Phoenix was awesome, he was my mom's instructor and funny as flip. unfortunately he was too old for me, but its okay theres a lot of fish in the sea i just need to look on the other side of the beach or something‍‍ (shouldve got lessons as well) read more

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These guys were amazing and knowledgeable. They make the students feel safe and comfortable on the board. I can't say enough of what a great experience my granddaughter had on Kaanapali beach with them read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My husband and I have never surfed and opted for the semi-private lesson (1 instructor + us) and it was the best decision. We had Peter as our instructor and he was fantastic. He went over safety and tips before we got in the water and made sure we felt comfortable. They provided everything - boards, shoes and rash guards. Our lesson was in October and the water was perfect (I was worried it would be freezing and it wasn't at all). The only challenge was finding the "check-in" point. There was a photographer who took professional shots of us surfing. $30/person through airdrop and paid by Venmo. It was super easy and the shots were worth $30! Our hotel concierge recommended to tip the instructor so definitely bring cash (or they may have Venmo) to tip! Definitely worth every penny. read more

Island Style Adventures Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Island style adventures is the best ! Family had a great time and instructor Juan was patient and a great teacher ! I hope we get him next time ! read more

Best surf company in Maui I used them every September and when I travel to the islands to our timeshare. Zach Zane is the best there

Richard was our three teens coach. He did an amazing job. They had so much fun. They were riding the waves before you knew it. We will be back. read more

Island Style Adventures Surf School - Preparing for the waves. - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We had an amazing experience with Nick here. We called at 9pm the night before to see if we could get in a class the next morning at 8:30am and was able to get on the phone with someone and book it that night! We had our lesson with Nick who was able to get my son, fiance' and I on some waves after a brief on-land class that was very informative. Nick was very helpful and got us all up surfing in no-time at all! I would definitely recommend Island Style and more specifically Nick if you can get him! read more

Island Style Adventures Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Booked private lessons for my teenage kids yesterday. My daughter was fortunate to have an older gentleman instruct her throughout whereas my son had a younger surfer who didn't pay much attention to my son as he proceeded to end up in the rocks on several occasions. His girlfriend watching from the beach on several occasions had to remind him he was working and not hanging out in the water. My daughter had a blast with her instructor and would recommend him in a heartbeat if I could remember his name (tan, highlights and tattoos). Lol. My sons instructor is in need of instruction himself as he definitely was under the impression he was just out there to observe and occasionally check in on him as he navigated his beginner board. 1/5 for my sons instructor and 5/5 for my daughters. read more

My husband and I took a group surf lesson with ISA Surf School on our honeymoon in November in Ka'anapali. We had a small group on a Tuesday morning -- just the two of us and a couple of friends traveling together from Canada. The waves and water were beautiful and very beginner-friendly. The instructor helped push us out onto the waves and give tips such that both of us were able to stand up at least half the times we tried. It was very calm out and we even saw some sea turtles. Thanks for an enjoyable time! read more

Had a great time learning to surf with ISA. All of the instructors were super cool and helpful. I was able to get up just about every time! The meeting point was perfect for us while staying at the Westin. Literally a couple minutes down the beach. They got us suited up and went through the basics of surfing in front of their storefront, then we walked about a half mileish down the beach to where the waves were. We got lucky with some good waves and everyone was able to catch several during the roughly two hours of surfing. They had a photographer on site, so we were able to get some good shots! These cost extra, but are totally worth it. read more

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We must have had the same instructor as Kevin. Pretty unengaged and didn't have much energy or Just sat on his board in the water looking around for 90 mins while all the other instructors were showing how to paddle in and out, giving slight pushes to help, etc. I'd suggest going to the other nearby lessons that have the surfers in teal shirts and instructors in black short sleeves. read more

