1.5-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Honolulu

Best experience of our trip to Hawaii and must do while visiting Waikiki. The coaches are patient and professional. They ensured we had a great time and that we were safe.

This was my first time surfing ever, how can you go to Hawaii and not try to learn to surf?! I had an absolutely amazing time! We practiced few times on land before heading into the water, and i actually ended up catching 6+ waves! i felt safe the whole time and like my instructor cared to give me the best experience. WEAR EXTRA SUNSCREEN ON THE BACKS OF YOUR LEGS. Like soooo much sunscreen that your legs are white, if you sunburn easily. I had a great time but got a pretty bad burn

Our surfing lessons were nothing short of amazing. Trevor was great with my 7-year old and they even got to catch some waves. As a parent, he made me feel extremely comfortable and safe. So far, the height of our trip has been this lesson.

Tommy was a great instructor for my 10yo son’s private surfing lesson! This was his second time surfing in Hawai’i (first time he was 7yo) and Tommy was a patient and supportive, giving my son encouragement and tips to catch the waves. He also listened to his needs - when my son got too cold he brought him in and was able to provide some bandages as my son got a few scrapes on his foot from the reef (you may want to wear reef walkers while surfing to avoid cuts). Gone Surfing was also fantastic- we had initially booked a Saturday 2pm lesson but due to high tide, there were no waves to ride so they rebooked us to the next day at 10am to ensure a good experience. They also had a photographer out on the waves and took some great shots (available for separate purchase), which I appreciated as I was unable to take pictures from the beach given how far out they were. The picture process was also easy - I received an email the evening of the lesson, was able to preview some images, and once the payment processed, I received a link and downloaded the images with a few clicks. I appreciate how easy the process was!

Great day with Gone Surfing. Took a private lesson and have nothing but positive things to report. My coach, Lindsey, worked very hard to ensure my success. She is one of the most concientious surf coaches I have ever had. Bonus... Gone Surfing arranged a photographer take pictures!

it was not a good experience, i had made the reservation through the hotline, and there were altogether 2 person who had answered my phone, and finally made the reservation for me ,and i had emphasized that i need a surfing lesson with phones and videos, and had made it for at least 5 times, and they all confirmed that it was a lesson with videos and photos. but at last, there was no photographer in my class at all, and the tutor said the photographer had already come, and told me that there were photos uploading, and let me wait for the e-mail. but finally, after i waited for 4 hours and didn't get the e-mail and phoned the viator again, the viator emailed me back and told me that i didn't mentain the photos at all ? for the whole thing , i need a feedback

My experience with Gone Surfing Hawaii at the Halekulani was fantastic. My guide Tommy got me onto every wave I paddled for, was friendly, informative, and towed me when my arms were exhausted! Truly a great experience and I highly recommend!

Our kids were both under twelve so they each had to pay for a private lesson. So definitely our most expensive activity we did on our holiday but both our kids were able to get up and ride waves making them feel like they had actually surfed on their holiday. Their instructors Seth and Lindsay were fantastic with our kids and both of them talked afterwards about how “cool” their instructors were. Was right outside our hotel at the Outrigger so easy to find. Is difficult to get photographs of your kids as they will be a long ways off shore so I would suggest renting a board yourself to be out in the water with a GoPro or camera to capture the event.

I stayed at outrigger reef hotel. gonesurfing is the cooperation surfing company with the hotel and the meeting point is right downstairs, very convenient. I booked private lesson two times for my nine year old daughter. the instructor Seth and Josh were fantastic and patient. I also purchased photos since they are very nice!

Booked a private lesson for my nine year old son. Trevor the instructor was fantastic and gave my son the best experience of the vacation.