We had the BEST experience with Maui Waveriders Kihei, and George completely made it unforgettable…read more From the start, George went above and beyond to make our lesson feel personal and tailored to us. It honestly felt like a private lesson. He took the time to understand our different skill levels and customized everything so we both felt comfortable, challenged, and successful. What stood out just as much as his skill as an instructor was how genuinely kind and respectful he was. As an LGBTQIA couple, we felt completely welcomed and at ease, which meant a lot and made the experience even more special. George is not only an incredible instructor, but someone who truly cares about making sure you have a great time and get full value out of your experience. We both walked away feeling confident, accomplished, and so happy we chose this company. If you're booking, ask for George. You won't regret it.

This review is for the "Maui Waveriders Lahaina" location. We had an 11AM lesson on 04/24/2026 near…read moreUkumehame Beach Park. Pros: 1. Instructor was at the location on time. 2. He brought rash guards. Cons: 1. Rocky beach with shallow wave break, your group will have to be careful to "fall shallow" off your board or you may get cut by the rocks/coral below. 2. Instructor was short on some needed gear (no water shoes for me in standard US Size 10). 3. Instructor was not the best at coaching/communicating, had a bad attitude at times (probably the biggest issue we had with this lesson). The Whole Picture: After signing up we received an automated email with the time and location of the surf lesson. Was surprised that it was actually 20 minutes south of Lahaina at a ROCKY ENTRY north of Ukumehame Beach Park. On 04/24/2026, the day of our 10AM surf lesson, we pulled off the highway next to the instructor's truck which had a cone on the hood of it. We did quick introductions and the instructor gave us rash guards and boards. He then asked us our shoe sizes as this location required water shoes given it was so rocky. Unfortunately, he only brought one pair of size 10 water shoes, and with two people in our group who wear size 10, I had to wear size 11 which was too big and made it hard to balance (not ideal when trying to surf). He then provided some basic surfing instructions on the beach and then had us follow him into the water. His vibe up until this point was just okay, not super positive, sort of just like he was just going through the motions, but at least he was calm - this changed once we started trying to catch our first waves. He didn't tell us to start to ride in any particular order, or for only one person to go at a time, so once we paddled out we all started trying to catch a wave the first time he said "here's a wave to go for" (we were about 20 feet apart from each other). We thought we did well when two of the three of us caught our first wave attempt and each had a nice safe ride, but the happy moment quickly ended when we paddled back out to have him yell at the two us "what are you guys doing?!? You can't take off so close to each other or close to me like that!!" He went on to say that we could potentially hit each other if we are too close, while this is potentially a fair critique to make as an instructor, its also something that he should have communicated to us before we even paddled out. The bad/tense situation could have been avoided if he had just instructed us properly in advance saying "now once we get out there I want you guys to only try a wave one at a time, or to be at least 50 feet apart", but he didn't. Also when we paddled back out he could have just coached us in a positive way saying "hey guys good job on your first wave, but next time go one at a time because you could potentially run into each other", but again he chose to yell and be snarky, not a great approach for an instructor. Basically in addition to more water shoes, our instructor needed a positive coaching reminder (remember your aloha brother)!

My husband and I spontaneously booked this during our time in Maui as part of our honeymoon and it…read moredid not disappoint. Instruction was great, vibes were immaculate, and we had a really great time and caught a lot of waves for our first time ever on a surfboard. Our instructor Bryan was not only a good hang, but thorough and attentive in teaching us and did a great job making sure us newbies stayed safe. So glad we booked this! I see some negative comments about the photos on here and I just want to say I had a great experience with that. We did buy the album because the photos were pretty sick and it's our honeymoon. But if I didn't want to buy them it wouldn't have been a big deal as they didn't pressure us at all. In fact we approached the guy with the photos out of our own interest. No one was tryna get us to do anything. Anyways the whole experience was worth every penny!

Such a fun first surfing and family bonding experience! Our coaches David and Jonny made the…read moreexperience positive and memorable. The group was small and the personalized instruction gave it an almost private lesson feel. I'd definitely recommend Surf Club Maui to anyone that is interested in giving surfing a try!

Working with Ryan was FANTASTIC!! My friend Jim came to Maui and wanted to paddle surf. Ryan worked…read morewith us and found the perfect location on the westside! He had all the equipment and gave Jim a total safety rundown. After he accessed Jim's level of experience, they went out on the water for about 3 hours! He also had a GoPro with him and shot images and short video for Jim to keep and share with friends in Boston! This was a great experience and I plan to do it next time as I live here! Mucho Mahalo Rayn and MS&S!!!! You guys ROCK!!!

From the owner: Maui Surf and Soul is a ocean loving surf and yoga school. Firstly our mission is to empower people…read moreto learn new ways to connect with the ocean. Secondly we are the only surf school on Maui that incorporates mindfulness and yoga into the surf lessons. Therefore special yoga postures can be integrated into every surf lesson so the student feels really good in their body and mind. Lastly our yoga classes are surf inspired. We prepare the muscles for paddling, pop ups, turns, and all the body mechanics needed to maximize the surf experience. Furthermore our team is compiled of professionally trained Surf instructors who are filled with Aloha Spirit and love for surfing. Paia surf lessons are for the surfers who wants to reach that next level, surf lessons in paia are challenging and fun.

This surf school is amazing! The instructors are so amazing and encouraging! They push you to your…read morehighest limits! They show you and explain all the stuff you need to know to surf! The waves are amazing and are perfects for kids (and parents!!)!There was also a photographer who got the best photos of me and my family! The boards are also rash free which is amazing and they were so comfortable!I recommend this surf school a lot! I am very happy to support this small family owned surf school! Val is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had the best time at waves Surf school! My 7 year old daughter surfed for the first time and…read morethey did such a great job making it fun and comfortable for her! They also have a photographer which captured so many great pictures and videos of her! We were so happy we went back a second day for more lessons! Highly recommend this surf school! Also, we loved her surf instructor Sochi!

