Top Maui Classes & Workshops

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.

Catch a wave of excitement as you learn to surf during this beginner’s, small-group, lesson in Maui. Join no more than five other students for an introduction to the fundamentals of surfing, including ocean awareness, water safety, riding skills, and proper etiquette. You’re guaranteed to be surfing in one easy lesson, or your next lesson is free. An instructor, surfboard and rash guard are all included.

Enjoy an immersive Hawaiian experience with a hula lesson at Maui’s only multicultural dance and arts center. Tailored toward beginners of all ages, this fun class leaves you with a deeper understanding of hula and its history. Your reservation also includes entrance to the immersive “Migrations” galleries to add to the culturally enriching experience.

There's nothing like learning to surf in the iconic location of Maui, so grab your friends and family and enjoy this private surf lesson right in Lahaina. Begin your lesson right on the sand, learning about water safety, paddling, and surf techniques. Then, hit the water and try to catch your first waves with your instructor guiding you from the water.

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.

Experience Maui’s underwater world even if you’ve never snorkeled before or aren’t confident in the water. Designed for beginners and non-swimmers, this guided tour provides instruction, support, and flotation equipment to help you explore coral reefs and marine life comfortably. With expert guidance throughout, you can focus on spotting sea turtles and tropical fish instead of worrying about technique or navigation.

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.

At Glass Experience Maui, unleash your creative spirit by shaping molten glass into stunning art pieces. Guided by talented instructors from Makai Glass, you can choose from traditional glass blowing or flame working techniques. Whether crafting a vibrant wave, a graceful whale tail, or a personalized pendant, each piece you create is a unique reflection of your artistic journey. Set in the charming Hali’imaile, this hands on experience is perfect for all skill levels and is a fantastic way to create lasting memories in Maui. This is not just a demonstration, you will be fully involved in the process from start to finish, working directly with molten glass in a real studio environment. Great for families ages 5 and up, couples, and groups, this experience offers something truly different from typical island activities. You will leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft and a one of a kind piece that captures your time in Maui.

We're Maui's only multicultural dance and arts center providing an inviting way to experience Hawai'i's heritage. This class is geared to beginners of all ages and is fun, friendly class lead by our highly experienced instructors is welcoming to everyone, visitors and kama 'aina and all ages. Classes at Wonderful World of Aloha also include complimentary entrance to our unique "Migrations" galleries that present the story of the centuries of migrations to Hawai'i through dance costumes, implements and instruments.

Share your mat with miniature goats during a 1.5-hour yoga class in Maui. Set along Maui’s stunning coastline, the class combines the physical and psychological benefits of both animal-assisted therapy and yoga. The friendly and curious goats frolic and interact with participants, as the instructor leads the practice. After Shavasana, enjoy a little extra free time to visit with your new four-legged friends.

Embark an unforgettable sunset sail in Maui, leaving from Ka’anapali Beach. As the sun sinks into the gentle waves, leave the details to someone else while you enjoy mai tais, wine, and beer at the open bar, as well as a selection of appetizers. Experience a romantic happy hour at sea with drinks to get your Maui night started in style.

Test your skills out in the waves on this beginning surfing lesson in Maui. Led by an expert instructor, learn surf techniques and timing as you hit the warm waters of Lahaina Harbor. Receive personal attention from your instructor and top-of-the-line equipment to practice on. Photos of your small-group experience are also available for purchase.

Explore Maui's rugged terrain during this thrilling ATV tour. After an orientation to the vehicle, take off for the top of the valley, where you can view the waterfalls from a distance. Traveling via ATV allows you access to parts of the valley that traditional tour vehicles can't reach. Pilot your ATV down to the coast for a shoreline view, accompanied by engaging commentary from your guide.

This pottery class is a great way to spend a day nurturing your creativity. The class is taught in phases: centering, opening, and pulling. After demonstration of each technique, students practice what they have learned before moving on as a group. At the end of class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind mug or bowl to remind you of your trip to Maui.

Explore Lanai’s hidden coves, reefs, and sea cliffs with a small group instead of joining a crowded snorkeling cruise. Two snorkel stops offer opportunities to spot dolphins, turtles, octopus, manta rays, and other marine life, while winter departures may include whale watching. Every tour also supports local marine research and whale rescue efforts.

Learn how to weave your own bracelet out of the Hawaiian lauhala plant—a new skill hard to learn on your own. A local instructor leads the workshop in how to prepare the plant leaves and the weaving technique used for generations. Instructors talk story about Hawaiian culture and history while you weave your bracelet. Take home your creation for a lasting keepsake.

Learn how to surf during your Hawaii vacation with a lesson at one of the best surf beaches on Maui. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, learn the basics and practice your skills in the gentle waves. Necessary equipment is provided.

Enjoy an immersive and educational culinary experience on Maui with this small-group farm-to-table cooking class. Learn about sustainable farming practices, pick your own ingredients from the farm, and get hands-on cooking training from the chef, and make a variety of vegetarian tacos to enjoy afterwards.

The Hana Highway weaves along the northeast coast of Maui, and it’s well known on the island for the postcard-perfect waterfalls that punctuate it. Spend your day exploring these dramatic natural highlights and swimming in their pools on this fully-chauffeured tour. Instead of hiring your own expensive rental car and trying to drive this winding and unfamiliar road yourself, navigate the winding scenic roads of the Hana Highway with your guide at the wheel.

Discover the underwater wonderlands off the coast of Maui on a snorkel tour of Turtle Town from Ma‘alaea Harbor. Soak up spectacular views of Hawaii’s coastline from a double-decker catamaran—equipped with a waterslide for extra thrills—before swimming among turtles and tropical fish at snorkel stops renowned for their wealth of wildlife. Lunch is included so you don’t need to pack a picnic.

Our surf lessons are a full 2 hours, tailored to your pace and skill level with your own dedicated surf instructor. Perfect for focused learning and fast progression. Whether it’s your first time surfing or you want to sharpen your skills, surf lessons with Keep It Simple Hawaii are designed to be fun, safe, and truly unforgettable. Every lesson is private for just the two of you. Taught by friendly and experienced instructors, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to succeed at catching some waves. All lessons start on land with safety and technique instruction before heading into the ocean to put your new skills into action for catching your first waves! At all times, you’ll be close to one of our incredible surf instructors. Note: for safety, children ages 5-9 require a private 1:1 lesson.

Learn to surf with this private lesson for two near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you learn about catching waves, paddling techniques, and staying safe in the water. Your instructor guarantees that, by the end of the lesson, you'll have stood up and surfed a wave. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

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.