Great experience! Ivan, Jesus, and Puni were excellent teachers and guides, making a slightly nervous student (me!) feel very comfortable in the canoe and on the water. The instruction was easy to understand, and I felt a sense of accomplishment when keeping up with Jesus while paddling. Lots of fun, can't wait to come back and bring the family. read more

Everything went well, Fabio text and called us because our time slot had changed. Suli and Puni our canoe guides were very informative and fun, we stopped at a nearby beach for some water fun, they explained every part of the ocean and taught us how to change paddles from one side to the other. Overall experience...GREAT! read more

We Paddle Maui - Our group, myself, my wife, Puni, and Suli canoeing - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had a fantastic time on the Cultural Tour. The guides were very experienced and friendly. read more

We Paddle Maui - Three canoes in group. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Was able to book a trip online, the night before and had the best experience. Our guides were amazing. Will definitely paddle again on our next trip to Maui. read more

Wow. This experience went above and beyond our expectations. While learning how to canoe and learn more about the culture, my son and I had a much needed bonding experience. I am so grateful for Ivan and Puni for being such amazing hosts. We learned a lot and had a great time burning some vacation calories. Ivan was an amazing instructor and encouraged us to bring out our mana. Mahalo Ivan, Puni, and Fabio. We are definitely coming back and bringing more of our Ohana and hoaloha. read more

We Paddle Maui - My son and I bonding while having an amazing time learning and respecting the culture of Hawaiian outrigger canoeing. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Thank you We Paddle Maui for making our cultural tour happen! I was monitoring the waters ever since we arrived and finally the swells calmed down. However, I didn't want to book anything ahead in case the waters were rough and I'm a non-swimmer. Anyway, our concierge agent helped us make our tour happen with We Paddle Maui the day before we were to fly home. Ivan and Pune were the partners in crime who showed up last minute to teach us how to canoe an outrigger boat. They made us feel safe and comfortable, taught us how to properly hold the paddles and commands before we hopped on our water tour. Ivan and Pune were great guides! We paddled around Black Rock, educating us the history and importance of the site. We even tried to pretend to race in the outrigger boat, but it was hard, especially when you're trying to keep pace with the expert paddlers such as our guides! Overall, I recommend this tour to anyone! You don't need any experience! Ivan always made me feel comfortable and safe with his positive energy! read more

We had a fabulous time with Maui Paddle on a gorgeous Maui morning. We loved the attention to teaching us not just the how of paddling but the cultural and historical elements as well - it made this experience exceptional. Thanks guys ! Highly recommend this excursion! read more

We had an AWESOME experience with Ivan doing a private outrigger canoe. We brought our two younger kids and the rest of our family. Ivan made our experience, he was so knowledgeable,, funny, and a great guide. We learned a lot about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, and paddled for an hour. It was not too physically challenging (I was in the front of the boat so couldn't see him behind me, but suspect Ivan was in the back motoring this boat along). We had a great clear day and were able to see the coral beneath us. Our guide has done 90 mile paddles in the past, so we knew we were safe on the shoreline here. It was a fantastic outing and I highly recommend for anyone visiting Maui. read more

Excellent tour and guides did a great job of explaining how to paddle which was most useful for me as I misunderstood the directions initially. Guides were very friendly and informative about Hawaii culture and what we were seeing. Highly recommend this tour including for seniors like myself. read more

We had the best time on our outrigger canoe adventure with We Paddle Maui! Our guides were patient, knowledgeable, fun, and helpful ... the tour started on the beach with learning the correct paddling technique along with basic Hawaiian terms - Then off to the ocean for a great paddle with learning more about the area. I highly recommend this tour read more

We had an amazing outrigger trip to Black Rock along Kaanapali. We started in front of the Whaler and paddled way out into the ocean, hoping to see whales. We ended up seeing 3 rare monk seals at Black Rock. A truly magical trip. read more

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Had a wonderful time... The guides were great. I am scared at first but the guides were both very comforting and made me feel safe. The canoe is huge, well maintained. I had the option of swimming but I didn't. The water was soo clear. The view was spectacular! I only wished the trip was longer. read more

Such a fun and rewarding experience! The captains did a great job explaining how to paddle and we saw a huge pod of dolphins!

