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.

Great setup - close to the beach. Ina, our instructor, was awesome. Took care of the whole crew…read more...everyone got up and rode the waves. We'll be back.

Shout out to Mikey who was a great surf instructor for my husband and kids. They had a great time…read moreand Mikey was great from the dry land lessons to getting them out on the water and giving them tips and techniques to ensure they got up on their boards and got surfing! They were pretty tired when they got back but that just means they got to ride a lot of waves in! My daughter said surfing was one of her favorite activities of the trip. The company was easy to find in the parking lot and they offered the option to tip digitally which we appreciated. We also purchased the optional photo package so got some great photos of our group on the water.

We booked through Viator and for two people ( my husband and I) was $216.00…read more Pros: very responsive information sent by text including pictures of where to meet. We found the spot easily and the van. Once we checked in, we filled out the waiver, fitted with a sun shirt and water shoes. We were also given a mesh bag to put our belongings in and this was put in their van. We were in a group of 6 people total and our guide was Mikey. Mikey went over the basics and had us practice on dry land and then we were off. It was only waist deep and most of the ocean floor was sand, with a few rocks, so the water shoes came in handy. Mikey found a wonderful area for us to ride waves on Kalama Beach and was very encouraging and positive. He'd tell you exactly what to do and when to do it to successfully surf. I am the least athletic person and I stood up on my first wave. Best of all, we saw a lot of turtles! I could have stayed all day and just enjoyed the turtles. Surfing is exhausting and I had a hysterectomy 6 months ago. When I wanted to just cheer people on, there was no pressure to get back out there. It was at my own pace. I really appreciated that. There is also a photographer to purchase pictures and we bought those as well for $120.00. $90.00 for 1 person and $120.00 for two. It will be 48 hours or so until those come in digitally. Gratuity isn't included, so we brought cash. If you need to, there is also a digital way to tip your instructor. If you use this company, ask for Mikey. He's a great teacher and very enthusiastic with his small group. Con: on the Viator website it lists "light refreshments", which wasn't offered. If I had to do it again, I'd skip Viator and book directly with the company. If you book directly with the company it's $88.00 per person.

When the 4 teenage employees are busy giggling in the middle of the store and talking about the…read moreboys they're dating instead of asking customers if they need any help. 7/21/24

Amazing customer service! All the workers were so kind and helpful, truly a great shopping…read moreexperience!

Corey helped us out so well! We lost our snorkel set to the ocean 15 minutes after buying it and he…read moreassisted us in getting another set that fit perfectly and even suggested a better beach to snorkel at. He embodied the aloha spirit Mahalo nui!

Very helpful staff. Good prices on used equipment. Upgraded snorkel is well worth the money.read more

Employees need an attitude adjustment. The hotel should nip that in the bud as it is within their…read morehotel and effects their customers. I spent quite a bit of money in that shop and still felt like I was under surveillance. I wish I could have pulled a Julia Roberts - Huge Mistake - HUGE!!!

This bathing suit shop is fantastic! They are extremely helpful and know their stock very well. I…read morejust purchased 3 suits and a cover up. Donna was extremely helpful pulling suits for me that I would never have tried on, but I love them! You don't need to be a tiny person to shop here. They even have D cup suits here. Great place!

Had a greet experience with Art. Friendly, knowledgeable and pointed me to recommended spots to…read moresnorkel at. Very reasonable prices as well!

Great selection, organized, and friendly customer service. Jay helped us with our rentals and she…read morewas fantastic! Online, we rented an umbrella, wagon, chair, and boogie board. All items were readily available and in great condition. I'd definitely rent from Auntie Snorkel next time we're on Maui!! Aloha!!

