Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town
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Maui, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Leave the tourist crowds behind and explore the waters off Wailea during a private stand-up paddleboard and snorkeling tour in Turtle Town. After a brief SUP lesson, paddle along the shoreline and out to the reef. Slip on your provided snorkeling gear and go in search of sea turtles and other marine life. This private tour is ideal for families with kids and can be customized to any skill level.
- Stand-up paddleboard and snorkel with provided equipment
- A family-friendly tour ideal for all experience levels
- Private tour ensures a personalized experience
- Life vests and bottled water provided
What's Included
- Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
- Local guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Private tour
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Makena Landing Park5083 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
Makena Landing Park is located in the heart of "Turtle Town" in Wailea-Makena, Maui! We will call the night before with further instructions and to confirm your Private Tour with us between 5pm & 7pm from a 908 or 732 Area Code.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Makena Landing Park
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age for Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking is 3 years - Children under 3 years of age will not be allowed on our Tours to ensure both their safety, your safety and the safety of our Guides. Our Company is proud to say that we will go as young as 3 years old as most companies will not. If you require a Babysitting Service, you are welcome to call us and we are happy to recommend someone to you!
- Dress code: Bathing suit & a smile! You may want to wear a rashguard and hat for sun protection if you are sensitive. If you want to wear sunglasses, remember, your paddle floats and your glasses don't! So be sure to get a sunglass holder (Croakies) for it or buy a pair of "cheap sunglasses" to wear in case you lose them! Water shoes are helpful as the entrace can be Rocky!
- Most travelers can participate
- Please let us know if there are any medical conditions that we should be aware of...
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tanya_D
From start to finish, our excursion with Peg and Heidi was absolutely incredible. Peg called us the night before to confirm our reservation and walked us through every detail we needed to arrive on time and without any stress. When we showed up to the meeting point, she greeted us with the warmest smile and even gave us a quick paddleboarding lesson on dry land before we headed out.
We’re a family of five with three young kids, and only a couple of us had ever tried paddleboarding. Peg and Heidi made us feel completely safe and confident from the moment we stepped into the water. Their patience, kindness, and friendly personalities made the whole experience even better.
Once out on the ocean, they taught us so much—not just about paddleboarding, but also about Maui’s history, culture, and marine life. We even got to snorkel, saw several turtles, and were lucky enough to spot a seal! It was truly unforgettable.
We would definitely do this excursion again, and we’ve already recommended Peg and Heidi to friends visiting the island at the same time. If you’re considering a paddleboarding adventure, look no further—these two are the best!
Reviews
5.0
based on 50 reviews
Tanya_D, Nov 2025
From start to finish, our excursion with Peg and Heidi was absolutely incredible. Peg called us the night before to confirm our reservation and walked us through every detail we needed to arrive on time and without any stress. When we showed up to the meeting point, she greeted us with the warmest smile and even gave us a quick paddleboarding lesson on dry land before we headed out.
We’re a family of five with three young kids, and only a couple of us had ever tried paddleboarding. Peg and Heidi made us feel completely safe and confident from the moment we stepped into the water. Their patience, kindness, and friendly personalities made the whole experience even better.
Once out on the ocean, they taught us so much—not just about paddleboarding, but also about Maui’s history, culture, and marine life. We even got to snorkel, saw several turtles, and were lucky enough to spot a seal! It was truly unforgettable.
We would definitely do this excursion again, and we’ve already recommended Peg and Heidi to friends visiting the island at the same time. If you’re considering a paddleboarding adventure, look no further—these two are the best!
Katrina_B, Aug 2024
Wow!
We booked a little last minute (the week of) and it absolutely worth it. Peg called the night before like she said she would and confirmed all details, and made a suggestion that we go a little earlier because the weather had been better then. And THEN she sent her own picks for local food and souvenirs!
It was an absolutely perfect morning on the water. Chris, the guide, was fantastic and everyone was up and paddling about quickly. He had so much patience for the slightly anxious person too. Then came the snorkeling. My kids were in LOVE. Chris pointed out some amazing creatures, turtles, sea urchins, octopi, it was great!
It's 2 weeks later and my kids STILL rave about their experience here.
Mahalo nui loa!
qnp9ttwf75, Jun 2024
Awesome tour. Perfect for beginner. Free and easy parking. Tristen is very patient and guided me step by step. I was able to stand up on the paddle board the first time! I also saw a sea turtle popped its head out to breathe in the air. So cute!
Charu_R, Jan 2024
We had the most amazing experience with John and Emilly. It was my first time Paddle boarding and they made me feel so comfortable. We had hump back whales come close to our paddle board and it was once in a lifetime experience to see them up so close to us. John took some amazing videos of us and the whales for our memories. We also saw Hawaiian Monk Seal and Turtles while Paddle Boarding. Overall amazing experience and definitely recommend them 100%
Pamela_F, Nov 2023
Peg was great, she taught us how to paddle board with a lot of patience and very accommodating with the snorkeling part. She brought us over to two reefs and taught us about the surrounding islands. We had a great time.
Julie_P, Apr 2023
Highlight of our Maui vacay! Since we had 2 kids with us (5 and 7 years) they provided 2 guides for our private session. We felt fully safe and taken care of, while my husband and I could really enjoy the paddle board and snorkeling. Our guides Peg (the owner) and Chris really allowed us to relax and soak in the moments. When my 5 year old got cranky, they made sure he got happy again (luckily had some snacks on the paddlebaord for him!) We were able to get some “National Geographic”-like shots with an octopus, starfish, and urchin, which btw the photo package is a MUST. The photo package also allows you to just enjoy, and let them be the ones to focus on the pics (which they also were amazing at). Just super impressed and happy with our experience and would def recommend them to our friends! Thanks so much Peg and Chris!
June_R, Nov 2022
This is a unique review since we did not get to experience the excursion due to Mother Nature not cooperating with us.- which we fully respect and honor. Everyone should be mindful that things like this will happen and it may be disappointing, however, when the organizer is really great about checking in and communicating it makes the experience less disappointing! Peg was so o. Top of her communication and flexibility offering g various options with alternated dates etc. She was also so gracious about texting a wonderful list of her local favorites and things to do in Maui. We actually hit three of her recommendations. Best tips were how to get in places without reservations! We both did our best to be flexible but unfortunately it did not happen this trip but I can guarantee that we will book with Peg next time around! I highly recommend to all my friends and family as well. I’m pretty sure the private lessons would’ve been quite an experience based on the attention Peg showed us. Mahalo!
Christine_D, Oct 2021
Seeing all the turtles and being so close to them was amazing! Our guide was understanding of our different levels of comfort on the paddle board.
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