we did the kayak to black rock and snorkel. it didn't even last the whole two hours. this is only for those who don't know how to kayak or snorkel. we've done both and it was very underwhelming. read more

Kai was super friendly and professional. Since our group was 3 people, she recommended paying a small fee to make our lesson private. It was great. We asked for Marco, an awesome guy with huge experience and patience. Thanks to Marco, we caught wave after wave. I caught 15 out or 16, my niece was over 20 of 20. I stopped counting. I'm 67. Boy was I tired - but totally satisfied and happy. Thanks to Kai & Marco-Aloha Cowabunga! read more

Unfortunately I would not recommend this shack purely for equipment rental. The price for a 24-hour rental is over $100 which is an INSANE price. They also gave me a super shabby board with the rims and paint peeling off. I forgot to take a picture but it was so bad some dude out on the beach a good laugh with us because of how bad it looked. It was usable but not ideal. Staff was nice though! The lessons seemed well-instructed and had better equipment from what I could see. :") read more

This was a lifetime dream and a wonderful experience for all. Our grandkids had Cody, Levi, and Connor as their private instructors and they were phenomenal and even when one of our grandchildren got hurt on the reef and didn't wanna surf anymore, Cody sat with him and just stayed by him and encouraged him and told him he did a great job because he did actually get up three times. Randy was a group instructor for the adults and he was great too, encouraging and talking to them about how the waves were. Highly recommend Tyler's group for surf instruction! read more

They overbooked. 13 people in one class. They had a couple of non/employees help out in the water. The on-beach instruction took 45 minutes. The instruction was unclear and disjointed. There was really good surf adjacent to the surf hut, but it was reserved for private lessons. All 13 in the group had to paddle about 150 yards down the beach where the waves were extremely choppy. Almost all 13 left the lesson within minutes. We've had good experiences there before, but something has gone very wrong, or they are just greedy and overbooked. The instructor did apologize but didn't take any responsibility for the bad experience. read more

Lessons for my daughter and 12 year old granddaughter. Both had a great time. Liam was a great instructor, very personable, great explanations and helpful in launching them into waves. read more

My twin 5 year olds and 3 year old all did private surf lessons and we couldn't have been more blown away by the experience! All 3 kids had the times of their lives, and my twins both had the chance to ride waves on their own after learning how tandem. The staff were incredibly dedicated, passionate about surfing, and so great with our kids. We absolutely will do lessons with them again during our next trip to Maui, we couldn't recommend them more!! We also did a kayak and snorkel tour to explore Black Rock and it was the best day ever, we saw a stunning number of fish and were so grateful for the staff's knowledge and friendliness throughout the trip. Absolutely recommend both activities!! read more

First time for the grankids !! Cody was awesome with instructions and fun. They loved it

Connor was an awesome instructor. Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend

My 13 and 15 year old had surf lessons from Connor today and it was awesome! He's the best teacher! Will definitely come back every time!

We reserved semi-private lessons for my family, me, my 19 year old son, 14 year old son and 13 year old daughter. Juan was awesome! He taught us all relatively quickly and we were in the water. He was great at instruction and encouragement and we were all able to stand at least once. It was an absolute blast and I would absolutely do it again. read more

My 13 yo didn't appreciate hearing the instructors cussing while mocking their previous clients in front of the check in area prior to her lesson. Her instructor was pretty good however all the instructors were too busy socializing during the lesson to help their younger clients. Not a good look for your business especially after having a great experience the day before with another surf company. read more

my kids (11 & 13) and I had lessons this past week and Randy & Noah instructed. They were both awesome instructors - and Randy is the guy to ask for when you book. we had a wonderful time and caught some great waves! read more

Amazing! My eight year old daughter was able to surf on her own by the end of her lesson! She's pretty athletic so u don't think it was typical but the instructors were great. My son also got up but had a little more difficulty. Overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend! read more

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Randy was great! He's an excellent teacher and took the anxiety out of the equation. My daughter and I felt well prepared and had so much fun. read more

Great time ! Really nice staff and very knowledgeable. Juan was our instructor and he was so patient with my kids ! They stood up! Great instructor and school ! read more

