Private Surf Lesson for Two Near Lahaina
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Private Surf Lesson for Two Near Lahaina
By Rivers To The Sea
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 7-99, max of 2 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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- Clean, dry, SPF-50 rash guard
- Brand new, state-of-the-art, soft-top board
- Protective reef shoes
- Professional instructor
What's not included- Sunscreen
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Hawaii 30, HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761, USAFor directions to your surf lesson location, please visit the locations page on our direct website . If you have any questions, please contact our reservations department.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9891P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is seven years old
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9891P4
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- masonj2290 contributionsExcellentLiam was patient and courteous. He helped me build on what I knew from past experience. I highly recommend him to anyone new and familiar with surfingWritten 13 January 2025
- calgary2fino0 contributionsGreat timeWe really enjoyed our surf lesson with Liam. He was personable and attentive to our varying skill levels. We were a family of 4, all had taken introductory lessons before, and Liam gave great tips to get us all up on our boards again, and it didn't take long until the two younger members of the family were catching almost every wave that they tried.Written 8 January 2025
- travishockersmith0 contributionsSharky was the best instructor!We decided to take a surf lesson while visiting Maui for our first time. Sharky was our instructor and was amazing! He explained things well and was super helpful and encouraging. It was reassuring knowing he was right there with you guiding you to stand up and ride a wave. Would love to come back and hire Sharky to teach all our kids. Don't hesitate to book with these guys, they're great and put service first. They're still up and running but feeling the after effects of the Lahaina fires.Written 6 December 2024
- janicejordan20240 contributionsAwesome Maui SurfingJason was an excellent instructor. I had had lessons before but his tips really helped me get the feel of how to time the wave and get up. Definitely recommendWritten 29 October 2024
- L9151UDcarlyg0 contributionsGreat Lesson!Great lesson, learned a ton, caught some waves and had a great time! Hubby was there to take photos and videos which was great. Jason was wonderful and I'd totally do it again!Written 7 September 2024
- davidkN9853GD0 contributionsFantastic Family Experience!!I would highly recommend these guys for surf lessons. They were knowledgable, helpful and FUN! They were very focused on helping all of us get up and enjoy the water, while keeping us safe.Written 21 April 2024
- Cnell70 contributionsThe Best2nd time taking a private lesson. Jason this year, Izzy last year. Both excellent experiences. By the way, my first 2 times surfing ever. Lots of experience with instructors, met me at the beginner level and helped me from start to finish. Had a smile on my face all day long after the lesson, definitely caught the surfing bug. Highly recommend!Written 20 February 2024
- jalasawa0 contributionsGreat lesson!Rivers to the Sea was a great experience start to finish. Booking was simple and communication was clear. Kyler was a great instructor for my 12 year old son who had never surfed before. He was patient and encouraging. It was such a boost of self-confidence for my son when he rode a wave all the way to shore! Thanks!Written 6 February 2024
- Melanie L0 contributionsWonderful ExperienceOur family - parents and two adult - were all first-time surfers. Our children's only request on our trip to Maui was to surf - so I spent a lot of time online reading about different instructors - and am so glad we went with Rivers to the Sea. We had two amazing instructors for the 4 of us - and we had a blast! We caught lots of waves - as conditions and instruction were perfect! We were hooked. We loved it so much we booked another set of lessons three days later - and had another super fun day. Highly recommend RTTS!Written 24 January 2024
- T-2SanDiego0 contributionsReserve it early in your vacation- if you're like us, you'll want to go againAbsolutely an incredible experience. We took our 14 year old who had never surfed before and he had the most amazing time. Eric had him standing on his 3rd try, made the whole thing so much fun. We had such a good time that we booked him again for 3 days later, we were lucky because with Maui only just reopening meant there was a chance for him to go again- loved it that much. They send very, very clear directions and you can connect with them by phone once you are near marker 12.5 to find each other. Never a problem or worry, will definitely do this again when we are in Maui- they just couldn't be more amazing.Written 16 January 2024
- nicoledV2934RX0 contributionsOutstanding!Outstanding. Caine was awesome, and we all were able to get up after a few tries. I have gone in the past with large outfits and had 1/16 of the experienceWritten 29 December 2023
- kal9420230 contributionsAmazing surfing experienceWe had the best time in our surfing lesson! Eric gave us great feedback after each of our waves to help us have even better rides on the next ones. We were out there surfing for over an hour and caught a ton of waves. Highly recommend!!Written 18 December 2023
- 523brandeep0 contributionsGreat ExperienceOur family of 6 took surfing lessons while on vacation. These guys are fantastic; They were even able to persuade my reluctant 11 year old to surf, and he had a blast. I would highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again.Written 9 November 2023
- VadimRud0 contributionsSurfing lessons for my 12 and 14 year old kindsMy kids loved their surfing lesson with Eric, he was were personable and relatable, he set them up for a successful session, they were both were able to catch few waves and had a lot of fun!!Written 29 October 2023
- Ed L0 contributionsAmazing timeGreat instructor. Very patient and kind. My daughter had used the same instructor and knew she would be great for me. I am 63 years old and this was my first time on a surf board. My instructor knew just how to teach me.Written 4 August 2023
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NorthStar731755
4 contributions
Dec 2019
Kiva Rivers (of Rivers Brothers) was a wonderful surf instructor and I would highly recommend him for any level of surfing.
