Top Hawaii Classes & Workshops - page 2

Join us aboard the Malolo for drinks and appetizers as we cruise gently along the Maui coastline. Sit back, relax, socialize with friends and family and take in the spectacular Maui sunset on this sunset cocktail catamaran cruise.

Don't leave Maui without trying out your surfing skills on the waves of the Pacific. During this lesson in Kihei, learn the basics from an instructor, who also tells you about ocean safety before heading into the water. Instruction is tailored to the skill level of each participant so you can enjoy a worthwhile experience.

Learn to surf, or perfect your technique, in Hawaii, the home of surfing. This small-group surfing lesson at Kahaluu Bay takes place in a stunning location that provides an unforgettable surf experience for beginners and seasoned surfers alike. Instructors are dedicated to ensuring you feel comfortable and confident on the water.

Surfing is an essential part of Hawaiian culture but, if you're new to the sport, you'll need someone to show you the ropes before you dive in. This experience teaches you how to surf in a fun, safe and easy-going environment with a ratio of just three students to one instructor who will make sure that you ride a wave.

Learn to surf on the legendary Waikiki Beach, the birthplace of surfing. During this 1-hour small group lesson, let your surfing instructor introduce you to surfing theory, mechanics and history, then hang ten. With a group of 2 to 5 people, learn how to paddle out, stand up and catch a wave, all under the watchful guidance of your teacher. No experience is necessary; you must be a proficient swimmer. Photo and video services to capture your lesson are available (additional expense). Use of a surfboard is included.

Admire a new perspective on the Hawaiian sunset while enjoying a delicious dinner and live entertainment during this evening cruise from Honolulu—perfect for those celebrating a special occasion in Oahu. Upon boarding your vessel, enjoy a welcome toast with "Champagne". Dine on a multi-course seafood and steak, then enjoy live music and traditional Hawaiian cultural performances.

Never tried working with clay? This is the perfect opportunity—especially while you’re on vacation! Our hand-building ceramic workshop gives you a hands-on introduction to pottery, guiding you from raw clay to a finished, functional piece you can truly use. You’ll learn how to form your mug, travel tumbler, bowl, or a set of espresso cups from scratch, understand the basics of clay structure, and explore simple techniques for adding texture and decoration. The best part? Your finished product will be fully food-safe, durable, dishwasher-friendly, and made to last for years. It’s a warm, welcoming environment designed for beginners—perfect for relaxing, getting creative, and enjoying a memorable experience during your stay in Honolulu. Join us for a fun, small-group class and a relaxing morning you’ll truly enjoy. Each session lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and is open to all ages and skill levels. If you’re unable to pick up your piece, we can ship it to you via USPS Priority Mail at cost.

Avoid Hawaii's crowded tourist beaches and generic group surf lessons. This small-group experience (max four people) takes you to less-crowded surf spots with personalized instruction tailored to your skill level—whether it's your first time surfing or you're improving your technique. You'll learn paddling, pop-ups, and ocean safety from coaches who share not just instruction, but Hawaiian surfing traditions and local knowledge, too.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach. Travel to the beach in an air-conditioned vehicle and then participate in a brief safety training to learn the basics of popping up and balancing before jumping in the water. Get 1-on-1 instruction and learn surfing essentials with a team of experienced teachers. This semi-private lesson includes the use of all gear, and the option to purchase professional photos, videos taken during the day, and surfing swag if you choose. Plus, book either a 1-hour or 2-hour session depending on your preference.

Leave the camera phone behind and get high-quality, professional images of your family’s Hawaii vacation taken by a local photographer with over 20 years of experience. Meet at a state park with fantastic views and multiple backdrops for a morning or late afternoon photo shoot. After the session, photos are uploaded to a private website for viewing and purchasing.

Get a different perspective on Kauai, away from the beaches, with a small-group tour of a tropical farm on the island's east side. Learn about the history of beekeeping in the Hawaiian Islands, don a bee suit and see inside an active beehive, and taste fresh honey from the comb. This tour is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

Create your own handmade souvenir on your trip to Maui for a special memory. Learn to use resin safely and capably, along with a special wave-pour technique in this small-group workshop where you’ll make a bamboo board or acacia handle-board (or upgrade to something else). Enjoy snacks and drinks and you can even BYOB.

Perfect your yoga poses on a stand up paddleboard while floating in Hawaii's tropical waters. During this Honolulu class learn to adapt familiar seated, kneeling, and reclining yoga poses for the water. Work on balance and core stability with some standing poses and use free time to work on any poses you like.

Create a lasting, handmade souvenir on your trip to Maui that will be beautiful and useful. Learn to use epoxy resin safely and competently in this small-group workshop where you’ll make a colorful cheese or charcuterie board to bring home. Your experienced instructor will teach technique, composition, and effects. You’ll make a small practice board and one large board, and get to bring home both.

While visiting Honolulu, take a half-day tour of Pearl Harbor that details the history of World War II in Hawaii. Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and Battleship Row with a guide who shares informative commentary about Oahu during the war in the Pacific.

Waikiki's gentle, rolling waves are about the best place there is to stand up on a board for the first time. Learn the basics with an instructor in a small group at a quieter Waikiki spot, away from the busier breaks. You start on the sand before paddling out to try your first waves, with a choice of lesson times to fit your day.

This experience takes place on a working Big Island ranch and is guided by local Hawaiians who share cultural knowledge through storytelling and hands-on learning — not a scripted performance. Guests leave with a deeper understanding of Hawaiian values, traditions, and the meaning behind lei making, along with a handmade lei to take home as a meaningful reminder of their time in Hawaiʻi.

The Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on the planet. On this small-group day-long nature tour with hotel pickup, experience the beauty of its black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you’re lucky, you spot Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the coast.

Private surfing lessons on the north shore. Our guarantee is we get you up and riding waves during your first lesson. With all of our staff being local Hawaiian pro surfers who are CPR certified with lifelong knowledge of Hawaii’s oceans we are the only surf school that can guarantee you a fun/safe time or your money back no questions asked.

Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to surf but getting onto a board and into the water can feel intimidating for beginners. This surfing lesson on Kauai will help give you the skills and the confidence to ride your first wave. In a small group of no more than two students, you can be sure of your instructor's full attention.

Practice yoga as the sun sets over the white sands and glimmering waters in beautiful Oahu. Meet your guide at Ala Moana Beach Park in Waikiki, and set out on your SUP with a small group of like-minded people. Enjoy a mindful, relaxing yoga session, while floating on your board in the Pacific Ocean. Avid yogis and newbies alike won’t want to miss this unique experience.

This hands-on cooking class showcases the historical and cultural significance of 4 much-loved dishes enjoyed by Hawaii's locals. You get hands-on training from a professional, local chef. Guests learn to cut fresh fish for poke, make perfect rice, and balance flavors for four local sauces. We discuss the important differences between local dishes and Hawaiian dishes.

Group surf lessons split the instructor's attention across multiple beginners, which slows individual progress and means waiting in the water for personal corrections. This private lesson at Kahaluu Beach Park on Hawaii's Big Island checks off the basics with one-on-one instruction throughout, with surf gear provided. The beach's gentle wave conditions suit first-time surfers.