Very patient and safety oriented. Lovely morning paddle. This is a team effort so be prepared to participate.

I did the canoe tour in the morning 8AM on August. Ivan was super friendly and patient, gave us a small lesson on the history of canoeing in Hawaii and the keywords for the activity. It was fun and the water was soft and warm. This was my favorite activity on the island! read more

We had the most incredible experience in a canoe watching whales. What a great team of guides. They were fun, knowledgeable, and provided a great experience. Can't wait to go back again with the grandkids!! read more

Amazing paddle and ride on beautiful Maui. Our guide was great. We heard Whales in the surf. read more

Hugo was a great guide for our outrigger experience. He explained how to hold the paddle, as it was not like a typical paddle it had a slight bend at the end of it. He taught us the Hawaiian commands and explained what each command meant so that we were all in sync when paddling. He taught us about the area and what we were seeing below us in the ocean as far as the coral and sand. On the way out to sea we saw the tips of reef sharks in the water and even sea turtles. Once were out in deeper waters several of us jumped out to swim in the ocean, but it was tough trying to get back into the outrigger, good thing Hugo explained how to get back in, and even helped. The ocean wasn't working to our benefit as far as the size of the waves, but Hugo had us try several times to get us to catch the smaller waves that were there. The owner of the Outriggers, Fabio was a great host and they had just brought on Anthony to start taking photos of guests while in the outrigger that you can purchase to capture the memories. All in all. GREAT company, GREAT people, GREAT Experience !!! read more

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What a fabulous experience on the water with Ivan and Puni! The history, knowledge and experience they gave us about paddling and Maui was wonderful! They clearly have so much respect for the Island and the Hawaiian culture. Highly recommend getting on the water with them. read more

this is the place to go. I don't leave many reviews but these guys deserve 10 out of 10. went on the outrigger. you get a ton of history and local tribal knowledge as well as a great hour on the water. if I didn't have to leave I'd have gone a second time. we were lucky enough to go out with James and Spud. Both of these guys had great knowledge not only about the outrigger, but about everything Maui. Mahalo Guys! Donny read more

Great experience on outrigger canoe. Fabio was very good in explaining what to do and how to do it. Caught a glimpse of a whale and saw two large turtles up close to the outrigger. Fabio also told us some local Hawaiian lore, which was interesting. Overall a great experience! read more

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We enjoyed our cultural tour! The crew was very informative, personable and fun! I would highly recommend them!

We loved our paddle in the outrigger canoe. Our oars man, Armadillo, was very knowledgeable and a super nice guy. It was an amazing authentic Hawaiian experience, a great way to see the ocean and get a good workout. The owner Fabio is an awesome guy loved by everyone in Lahaina. I highly recommend this company! read more

We Paddle Maui - Learning how to paddle - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had a wonderful time outrigger canoeing with these guys! HIGHLY recommend! Hugo and Fabio are GREAT! Passionate about the tour and island. We were able to see lots of turtles, monkseal, little shark. When in Maui, Outrigger with We Paddle Maui is a MUST! And after the trip, try the Bloody Mary and Mahi Mahi Egg Benedict at Betty's restaurant. Located right at the same plaza as We Paddle Maui meet! read more

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We would do this again in a heartbeat! The guides (Spud and Sule) were standout - knowledgeable, committed, patient, encouraging, entertaining. They calibrated the pace/tempo to the physical abilities of the guests, took breaks just when we needed them, provided interesting and heartfelt commentary about what we were seeing, and gave us an experience we can't wait to repeat. Expect some physical exertion, take water, wear a hat and sunblock. There's no room in the canoe for anything else. This is a local business rebuilding after the Lahaina fire. Support them! read more

Tour guides May, Sule, and Spud get a shout out for a fantastic paddle to celebrate my birthday! A last minute decision turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! read more

Great people, super friendly, knowledgeable, and amazing location. We had two private canoes. We caught some waves, it was fun. And then our amazing guide Willie took us to a location that we saw lots of sea turtles right next to us, and black tip reef sharks!! The guides took their time making sure we were out and having fun. It was such a great experience. If you can only pick one water activity, this is the one. It's a must do!! read more

We Paddle Maui - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We canoed with Fabio and Soulei (sp?) in Lahaina and had a super fun time!! I highly recommend We Paddle Maui!