My bestie and I are in our early 40's and he got both of us girls up on our first waves, as brand new surfers, during private instruction.
He was kind, helpful, encouraging and we had a blast splashing about in the waves and chatting with him. I would specifically recommend Kiva as an instructor - he was easy to book and communicate with and was just a great guy with good energy and so much fun.
We are hooked on surfing, and after 3 lessons we feel we have the tools to practice ourselves and improve upon this amazing sport.
My bestie and I are in our early 40's and he got both of us girls up on our first waves, as brand new surfers, during private instruction.
He was kind, helpful, encouraging and we had a blast splashing about in the waves and chatting with him. I would specifically recommend Kiva as an instructor - he was easy to book and communicate with and was just a great guy with good energy and so much fun.
We are hooked on surfing, and after 3 lessons we feel we have the tools to practice ourselves and improve upon this amazing sport.
Written 6 January 2020
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johncoctostan
Alpharetta, GA10 contributions
Jul 2021
We (47 yr old dad and 16 year old son) booked a 7:30am semi-private session (2 students, 1 instructor). Neither of us had surfed in our life. Eric, our instructor, was great. Explained things well, made it easy to understand. Had a fantastic time. Would definitely book with Rivers to the Sea (and Eric) again in the future!
Written 16 July 2021
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Thank you so much for your review of Rivers To The Sea, Maui Surf Lessons! We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again.
Written 24 July 2021
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GennyKon
Dallas, TX4 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
My husband and I had the greatest time surfing with Rivers To The Sea! We took lessons from them twice during our vacation because we loved our time surfing with them so much! We were really pleased with our instructors- thank you Kody and Kain!!! They were both so patient, kind, fun, and knowledgeable! Their knowledge of the ocean and surfing is really impressive and we felt very thankful for all the knowledge they shared with us. I really appreciated how they each gave us tips and recommendations on how to improve for the next run. And best of all, their tips and recommendations actually worked! We were both able to stand up the first time with some help catching the wave and then by the second lesson, we were catching our own waves! During our second session, Kain really catered to our level of surfing and began teaching us how to have a successful surf outing on our own, which we really appreciated! He gave us tips and tricks we would have never thought of.
Kody and Kain both texted the night before the lesson to confirm details and answered our phone calls the next morning regarding where exactly they were on the beach. This made communication so easy vs calling a company number to get in touch with your instructor.
Only recommendation I would have is to book the 730am slot! The water was much calmer during the early morning session.
I would highly recommended these guys!
Kody and Kain both texted the night before the lesson to confirm details and answered our phone calls the next morning regarding where exactly they were on the beach. This made communication so easy vs calling a company number to get in touch with your instructor.
Only recommendation I would have is to book the 730am slot! The water was much calmer during the early morning session.
I would highly recommended these guys!
Written 9 September 2022
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Aloha Genny, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review here on TripAdvisor! We are so thrilled to hear that Kody and Kain provided you with some great insights that was able to help you improve on your surfing! We hope to have you back one day soon to keep the progression going! Until then, take care.
Written 15 September 2022
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AlbertanOnVacation
Calgary, Canada50 contributions
We booked surfing lessons for our teenage sons with Rivers to the Sea based on strong online reviews. Communication prior to the lesson was great. Stephanie was their instructor who texted us in the morning to provide specific meeting information, as locations can change due to wave conditions. Stephanie was an excellent instructor who prepared our sons for a good experience. They both managed to get up a few times. Unfortunately the wave conditions at the 11:10-12:30 time was not the best, so there was a lot of waiting around for a decent wave. Stephanie was super positive and friendly. They even had an on site photographer who managed to get some great shots using his fancy camera.