There were like 8 people and 2 male instructors. I didn't have a bad time, but it wasn't exactly organized in the water. They would tell people to swim farther out, so that the two instructors could help two students at a time- but those students would do the turnout really quick and get to go again; so ultimately I was with an instructor for maybe 5 minutes and only got to attempt getting up twice. Lots of talking on land in the beginning on "don't fall forward", "hang on to your board"... but once IN the water there wasn't any further instruction. I had to ask "Sooooo how do I know when to "get up". I definitely didn't hear him scream "up" the first try, or the second time, so I just did it on my own. Kinda feel like this crowd just wants to get certain people up knowing they'll pay the extra for photos at the end. Cool keepsake, but I want to learn skills. meh. read more

We had the best time surfing with Peter. We were a group of four and had a semi-private lesson. It was our first time to surf. The water was a little rough and they gave us the option to reschedule for the next morning. We opted to stay for the afternoon session (due to our own schedule). Peter was great with providing basic info and safety lessons first. Very much appreciated. When we got to the water, Peter was awesome. Talked us through what to do and gave us a literal push into the wave. All four of us stood on our first wave!!! I love the water and can't believe I've never surfed before. I'm hooked now and can't wait to do it again ..... already planning our next beach vacation. Oh ... the pictures!! They are not included in the surf lesson, but they were worth it. Amazing professional action shots. I love these pics!! read more

First-time surfer. Had a great time and great instructor (Peter)! Nice, laid-back atmosphere, without any skimping on useful info, tips, and opportunities to catch waves. Note: photos (which do cost extra) were also outstanding--truly professional work! read more

Took semi-private lessons with my wife. Our instructor, Andrew was very personable, a bit humorous and very helpful to both my wife and me. We both had a great time and did better than we expected. Also had some great photos too! read more

I have never been surfing before and since I was in Maui I figured now was a good time to try it! Booking can be done in person, online, or over the phone and they offer private, semi-private, and group lessons. The group lessons are great in that the instructor to student ratio is always 1:3 so you are still getting pretty good instruction and help since it is a very small group. The check in area is near the entrance to Whaler's Village right next to Leilani's. It's a small little stand with a white and yellow sign. Our instructor was Steven who was great at providing us instruction at the basics of surfing. After about 20 minutes of going over safety and a how-to crash course we went out to catch some waves! You don't need to be a very strong swimmer but it does help if you are as you will be doing a lot of paddling against the waves. If you aren't though have no fear because the instructor will help you out and even tow you (With a toe!) to a good area if you need it. Some things I learned during this surfing session: - A T-Rex with its short stubbly arms could probably paddle better than me - Paddling is hard work! I think at least half my time was trying to paddle out to the good area with waves. - The ocean floor in this area is full of sharp coral so pay attention to the safety warnings. If you fall always try to fall on your back to prevent scratching yourself up. They will give you a rash guard shirt and booties to wear before you head out for protection against coral. - You may fall or wipe out at some point depending on how the waves are and your balancing prowess so go in and be prepared to possibly get a nose full of water! - The instructors are awesome and are always encouraging. Steven did a great job. For newbies he will push your board when the time comes to help you ride the wave. He will also tell you when to stand up so you can maximize your riding time. - If you are lucky you may see some wildlife while you are in the water. We saw a large sea turtle swimming casually by us. Awesome! They have an on site photographer to digitally capture your Maui surfing memories. The photos are $30 (Add $2 if using credit card for processing fee) and he will send you a link where you can download your photos. The price of the 2 hour session was $85 but I used the check in offer which cut the cost down a little. With tax my total ended up being around $80. Times for the group sessions are 8 AM, 11 AM, and 2 PM. They do have a cart a few feet from the check in where you can stash your belongings while you are surfing and the people at the counter can keep an eye on it but I'd still pack minimally just in case. A towel, your room key and possibly any payment if you anticipate buying photos is all you really need. It was a fun experience I'm glad I tried it out! read more

