Learn to surf with Maui's #1 surf school on world famous Ka'anapali Beach! Semi-private lessons are popular for couples, families or friends who want to be separated from the group. Semi-private lessons are also encouraged for children between the ages of 6 and 10 yrs. old.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Ka'anapali Beach lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $175 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Aloha, your surf lesson is confirmed at Marriott Maui Ocean Club’s north end on the beach next to the Kaanapali Alii resort. We’ll text a pinpoint location. If no beach parking, valet at Kā‘anapali Marriott for easier access. Bring sunscreen, water, towel, and swimwear. Call or text if needed. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 97 verified reviews; it is run by Island Style Adventures - Maui Surf School Kaanapali.
Connor and Azure were fantastic instructors. They were so good with our 2 kids. In our first lesson, all of us were on our feet shredding waves. We even learned new Maui slang words like "crip" and "cherry"! They provided insights into how the waves of the ocean work and how to properly ride them. We had such a great first lesson we rebooked for later in our trip. We are hoping to come back to Maui soon and continue learning how to surf!
We booked a semi-private surf lesson a week in advance, expecting everything to be organized when we arrived. Instead, when we checked in, the instructor told us we were at the wrong location and directed us to another beach. After going there, the staff at that location told us we were actually in the wrong place and needed to go back to where we originally started. After wasting valuable vacation time going back and forth, we returned to the original location. This time, the instructor said, "Oh yes, you're in the right place," but then informed us that he didn't have enough instructors available for our kids, despite the fact that our lesson had been reserved for over a week. He said he would process a refund and appeared to do something on his phone, but no refund was ever issued. I ultimately had to contact Viator directly to get the refund resolved. Mistakes can happen, but what was most frustrating was the lack of organization and communication. Being sent to the wrong location, then back again, only to find out they couldn't honor a paid reservation they had accepted a week earlier, was extremely disappointing. I hope they improve their scheduling, communication, and customer service so future families don't have the same experience.
Our surf instructors, Inaldo and Jesse were AMAZING! This was our first time at attempting to surf and they helped to make our experience so fun and memorable. We would highly recommend!
Great with kids, made some great memories!!
My 10 year old daughter and I took a semi private lesson. It was her first time surfing, they did a great job pushing her into waves and pulling her back out . We had the great time, highlight of the trip. Thank you!
The lesson was for my 9 year old son. They did an amazing 1-on-1 lesson with him. The first experience was so good that we went back for a second. 100% recommend.
Nick and his crew were awesome. Gave great instruction to our kids who were beginners. They loved it so much they had to do it 2 days in a row. Thanks for making our trip special when trying surfingfor the first time!
Walked by and chatted with Nick who was super cool and encouraging me to learn how to surf. Good location and close to my hotel (Marriott Ocean). I booked a 1on1 session online- very easy and quick. Next day, met owner Nick and my instructor, Sebastian. Sebastian walked me through instructions and gave me excellent advice. Solid gear and super positive group of people. We hit the water, Sebastian gave me a couple more pointers, launched me on 1st wave and got up easily. Waves were perfect, board stable and instructor top notch. After an hour I was gassed, but Sebastian towed my out so I could catch another wave and finish strong - Mahalo! Im 61yo, and wanted to learn how to surf for years. Thanks for making it happen Nick and Sebastian. Highly recommend.
My family absolutely loved taking surfing lessons. The instructors were knowledgeable and helpful! 10/10 recommend!
Our surf lesson was such a fun and memorable part of our honeymoon—we’re still smiling thinking about it. Sean was an incredible instructor: patient, encouraging, and great at explaining everything in a way that made it feel approachable, even as beginners. He struck the perfect balance of keeping things relaxed while also helping us actually get up and ride some waves. And Christen absolutely nailed the photos—seriously beyond what we expected. She captured the whole experience so beautifully, from the action shots to the candid moments, and now we have the best memories to take home with us. Couldn’t recommend this experience more—it was such a special day.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Ka'anapali Beach | 1h 30min | 4.6 (97) | $175 | |
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