We had the BEST experience with Maui Waveriders Kihei, and George completely made it unforgettable…read more From the start, George went above and beyond to make our lesson feel personal and tailored to us. It honestly felt like a private lesson. He took the time to understand our different skill levels and customized everything so we both felt comfortable, challenged, and successful. What stood out just as much as his skill as an instructor was how genuinely kind and respectful he was. As an LGBTQIA couple, we felt completely welcomed and at ease, which meant a lot and made the experience even more special. George is not only an incredible instructor, but someone who truly cares about making sure you have a great time and get full value out of your experience. We both walked away feeling confident, accomplished, and so happy we chose this company. If you're booking, ask for George. You won't regret it.

Eddy is great!! Family of four. My kids learned immediately. Eddy was patient and very nice…read more Establishment was great. Well organized, staff was amazing.

We had the best time at waves Surf school! My 7 year old daughter surfed for the first time and…read morethey did such a great job making it fun and comfortable for her! They also have a photographer which captured so many great pictures and videos of her! We were so happy we went back a second day for more lessons! Highly recommend this surf school! Also, we loved her surf instructor Sochi!

This surf school is amazing! The instructors are so amazing and encouraging! They push you to your…read morehighest limits! They show you and explain all the stuff you need to know to surf! The waves are amazing and are perfects for kids (and parents!!)!There was also a photographer who got the best photos of me and my family! The boards are also rash free which is amazing and they were so comfortable!I recommend this surf school a lot! I am very happy to support this small family owned surf school! Val is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I spontaneously booked this during our time in Maui as part of our honeymoon and it…read moredid not disappoint. Instruction was great, vibes were immaculate, and we had a really great time and caught a lot of waves for our first time ever on a surfboard. Our instructor Bryan was not only a good hang, but thorough and attentive in teaching us and did a great job making sure us newbies stayed safe. So glad we booked this! I see some negative comments about the photos on here and I just want to say I had a great experience with that. We did buy the album because the photos were pretty sick and it's our honeymoon. But if I didn't want to buy them it wouldn't have been a big deal as they didn't pressure us at all. In fact we approached the guy with the photos out of our own interest. No one was tryna get us to do anything. Anyways the whole experience was worth every penny!

Such a fun first surfing and family bonding experience! Our coaches David and Jonny made the…read moreexperience positive and memorable. The group was small and the personalized instruction gave it an almost private lesson feel. I'd definitely recommend Surf Club Maui to anyone that is interested in giving surfing a try!

We had the best experience from the moment I called to book the lesson. The instructors were…read morefriendly and the pictures that the photographer captured were amazing. Everyone was successful in getting up and catching a wave!!! Kalama beach also had shade and benches overlooking the ocean and across the street is a small shopping area with restaurants.

Had a great time learning to surf in Kihei with these guys. They were able to take a last min…read morereservation a couple days before, and it was really convenient and easy to meet up with the instructors at the park to get started in the morning. The guys were great about making everyone comfortable and getting everyone up and riding at least a couple good waves during the lesson. Also added to the experience that we managed to see some sea turtles during our lesson.

Eddie was a very thorough and patient instructor and we all got up and surfed on a wave! We had a…read moregreat time and felt very safe.

Dylan instructed both me and my wife. I've only surfed one time and it was 15 years ago and my wife…read morehas never surfed before. Dylan gave good instructions on land and had us practice on the ground before walking to the beach. He assisted us and made it very easy for me to shake the rust off and get on my board many times. My wife even got up a handful of times which was great for a 1st time. Even gave us a great lunch recommendation. Thank you!

We booked through Viator and for two people ( my husband and I) was $216.00…read more Pros: very responsive information sent by text including pictures of where to meet. We found the spot easily and the van. Once we checked in, we filled out the waiver, fitted with a sun shirt and water shoes. We were also given a mesh bag to put our belongings in and this was put in their van. We were in a group of 6 people total and our guide was Mikey. Mikey went over the basics and had us practice on dry land and then we were off. It was only waist deep and most of the ocean floor was sand, with a few rocks, so the water shoes came in handy. Mikey found a wonderful area for us to ride waves on Kalama Beach and was very encouraging and positive. He'd tell you exactly what to do and when to do it to successfully surf. I am the least athletic person and I stood up on my first wave. Best of all, we saw a lot of turtles! I could have stayed all day and just enjoyed the turtles. Surfing is exhausting and I had a hysterectomy 6 months ago. When I wanted to just cheer people on, there was no pressure to get back out there. It was at my own pace. I really appreciated that. There is also a photographer to purchase pictures and we bought those as well for $120.00. $90.00 for 1 person and $120.00 for two. It will be 48 hours or so until those come in digitally. Gratuity isn't included, so we brought cash. If you need to, there is also a digital way to tip your instructor. If you use this company, ask for Mikey. He's a great teacher and very enthusiastic with his small group. Con: on the Viator website it lists "light refreshments", which wasn't offered. If I had to do it again, I'd skip Viator and book directly with the company. If you book directly with the company it's $88.00 per person.