Tyler and his crew welcomed 8 of us - ages ranging from 14 to 77 for surf lessons! They were awesome to say the least - they got everyone smiling and then surfing and made safety a priority! Can't recommend enough. Thanks so much for making one for the memory books!! read more

Great location. Awesome instructors, and you WILL surf! I was so impressed by how soon my girls were able to stand up!! So impressed! read more

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I had an excellent lesson! My instructor JT was great and gave me a lot of very helpful hints. The location was great too. Easy to get to, easy parking and plenty of other activities in the area for after the surfing. I'd definitely go again. read more

Shaka Shaun was an awesome instructor. My 8 year old grandson said He taught me how to surf. He was able to stand up on his first wave ever. read more

This was right outside of our hotel. Easy to book and our kids instructor Conner was awesome. After their lesson the kids ended up being able to rent boards for more time in the water. Everyone was super helpful and made this one of the highlights of our trip. ‍ read more

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We had an incredible experience with our family of five. The staff from check out to the lessons were all friendly and helpful. Connor was so patient with us and made even our most nervous kid comfortable and she was even laughing during the lesson. All 5 of us were able to get up on our boards and we had so much fun! Connor was encouraging, funny and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend these lessons and we will go again if we visit Maui! read more

I'm ashamed it's taken me so long to get around to leaving a review, but I wanted to share how WONDERFUL my kayaking trip was!!! The tour was back on Feb. 2nd (during whale season, luckily). My tour guide's name was Hiva- at the time, he was new to this company. I can't say enough good things about him!!! Not only is he super friendly, but he's very knowledgeable (in fact, he majored in Hawaiian Studies), and so much fun to be around and learn from. As a local, I was hesitant about booking a tour in general, but I'm so glad I did!!!! WE SAW A WHALE GIVE BIRTH, and it was one of the most beautiful experiences in my entire life! We were even able to listen to the event, when a nice couple came by after recording the underwater birth with their high tech gear. It was truly an indescribable experience and we were all blessed to have had such a charismatic tour guide as Hiva- after all, the couple came by us because they heard our group having fun and learning so much, and it sparked their interest and led them to share their audio with our group. I'm trying not to write a novel, but I COULD, because it really was the most fascinating experience one could be so lucky to have! *TLDR* Five stars for Hiva for going above and beyond for our group! I was definitely glad I spent the money (which wasn't an easy decision), but it was SOOOO WELL WORTH IT! BOOK A TOUR WITH HIVA AND YOU WONT REGRET IT! Aloha read more

Ka'anapali Surf Club - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I do t think I can say enough good things about this place. They did a private lesson with my almost 5 year old son and it was unbelievable! I used to surf and I trusted these people with both of my children. They explained everything to them and then did a tandom surf with my 4 year old. Jerry was so good with him. We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience! He couldn't stop telling people about how he surfed and how he can't wait to do it again! read more

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Great service, great teachers, highly recommend checking this place our if you're y want to actually learn how to surf.

This was hands down the most fun activity of our whole trip! None of us had ever surfed before but James and Connor made sure we knew exactly what to do and made sure we actually got up....multiple times! I can't recommend this highly enough! read more

What an amazing experience thanks to Conner and Alley for the amazing pictures. A must try in Maui. read more

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What an amazing all-around experience. I booked a semi-private paddle boarding lesson through the Westin for my husband & 10 y/o daughter. Randy was their instructor, and did an excellent job covering safety, the fundamentals of paddle & stroke technique, and board control. The Ka'anapali SUP lesson is just two properties down at the Marriott (5-min walk) At 7:30a, the winds are calm & the waves are glassy. The entire experience was exhilarating, and they saw about 8 sea turtles At the end of their lesson, I was really happy to meet Ally, the club's professional photographer. Ally took an entire set of amazing photos with her full-frame Canon lens. These photos are definitely lifetime keepsakes, and at least 2-3 are making their way into this year's family Christmas card :) Thanks to everyone at the Ka'anapali Surf Club for making this such a memorable experience! read more

