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Beginner Paddleboarding: Explore Turtle Town
5.0
67 Ratings
Kihei
Experience the thrill of paddleboarding in Maui with a private beginner lesson. Explore Polo Beach and Turtle Town, spot turtles and ocean wildlife, and enjoy the stunning views of Haleakala Crater.
Experience the thrill of paddleboarding in Maui with a private beginner lesson. Explore Polo Beach and Turtle Town, spot turtles and ocean wildlife, and enjoy the stunning views of Haleakala Crater.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Polo Beach Parking Lot - Beach Access - Begin your adventure at the stunning and scenic Makena Landing Park. This immaculate cove, located in the heart of “Turtle Town,” offers a protected and safe environment, ideal for beginners. The experience starts with a brief lesson on the shore. Following this, assistance will be provided to guide you into…
- Polo Beach Parking Lot - Beach Access - Begin your adventure at the stunning and scenic Makena Landing Park. This immaculate cove, located in the heart of “Turtle Town,” offers a protected and safe environment, ideal for beginners. The experience starts with a brief lesson on the shore. Following this, assistance will be provided to guide you into the ocean to commence the tour. After revisiting the shore lesson on the water, you will enjoy stand-up paddleboarding in the heart of “Turtle Town” along the pristine Wailea-Makena coastline! Rest assured, support will be provided every step of the way!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
- Professional photographer guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Never tried paddleboarding? This is designed for you! Welcome to our Starter Class. This exclusive session will include only you, your own private group, and your designated Guide/Guides.
We await your arrival on the enchanting, unoccupied sandy stretches of Polo Beach…
A compact lesson will be conducted on the shore to initiate the process….
Never tried paddleboarding? This is designed for you! Welcome to our Starter Class. This exclusive session will include only you, your own private group, and your designated Guide/Guides.
We await your arrival on the enchanting, unoccupied sandy stretches of Polo Beach…
A compact lesson will be conducted on the shore to initiate the process. Afterwards, we will assist you in entering the ocean. Rest assured, your guides will accompany you at all times. Following this, a brief recap of the shore lesson will be given on the water, and then you’ll find yourself stand-up paddleboarding amidst ‘Turtle Town’ along the crystal-clear coastline of Wailea-Makena! It’s your moment to bask in the sun, look out for Turtles(Honu), spot marine creatures and relish the experience!
Take pleasure in acquiring Stand Up Paddleboard skills while admiring the Haleakala Crater from the sea. Experiencing it the Maui Way!
- 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!
Location
Polo Beach Parking lot - Beach Access
Wailea Beach Path
Polo Beach is located in the heart of "Turtle Town" in Wailea-Makena, Maui. Pristine beach with a beautiful sandy entry... We will meet you on the beach. 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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Vivian_h
Jul 20, 2025
Great experience! - We had a wonderful paddleboarding and snorkeling experience in Maui! It was our first time ever paddleboarding, and we had our 12-year-old daughter with us, so we weren’t sure what to expect—but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, John, was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful throughout the entire tour. We ended up spending about two hours on the water, and John provided the snorkel gear.
Even though we’re not experienced snorkelers or particularly adventurous we felt at ease and ended up really enjoying the experience. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a fun, low-stress outing on the ocean.
Our tour started at 8:15 AM, and although we were initially worried the water might be cold (July), it was actually perfect. The early morning timing was ideal, the water was calm, the visibility was good, and it wasn’t crowded.
A memorable moment: my husband’s wedding ring accidentally slipped off his finger and sank into the ocean. Despite the depth, John made a genuine effort to try and find it, which we really appreciated.
Peg, the owner, was also very warm and welcoming. She even shared a list of her favorite local spots around Maui, which added a nice personal touch to the experience.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a relaxed, scenic, and friendly ocean adventure!
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Sherpa60650135404
Oct 31, 2024
Great time paddle boarding! - Brittney, Emily and Brody were awesome! They taught us well and made it fun and easy for us to learn how to paddle board. They were patient and very attentive to our different learning styles. The water and views were amazing. Thank you all for a wonderful time!
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Brian_a
Jun 24, 2024
This was our favorite... - This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.
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Sean_h
Jun 11, 2024
Lovely experience ❤️ - Peg and Dana are woman owed business and they were wonderful with my special need child. Kind and understanding. It was a beautiful location and I highly recommend it.
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Dina_p
Apr 7, 2024
Great Family Fun - My family of four signed up for a lesson with Peg and Emily. They were great and we had a wonderful time. Peg is a thoughtful and considerate instructor. She explained paddle boarding perfectly. We all were standing up on the boards in no time. Even though we fell into the water quite a bit, we had a blast because that’s a part of the fun. Emily worked with the kids and they loved hanging out with her. They were doing tricks on the boards immediately.
It was a beautiful day in Turtle Town. As we were returning to shore we saw a big turtle swimming under my board.
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Douglas
Apr 2, 2024
Awesome experience - This was a truly awesome experience. Peg has a lot of patience and is a great teacher. My wife and I both had a great time! We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
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Mnm_h
Dec 31, 2023
Fun fun fun - Husband, son and daughter-14 and 11 took the lesson. My son knows swimming, my daughter knows a bit. Husband does not know how to swim. Pam is super nice and patient and an excellent coach. All three learned to paddle in this class, kids can even stand and paddle! They also paddled to snorkling area, kids did snorkling, pam even taught my daughter how to swim. Pam also spend extra hours with kids in ocea. Kids had so much fun! Another thing is kids forgot googles. Pam texted us and dropped google to our hotel! Super nice! Really great experience!
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312erickab
Aug 13, 2023
Fabulous tour with kids - My 10yo daughter and I went out on paddle boards with Marie and had a wonderful time. She was patient with my daughter’s nerves about the ocean and made sure both of us had a splendid time. We were lucky the winds calmed down and we were able to go. We paddled to snorkeling spot and saw lots of fish, got to touch a red pencil urchin and an octopus. Would definitely recommend this SUP tour to all. Marie also took pictures throughout the tour and edited them before sending later that evening.
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182semil
May 31, 2023
The best private peddling experience! - The private paddle was one of the best experiences I had in my life! First, they arranged a schedule for our flight, and there was no way to express how thankful we were. When we arrived, the guides, Peg and Brittany, gave a step-by-step lesson so my family could follow and stand up on the paddle boats by ourselves. It was a fantastic experience! Peg and Brittany put our children in the front seat of their craft to keep them safe and let them paddle so that they could experience their own as well. I was also impressed by their professional leadership and consideration at the same time. There was nothing more we could ask for. Thank you, Peg and Brittany!
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Bethany173
May 8, 2023
Awesome Introduction to Paddleboarding - Pam was a great instructor! She taught my husband and me the basics and we enjoyed our time paddleboarding soooo much! We saw sea turtles, urchin, coral. The water was heavenly. Everything about the experience was amazing!
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