About this tour
A private two-hour stand-up paddle boarding tour along Maui's scenic Turtle Town coastline, guided by an experienced instructor. Beginners start with a lesson in shallow Makena Bay waters before paddling past sea caves, lava cliffs, and green sea turtles through clear water and coral reefs. All skill levels welcome, with gear and life jackets supplied. You'll receive a digital photo package of the experience.
Highlights
- Private tour with experienced USCG-certified guide
- Beginner lesson in protected shallow waters of Makena Bay
- Paddle past green sea turtles and colorful coral reefs
- View volcano, neighbouring islands, and rugged coastal cliffs
- All equipment provided; up and paddling within 30 minutes
- Digital photo package included with your tour
- Changing rooms and secure storage for belongings available
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the starting point and receive a comprehensive introductory lesson if you're new to stand-up paddleboarding. The instruction takes place in the calm, shallow waters of Makena Bay, where most beginners are comfortable and paddling independently within 30 minutes. Once you've got your footing, you'll paddle out along the scenic coastline, passing underwater sea caves, lava formations, and coral reefs whilst keeping an eye out for green sea turtles and views of the volcano and neighbouring islands.
The tour runs for two hours total. Throughout the paddle, your guide manages the pace and points out marine life and geological features. You'll have access to changing rooms and showers after the tour wraps up, and you'll receive a set of digital photos taken during your time on the water.
What travellers say
- Private tour allows guide to customise pacing for your ability
- Beginner-friendly instruction in shallow, protected waters first
- Equipment and life jackets fully supplied and included
- Digital photos provided at no extra cost
- Relaxed, scenic paddle with realistic wildlife spotting chances
- Weather-dependent; cancellations require rescheduling or full refund
- 300 lb weight limit excludes some participants
- Two-hour window includes instruction, leaving less actual paddle time
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone from complete beginners to experienced paddleboarders — the private format means your guide tailors instruction to your level. It's a good fit if you want a smaller group experience and aren't worried about calm conditions being essential; the tour requires decent weather and may be rescheduled or fully refunded if cancelled due to poor conditions. No special fitness level is needed, though you should be comfortable in water and aware of the 300 lb weight limit. The two-hour duration includes instruction time, so actual paddling time is less. Life jackets, board, paddle, and all gear are provided. Gratuities aren't included in the price.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.