We did a first time lesson with them the day we left and it was such a great experience and way to…read moreend the trip! They were patient, kind, and very skilled! I highly recommend and would book with them again!

Chad and Dante were amazing. Easy to work with and really made our experience memorable. Our kids…read moreare 10 and 11 who surfed today. Chad actually took them surfing in 2020 pre covid when they were 7 and 8. He is so amazing with kids. I highly recommend it

We had two families of five, with kids ranging from 10-15, along with four parents. Most of us were…read morefirst timers, and Steve, Lee, and Josh were fantastic teachers, great with kids and adults, patient, and super fun. Can't say enough good things about the experience, and highly recommend them to anyone!

We booked surf lessons via our hotel in advance of our trip. The surf school reached out to us a…read moreday before and told us our afternoon slot was cancelled, but we could be rescheduled to a morning slot, or get a refund. We picked the morning slot, then received instructions to go to mile marker 19 on Lahaina highway and look for a white Tacoma. We had decided to skip the rental car and use Lyft/Uber on this trip, so that was concerning. We were able to instruct the driver about the approximate location. There was a a row of pickup trucks with surfboards near mile marker 19, so we got out and asked around for Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy. Eventually we found the right Tacoma, but I didn't have much confidence we'd found the right spot for a while. My daughter had to have a solo lesson with Kayla due to her age, while my son and I had a semi private lesson with Chad. Our instructors were great, and we were able to stand up with a couple of tries, and a few turns later the instructor had me try a smaller board so I could turn more easily. About 1 1/2 hour into our two hour lessons both my son and felt salt water stinging our knees and lower thighs from chafing against the board, so we ended the lesson early. We were also pretty tired at that point. The surf school gave us long sleeved water shirts, but knee long shorts in the same fabric would have made big difference too. Our instructor told us the chafing is because they use teaching surf boards with a material that has more friction to make it easier to stand on the board, but it also causes more chafing than boards with wax. In the hurry to catch our car ride, we forgot to bring water, but my daughter's instructor very kindly gave us one of her personal water bottles. Thank you Kayla! All in all, we had a great introduction to surfing with a lot of successful attempts to catch waves. Two hours felt long for an intro session. I wish my instructor had told me to paddle a bit more easy out to save strength for catching waves but I also tend to go max all the time until I run out of gas. Above all, I highly recommend wearing at least knee long water shorts to prevent chafing knees and lower thighs. The instructors were amazing. If Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy also were to provide pants and water given the remote location, if say they would stand way up and above the competition.

We had the best experience from the moment I called to book the lesson. The instructors were…read morefriendly and the pictures that the photographer captured were amazing. Everyone was successful in getting up and catching a wave!!! Kalama beach also had shade and benches overlooking the ocean and across the street is a small shopping area with restaurants.

Had a great time learning to surf in Kihei with these guys. They were able to take a last min…read morereservation a couple days before, and it was really convenient and easy to meet up with the instructors at the park to get started in the morning. The guys were great about making everyone comfortable and getting everyone up and riding at least a couple good waves during the lesson. Also added to the experience that we managed to see some sea turtles during our lesson.

I've rented from places all over the island and this was the best. So good that I rented from from…read more3x in one trip. The first time I did lessons, Nick was an awesome teacher and overall solid dude. Can't rate this place highly enough!

These guys were communicative and accommodating. Our whole family caught waves and had an epic surf…read moreday to remember.

Isaac is a phenomenal surfing instructor. He is very patient, experienced, easy to talk to, and…read moregreat at teaching the fundamentals of surfing. Isaac is also very professional when it comes to communicating availability and scheduling. I had a ton of fun! I would 100% recommend Stant Surfing to anyone interested in learning how to surf!

Isaac is an awesome instructor. Taught me the basics and then enough so that I think I could now…read morerent a board and practice on my own. I got up the first try since he taught me how to pop up well on the beach first. He taught me what to look for in a wave to catch and how to catch it. He also had the best price for private lesson and squeezed me in. Great work Isaac

This is a massage school. I come here with girlfriends to…read moreget massage by students for a great price ($40/ hour) Today I came in and had a massage by masseuse #2. My friends had #3 & #12. Wow, they all gave good massage. They graduate end January... then a new batch of students start. The new location is so clean, but parking in Paia could be challenging, so come early and do a bit of shopping in the area while waiting. It's easy to book massage online.

I have recently seen the 4-handed massage being offered at many high scale/hotel spas for quite the…read morepretty penny. Intrigued by it but not wanting to pay the hefty price tag, I booked and went in yesterday (6/4) for my first 4-handed massage with the students at Maui Academy of Healing Art. From first arriving, the gentleman at the desk was lovely and personable. We had a lovely conversation until the students were ready for me. I was with Students 3 and 4, Avery and Marissa and kudos to them! You're in a communal massage space and the students are helpful and informative for places to change, store your items, etc. Avery and Marissa were spectacular and I have to say they gave me the best massage I've ever had. I've had over 60+ massages in my life but this was way above and beyond. The four-handed massage is priced at $80 (bring tip for the students) and I can say that it is truly a steal. I've already rebooked and I'm making sure to work into my budget a 4-handed massage monthly. I know the students will rotate after graduating but it seems that they are learning to be exceptional masseuses here and looking forward to visiting again. Thanks! Tips: Parking in Paia is always a pain, arrive a little early and park in the lot closest to the Kahului side of Paia. There is usually always space and you don't have to worry about the chaos. The building is clean and beautiful with a prime location. Book a later massage and then go to dinner in Paia.