Island Style Adventures Surf School - Am I surfing or doing yoga? I'll let you be the judge :) - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Our three kids 16, 13, and 9 wanted to learn how to surf. ISA was one of the few surf schools that offered lessons on Sunday afternoon and came recommended from a surf school that did not offer Sunday lessons. The check-in was smooth and the staff were very attentive and friendly. They overheard me talking to my wife about needing parking validation and a guy handed me one before I had even thought of asking. We used the yelp voucher to save $25 on $150 of the expense and they were very good and friendly about applying it even thought I could tell they were not really experienced with it. The instructors made the training really fun and ran land drills with the kids before they ever got into the water. There were lots of smiles and laughter. My hope was that they would all get to stand up for a good long ride on a wave. I estimate that they each caught at least 6 waves. For about an hour and half, they went went through the rotation of surfing in, paddling out, and getting in a line to catch the next wave. Aloha! Great times, great experience - my kids can't wait to go surfing again! read more

What an experience! Tyler and Pete were amazingly patient and helpful. Not the easiest feat when trying to teach a high energy 8 year old and his dad to surf. Lessons start w some on ground instructions of how to stand and balance, what not to do, and practice on a board in the grass. Once the basics are mastered (10 to 15 mins depending on your group size) it was off to the ocean. Our 8 year old made it happen on the second try and spent the next hour and a half continuing to practice. Hubs had a little more of a challenge, but Tyler and Pete were amazing in continuing to get him standing. At the end you are offered photos of your experience, at a more much reasonable price than I expected. Don't hesitate to book this adventure. Pro that it's right in Whaler's village so you can end your lesson w some lunch. read more

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I signed up through a hotel concierge service opting for an early morning session (8am). The location is right at the beach side of the Westin Resort & Spa on Kaanapali Beach, just west of the towel station for the pool area. Surfing Hawaii was a bucket list item of mine... Let it be known, this surf lesson would be my first shot at the sport ever. Upon check in, I was welcomed and made to feel at ease. My Instructor's name was Josh. The lesson got underway promptly as scheduled. Josh had a very positive attitude and was thorough in his clear, calm instruction. Prior to setting the boards in the water, our class was taught the do's and don'ts pertaining to Surfer etiquette, proper technique for paddling out and wave riding along with how to be safe while out in the water. Additionally, Josh assured that we were properly equipped to maximize our experience. He too, gave us a step by step narrative on what we would expect to happen in certain instances. The boards and complimentary equipment included with the lesson were clean and in fine condition. All of this pre-water preparation would prove to most valuable once we got in the water. All I can say is based on my instruction, my bucket list item got underway with me catching my first wave and nearly making it all the way to shore. My observation with the other student was that he was equally successful... It also was his first time on a surfboard ever. Josh was most encouraging and challenged us to increasingly get to catching waves more and more on our own with less and less assistance from him. He eventually had us catching the waves on our own, rallying when we were successfully surfing ourselves. In the end, instead of helping us to surf, he was surfing with us. If you are considering signing up prior to getting set for your Maui trip or if you're see-sawing on adding it to your itinerary during your stay, I highly recommend this company & it's staff. I also recommend using the on site photographer to capture your educational experience. Mahalo Josh & the rest of the Island Style Adventure Surf Lessons crew! read more

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We loved our Instructor Richard. Who is so knowledgeable about the island and shared his story with us. I love how open the people are to let you in. We bought a private lesson that was two hours long. Well worth the money. My son was able to get up on a surfboard almost every time. He is 12 years old and has never surfed a day in his life. Richard took the time to make sure he got what he needed before they got into the water and then once in the water was right by his side. We sat on the beach and enjoyed watching our son get the very most out of his lesson. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this company. read more

My daughter took her first surf lesson here in April 2021. We had scheduled a group lesson on a Friday afternoon and it was cancelled due to undesirable conditions for a beginner. They offered a replacement private lesson the following morning. Her instructor was Tyler and he was GREAT. They rode on the same board and he would paddle into the wave, stand up, and then assist my daughter in standing up. They rode a bunch of waves together. He was very patient and explained what he was doing and why. She LOVED it and can't wait to surf again. Thanks Island Style Adventures Surf School! read more