Truly an incredible experience. I have been filming in Hawaii for the past 6 or 7 years and never gave canoeing a try and now regret it. The feeling you get being on one of these canoes with some friends exploring the island and aquatic life is unlike any other. Marine life isn't always accepting of gas powered prop engine, but are somehow drawn to the traditional Hawaiian canoes. Fabio and friends at We Paddle Maui aren't just a service, they incite you experience as part of the family and completely change your perspective on Hawaiian culture departing from the shores of one of Lahaina's last true Hawaiian families. After learning a bit more about the island, having intimate encounters with reef sharks and turtles, and canoe surfing back to shore, I was bummed we couldn't stay longer but grateful for the experience. read more

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Fabio unlocked surfing for me! Fantastic coaching and great experience. Very detailed and knowledgeable instructions, lots of fun and very much valued attitude to Hawaiian nature. Thank you! read more

We Paddle Maui - Surfing Hawaii Maui Lahaina - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had a wonderful experience here! I'm not very adventurous however they made you feel very safe and comfortable. They have a great sense of humor . I especially loved how they explained the history behind the we paddle Maui adventure. It was all very fascinating. We watched several turtles snd a sea monk ( very close to us) I would highly recommend. read more

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The outrigger tour we had with Armadillo was the highlight of our trip to Maui. Words can't do it justice. We learned to paddle, saw turtles, swam in shallow and deep water! We also loved learning the history of the islands and culture. read more

We had an awesome morning with Arma, paddling on an outrigger canoe and eventually even canoe surfing! We saw so many turtles, coral, and even a monk seal. Arma had lots of great information about the local ecosystem and Hawaiian history. We had an absolute blast! Can't recommend enough to try an out of the box activity that pays homage to the Hawaiian culture. read more

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Son & I had a great time canoe surfing with Fabio. We saw so many turtles & reef sharks, then caught some nice waves with the canoe. Great team with great respect for our Aina! read more

We had a great time with Armadillo and Paddle Maui. They returned our calls promptly prebooking to answer our questions. Had a great day on the water, surfing and viewing the turtles. read more

Great paddle adventure in an authentic outrigger... riding waves, and hearing about Hawaiian culture... Ua was our steersman... He made it more fun. I would do this again.... well worth the money! don't worry if you have not paddled before, they help you quickly catch on.... they took pictures too. read more

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My husband and I just got back from the surf canoe trip....it was awesome!!! The instructors were very friendly, excited and helpful. We caught a bunch of waves and when we needed a rest, we were able to paddle out to some mellow spots, learn a bit about the history of area, swim and see a bunch of honu!!! I would definitely book another canoe trip with We Paddle Maui! Loved it and highly recommend it to others traveling in the area. read more

We Paddle Maui - So much fun on the surf canoe trip!!! Tons of waves, honu and fun! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

When we first arrived to check in we got a little lost in the village area, but Hugo was a great help in directing us to the right place! First glance at the surf canoe I was pretty skeptical about how this excursion would go; however, I was blown away at the experience! We rode many waves and it was so cool being able to see all the coral and sea life under the clear, shallow water! Hugo also took us out to deeper waters (about 50 ft) and we got to jump in and swim around as well, which was also super cool. Overall 10/10 experience, and our guide provided us with excellent tips on riding and lots of information about Maui's history! Would definitely recommend read more

Arma was a great guide- taught us row and then surf in from the outer reef. would recommend to everyone - perfect experience for us - Sincerely Paul and Jane Fabio and his staff are very personable and professional read more

Loved it! The best! Highly recommend!! The experience was beautiful, and our Captain was awesome.