Top Hawaii Stand Up Paddleboarding

Learn the tricks and techniques of one of Hawaii’s most popular water sports with a private stand-up paddle boarding lesson on Waikiki Beach. During the 1.5-hour session, get an overview of equipment and balancing techniques while still on dry land, and then paddle out into the clear, warm waters of the Pacific Ocean to put your new skills into action. With the guidance of a professional instructor, you’ll be standing up no time and gliding along the water’s surface with ease.

Ride a stand-up paddleboard down a sheltered river during a 2-hour lesson on Oahu’s scenic North Shore. Choose a small-group, semi-private or private lesson, then paddle alongside your instructor as you practice balancing, steering and maneuvering your board. Take your first paddle, or improve your skills with tips from your skilled instructors, then watch for bright fish and sea turtles as you explore a tranquil cove and enjoy this traditional Hawaiian water sport. 

Stand-up paddleboarding lessons are a popular choice for families and active travelers staying on Maui. No previous experience is necessary: Your guide provides a in-depth land and water instructions before heading out to explore the Kaanapali coastline. Rash guards and water shoes are provided for your comfort and morning and afternoon time slots are available for your convenience.

During this stand up paddleboarding lesson in Kona, successfully learn how to balance and paddle your very own stand up, or 'SUP' board, and see for yourself why stand up paddling is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Along with your expert, local instructor, you’ll learn the best spot to place your feet and how to maneuver the board, as well as what to look for on the water and tips for efficient paddling. Since this Kona lesson is capped at four people, you can ensure a highly personalized experience while learning to walk on the waves. 

Hawaii is renowned for having some of the best waves in the world, but you don’t have to know how to surf to enjoy them. On this tour, take to the water on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and paddle along the Kailua coast. Lessons are suitable for all abilities and there are paddle-boarding spots to suit all levels from calm waters for beginners to rolling waves for more experienced boarders.

Flexibility of designing the tour based on your desire. Unique location known only by locals. Fantastic spot to look for turtles, monk seals and tropical fishes. This tour is designed for 2 people, we can add Two more persons for an additional fee of $150 per person.

Nothing captures the laid-back Hawaiian lifestyle like a mellow cruise on a stand-up paddle board (SUP). Never tried it? No worries. Regardless of age or ability, you'll pick it up during this lesson from a knowledgeable coach and be riding the waves in no time - that's the beauty of paddle boarding.

Perfect your yoga poses on a stand up paddleboard while floating in Hawaii's tropical waters. During this 75-min class in Honolulu led by an experienced instructor, learn to adapt familiar seated, kneeling and reclining yoga poses for the water. Work on balance and core stability with some standing poses and use free time to work on any poses you'd like. Try a savasana supported by the rocking of the ocean waves. This class is suitable for all skill levels; the small group size ensures personalized attention.

Makena Bay is one of the most popular launching points for so many water activities as it offers such a great experience. Calm waters over a shallow bay teeming with turtles and easy to access coral reef systems. Many sandy beaches hug this area making it a very special place for locals and visitors alike. The ease of access to the water combined with the spectacular bay make this the top spot and one you should visit and enjoy. The guest experience here is easy to tailor to meet what you'd like to see & do. We do privates here only as it provides the best experience - you are in total control and can have your say! Paddle more, rest more, spend more time at your new favorite spot, etc. Its you're private outing and that's what we do. You won't be disappointed in this decision!

Warm waters and calm waves make Maui an ideal place to learn to use a stand-up paddleboard. With this lesson and rental, a guide teaches you the basics of paddleboarding and then accompanies you out into the water in search of wildlife like turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish.

This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, Waimea Bay, and the Banzai Pipeline. Snorkel and swim in the famously aqua waters. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels included.

Make your boat ride a luxurious experience on this snorkeling tour to the South Kona coast. Theater-style seating, arm and headrests, and both a breakfast buffet and barbecue lunch ensure a comfortable cruise, while high-quality snorkel gear for diving off the remote South Kona coast promise sightings of the tropical aquatic life you came to see.

Learn to stand-up paddleboard while on vacation in Maui with this group class. Join other adventurous travelers and a qualified instructor to learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding, a great way to explore the ocean's gentle swells. With a guaranteed small class size, you'll get plenty of individualized attention and be up and gliding around in no time.