I had a great experience with Island Style Adventures Surf School while in Maui. Jay was my instructor and trust me, this guy is the real deal. He loves what he does and it shows. He is more than happy to work with even the complete beginner and takes tremendous pride in helping EVERYONE get up on that board for at least a few "stoked rides". If like many people, you have always wanted to give surfing a try, do not hesitate to go to I.S.A. The spot for beginner waves is top notch and it is located next to some of the best snorkeling in the world. Bonus: If you are feeling wiped out after the lesson like I was take some time to relax with a great cocktail. Ask where you can find a "Back Scratcher". Awesome tropical libation after an epic surfing session is a true day on vacation that should not be missed while in Maui! read more

Island Style Adventures Surf School - Ask to get your photo on a Super Wave! - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great place to learn the ropes of surfing ‍. Highly recommend this group for anyone from the mainland looking to learn the basics of surfing. read more

I signed my little sister and I up for a group surfing lesson for her birthday but I strongly recommend you do not take kids here (or go at all). They obviously vibe with the "island surfer dude" attitude and simply don't care very much. A surfing instructor parked his golf cart right in front of a narrow beach entrance to pass out surf boards and shoes to our group. I witnessed an older man say "excuse me" and accidentally hit him with his large surf board when walking by. The instructor gave him a hard time which upset the older man. The exchange quickly grew to a yelling, swearing, argument between three instructors threatening to beat up the old man. I felt for the old man and was ready to jump in the fight to defend him but fortunately no one threw a punch and there was no physical violence. Tensions were obviously high after this and I think I speak for everyone when I say, it was very uncomfortable. Per other reviews, the instruction prior to getting in the water was limited and confusing. There were about 5 instructors for our group of about 10. It was more fun once we got in the water but only one instructor actually gave me feedback on my surfing performance. Literally every other instructor simply pushed you with the wave and moved on to the next student. Bottom line: I appreciated an instruction video being sent a day prior but I could have saved a lot of money by just watching a few YouTube videos as they didn't give hardly any instruction prior or any individual feedback. Shout out to Mark for being the only instructor giving individual feedback, too bad I only got his help once. I also tried to purchase the photo package for my little sister who really wanted it. But I didn't have my phone or wallet so I asked the photographer to email me. I did not get an email and I tried reaching out to the company to get her contact info. Island Adventures has at least two phone numbers. The primary one on their website has a full voicemail box but I got the second one when Tyler had called me to reschedule my original surf lesson. I never got them to return my call. The two stars in this review is generous considering my experience. I really wanted to like them but they made it difficult. read more

Had a fun afternoon with family group of six learning (or trying to learn) surfing. Some did better than others, but all had fun with our group of three instructors, who were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a ton of photographs taken by Kelly, who was great. She captured a lot of wonderful action shots, and was super friendly and accommodating! read more

Got to our beach spot and the boards and everything was about 20 minutes late. The surf instructor Peter was outstanding and communicated well. I got up and rode a could nice swells then pulled out for a bit due to a headache I thought i was going to jump back in but the surf time ended as scheduled even though we had a late start so that was a bummer. In the end I felt ready to rent a board and try it out on my own, had a blast and enjoyed my limited time. Huge shout out again to Peter we was outstanding. I think it would be cool to have someone there to take pictures to capture the experience. Overall I would recommend. read more

I booked a surfing lesson easy process. I had to cancel due to covid my entire trip. I called last week voice mail is full and emailed and no answer. I keep calling finally spoke to Kyle. Said I would be refunded back my money. No refund issued been over a week. My lesson are Tuesday 17th of August 21. Someone could use my spot. What a nightmare trying to cancel. All the other places easy refund process. Still waiting on a response. read more

We had a great experience with Island Style Surf School. My husband and I and 12 and 14 year olds have only surfed once before, and the waves were intimidating, but Shane and Chris expertly guided us out beyond the break and into the waves. Everyone got up multiple times. We had a great time. The photos of the squad were really well done too, and the service team and online waivers were very convenient. Great location too. Will recommend to friends! read more