Written 8 August 2022
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Aloha! We are so stoked you had a great time learning to surf with Stephanie. Sorry to hear the waves got a bit small for your 11:10am lesson, some days are better than others but we hope to have you back on the water with us to give it another shot!
Written 15 August 2022
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Lara G
Thousand Oaks, CA13 contributions
Our daughter and her friend from home — both rising 3rd graders — had so much fun with Anne-Marie this morning. They both got up almost immediately and rode a few waves. Anne-Marie was patient and so kind to these shy girls, making them comfortable in the water and so excited that they’re now “surfer girls”
Written 10 August 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate any comments we receive as it's a great way to gain unbiased insight on how we're doing. It's fantastic to know that you had a positive experience.
Written 15 August 2021
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laurendavis
Denver, CO183 contributions
May 2021
I booked a semi private lesson for my husband and son (9). They had taken a lesson 2 years ago in Waikiki and I think this one was so much better. Kody was their instructor and they both said he was fantastic. Kody shared a board with my son so Kody did the paddling, but my son was able to stand up on the board and actually ride waves with Kody on the back end balancing. My son glows when he talks about surfing in Maui. My husband was able to get up and catch several waves during this surfing. Kody had us change locations the morning of to a spot that had super gentle waves. Sun shirts and wet shoes were also provided. Highly recommend!!
Written 14 June 2021
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So glad you had such a great experience with Kody! Hope to have you guys back out in the water with us again in the future.
Written 16 June 2021
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Lee Williams
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
My two teens, ages 17 and 13, had never been surfing, but Kody was an amazing instructor and had them both up on boards within an hour! He was so patient and kind, and just really good with them. I can't say enough good things. Communication ahead of time was great! We changed locations because conditions were better and it was super-easy to find him. I highly recommend Rivers By The Sea, and particularly Kody--he's the BEST!
Written 29 July 2023
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We're thrilled to receive your 5-star review of Rivers to the Sea, Maui Surf Lessons! It brings us immense joy to know that you had an unforgettable time learning to surf with us. Our skilled instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and providing personalized guidance. We look forward to creating more fantastic surf memories together one day!
Written 1 August 2023
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Jenns33
Valparaiso, IN33 contributions
My two older teen boys had a private surfing lesson for 2 with Eric shortly after arriving on Maui for our vacation. They had such a positive, great experience that we booked a second lesson and my husband joined them! Eric was an awesome instructor and had the boys up on their first attempt. They also had a photographer who took a lot of great action shots for a nominal fee. We highly recommend Rivers to the Sea and are thankful to Eric for the fun experience!!
Written 13 June 2022
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Thanks for the wonderful review of Rivers To The Sea, Maui Surf Lessons. We appreciate you taking time to leave your detailed feedback and we are so happy to hear it was a great day on the water with Eric. Glad to hear you were able to score some photos as well! Safe travels home and we look forward to seeing you again one day!
Written 15 June 2022
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Daniel k
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Couples
My wife and I are visiting Maui for our honeymoon and she wanted to take some surfing lessons. After a quick Google search, I found Rivers to the Sea had 5.0 stars and all the recent reviews were very positive. Met up with Jason, and he was very chill and took some time to understand our goals, were we trying to learn to actually surf or did we just want to ride some waves. He based his instruction on our goals and was very helpful throughout the lesson. Had a great experience with Jason and learned enough to want more. A+ and 5 stars. Booking was easy and they take care of you with the boards and rashguards should you need them.
Written 12 September 2022
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Aloha, what a great detailed five star review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the experience you had with us here on TripAdvisor. It means a lot and is great to know that we lived up to our online reputation. Mahalo!
Written 15 September 2022
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rovingfamilyman
Ottawa, Canada58 contributions
Izzy was an amazing instructor. Both boys (15 and 18) got up on their first try so Izzy adapted quickly to get them more and more challenging waves. The pictures were great too and pretty reasonably priced. They loved so much that we are going back for a second lesson with Izzy.
Written 6 July 2022
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Hey there! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate any comments we receive as it's a great way to gain unbiased insight on how we're doing.
Written 31 July 2022
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