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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

5.0 · 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Maui Operated by Paddle On! Maui Private Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:15, 08:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Learn to paddleboard at Makena Landing with a shore lesson and practice on the water, on a private tour for your party.

A photographer guide is included; souvenir photos cost extra and hotel pickup is excluded. 5 from 68 reviews at €145 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #4 of 19 in Kayak & Paddleboard Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €145 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
68 ratings
Tripadvisor 59 · Viator 9

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 68 of 68

Star breakdown of all 68 ratings

5 stars
68 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Makena Landing is located in the heart of "Turtle Town" in Wailea-Makena, Maui. Picturesque, protected & Epic! We will call the night before to confirm your Private Tour with us and go over a couple details between 5pm & 7pm from a 908 Area Code.
Departure
07:15, 08:15 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Paddle On! Maui Private Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • 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!

Good to know

  • Age rule Minimum age for Stand Up Paddleboarding and…

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Kayak & Paddleboard Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 19€1452h5.0 (68)private
Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui€1322h5.0 (309)private
Water Bike Tour in South Maui€1191h 45m4.97 (400)shared
Turtle Town Coastal Kayak & Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed€1183h4.94 (429)shared

Ranked #4 of 19 in Kayak & Paddleboard Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €108 to €296, median €132; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Kayak & Paddleboard Tours

From €145 per adult