These guys were awesome. We surfed for the first time ever with ISA and had a fantastic experience. Make sure you get to class 10-15 minutes early so you can get outfitted with a rash guard and water shoes. There were four students in our class and two instructors, which made for a great ratio. Both instructors were super cool. One dude was from Bueno Aires and the other from Australia. The Argentinian dude loved cracking jokes (i.e. stick your arms out when you paddle. no t-rexing) and I died laughing. They went above and beyond just giving us instructions--they made sure we had a great time. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to stand up in my first lesson, but am happy to say that with helpful tips from these gents I managed to stand up multiple times AND got some cool pics. Now I'm sitting in my office chair, getting fat, and daydreaming about surfing on a beach... read more

So glad we took a lesson! My husband and I haven't been in the ocean for decades and the conditions were pretty intimidating the morning of our scheduled lesson. We were really hesitant but didn't want to miss out on the opportunity to finally get a feel for surfing. Thankfully, Nick was our instructor and we couldn't have been in better hands! He took the time to explain exactly what to do and answered all of our questions. Once we were in the water and headed out, we felt completely safe and secure. Nick was totally focused on us and our safety the entire time, always keeping a watchful eye on us. He also put us into the right spot at the right time on each wave so we had every chance possible to learn. We were both able to accomplish what we hoped and had a blast doing it. We were very lucky to have such a great instructor and we wouldn't hesitate to go again! read more

My teen boys first time surfing. We listed our shoe sizes as one is a size 16 mens. I put 14 on the sign up form. Then I emailed, texted and called with no response. We showed up and largest size was 13. They stretched fine and he said they were super tight but they worked. Two of the employees were in the bushes "smoking" and smelled of weed when they walked up. The boys had a blast despite the lessons being cut short by 1/2 hour due to winds. We had a very awkward moment as the instructor was coming off the beach he began arguing with the other surf company employee and they ended up getting right in each other's faces. The instructor from the other company was kind to us and very apologetic. This instructor did not apologize or even acknowledge us or the situation. It was very awkward. The photographer was amazing and the photos we have are one of the highlights of our trips. Would I pick the company again ? Probably not based on the argument that occurred right in front of us . Otherwise like I said. The lessons were memorable and the boys had a great time!! read more

Employees are great. Weather was bad my husband still surfed I didn't they offered a free lesson for me the next day but we had plans super cool of them but I didn't mind anyway it was like my husband got his own personal lesson! Thanks ladies and gents! read more

I took a lesson with Steve yesterday and loved it! I have surfed a few times before and he was great at tailoring the lesson to not be at a snails pace. When I was able to get up pretty steadily on some waves early on in the lesson (with the help of a push- you have no idea how important this instructor push is until you don't have it haha), he challenged me with learning how to turn and getting up without the assistance. I bought the pictures which was awesome because I don't have many of my previous surfing escapades. I thought the price was very reasonable at $30. As a side note, I had read some reviews about the reef under where you are surfing that made me a little nervous. It turns out I was nervous for nothing. They basically just don't want you diving off the board head first which is A OK with me. read more

Don't choose this place! They gave me broken board. Really bad instructors. Too many students to only a few instructors. We waste a lot of time on land to learn some shits. In the sea, those instructors don't care about what you do. They just stand in the sea at certain point and play with themselves. Especially instructor Peter is very rude!He is a piece of shit! I had really good instructor at other place. But here is very very bad! And they fool you the price 5 dollars. It is actually 85 dollars per person. They charge you much more if you want pictures. read more

Called various times and left messages over the summer. No one called me back. All you get is a voicemail, even when you have questions and want to book. Finally, I took a chance and booked a surf lesson for my vacation. On that day, Tyler called at the last minute and cancelled the lesson due to there not being waves to surf on. Just disappointing all the way around. Save yourself the trouble and book elsewhere. Thank goodness I booked with a different company as well and there were no problems at all with the other surf school. They always picked up the phone and took the time to speak with me. We had a fantastic time taking surfing lessons at the other surf school. read more

