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Learn how to surf with a local firefighter of Hawaii. Many off duty firemen enjoy their days off surfing and teaching others their passion out there in the Ocean. They are all great watermen as well, and offer an amazing guided surfing experience in Waikiki. They are professional, dedicated, and very customer service oriented. They offer not only the best surf lesson , but the safest tour definitely.
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki with Hawaii Firefighters lasts about 1 hour.
Prices start at $99 per person for this Oahu 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 Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue and your surf instructor will meet you there ready to start the surf lesson.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 259 verified reviews; it is run by Surfing with Firefighters Surf & Rescue. Most-mentioned highlights: Surfboards.
I had never surfed before, and Charlie helped me have a very fun and rewarding first time out. He taught the fundamentals, and lined me up in the waves, and helped with the timing of catching waves - I would not have gotten as hooked without his help and knowledge!
Super cool guys to learn surfing with! We'll be on a trip right back here for sure. Thank you guys for helping 5⃣ star experience!
This surf experience was super awesome. I got the surf with these local firefighters and we my family had the time of our lives. if you’re looking for the best family experience, I would highly recommend doing this activity. You’re in the right hands!
You want a wonderful experience with your family, I recommend going to these guys 100%. Never regret and never will, thank you guys again for everything!
The best time we had of our lives, 5 star all around. Definitely would come back the next we come back to Oahu!
Super cool experience, had plenty of fun with Charlie. Once in a lifetime kind of memory with the family, coming back sooner than later, mahalo again!
Had a great experience with Charlie. Was great value for just two of us learning to surf.
Charlie was really fun && outing. Really loved that he took his time to help me understand even letting me practice a few times before we hit the water ! From beginning to end the entire experience was WONDERFUL ❤️
I had the best instructor charli, made it super simple, great atmosphere. The most fun I had on the island!
Our instructor was very friendly & the lesson was the highlight of the trip for my 7 year old son. He got up without any issues!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfing Lessons in Waikiki with Hawaii Firefighters | 1 hour | 4.9 (259) | $99 | |
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