"So glad I finally found you -- and so glad I didn't give up."…read more My last surf lesson in Maui was with Chyna, and it completely changed how I understood surfing. A little background about me: a middle-aged first time surfer, a basic swimmer and a big fan of basic snorkeling. Weekly workouts include gym weight lifting, kick boxing, yoga, and Lagree. And, I had a HUGE fear of wipeouts. Chyna and her friend Aina once ran a small water-sports business together, and they also volunteered teaching local kids to surf. They lost so much in the 2023 Lahaina fire, not to even mention that Aina is also a Maui firefighter. Thankfully, their families were safe. Knowing their story made Chyna's generosity, patience, and love for the ocean feel even more special. This was nothing like the two commercial surf lessons I had taken before: no photographer on shore, no rush to simply get me standing for a picture. In 2 hours, Chyna taught me how to respect and learn from the ocean: how to read the shoreline, reef and rocks, whitewater and green waves, wind, entry and exit points; how the board works; how to paddle, turn, control it, get through whitewater, and even use sound to judge an approaching wave. Most importantly, she corrected my popup technique and let ME decide whether to stand when each wave came. Once I stopped rushing and started learning the speed and timing of the wave, I was able to feel the freedom and pure energy from surfing. Even the whitewater that had scared me before stopped feeling intimidating: I didn't get knocked over ONCE! For the first time, I experienced what surfing can feel like when fear is no longer in control and I can actually listen to my body and the ocean. Chyna and Aina, I'm so grateful I found you. See you at the next wave!

My six-year-old son had a private surf lesson with Theo today, and the entire experience exceeded…read moreour expectations. From the initial communication and detailed information provided beforehand to the beautiful location and overall organization, everything was seamless and professional. Theo was an absolutely fantastic instructor. As a parent, I was nervous because my son had never surfed before, but Theo immediately put us at ease. He took the time to explain his approach, including why he wanted to start on smaller waves and ease my son into the experience rather than pushing too hard too fast. That thoughtful approach made all the difference. Theo was incredibly encouraging, motivating, and patient throughout the lesson. He paid close attention to my son's energy level and knew exactly when breaks were needed, which was especially important for a young child. He struck the perfect balance between building confidence and keeping the experience fun and positive. I was also extremely grateful for Theo's communication with us as parents. He kept us informed, answered our questions, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. Overall, this was an outstanding experience, and I cannot recommend them enough!! If you're visiting and considering surf lessons, do it. In fact, I left wishing I had booked a lesson for myself as well! Thank you, Theo, for making my son's first surfing experience such a memorable and positive one.

Shamal a black employee is very rude!!! He sets up lounge…read morechairs in front of us purposely blocking our view when he didn't even have a customer. He did this 2 days in a row & spoke to us rudely! Where's the aloha?? He sets up lounges & umbrellas taking up beach for money! No customer yet. We hadn't had this problem before except with him! He then spoke rudely with my daughter & toddler grandson when they were leaving up the steps even! He should be fired!!!

Ideal location on Waikiki beach, right between two iconic resorts. The Aqualani staff are…read morededicated, most have been working as Beach Boys (person) for multiple years. You may feel a price but check the picture from my beach umbrella.

Great instructor experience…read more Only negative is completely out of their control. I had no idea there was so much scattered coral in the water in Maui.

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!

Love Yoav's hustle and business model. There's no storefront - he drives to you to deliver and pick…read moreup your board. It's like DoorDash for surfers. He'll show you how to mount the boards on your rooftop and give you tips on where to surf. I called him late on a Mon night and we were surfing by Tue morning. We had our own reef shoes, but he also offered them which are a must for certain surf spots like Launiupoko. He was a little late and had to change our rendezvous spot. But he called/texted to give me updates, and it's pretty understandable given that he's driving around the island dropping off and picking up boards. Like I said, I like his hustle and this is a great alternative to figuring out which surf shop to go to. A tad more expensive than a typical surf shop. But the delivery and pickup makes it very reasonable.

Great experience with Yoav! Super friendly, quality boards, and incredibly convenient pickup and…read moredelivery. Made the whole rental process easy from start to finish. Highly recommend! Can't wait to come back & rent again.