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Maui Beginner Paddleboard Lesson at Makena Landing 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 8% in Maui

75 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Maui
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Learn to paddleboard with a private guide at Makena Landing, then explore Wailea-Makena’s coastline and look for turtles.

About this tour

New to paddleboarding? This private Maui beginner paddleboard lesson starts at Makena Landing, where calm, protected waters and a striking coastline set the scene for your first time on a board.

Begin with a shore lesson, then head into the ocean with your guide’s help. Review the basics on the water before paddling along Wailea-Makena’s coastline. Keep an eye out for honu, other ocean wildlife, and views of Haleakala Crater from the sea. Your guide stays with your private group throughout the experience, offering live commentary as you learn at your own pace.

Maui beginner paddleboard lesson participants must be at least 3 years old, and the activity is suitable for all fitness levels. Meet at Makena Landing; hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The provider will call the evening before to confirm details. Book your Maui beginner paddleboard lesson and enjoy a fresh perspective on Turtle Town.

Highlights

  • Learn paddleboarding with a guide by your side
  • Glide along Wailea-Makena’s pristine coastline
  • Look for sea turtles and other ocean wildlife
  • Admire Haleakala Crater from the water

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
  • Professional photographer guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age for stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking is 3 years
  • Children under 3 are not permitted on tours
  • Meet at Makena Landing in Wailea-Makena
  • The provider will call the evening before between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to confirm details

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at Makena Landing in Wailea-Makena, in the area known as Turtle Town.

How long is the lesson?

The lesson lasts 120 minutes.

Is this tour private?

Yes. The activity is private for your group and guide.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 3 years old. Children under 3 are not permitted on tours.

Is the lesson suitable for beginners?

Yes. The experience starts with a shore lesson, followed by help entering the water and a review on the water.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 8% in Maui means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Maui by this score.

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