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.

I live on Maui and I was excited to see an add in the Maui Times for SUP classes as well as other…read morefitness classes. I'd been wanting to try Stand Up Paddle boarding, but wanted some guidance. I ended up trying Jen's Yoga class, Ty's Bootcamp and Jen's SUP class. I recommend all of them. Both Ty and Jen are great teachers. They listen to your needs and abilities to challenge you, but also give you options if you're rehabbing an injury or have an physical limitations. Ty's Bootcamp is a fun, challenging class. He combines cardio intervals with strength sets...no weighs needed. It can be as intense as you make it. I love this because the class intensity isn't based on the level of the participants. You can push yourself or choose to take it easier. You'll earn that poolside Mai Tai after this one. The SUP class was for all levels. Now if you're very experienced then it's probably not for you, but who knows you could still have fun. Jen taught us how to carry the boards, get them in & out of the water, basic maneuvers on the boards then we did a few vinyasa flows. The soft waves add a real challenge. I fell in 3 times, but hey that means I'm learning...which was kinda the point. Look up getgladmaui.com and go take a class or two wether you're on vacation or live here.

I just flew back from Maui and one of the highlights of my trip was a private Standup Paddleboard…read morelesson with Jen at http://getgladmaui.com/ Even though I am still sore from the great work out, I am so glad that I took the challenge. Jen was a patient and very encouraging teacher. She pushes you to challenge yourself and to make sure you're having fun at the same time. Jen specializes in helping women who are new to water sports to get into them. She was also great with my husband who joined me in the lesson. He wasn't initially that interested in spending the money on the lesson, but after the lesson was over, he couldn't stop talking about how great the sport is and how great a teacher Jen was. He was immediately trying to see when he could go out again and how to get his own board. Jen stressed what a good sport it is for families to do together. My kids were so excited that I tried something out of my comfort zone and are looking forward to me joining them in more beach activities (instead of sitting on the sand watching them play). Thanks Jen for making our trip to Maui one to remember!

From the moment Alex answered the phone I knew I was in great hands. He made this experience not…read moreonly super easy, but delightful as well. I loved that the prices were available on yelp, that convenience of him dropping the board off to my location and picking it up. I had the board for almost a full week and used it every single morning. Alex made sure to explain the details and seriousness of the Hawaiian ocean currents and set me on my way. He made a point to reach out to me prior to pick up to make sure we had a time and place set up. The only way this could have been easier is if he paddled the board around for me. 10 out of 10 would recommend and I will definitely be using Maui SUP rentals again when I return to Maui. Thanks, Alex!

Had a great time paddle boarding in the most beautiful setting you can imagine. Our guide Sky was…read morevery helpful and patient teaching us. We got to see 4 green sea turtles and many beautiful sites. Pictures and GoPro videos included. We also learned a lot about the history and geography of the islands from our knowledgeable guide Sky. 5 stars

Booked on line for 2 day rental On arrival the staff said I…read moredon't want just take your $ The surf is to high to snorkel today we can modify the rental to 1 day and to come back tomorrow for the equipment Honest advice and great customer service Thanks

My husband and I went in to rent snorkel gear for our time on Maui. Art was so helpful in getting…read moreus all set up and cared for, ensuring that he made recommendations based on where we were staying and our comfort levels. His recommendations were awesome!! If we haven't bought our own by the next time we're in Maui, we will be back to auntie snorkel again! Or for any other water sports we dip our toes into! Mahalo, Art!

This was such an incredible experience! It was my first time on a paddleboard, and I was honestly…read morenervous even to try--but Peg was amazing. She coached me through every step and had me standing before I knew it! The setting was beautiful, and after paddle boarding we went snorkeling and saw so many fish--and even had a turtle swim right underneath us. To top it all off, Peg ended the tour with a surprise "Party on the Ocean," which was absolutely delightful! An unforgettable morning on the water in Maui and a wonderful confidence boost for someone who's usually a little scared of the ocean. Highly recommend!

Emily was a wonderful guide! Great pace, answered all my questions, and stopped at a great spot for…read moresnorkeling. Fantastic experience!

