Maui · MAUI STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
9 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying in next week: the 9 maui stand-up paddleboarding tours worth booking, each with its price, its rating, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private 2-hour SUP tour in Turtle Town, Maui. Learn paddling, spot sea turtles and reefs, and get free digital photos at the end.
“My 14-year-old son and I did the private paddle boarding tour this morning. Our guide, sky, was patient, kind, funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Learn paddleboarding in calm Turtle Town at Makena Landing with a private guide, pro photos, and a good chance to spot sea turtles.
“We had a wonderful paddleboarding and snorkeling experience in Maui! It was our first time ever paddleboarding, and we had our 12-year-old daughter with us, so we weren’t sure what to expect—but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, John, was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful throughout the entire tour. We ended up spending about two hours on the water, and John provided the snorkel gear. Even though we’re not experienced snorkelers or particularly adventurous we felt at ease and ended up really enjoying the experience. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a fun, low-stress outing on the ocean. Our tour started at…”
Beginner private SUP + snorkel in Maui Turtle Town near Wailea. Guided paddle lessons, turtle spotting, and optional pro photos.
“This is a unique review since we did not get to experience the excursion due to Mother Nature not cooperating with us.- which we fully respect and honor. Everyone should be mindful that things like this will happen and it may be disappointing, however, when the organizer is really great about checking in and communicating it makes the experience less disappointing! Peg was so o. Top of her communication and flexibility offering g various options with alternated dates etc. She was also so gracious about texting a wonderful list of her local favorites and things to do in Maui. We actually hit three of her recommendations. Best tips were how…”
Learn stand-up paddleboarding at Kalama Beach in Kihei with a small semi-private class, reef gear included, and coach guidance.
“Turtle was a great instructor. Our semi-private lesson ended up being our family of 3 and he helped each of us individually and checked in with us regularly. None of us had ever done this before and it was a good experience.”
Learn SUP basics at Ka'anapali Beach with a small-group lesson: gear provided, 30-minute land training, then 90 minutes on the water.
“The guide was great. The only thing I don’t like how Viator doesn’t tell the name of the company, and if they did it wasn’t straight forward in the email. Because we didn’t know the name of the paddle board company we spent a lot of time walking around trying to find them. Which was frustrating. The paddle boarding lessons itself was great.”
Beginner SUP lesson in Kihei, Maui with a small group, safety coaching, and a choice of coastal paddle or wave practice.
“Niko did an excellent job training us newbies! 1/2 of us were successful standing up on the boat! It’s harder than it looks”
A 2-hour beginner private SUP lesson on Maui’s Polo Beach with CPR-certified instructors, Haleakala views, and an on-water professional photo.
“It was amazing with a great one on one instructor who was great!!”
Private SUP whale watch off Maui’s Wailea-Makena coast with a beginner lesson, slow-and-steady pacing, and a chance to spot humpbacks in the sanctuary.
“Fun time paddle boarding with Brittany. She is a great instructor and gave us a lot of Hawaiian history. Enjoyed it so much!”
Begin your Maui morning at Kalama Park in Kihei with a small-group SUP lesson, gear included, and sea turtle sightings.
“We had a blast trying paddle boarding for the first time. I would highly recommend using this company when you visit Hawaii. Very professional and made us feel safe. Mahalo!”