If you love standup paddle boarding and seek to kick it up a notch skill-wise, this tour is for you. After pickup from our location, get ready to hit the waves in the privacy and comfort of a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. A skilled instructor discusses goals and experience level with you before heading into the water. After the lesson, debrief with your instructor, then enjoy some down time in the on-site surf school tent.

Get out on the water with a Waikiki stand-up paddleboard lesson. This experience is tailored to families, providing a kid-friendly way to enjoy the natural beauty and environment of Oahu. By booking in advance, you won't risk this activity being sold out during your Hawaiian vacation.

Learn to ride a stand-up paddle-board, or build on skills you already have with a private lesson on Waikiki Beach. Work with experienced instructions to tailor your lesson to suit your skill, experience level and goals for the day. Use high-quality boards, reef shoes and rash-guard shirts for ultimate comfort and relax with your team of instructors post lesson to watch the waves, and check out photographs, videos of the lesson taken by a professional cameraman.

Here at Ohana Surf Project we believe our clients are like family, and we strive to provide the best service to every person who chooses to join us on the water and we welcome their loved ones who come along to support them as well. We are passionate about surfing and specialize in three ways of teaching you how to glide across the water: surf, stand up paddle and bodyboard. All of our staff members have been in the business for many years and are some of the finest instructors in the industry. We love what we do and we enjoy working together, as a team and as ohana to make our students feel safe, comfortable, and successful. Our biggest priority is SAFETY! All our coaches and guides are professional, trained in safety (CPR, lifeguard, first aid), and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you into our ohana and showing you the aloha spirit that has kept each of us here in Hawaii-- enjoying life & good company, resecting the 'aina (our mother earth), having fun and staying active.

For those standup paddleboarders that love what they do and are ready to do it at a higher level, Team Ohana’s professional lessons are the natural choice. We’re talking about advanced instruction in the art of SUP delivered by accomplished teachers dedicated to maximizing your potential. Keep in mind that professional lessons are not just for professionals or competition surfers. The professionals of Ohana will create a personalized instruction plan designed to enhance your skills, keep you safe in the water, and maximize your enjoyment of the sport you love.

With our semi-private lessons, you and a friend will enjoy the best stand up paddling experience Waikiki can offer! We can accommodate flat water or surfing SUP based on your preference. High-quality boards, reef shoes and rash-guard shirts, luxury instruction and video-viewing in our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, and best-in-class, professional SUP guides combine to provide the ultimate stand up paddling experience. You'll find all the amenities and options, including high-end swag, video/photo packages, and custom tours. Safety is the top priority while our enthusiasm and constructive guidance helps teach students the essential aloha of SUP, preparing them for waters around the world.

The only tour of it's kind in Hilo, makes this 2 hour adventure a memorable one. Coconut Island (Mokuola in Hawaiian) is favorite with the local kids, for its stone tower from which they jump in the ocean. The proximity to Queen Liliuokalani Gardens gives views of the Japanese gardens and Hilo Bayfront and Mauna Loa Crater as a backdrop. Extend your kayak adventure and add on our Wailoa River to King Kamehameha Statue (book separately)

Learn how to stand-up paddle on the waves of Waikiki beach with a small group of 2 to 5 people. During this 1-hour, small-group lesson, enjoy the personalized attention of an expert instructor who will get you upright and paddling in no time. Get a fantastic arm and core workout and see the sights of Waikiki from your aquatic vantage point. No experience necessary, but you must be a proficient swimmer. Photo and video services are available; use of paddle board is included.

Learn how to stand-up paddle on the waves of Waikiki beach. During this 1-hour private lesson, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide who will get you upright and paddling in no time. Get a fantastic arm and core workout and see the sights of Waikiki from your aquatic vantage point. No experience necessary, but you must be a proficient swimmer. Photo and video services are available; use of paddle board is included.

Mahina Hawaii Adventures offers private customized adventures and tours. We take you to hidden and secret locations you wouldn’t find on your own. Let our local guides take you on an adventure you will never forget. We can surf, snorkel, hike, cliff jump and sightsee all in the same day! Let us know what interests you, what you can handle, and we will create an adventurous and memorable day for you! Our guides are as stoked as you are to go adventure! Let’s do this!

Swim within safe viewing distance to dolphins and green sea turtles on this popular Oahu snorkel cruise from Honolulu. Sail into waters home to spinner dolphins, and then glide alongside colorful fish. Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are available onboard to help you get the most of this outing. Hotel transport included.