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SUP Lesson by Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy: Private and semi-private · 2 hours · explore the waters off Lahaina.
Price: $175.00 · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 2 hours
Island: Maui
Best for: Paddlers who want hands-on coaching rather than a large shared class
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT THE STAND-UP PADDLE LESSON INVOLVES
Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy teach stand-up paddling off Lahaina in private and small-group formats only. The reasoning they give is straightforward: smaller numbers let a guide give hands-on correction rather than shouted general instruction, which is what gets people upright and moving quickly.
HOW IT RUNS
Two hours on West Maui water, with the board, paddle, a long-sleeve UV rash guard and reef shoes all supplied. Guides teach every level, and for safety children under ten are required to book a private session rather than join a group.
PRICING
Private one-to-one $250 · exclusive private group of 2 to 4 $175 per person · semi-private tiers at $350 for two, $525 for three, $700 for four and $875 for five. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Lessons run 2 hours
– For safety, children under 10 must book a private session
– Private one-to-one is required for the youngest paddlers
– Long-sleeve UV rash guards are provided as sun protection
– Reef-safe or organic sunscreen is preferred
WHO IT IS FOR
Anyone who wants genuine coaching rather than a large class, and families with younger children, who will be steered towards the private format anyway.
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. Also see our guide to what to book in West Maui.
