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All Reviews for Surfing Lessons & Watersports in Maui

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39 reviews

Wailea Water Bike Tour at Makena Bay - Surf Cycling Hawaii [Beginner Friendly]

Fun in the sun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Nice and easy water cycling, first time doing it but caught on quick!

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Packages: Wailea Water Bike Tour at Makena Bay
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/03/01

Sea Maui Surfing Lesson at Kaanapali Beach - Private and Small Group Tours

Outstanding Experience!!

Reviewed by: Kara

I really enjoyed this experience, as my instructor got me up on waves which is the goal and felt amazing!

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Packages: Group Surfing Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/07/01
Activity Date: 2023/04/18

Sea Maui Surfing Lesson at Kaanapali Beach - Private and Small Group Tours

Really great

Reviewed by: Diane

The instructor was great. Helpful, fun and kind. Ended up with a group of 3 students. If there has been the full class of 4 the day might have seemed a bit slow as a lot of the time is spent waiting for waves and taking turns.

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Packages: Group Surfing Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/04/17
Activity Date: 2023/04/12

Wailea Water Bike Tour at Makena Bay - Surf Cycling Hawaii [Beginner Friendly]

Fun way to spend the morning

Reviewed by: The Richarddons

Great way to spend a morning on the beautiful blue water of Wailea. We saw turtles swimming around us, whales off in the distance, and held a pencil urchin. The guys that run this are so nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them.

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Packages: Wailea Water Bike Tour at Makena Bay
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/04
Activity Date: 2023/02/02

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

So easy

Reviewed by: Andrea

Our instructor Kioki was so cool. He says he’s a surfer not and instructor and we learned so quick. We felt comfortable and after we got the hang of it Kioki let us catch our own waves. Honestly so easy to learn how to surf with Kioki.

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/28
Activity Date: 2022/08/22

Sea Maui Surfing Lesson at Kaanapali Beach - Private and Small Group Tours

Thanks to this private session… maybe a next surfer on the sea!!!!

Reviewed by: Arthur GAINANT

It was a smooth and kind and generous session for our son (16y old). He enjoyed so much his time with his teacher that our son asked for more surf in San Francisco.
The teacher was patient, focused on kid, involved with their success…. Good job guys.

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Packages: Group Surfing Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/07/25
Activity Date: 2022/07/23

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

The coach is very nice and helpful.

Reviewed by: Lina

This is my first surfing experience.It’s safety. The coach is very patient.

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/06

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Excellent private surfing lessons!

Reviewed by: Winston

Thanks Veltra for being our booking agency for Goofy Foot Surf School in Maui. We had Inaldo as an instructor and he was great. I booked a private surf sesh for my girlfriend and I for the early morning. It was a surreal experience, as we were the first two people out surfing for the day and it seemed very private and exclusive. As the day went on, I saw other surfing groups coming out from other surfing schools, all of which had like 5-10 people per instructor. Goofy Foot Surf School gets a 10/10.

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/13
Activity Date: 2022/04/16

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Awesome surf experience !

Reviewed by: Danielle

We had an amazing time with Sean ! He took the time to explain everything to us and was patient as we were first timers ! We were able to get up and ride some waves ! 2 hours was the perfect amount of time ! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn !!

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Aloha, We are stoked to hear your positive feedback! Thanks for sharing.

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/06
Activity Date: 2021/09/03

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Awesome active honeymoon experience

Reviewed by: Adam and Alexis

Instructors were awesome and we had a great time!

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/26
Activity Date: 2019/08/23

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Kind and patient instructors who know how to make learning fun

Reviewed by: basic surfer

We've done a few surfing lessons over the past decade. Our instructor this time topped them all. He was funny, kind, patient with our autistic son to the point of putting him on his own board and riding tandem. He spent half the class putting the extra effort to building up our boy's confidence before he was ready to try surfing on his own.

The picture of our kid's face when he stood up and surfed on his own was something worth buying - and we don't often purchase the pictures taken over the course of the lesson.

Josh didn't just teach him to surf, he gave him a lesson in confidence and perseverance that our son won't easily forget. The fact that he had the time of his life was just the umbrella on top of the coconut.

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Packages: Semi Private Lesson
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/11/27
Activity Date: 2018/11/23

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Great Lesson and great instructors

Reviewed by: Mahalo

Overall, a good experience for new comers.

Our instructors were awesome.

Thanks Goofy Foot Surfing!

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Packages: Private Group Lesson (2 hours)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/11/09
Activity Date: 2017/11/03

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Great first time surfing...even for the middle aged adults!

Reviewed by: Klhennessey

Sean was fantastic and really wanted us to do well! Highly recommend!

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Packages: Private Group Lesson (2 hours)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/06/14
Activity Date: 2017/06/12

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Surfing

Reviewed by: Alex from Napa, CA

My kids love this activity we have in Maui. Their instructor are great too. They were able to enjoy and stand on the board and surf with the waves. They said its one of a kind things to do and experience. They will surf again and this time with pride. Awesome.

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/08/14
Activity Date: 2016/07/20

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Fun

Reviewed by: Samantha

It was an absolute great time. The instructor provided such eat direction and assisted in giving you the most successful attempts at learning to surf. They also provided amazing professional photographs.

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/06/09
Activity Date: 2015/06/06

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Goofy Foot Surfing Lesson

Reviewed by: Ann Norman

Our instructors, Luke and Armadillo rock. They were so patient with us. I was able to ride more waves than anticipated especially never surfed before. Two of my friends are 75 . And were all able to get up and ride a wave

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We had a blast taking you out! Thank you for choosing to surf with Goofy Foot Surf School!

