We cannot recommend this enough! We have young kids and Zoom and Koa were absolutely incredible…read morewith our family. Our five year-old caught 15 waves, half of them by herself. We learned a lot, had a blast, and were completely safe the entire time. We HIGHLY recommend!

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

I just want to say, four years later and here I am with my own long board, surfing around Maui,…read morehanging ten and wiping out and having a great time. And it all started with the team at Maui Beach Boys- full of aloha and good spirits. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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!

I can't recommend Surf Club Maui enough! Brian and Willow were absolutely fantastic…read moreinstructors...patient, encouraging, and made learning to surf feel easy. I enjoyed my first lesson so much that I came back for a second session during the same trip. Not only did I get up on the board and learn to surf in no time, but the photographers also captured incredible photos (while cheering me on) that I'll treasure forever. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this is the place to go. One of the highlights of my Maui vacation! Mahalo, Brian and Willow

I'm getting back into surfing, so I booked a lesson to get some help while I build back my…read moreendurance. My guide was very helpful, and taught me an "up" I'd wanted to learn. Guardrails, the spot where they teach now, is a great spot- not a lot of rocks, chill crowd. You can also rent boards there. This company has lots of experience teaching surfers, and totally recommend them!

We booked surf lessons via our hotel in advance of our trip. The surf school reached out to us a…read moreday before and told us our afternoon slot was cancelled, but we could be rescheduled to a morning slot, or get a refund. We picked the morning slot, then received instructions to go to mile marker 19 on Lahaina highway and look for a white Tacoma. We had decided to skip the rental car and use Lyft/Uber on this trip, so that was concerning. We were able to instruct the driver about the approximate location. There was a a row of pickup trucks with surfboards near mile marker 19, so we got out and asked around for Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy. Eventually we found the right Tacoma, but I didn't have much confidence we'd found the right spot for a while. My daughter had to have a solo lesson with Kayla due to her age, while my son and I had a semi private lesson with Chad. Our instructors were great, and we were able to stand up with a couple of tries, and a few turns later the instructor had me try a smaller board so I could turn more easily. About 1 1/2 hour into our two hour lessons both my son and felt salt water stinging our knees and lower thighs from chafing against the board, so we ended the lesson early. We were also pretty tired at that point. The surf school gave us long sleeved water shirts, but knee long shorts in the same fabric would have made big difference too. Our instructor told us the chafing is because they use teaching surf boards with a material that has more friction to make it easier to stand on the board, but it also causes more chafing than boards with wax. In the hurry to catch our car ride, we forgot to bring water, but my daughter's instructor very kindly gave us one of her personal water bottles. Thank you Kayla! All in all, we had a great introduction to surfing with a lot of successful attempts to catch waves. Two hours felt long for an intro session. I wish my instructor had told me to paddle a bit more easy out to save strength for catching waves but I also tend to go max all the time until I run out of gas. Above all, I highly recommend wearing at least knee long water shorts to prevent chafing knees and lower thighs. The instructors were amazing. If Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy also were to provide pants and water given the remote location, if say they would stand way up and above the competition.

Maui Surf Clinics and Chad were incredible. My husband and daughter had a blast and both got up…read morealmost right away. Chad was a really great teacher and taught them a lot with pointers after each wave. My daughter has fallen in love with surfing and can't wait to do it again. Dad was exhausted and super glad he did it, but it sure helps when you're in better shape. ;) None the less, Chad made it doable for him! The lady at check in was lovely and super helpful and the pics we paid for were incredible! (Get the pics - worth it!) My daughter took a second lesson two days later with a different school on Kaanapali Beach... a sad experience and no where near as good as MSC. We'll be back for a multiple day surf clinic next time, hopefully with Chad! Highly recommend!

We did a first time lesson with them the day we left and it was such a great experience and way to…read moreend the trip! They were patient, kind, and very skilled! I highly recommend and would book with them again!

Mahalo and thank you for an incredible time in the water. We had an amazing experience with Keep It…read moreSimple Maui! The online booking process through their website was quick and easy, making everything stress-free from the start. Our instructors, Lucho and John, were outstanding professional, patient, encouraging, and incredibly kind. They made my kids feel comfortable and confident in the water right away. There are multiple keep it simple instructors in the water and they all work together to keep everyone safe. What impressed us most was how successful they made the lesson. Our 19-year-old, 10-year-old, and 8-year-old were all standing up on their surfboards within the first 30 minutes and each caught multiple waves throughout the lesson! Thank you, Lucho and John, for creating such an unforgettable experience! Mahalo and thank you for an incredible time in the water. We had an amazing experience with Keep It Simple Maui! The online booking process through their website was quick and easy, making everything stress-free from the start. Our instructors, Lucho and John, were outstanding professional, patient, encouraging, and incredibly kind. They made my kids feel comfortable and confident in the water right away. There are multiple keep it simple instructors in the water and they all work together to keep everyone safe. What impressed us most was how successful they made the lesson. Our 19-year-old, 10-year-old, and 8-year-old were all standing up on their surfboards within the first 30 minutes and each caught multiple waves throughout the lesson! Thank you, Lucho and John, for creating such an unforgettable experience!

My daughter and I took a semi-private lesson with Mario. It was our first time surfing and we had…read morethe best time. Mario had amazing energy and was incredibly patient with me (a 40+ something gal who lacks strength and coordination) and my daughter (a bit of a scaredy cat). We both got up on our boards a few times and caught some waves! We're already looking forward to the next time we can try surfing.

Could not have asked for a better instructor for my first time on a board…read more I booked a private lesson to really "try surfing" and see if it's even for me. Zack has great attitude, knows surfing AND new surfers, and got me the best results for my time. He guided us to the best spots to catch waves, gets you going into the wave, and sends you off cheering. When you inevitably fall, his feedback is on point. He's chill, friendly with everyone, and is dialed-in on surfing. Zack is a professional - period. I'll be bringing him to Zack when it's my son's turn to surf. Website is super easy to use too.

I'm sad to write this especially because I love surfing and want to support Maui's businesses, but…read morefeel responsible to warn others. This company is unreliable and dishonest. They canceled our surf lesson 30 minutes before while we were on our way. We were understanding that things happen and tried to reschedule, but it never worked out. However, the issue is what followed. They assured me that I would receive a refund, but despite that promise, no refund was ever issued. After waiting and receiving no communication, I had no choice but to dispute the charge with my credit card company. To make matters worse, the surf company responded to the bank claiming that I did receive the lesson--which is completely untrue. I have since reached out to try to resolve what I initially hoped was just a misunderstanding, but I have received zero response. The lack of honesty and accountability is a terrible representation of Maui. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else, but judging from other reviews, it looks like it already has. What a shame.

Steve is cool, calm, zen. He helps built confidence in newbie surfers to safely navigate the waters…read moreand enjoy surfing. My teen son was keen to try surfing and fell in love with riding waves with Steve. He loves surfing so much he wanted to surf again on the same visit to Maui. So grateful for Steve's calm, patient, and encouraging style. Thanks Steve! Looking forward to seeing you again. Maui No Ka Oi.

Steve is amazing!! He took our group of kids and adults out and everyone had a great time. We had a…read morerange of experienced surfers and some first timers and Steve was great about catering the lesson to each person's ability. He's a great teacher; calm, fun, and positive! He supplied the boards - brought them to the beach and packed them up when you are done! Highly recommend!

Awesome experience highly recommended, Eric Gilbert is an amazing instructor is worth every penny.read more

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