Second time with MWR Kihei for our kids. The first time was amazing; the second time not so much…read more The instructor was not as good. She kept holding them for "better waves" while other people were riding 2-3 waves before our kids did 1. They said she didn't do much instructing once in the water. We would recommend MWR, but the experience is completely instructor-dependent.

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.

Great instructor experience…read more Only negative is completely out of their control. I had no idea there was so much scattered coral in the water in Maui.

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!

I had a surf guide with Surf Club Maui for my birthday and it was such a great experience! My…read morehusband set everything up and everyone was so nice and accommodating. I'm a little more experienced than a beginner so I wasn't looking for a full lesson. I wanted someone to paddle out with me and give me some guidance in the lineup. Sean quickly understood the assignment and made the session perfect. He also helped push my husband into some great waves while still giving me the support I wanted. We also did the photo package. Our photographer (also named Sean) got so many great shots. To top it off the woman owner gave me a hat for my birthday which I loved wearing for the rest of the trip. Thank you surf club Maui, the owner, and both Seans for making my birthday morning so special. We can't wait to come back!

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.

We had such a great experience with Maui Beach Boys! Eddie was the instructor for my niece, and he…read morewas amazing. He was patient, encouraging, and made her feel comfortable and confident in the water. Eddie explained everything clearly, gave her great tips, and made the entire lesson fun and relaxed. He did a great job making sure she felt safe while still giving her the confidence to get up and catch some waves. It was so much fun watching her surf and have such a great time. Definitely one of the highlights of our Maui trip. We highly recommend Maui Beach Boys, and especially Eddie!

My instructor Eddie was the best. I must have caught 20 waves in 2 hours, he was incredible…read more Great teacher and easy to learn from. I was expecting this to be fun but it was way better than I ever could have expected. Book and ask for Eddie!

Shout out to Mikey who was a great surf instructor for my husband and kids. They had a great time…read moreand Mikey was great from the dry land lessons to getting them out on the water and giving them tips and techniques to ensure they got up on their boards and got surfing! They were pretty tired when they got back but that just means they got to ride a lot of waves in! My daughter said surfing was one of her favorite activities of the trip. The company was easy to find in the parking lot and they offered the option to tip digitally which we appreciated. We also purchased the optional photo package so got some great photos of our group on the water.

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.

Such an awesome time with Jessie! he made us feel super comfortable and was an awesome teacher. it…read morewas like surfing with a friend. memories to last forever!

On a whim, we decided to take a surf lesson and went with Aloha Surf School. Everyone we interacted…read morewith was great and our instructor, Anton, was the best! He spent a lot of time making sure we understood the board, perfected different standing techniques, and felt comfortable enough to head out into the water. The both of us actually stood up on our first wave and were riding a majority of them the rest of our lesson. Anton made sure to keep giving us feedback the entire time and was constantly helping us. He was also very knowledgeable about the island and the ocean, plus very personable. The lesson was 2 hours and they provided the board (obviously), rash guard shirt, and water shoes because of the rocky ocean floor. Definitely recommend this place!

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

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.

Amazing experience, I have never surfed before this Maui trip. By the middle of the lesson I was…read moresurfing and paddling on my own. Amazing teacher and surfer! Thank you guys!

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.

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.