1.5-Hour Paddleboard Lesson at Kalama Park
Learn to paddleboard off Kalama Park with a 1.5-hour guided lesson
Duration
1.5 Hours
Includes
Equipment, instructor, briefing
Highlights
Practice stand-up paddleboarding with pro instruction on the beaches and waters off Kalama Park in Kihei, Maui. Build skills in calm water conditions and keep an eye out for Hawaiian green sea turtles.
- Meet your instructor for a 1.5-hour lesson including briefing and land lesson
- Practice paddling and balance in the waters off Kalama Park in Kihei
- Choose a private or semi-private lesson
- Join a session scheduled at 8:00 am or 10:00 am
- Reserve your spot in advance
What's Included
- Paddleboard lesson instruction
- All equipment
- Reef shoes
- Lycra rashguard top
Things to know
You must be a confident swimmer. Group classes have minimum age and weight requirements; younger or lighter kids must book semi-private or private. Equipment has a maximum rider weight limit of 220–230 lb (100–105 kg).
Gratuity is not included. Optional photo packages cost extra (average $60 per person).
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund. No refund within 24 hours. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Yes. You must be a confident swimmer to join the paddleboard lesson.
Yes. Group classes require a minimum age of 11 and a minimum weight of 95 lb (43 kg). If you’re under 11 or under 95 lb, book a semi-private or private class. Children under 8 must book a private class. The equipment has a maximum rider weight limit of 220–230 lb (100–105 kg); notify the operator if you exceed this so special arrangements can be made.
Bring drinking water. Wear a long-sleeved surf shirt/lycra top, yoga pants, and reef shoes (these can be provided if you don’t have them). Bring cash if you’d like to tip; a 20% tip is suggested.
More about Kalama Park
Kalama Park sits along the sunny shoreline of Kihei, a stretch of South Maui where the trade winds stay gentle and the water tends to glass over in the morning light. This is where your paddleboard lesson begins, on a forgiving beach with soft sand, easy ocean access, and the kind of wide-open horizon that makes first-time paddlers exhale and settle in. Kalama Park is a local favorite for a reason, the conditions here are some of the most beginner-friendly on the island, with calm, clear water that lets you see straight down to the reef and the occasional green sea turtle gliding by.
The experience starts with a grounding lesson on the sand at Kalama Park, where your instructor walks you through balance, stance, paddle technique, and ocean safety before you ever touch the water. From there, you wade out from the Kalama Park shoreline and ease onto the board, finding your footing in waist-deep water before paddling out into the bay. The pace is unhurried. You will feel the warm Pacific under your feet, hear the soft slap of the paddle on the surface, and watch the West Maui Mountains rise in the distance. On a good day, honu surface nearby, and the reef below Kalama Park flickers with tropical fish.
This lesson is perfect for first-timers, families with older kids, couples looking for a memorable morning together, and anyone who wants to try stand-up paddleboarding in a setting that feels safe rather than intimidating. Travelers staying in Kihei, Wailea, or anywhere in South Maui will appreciate how accessible Kalama Park is, and how quickly a nervous beginner becomes a confident paddler here. If you are looking for a genuine, low-stress introduction to one of Hawaii's signature water sports, a lesson at Kalama Park is a beautiful way to spend a Maui morning on the water.
