Learn to surf in a small group with 5 students per instructor
2 Hours
5 people
Surfboard, rash guards, shoes
Join a 2-hour group surf lesson designed for ages 10+. You’ll learn alongside other beginners with up to 5 students per instructor.
Kids under 10 must join a private session for safety. Group lessons require at least 2 students; if only 1 is confirmed, you may be rescheduled or offered a private class for an extra fee—clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances, such as medical or an emergency with presenting required documents. No-shows will be charged the full amount of the scheduled reservation.
No. For safety reasons, kids under 10 years old must join a private session.
Group lessons need at least 2 students. If only 1 student is confirmed, the operator will try to reschedule you into another group lesson time slot, or you can choose to pay an extra fee for a private class. Clarify the extra fee amount with Greetwell before booking.
Yes. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to your start time, and the lesson starts on time.
113 Prison St. Lahaina, HI 96761
Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy has built an impressive reputation with instructors who genuinely know how to teach. Steve, Lee, Josh, Felipe, Kea, and Kai all get called out by name for being patient, encouraging, and skilled at getting first-timers standing up on their boards quickly. Families particularly appreciate how comfortable the instructors make kids and nervous adults feel in the water. The teaching approach seems to strike that perfect balance between clear instruction and making the whole experience fun and relaxed. Beyond the surfing itself, Ric's photography captures the experience beautifully, giving people those vacation photos they'll treasure forever. The location and waves are consistently praised, and the operation runs smoothly overall. One reviewer had trouble reaching them during a scheduling issue, though that was eventually resolved professionally. With such overwhelmingly positive feedback about the instructors' expertise and welcoming vibe, this is clearly a solid choice for anyone wanting to try surfing in Maui, whether it's your first time or you're returning after years away from the sport.
Outstanding instruction. Kids gotup the first time. They were always with them building their confidence
Ed Miller
March 30, 2026
Outstanding instruction. Kids gotup the first time. They were always with them building their confidence
Ed Miller
March 30, 2026