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/02/10
Activity Date: 2015/02/03

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Great time surfing

Reviewed by: Paula Glidewell

This was a great excursion. I was a first time surfer. The waves were perfect. Not too big, but enough to where I was able to get up a lot. The instructors were very helpful. We surfed in an area where my friends were able to get some good pictures. I really enjoyed this.

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/10/26
Activity Date: 2014/10/21

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Surf, Surf and Surf

Reviewed by: Guest

It was fun and we were only 3 in a group and the instructor did everything to make sure we could stand up.

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/09/24
Activity Date: 2014/09/19

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Excellent fun

Reviewed by: Kim

We had a wonderful time. Luke our instructor was fantastic, he was patient and encouraging and spent the time to make sure we knew what to do. It was a fantastic experience.

Reply from activity provider

We are so glad to hear that! Thank you for choosing Goofy Foot, and we hope you come back on your next visit to Maui!

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/17
Activity Date: 2014/04/24

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Javababi

This was our first time and our instructor Kevin was amazing! He is a great teacher and super fun. We will be back for the more advanced lesson next year.

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Thanks for the positive feedback! We look forward to seeing you next year! mahalo!!

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Packages: 2-Hour Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/04/05
Activity Date: 2014/03/10

Maui Windsurfing Beginner Private Lessons at Kanaha Beach Park - Action Sports

So fun!

Reviewed by: Ellen

Martin was a great instructor! Windsurfing was physically challenging but in a fun accessible way! Perfect spot to learn (shallow water, minimal waves, just enough wind). We definitely want to try windsurfing again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Ellen! Thank you for the great review, I will be sure to share it with Martin. Please keep us in mind for your next visit to Maui. We also have 3 and 5 day windsurf courses available.
Mahalo for choosing Action Sports Maui.

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Packages: Beginner Group Lesson (2.5 hrs)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/10/05
Activity Date: 2013/09/12

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Fabulous for everyone!

Reviewed by: Victoria Dame

We surprised our 10 year old son with surfing lessons on our recent trip to Maui. He was so excited when he finally found out what we were doing.

When we finally found Goofy Foot they were already getting people suited up and checked in. It is a little difficult to find, but worth the search. (Just so you know, it's past the school in a small shopping center on Front Street in Lahaina. Not in the main shopping district).

We checked in and they got him all suited up, he was the only kid that morning. They have small groups, only five people per instructor. They also have a photographer, $20 for 20 pictures. The pictures were good, not fantastic, but the price was great and we have a few really good ones.

The photographer took everyone down to the beach and gave them a lesson in hamming it up for the camera. Then the instructor came down and the lesson started.

They learned all the moves to get up, stay up, speed up and slow down on the sand before moving the board

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Action Sports Maui Group & Private Kihei Surfing Lessons

Action Sports Maui Surfing School

Reviewed by: Bill duLaney

The song says"Catch a wave and your sitting on top of the world" I DID IT!! On Feb. 13th I had the unique chance to learn how to surf. Let me say I am 65 years old and our(my) instructor Stacey did it all right. I had good "pre-flight" instruction and indeed got up on 3 waves. I did not stand up, but the feeling of being on a board on my knees was remarkable. From check-in to instruction to surfing..it was all ONO. Mahalo guys it was SUPER.
Bill du Laney..the old guy

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

The best surfing instructors

Reviewed by: da boyz

I have taken surf lessons before on other islands and with other surfing school. Goofy Foot is without a doubt the best instructions I have ever had. I was able to stand up and surf after 2 runs. My boys (10 & 6) caught on even faster. I'd recommend private lessons for couples and group of friends. You'll get more surfing time with private lessons. I would only go back and do intermediate lessons with these guys.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Maui Surf Lessons for Beginners at Kalama Beach Park (Kihei)

Fun but a little too basic...

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had fun and enjoyed learning to surf, however we were taken to a very shallow part of the ocean where the floor was covered with sharp rocks. My husband and I were both injured and ended up leaving 50 minutes early from our lesson. The wind was pretty bad that day which obviously is uncontrollable, but there very few waves and lots of other surf lesson students so there was very little opportunity to attempt what we had learned. I do not feel the value of the lesson was enough to warrant how much we paid. But, again, we did have a good time and perhaps on a less windy and cold day it wouldn't have been so bad.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Maui Windsurfing Beginner Private Lessons at Kanaha Beach Park - Action Sports

Thank you

Reviewed by: Tom and Jodi

Dave and Suzy you guys are the best. We always love coming to Maui and meeting up with the Action Sports Maui team. We observed your instructors to be the best on Maui. You provide good sound advice for eager individuals getting involved with the sport. We hope to come back often because our experience was awesome! Thanks so much from Tom and Jodi - Hood River/Portland Oregon

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Maui Kiteboarding Intro Lesson at Kanaha Beach Park Kahului

Thanks to all at Action Sports.

Reviewed by: John Arthur

Excellent organization.
Very professional, yet down to earth and friendly.
I learned a lot more than I expected and had a blast the entire time.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Action Sports Maui Group & Private Kihei Surfing Lessons

thanks

Reviewed by: Stefan

so nice its everithing.You are super

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Maui Windsurfing Beginner Private Lessons at Kanaha Beach Park - Action Sports

What An Experience!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I've never surfed, but the instructors at Action Sports Maui really take the time to teach you the basics. They know how important it is for you to feel safe before trying to windsurf out on the ocean. I never felt like I was going to blow away into the blue abyss. I've been sailing a few times, and windsurfing is a similar feeling, but with more of an adrenaline rush.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Action Sports Maui Group & Private Kihei Surfing Lessons

Hanging 10

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I surfed from when I was 7 until I was about 14. When I visited Maui I decided to try to get back onto the board. I took the intermediate surf lesson. The instructors at Action Sports Maui did a very good job of getting me back into the swing of surfing. It was a great experience and I hope that I will be able to surf again sometime soon.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03
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