About this tour
Learn to stand-up paddleboard in a protected two-hour private lesson at Makena Landing on Maui's south shore. Your guide walks you through fundamentals on the beach, then guides you into calm waters where you'll paddle through Turtle Town while taking in views of Haleakala Crater across the channel. You'll have a local ocean expert and professional photographer with you throughout, making this an ideal introduction for anyone stepping onto a board for the first time.
Highlights
- Private instruction tailored to your group's pace
- Green sea turtles frequent the Makena Landing area regularly
- Professional photographer captures your first paddleboarding experience
- Haleakala Crater visible from the water on clear days
- Suitable for children as young as three years old
- Sheltered coastline ideal for beginners
What to expect
Your guide meets you at Makena Landing and starts with a shoreside tutorial covering balance, paddling technique, and water safety. Once comfortable with the basics, you'll wade in with full support as your guide helps you mount the board and get oriented in the water. The group then paddles through the shallow, protected waters of Turtle Town—named for the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that inhabit the area. Expect calm conditions and clear visibility for spotting marine life. Your ocean expert provides live commentary about what you're seeing while the photographer documents the session.
Good to know
Book directly for private rates—the lesson includes a local guide and photographer but excludes hotel transportation and photo prints (available for separate purchase). No gratuities included in the base price. Minimum age is three; younger children need external childcare.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! take?
- Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! runs for approximately 2 hours.
- How much does Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! cost?
- Prices start from USD $159 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! run?
- This tour operates around USA. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.