Great staff and Blaze was a wonderful dive master - super personable and fun. It had been about 15…read moremonths since my 3 kid's last scuba dive and he reviewed with them how to properly set up their gear, which we really appreciated. We had a private family dive (5 people) with Blaze and loved exploring the reef around the four seasons, seeing octopus, eel, baby turtle, beautiful star fish, and tons of reef fish. Blaze knew his stuff and took care of us the entire time. He took beautiful underwater photos of our family and the price for the photos was very reasonable and we got the edited photos the same day. Thanks Blaze!! Next time we are in Maui we will come say hi!

Maui Undersea Adventures was amazing. One of, if not the best part of our trip to Maui. Blaze and…read morestaff got us setup, we 'got our feet wet' in the pool and then we went out for our 1st dive with Blaze. Right off the beach at the hotel. Blaze made us comfortable, we got to swim with a sea turtle, swim around coral and see incredible fish, up close. If we could, we'd go back tomorrow for our next dive. We'll definitely be back when we return to Maui. Highly recommend Maui Undersea Adventures

Ideal location on Waikiki beach, right between two iconic resorts. The Aqualani staff are…read morededicated, most have been working as Beach Boys (person) for multiple years. You may feel a price but check the picture from my beach umbrella.

Megan - I hope I remembered her name correctly - at the Aqualani Beach & Ocean Recreation location…read morebeachside at Marriott's Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina was great. She was really cool and friendly. She gave us some helpful info and tips, including a small pamphlet, about Black Rock Beach: https://www.yelp.com/biz/black-rock-beach-lahaina. I also ended up renting some snorkel gear from her later for Black Rock. The snorkel set - mask, snorkel, and fins - cost a little under $30 for about 24 hours. I thought it was worth it. We saw a lot of beautiful, colorful, and interesting types of tropical fish, both off the coast in front of our resort (Marriott) and up at Black Rock. We saw lots of coral and swam with a green sea turtle too (that was the best part). The snorkel gear was high-quality. The goggles had been treated with an anti-fog / defog solution so they never fogged up. That was nice. Aqualani is a small chain with locations on Maui and Oahu (Waikiki). Most, if not all, of Aqualani's locations on Maui are at resorts and condos along Ka'anapali Beach on the west side of the island: https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaanapali-beach-lahaina. Along with the Marriott, they include the Sheraton, Westin, Honua, and Hyatt resorts. Since we were staying at the Marriott, I was able to have my rental charged to our room. In general, Aqualani is very useful and convenient to have around these beach resorts. In addition to offering snorkel gear and a knowledgeable staff, these stores sell and/or rent out various beach and pool items like sunscreen, sunglasses (Maui Jim), boogie boards, surfboards, pool floats, rafts, and kayaks. Some locations also offer umbrella, cabana, and gazebo rentals. Rentals are available by the hour, day, and/or week. So, you don't have to haul some of your beach/pool gear from home all the way to Hawaii. Thank you, Megan and Aqualani.

Booked two paddle boards last minute, but Peg accommodated us, and was even prepared to add an…read moreannounced request for a third rental. She and her colleague also assisted my friend who prefers shallow waters. They gave us clear directions to Makena Landing, and also gave us useful pointers, which helped a lot since we had forgotten some of the basic moves. We saw a big honu swim underneath our paddles too. Great times. Thanks so much!

From the owner: Advanced Reservations Required! Please visit our Website for live availability... Look forward to…read moreseeing you! Your 5 Star rental experience will start with a couple quick Ocean Pointers, safety tips and then you will be Stand Up Paddling in the Heart of Turtle Town! We will always assist you on the way into the Ocean and out of the Ocean as safety is our priority and we will be there to to answer any questions that you might have to make your Turtle Town Experience Epic! Water will be provided for you and lots of Island Tips for adventures, restaurants and entertainment... We are here to help make your Maui Vacation you're best ever! If you have never Paddleboarded before... You will want to visit our sister company Paddle On! Maui for a Private Lesson Package. Which will include a Private Lesson/Tour (Paddleboard 101) and SUP thumbs up - that tells us you are ready to Paddleboard on your own at Turtle Town SUP Rentals! We lead with our hearts and we are ready to help you feel the freedom of being able to Paddleboard whenever a Paddleboarding opportunity arises feeling safe. To book a Private Paddleboard Tour with our sister company Paddle On! Maui visit our website to reserve online.

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.