Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki





Description
Here at Ohana Surf Project we believe our clients are like family, and we strive to provide the best service to every person who chooses to join us on the water and we welcome their loved ones who come along to support them as well. We are passionate about surfing and specialize in three ways of teaching you how to glide across the water: surf, stand up paddle and bodyboard. All of our staff members have been in the business for many years and are some of the finest instructors in the industry. We love what we do and we enjoy working together, as a team and as ohana to make our students feel safe, comfortable, and successful. Our biggest priority is SAFETY! All our coaches and guides are professional, trained in safety (CPR, lifeguard, first aid), and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you into our ohana and showing you the aloha spirit that has kept each of us here in Hawaii-- enjoying life & good company, respecting the 'aina (our mother earth), having fun and staying active.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We offer courtesy pickup from Waikiki from our four standard pickup locations 10-45 minutes prior to your lesson time: (1) Ilikai Hotel (2) Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador Hotel (3) Don Ho Lane Van Depot (4) Hyatt Regency For customers staying at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hale Koa Hotel, Kahala Hotel and Resort, The Ritz Carlton or The Ka La'i Waikiki Beach we may be able to arrange a special pickup closer to the hotel with a notification call or email at least 24 hours in advance. If either the customer or accompanying guest has a handicap or injury and needs to arrange a special pickup, please call or email us with 24 hours notice and we are more than happy to come directly to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any participants cannot swim, please advise the staff ahead of time as a private lesson may be required.
- If any participants have medical conditions or injuries, please advise the staff ahead of time
- If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
- Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel, and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
- All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors without enough advance notice.
- Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact Ohana Surf Project.
Reviews(144)
It was our first time paddle boarding and it was fun. We were totally beginners and a bit scared of water actually but our male instructor was so great that we felt very comfortable being in the water. It’s a pity we forgot his name but we’d highly recommend him for any beginners. Very hospitable. However we had experienced inconvenience with reservation that we had to change our date of the lesson and reschedule it to a later day after online booking was completed.
Jaden was very fun and relaxed, which made us feel more at ease. We paddled a lot farther than I ever would’ve done on my own, which is a good thing. The entire time we were in the most beautiful turquoise water, it was amazing.
Aloha Josh! We had a great time paddle boarding with the two of you, and are happy you had a fun and relaxing time. We'll pass your message along to Jayden!!
I had an amazing time. My instructor was extremely nice and patient with me. I would definitely recommend this activity with this company. They are the best.
Aloha Curtis! Thank you for your review. We had a great time paddle boarding with you as well, and will pass your kind words along to your instructor!!
My sister and I took a semi-private standup paddle lesson with Kai ( one instructor with 2 ppl). He's awesome! He explained everything clearly and did a quick demo before we got into the water. First time for me but within half hour into the lesson, I was able to paddle standing up on the board. It's super fun! We also enjoyed the fantastic view of Waikiki and Diamond Head while paddling.
Aloha! Thank you for your review, and we're happy to hear that you had an awesome time with Kai! Lots of Aloha!!
I did sup for the first time with my family and that was so much fun ! Instructors were so friendly and supportive! Definitely worth it!
This was a great course. We had never surfed before and they were so encouraging and helpful! We both were able to get on the board and ride some waves!! We had so much fun!!
My 14 and 16 year old boys learned very quickly with this surf school. The price was well worth it. The instructors were kind, patient, and encouraging. My boys stood up quickly, so I know the training was great! Highly recommend!
Excellent communication prior to the pick up. We knew exactly what to expect and where we would be picked up. The driver was courteous and took us to their surf shop. From there they showed us a video to help us visualize the process. The instructors were all kind, encouraging and fun. We all got up after 1 try, some of us got up on the first try! Don't hesitate to use these guys, they are professionals. I saw 8 year olds get up, 20 year olds, 50 year olds and even one 65 year old all get up.
Instructors were great! we learned how to surf super quick. Would definitely recommend and take additional lessons again!
It was amazing! And the instructors Mark and Markus were very fun and helpful in making the experience a very memorable one !!



