Top Maui Unique Experiences - page 2

A Maui vacation usually produces phone snapshots and the occasional posed photo, without the kind of images a family or couple actually wants to print or hang. A private photography session pairs you with a local photographer who picks the location—beaches or Haleakala National Park — and handles the shooting, with edited high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery afterward.

Experience the thrill of catching a wave in the birthplace of surf culture itself during a 3–day surf camp on Maui. No previous experience is necessary: Your instructor provides a safety briefing and on-land tutorial and tailors the lesson to your individual skill set. Early and late morning time slots are available for your convenience, as well as a choice between private or group lessons.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 1.5-hour private lesson near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from your instructor as you and your guests learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques, and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed—in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard, and reef shoes are also included.

Experience the natural beauty of Maui from above on this private excursion. After embarking on an aerial journey from Kahului, catch stunning views of lava fields, beaches, and more—views you can't find anywhere else. Learn about the area from an informative guide and pilot with provided headsets you can hear clearly.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute one-on-one private lesson near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you learn about water safety, paddling techniques and tips for getting into waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up on a wave – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

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.

Catch the excitement, and waves, of Maui’s top-notch surfing scene during this 2-hour beginner lesson taught on the island’s South Shore. Join a professional instructor from a school with 20 years of experience, learning tips and tricks for surfing technique. Then test out your skills in a 20-acre (8-hectare) marine park, offering a variety of surf breaks for students of all skill levels.