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This tour is an extraordinary adventure that allows you to explore Maui from a completely unique, one-of-a-kind perspective. In this private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour, an experienced guide will take you along one of Maui's most beautiful and pristine coastlines - bustling with sea life, natural beauty, and incredible views of the Haleakala summit, Molokini Crater, Pu`u Olai, and the South Maui shores. Your expert instructor will work with you to improve your paddling technique while you learn about Maui’s rich marine environment, ancient geology, and natural history. Test your balance, get an incredible workout, and learn fun facts about Maui!
Bring a hat, sunglasses (with sunglass straps!), swim suit, and flip flops/beach shoes. Any valuables can be packed in your guide's waterproof dry bag. Come ready to get on the water!
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5110 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Changing rooms & showers available
Secure storage for your personal belongings available
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : G1782FAkellyw
We had such a wonderful time on this tour. My wife had been stand up paddleboarding once before, but I had never tried it. Our guide Sky was an excellent teacher, and the epitome of the spirit of Hawaii. Sky gave us a lot of information about the coastal landscape, and helped us spot visiting sea turtles. And he was so patient and encouraging with me even though I kept falling in when I tried to stand up! We really enjoyed hanging out on the water with him, and are looking forward to doing the tour again next time we go to Maui!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : LouisC287
This was a tremendous tour! Our guide Sky went the extra mile to ensure we enjoyed every minute of our time together. We highly recommend booking this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Heather_C
We loved that this was a private tour and we had our guide all to ourselves. Sky was super relaxed and encouraging. We were all beginners and he was very patient. He took amazing photos and showed us a great time. The pictures with the turtles were the icing on the cake. We will definitely go again next time we are in Maui and will recommend to all our friends. We really appreciated the recommendation for breakfast too! Thanks Sky!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : N8522YYallisonr
Sky was amazing and taught me tips on free diving as well. We took so many good photos. Can’t wait wait to get back out there!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Joe_N
First time paddle boarding on our trip to Maui was epic. So many memories with my wife and our 7 year old daughter.
Sky was an amazing guide. He taught us so much about the sport the wild life and the area in general. Highly recommend. He was also great watching over our daughter while we got the hang of things.
We saw some turtles and really cool coral and fish. On top of that, he will take photos of the entire day and send them afterwards. This one is worth every penny.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : aimeec859
Our family had the BEST time in our private stand up paddle boarding tour. My husband and I went with our two kids. Our 8-year-old was able to stand up on his own, and our 4-year-old sat on the front of our boards. Both kids absolutely loved it. Our guide, Sky, was truly wonderful! With a little guidance, we were all able to stand up and mostly stay up. We got to see several turtles and an area with underwater caves. This tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. We will definitely be doing it again.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Suzanne_S
Great experience! Sky was a patient and thoughtful instructor. He shared his knowledge and gave lots of encouragement. I would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26
Posted By : tjk444
Our instructor Sky was fantastic, really helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable about the area. Photos were included which was really nice.
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Posted On : 2024-02-29
Posted By : andreeav464
We had an absolute blast on the water with Sky! I was pretty rusty with my SUP skills and he was patient and thoughtful about giving me tips and ensuring I was comfortable and safe, while also catering to my spouse who was off and zooming around in no time. I was worried about submerged rocks and Sky's knowledge of the ocean floor beneath made a ton of difference. We saw beatiful coral reefs, turtles, and had plenty of photo ops. Totally worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-02-09
Posted By : juliecQ8999JN
My daughter talks me into doing things that are outside of my comfort zone, and this was one of them. I'm not the best swimmer, and coming from landlocked Missouri, I find the ocean waves very overwhelming. Plus, it's January. Won't this be miserably cold at 7am?
This was the BEST experience of our trip! This January morning was pleasantly warm and the spot we were paddling was calm with small, inviting waves. At 7am, there are very few other people and boats, making it the perfect time for learning and exploring.
Our guide, Aqua (who may actually be a mermaid), was incredibly fun, knowledgable, patient, encouraging, and an absolute BLAST to spend the morning with! She immediately put me at ease, and was the best teacher that a beginner could ask for. With her step-by-step instruction, we were standing within 15 minutes of being on the water. Standing is empowering and gives you an incredible view of the landscape and through the clear water to the reefs below. But sitting or kneeling is also allowed, and is very relaxing and tranquil. We enjoyed the calm waves while learning Hawaiian history from Aqua, and viewing the islands, turtles and even a rare monk seal.
A few practical tips: Sun protection is a must. We wore long-sleeved wet shirts and shorts. Be sure to use sunscreen on your face. I wish I'd taken a hat and sunglasses (but you should probably have a leash on your sunglasses). You won't need a camera or your phone. Aqua takes amazing photos with her GoPro and this adds amazing value to this experience.
I can't recommend this experience enough! It is SO well worth the price and I will come back to Maui just so I can share this with friends. Thank you, Aqua & Sky, for a meaningful and memorable experience for my daughter and I!
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Posted On : 2024-01-08
