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Private & Semi-Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson by Maui Wave Riders- Kihei: 1.5 hours · private or 2–6 from your own party · everything supplied.
Price: $150.00 · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 1.5 hours
Island: Maui
Best for: Hesitant beginners, young children and paddlers who want individual attention
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT THE PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SUP LESSON INVOLVES
Maui Wave Riders run stand-up paddling as a closed lesson — either one-to-one, or with two to six people drawn from your own party. The distinction that matters is that you are never grouped with strangers, so the instructor’s attention stays on your group for the full 90 minutes.
HOW IT RUNS
The session opens with about fifteen minutes on the sand covering the basics of stand-up paddling and, importantly, water safety. The rest is spent on the water with your instructor alongside. Everything is supplied: soft-top board, long-sleeve rash guard, reef shoes and safety fins.
PRICING
Private lesson $150 · semi-private $105 per person for 2 to 6 from your own party. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Lessons run 1.5 hours
– Semi-private groups are 2 to 6 people from your party only
– Private lessons are recommended for young children and nervous beginners
– The land lesson covers water safety before you paddle out
– All levels are taught, from complete beginner to advanced
WHO IT IS FOR
Hesitant beginners, young children, and anyone who wants to work on technique rather than simply be shown the basics once. The school specifically recommends the private format for younger kids.
BROWSE MORE
See the rest of our Maui surf lessons and board rentals, or everything else on Maui. Planning ahead? Read our guide to what actually happens in a first surf lesson. Planning ahead? Read our guide to where to learn to surf on Maui. Comparing paddleboard options? See stand-up paddleboarding in Hawaii, with every lesson, tour and rental by island. Based in Kihei or Wailea? Read what to book in South Maui.