Good: Instructors, Location Bad: none Just ok: price Recommendation: definitely recommend it My wife and kids (10,12) wanted to learn how to surf in Maui. This place is right next to The Westin. What makes this place special is the 4 instructors that came with 9 students. I would definitely recommend it. Please tip the instructors. They really appreciate every gesture. read more

Had a lesson set for my 2 children. Tyler was very welcoming and informative. All in all a great experience and now my son wants another lesson. read more

I rented a SUP from the shop in front of the Marriott to surf Hanakaoo Point on Monday 12/7 at around 2PM, not from Island Style Adventures. The Marriott shop provided valuable guidance about avoiding the "boneyard' shallow reef and recommended I surf the peak north of the main break to stay away from the surfers. So I paddled out through the channel and surfed, by myself, the north peak (there were only 5 people out total). Eventually a class paddled out and set up on the main peak, 25-50 yards from where I was surfing. I was surfing rights, so they took me toward the students, but I was very careful to stay out of their way and was riding a totally different wave. Since it was my first time riding Hanakaoo, it took a few tries to read the wave and took me a while to finally catch a wave. Just my luck is was the first wave of the set, so after my ride I was paddling back through the white water and breaking waves. Since I was alone surfing the north peak, I just headed back out into position. While I was negotiating the paddle out I saw the instructor (wearing an orange rashguard with INSTRUCTOR written on it) break away from the class and paddle for the left on the main peak. He pops up and is riding a wave with a good long wall joining with the north peak, and he is surfing right towards me. Being the guy caught inside and fighting the white water I did what I've done for 35 years of surfing, paddle straight out, be predictable, maintain speed and don't let my board get away. Then something happened I still can't believe, he ran over me. He didn't maneuver, he came straight at me and t-boned me. I raised up so his board didn't hit me, when his fins hit my board he fell and my board flipped over. Then there was a conversation, Me: What the hell was that? What are you doing, you're an instructor? Instructor: Surfing Me: Did you come all the way over here just to hit me? Instructor: You were in the way. When I turned in my board later I made a point of talking to the manager of the rental shop and told him about the incident. He replied the instructor is not associated with his business, he works for Island Style Adventures and they get these types of complaints all the time. Why do you, as someone looking to take surfing lessons, care how instructors treat other surfers? Learning and exhibiting proper etiquette is an important part of surfing culture. Instructors should set an example and teach it...or the Locals will, and their lesson won't be as fun. Also, when I talked with other surfers who were in the lineup about the incident, they said the instructors spend more time surfing than teaching. My son who was surfing the main peak watched the instructor call the students over to where he was, catch a wave, paddle to a different spot, call the students over, then catch another wave. This repeated until the students got too tired to paddle. Your choice. read more

This was my second time surfing so I recommend doing a private lesson with these guys! The private lessons are not that much more expensive than the group, and you get way better results. I worked with Tom and he was incredibly helpful with some key pointers so I was catching my own waves by the end of the hour. I could not recommend him more. They are within walking distance of the main resorts at Ka'anapali Beach (Weston, Whaler, Hyatt, Marriott) and the reef break was perfect for beginners! I could not find a web address for them, but by google searching the name, there are several sites that will do registration for them. read more

I have been to Hawaii for many years now and never tried surfing. I am so grateful I picked this surf school. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Maui. I was scared when I first arrived because they don't have a welcome center, hut, or anything to check in. Just a bunch of surfers & their camera women standing on the beach. Once we got the lesson started, I had a BLAST. You get what you put into the lesson. There are multiple instructors on the water to guide you into the wave so that you surf it perfectly. Once you surf the wave you swim around back to the instructors. Some of the individuals needed a break for a breather, but that gave myself even more opportunities to shred the waves. I was skeptical at first, but the instructors were welcoming, helpful, and overall awesome to surf with. I only had to pay $35 to obtain the 55 photos of myself surfing. They are airdropped and emailed to yourself right after the lesson. I don't have any complaints about this surf school. I felt like I was really shredding some waves with the locals. Totally recommend. I will be surfing by myself when we travel back to HI again. read more

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