, 2019
AMAZING experience ALL around. - This was an AMAZING experience. Not only did I have a GREAT time, but it was so much better because of Kevin and all of his help. He was very patient and knows how to teach you like you are a beginner. My whole experience with the whole Ohana Surf Project was awesome. With no doubt I would DEFINITLEY recommend Ohana Surf Project.
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