--- title: Semi Private Surf Lessons lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 4 (Surf Lessons) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/semi-private-surf-lessons/ --- # Semi Private Surf Lessons **Guidekin's take:** Surf lessons in Poipu pair up to four learners with each instructor, who stays with the surfers in the water. Boards and leashes are supplied during the lesson; participants must be at least six and hotel pickup is not included. 4.96 from 49 reviews at €159 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #2 of 4 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Poipu Beach Surf School is committed to providing each of its guests with a safe, fun, friendly surfing experience. We take pride in providing top quality service, our instructors take pride and joy in introducing you to the ancient art of Hawaiian wave riding. A great activity for people of all ages. Poipu Beach Surf School teaches people how to surf at the Sheraton Beach in Poipu.  It is very safe, with only four people per instructor.  Instructors also stay with the surfers for the full lesson, never leaving them alone in the ocean. Instructors start out with a 10-15 minute land lesson at Poipu Surf (2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St h151 Poipu, Hi. 96756), educating surfers about the surfboard, how to paddle the board, how to stand up, closing with ocean safety tips. The rest of the lesson is spent in the water catching waves. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The Poipu Surf Shop is located in the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00 - Age rule: Minimum age is 6 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Poipu Beach Surf School - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.96 from 49 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 49 of 49. - 5 stars: 47 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 12pm Semi Private Surf Lessons | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Semi-private is for 2-3 people, this lesson is perfect for friends or family who want to be in a lesson with no one else. $75 price break over private surf lessons. 1.5 hour surf lesson | | 2pm Semi Private Surf Lessons | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Semi-private is for 2-3 people, this lesson is perfect for friends or family who want to be in a lesson with no one else. $75 price break over private surf lessons. 1.5 hour surf lesson | | 4pm Semi Private Surf Lesson | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | 10am Semi Private Surf Lesson | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Semi-private is for 2-3 people, this lesson is perfect for friends or family who want to be in a lesson with no one else. | ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Surf Boards and Leashes DURING the lesson. We do NOT rent boards ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Private transportation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The Poipu Surf Shop is located in the Kukui'ula Shopping Mall in Poipu. Here is the exact address to the surf shop: 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St h151, Koloa, HI 96756, the surf shop is located directly across from Bubba’s Burgers. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A maximum of 8 people per booking - Minimum age is 6 years ## Compared with other Surf Lessons | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 4** | €159 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (49) | private | | [Private Hanalei Sandy Bottom Surf Lesson on Kauai](/usa/kauai/tours/private-hanalei-sandy-bottom-surf-lesson-on-kauai/?format=md) | €114 | 1h 30m | 4.93 (397) | private | | [Kauai's Ultimate Semi-Private Surf Lesson](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-ultimate-semi-private-surf-lesson/?format=md) | €184 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (36) | shared | | [Kauai's Ultimate Group Surf Lesson](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-ultimate-group-surf-lesson/?format=md) | €111 | 1h 30m | 4.82 (125) | shared | Ranked #2 of 4 in Surf Lessons by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €111 to €184, median €137; typical length 1h 30m. 2 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/kauai-surf-lessons/?format=md ## More in Kauai - All Kauai tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/semi-private-surf-lessons/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md