Really positive experience. Went surfing with a family group of five, for most of whom it was the…read moresecond time attempting surfing. We arrived a little late (went to the wrong location further south), but we were accommodated regardless. Manu (Manuel) who hails from Argentina was our instructor. He was super friendly and encouraging, remembered all our names after asking only once, and was just genuinely a really nice person. He offered each person individual feedback, and we all managed to eventually glide our way along without falling at least once! Even the fellow taking the photos was friendly and encouraging, it really made the morning. For $20 per person, the photos are made available digitally; the quality of the pics is totally worth it, lots of great action shots. Would go again, was just starting to get a feel for it! Great way to spend two hours, at $90 per person. All equipment is included, including long sleeve rash guard shirts and full water booties. The latter are essential because the practice area is very shallow and rocky. My cousin and I also happened to get jellyfish stings, so just be aware to watch the surface of the water for them, especially around full moon time (we went day of the full moon). Don't worry, it was about as bad as stinging nettle and only lasted a few hours. It's also pretty atypical, my first time getting stung despite coming to Maui for years. Just do it! You'll have fun no matter what. All ages and sizes were out learning to surf that day. I enjoyed watching others gain skill and confidence, and hearing people cheer their friends on. Best day we've had so far this trip.

Thanks for the best surfing lesson I have ever had. Eddie promised I would be able to stand and…read moresurf in one day and he was right! If you are looking for a surf lesson in Maui then look no farther than Surf Yoga Maui.

Although we've been in Maui before, we decided to try surfing this time so a friend strongly…read morerecommended Eddie for the best experience. I'm usually not impressed with any quick lesson of any kind while on vacation but Surf Yoga Maui gave us such an unforgettable experience that we came back for a second session. What is even more impressive is the fact that I loved surfing so much that I caught the surf bug and have been surfing 4-5 days a week over the last 9 months. So be prepared for the possibility of catching the surf bug with Eddie

Surfing with Aloha Adventures was the best experience we could've asked for while visiting Maui :)…read moreit felt so special to connect with the Hawaiian culture of surfing from a native perspective, and to learn from those who have forever surfed the ocean here. Keoki was patient, easy going, and had lots of confidence in us despite never having surfed before! The waves were gentle and shallow and we all got up fairly easily with his guidance. 1 million percent would recommend.

My teens had a great time learning to surf on the Kihei shores with Aloha Ocean Adventures. My 2…read moreteens had 2 other teens join them along with the instructor, an assistant and a photographer. The teens were instructed on land then guided out into the surf. All four were able to stand up and control their boards fairly quickly so they got a lot of opportunities to ride the waves in and of course to fall off! Great experience overall.

I had a magical experience seeing whales with HPS. Katie, our guide, was a great steward of…read moreHawaiian culture and the wildlife and she very knowledgeable about the whales answering our questions all throughout the tour. The tour is safe! But the water got choppy on our paddle back and I ended up getting seasick and got behind the group paddling back to our launch spot- Katie went above and beyond to help me get back safely and make sure the rest of the group was taken care of while she assisted me. Despite my own struggle, being so close for so long to the whales was so worth it! Thank you!

Went on a Whale watching kayaking tour last Saturday and had a BLAST! Our tour guide, Kris, was…read moreawesome!! She did a thorough introduction before we went out on the water, helped us get on/off our kayaks with ease, and made sure we were all safe while respecting the Hawaiian waters and their majestic creatures. We saw so many whales breach in every direction, heard their songs clearly above water and under water with the paddle trick. Kris also took a few photos of us while we were out there! It can be a little difficult to hear out there on the water, so be sure to speak up and ask your tour guide to repeat if needed. Would have loved to hear more about facts about the whales and Maui in general, and it'd be cool if the tour guides used Hawaiian words like "Huli" which means "flip over". Luckily we didn't huli! Tip: Be sure to hydrate, eat a snack, wear reef safe sunscreen, long sleeves if it looks cold, stretch your hammies, and use the restroom beforehand as they don't offer these during the tour. I wish I brought my hydroflask, but I survived! Also, help out your locals and leave a tip if they meet your expectations! No need to bring cash unless you have a place for it, they'll email you with the photos and their Venmo to optionally tip.

There aren't many places like this anymore. Super cute place to buy gifts. Next time we are in Maui…read moreI will make sure to come back. Next door has good coffee and tea also!

I love it here!!! It's my own personal paradise. A paper goods boutique with the most unique cards,…read morenotebooks, and everything in between. I could spend hours looking at everything. On the expensive side but it's in Wailea so.... no surprise there :)