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My sister and I took surf lessons here and I would definitely recommend if you're looking for an easy way to quickly learn the basics of surfing. Group rates are cheaper and can range from 5-7 in a class with an instructor for about 90 minutes. We had a great instructor, named Sebastian. He wasted no time in getting us in the water, but I wish he would have spent a little bit longer with us on land to really teach us how to stand when we got out on the water. For those worried about sunburn, they give you a rash guard to wear while surfing as well as water shoes as the bottom of the ocean can be rocky. We had a ton of fun. It wasn't about being a perfect surfer for us and we thought 90 minutes was plenty of time for a group of five. We probably won't buy any pictures because we spent most of our time paddling and falling, but the photographer was excellent! My only complaint is that we had someone in our group that came for a second group lesson and sort of dominated the instructors time. My recommendation for this club would be to encourage those individuals looking for "extra attention and instruction" to book a private lesson. It was disappointing because this individual absolutely took away from our first time experience as well as others in the group. Overall, would highly recommend! read more

Me and boyfriend had the best experience! We missed our early appointment and they were able to find us the next available time with ease. We had the best instructors. Very patient, caring, and funny. They made sure we were safe and had as much fun as possible. Next time we're in Maui we will 100% be booking with them. read more

Chase was a great instructor and very patient. We had a wonderful time. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. He obviously loves what he does. We would definitely go back for another lesson. We did actually surf! read more

Connor was great with my 8 year old daughter. very patient and kind. made an instant connection with her and really listened to her and kept her safe during her private lesson. read more

Five min before our lesson started get a call to cancel because too windy. However they are doing lessons while they are doing this! I planned my whole day around this. The waves where the lesson are happening are less than 2 foot. Complete disappointment to my boys. read more

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terrific instructors, great advice, and solid business. 10/10 would recommend for any trip to Maui

I pre-paid for a reservation for my son to go surfing with the Ka'anapali Surf Club for his birthday. They were so amazing to let me know about twelve hours beforehand that they canceled his lesson which gave me no time to book any other lessons. Thanks surf club, I hope I actually get refunded. If you want a reliable surf company, I would suggest going anywhere else. read more

My friend and I had a great semi-private surfing lesson with Randy through Ka'anapali Surf Club! He was very helpful and we were both standing on our very first waves! It was $250 for two people, and I would definitely recommend it over a group lesson (4-5 people) because you get time for more waves. All equipment is provided, including the surf board, protective water shoes (so your feet are fine if you land on the reef), and rash guards (athletic shirt) for the duration of the lesson. A professional photographer also takes pictures of you during the lesson that you can buy if you want. Our photos turned out amazing and we ended up buying the package (all photos, emailed or AirDropped) for $30 per person. read more

We had a great day. Joe was our guide, and we couldn't have asked for a nicer guy. My 9 year old was nervous but he put her at ease. We've never been able to convince her to get her face in the water with snorkels before, but he made her feel safe. He took time to encourage and coach her. I thoroughly enjoyed myself as did the hubs, though I did run out of steam towards the end. I should have fueled up a little better or brought a small snack. Matt who set us up was also very down to earth and personable. These guys seem to genuinely enjoy people. I'm happy we spent the money to do a little adventure as a family, even if my husband and I had trouble coordinating our paddles. We had a pretty wonky path through the water, but who needs straight lines in water anyhow. Seize the day and grab a paddle, you won't regret it. Aloha read more

After another surf club cancelled my group surfing lesson due to weather, I scheduled a group lesson with Ka'anapali Surf Club. However, they also cancelled due to strong winds, and only 15 minutes before check-in for the lesson. I was already at the rental hut at that point, and it was too late in my vacation to re-book for a future date. They refunded my fee, for which I'm grateful. The two desk workers also seemed to sense my disappointment, so they handed me a board, a rash guard, and pointed out the safe areas of the shoreline. I went out on my own and I caught some waves. I can't speak to their instructors, but the desk staff were very kind. read more

Amazing people everybody excellent they treated me and my son very nice, specially Regina. We will be back next year!!! read more

Our surf lesson was AWESOME - my son left asking to go back "again and again and again!" Our instructors Randy, Connor and Jerry were so patient with our three kids and even had our 5 year old up on the waves. We have done lessons at several places and on several different islands, and this was by far the favorite in terms of instruction, manageable but fun waves, and overall positive experiences. And the photos were incredible! Hope to go back again soon. Thank you all! read more