Waikiki Bodyboarding Lessons for All Ages
Build your bodyboarding skills with instruction tailored to your experience level
Duration
2 hrs
Includes
Bodyboard, fins, reef shoes
Highlights
Build your bodyboarding skills in Waikiki with coaching tailored to your experience level. Practice the techniques that help you paddle, position yourself, and catch waves.
- Learn water safety, bodyboarding etiquette, board handling, and paddling techniques
- Practice body positioning and wave-catching skills in the ocean
- Refine maneuvers and technique with guidance matched to your riding style
- Develop your understanding of the lineup and surrounding bodyboarders
Itinerary
-We’ll pick you up from one of our four convenient pickup locations in Waikiki and shuttle you to our shop located within the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. Or you will meet directly at our shop to get checked in for your lesson.
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Once at our shop you will get checked in, geared up. (10-15 minutes)
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From there you will be shuttled to our beach location and your lesson will begin. (up to 2 Hours)
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After the lesson you’ll be taken back to our shop to view some of your footage. At our shop you will have the opportunity to purchase your footage or some merchandise. (10-15 minutes)
-After your purchases are made, we will drop you back off at one of our four pickup locations in Waikiki. Or you can leave directly from our shop!
What's Included
- Bodyboard
- Fins
- Long-sleeve rash guard
- Reef shoes
- Secure storage for belongings
Important details
- Wear swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a towel and change of clothes
- Complete the required waiver before the lesson; parents or guardians must sign for participants under 18
- Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian present at lesson check-in and check-out
- Non-swimmers may require a private lesson
- Disclose medical conditions or injuries before the lesson
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with back problems
- Arrive 20 minutes early if walking or driving to the property
- Wetsuits are available to rent for $10 plus tax per wetsuit
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with at least 48 hours' notice. Groups of 9 or more require 72 hours' notice. No-shows and reductions within the cancellation window are charged in full. Rescheduling 48 to 4 hours before the lesson incurs a 20% fee; rescheduled lessons are not refundable.
Product ID: ESESDS
FAQs
Arrive wearing swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a towel. Bring a change of clothes. Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Hawaii.
You get a bodyboard and fins, plus a long-sleeve surf shirt (rashguard) and protective reef shoes to use during your lesson. A safe place to store your items is provided while you’re in the water.
If you can’t swim, tell the staff ahead of time; a private lesson may be required.
Meeting details
Ohana Surf Center, Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel
