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Beginner-Friendly Paddleboard Lesson and Turtle Town Snorkel Adventure: Explore Wailea Coastline
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47 Ratings
Kihei
Experience a beginner-friendly paddleboard lesson and turtle snorkel adventure along the stunning Wailea coastline. All skill levels are welcome, including nervous beginners. Ages 3 and up.
Experience a beginner-friendly paddleboard lesson and turtle snorkel adventure along the stunning Wailea coastline. All skill levels are welcome, including nervous beginners. Ages 3 and up.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 20 Makena Alanui - Stand Up Paddle & Snorkel Too? Yes!
I want it ALL! Who doesn’t?
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard and Snorkel with Turtles at the same time! Paddleboard over the pristine waters of the Wailea Coastline in the heart of \
- 20 Makena Alanui - Stand Up Paddle & Snorkel Too? Yes!
I want it ALL! Who doesn’t?
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard and Snorkel with Turtles at the same time! Paddleboard over the pristine waters of the Wailea Coastline in the heart of \
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Live commentary by an Ocean Expert
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Live commentary by an Ocean Expert
- Professional photographer guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information
Open to All Ability Levels: Welcome, Novices!
Suitable for those aged 3 and above
Who doesn’t aspire for everything? Get to know Stand Up Paddleboard and also indulge in Snorkeling concurrently! Paddleboard across the unblemished Wailea Coastline near Makena Landing, nestled in the center of “Turtle Town”. We’ll pause for our healthy Fruit Picnic “On…
Open to All Ability Levels: Welcome, Novices!
Suitable for those aged 3 and above
Who doesn’t aspire for everything? Get to know Stand Up Paddleboard and also indulge in Snorkeling concurrently! Paddleboard across the unblemished Wailea Coastline near Makena Landing, nestled in the center of “Turtle Town”. We’ll pause for our healthy Fruit Picnic “On Ocean” and Snorkel scanning for “HONU” (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) and fellow marine creatures! No fins are necessary as we’ll have our Paddleboards to clutch! It’s a fantastic approach to safely explore the reef and sea creatures under the guidance of your professional Ocean Guide! Beginners are indeed welcomed, but we are more than willing to tailor your private tour to suit your proficiency level!
Note: This tour particularly caters to the apprehensive and the wary!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age for Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking is 3 years - Children under 3 years of age will not be allowed on our Tours to ensure both their safety, your safety and the safety of our Guides. Our Company is proud to say that we will go as young as 3 years old as most companies will not. If you require a Babysitting Service, you are welcome to call us and we are happy to recommend someone to you!
- Dress code: Bathing suit & a smile! You may want to wear a rashguard and hat for sun protection if you are sensitive. If you want to wear sunglasses, remember, your paddle floats and your glasses don’t! So be sure to get a sunglass holder (Croakies) for it or buy a pair of “cheap sunglasses” to wear in case you lose them! Water shoes are helpful as the entrace can be Rocky!
- Please let us know if there are any medical conditions that we should be aware of…
Location
20 Makena Alanui
Makena Alanui
Polo Beach is located in the heart of "Turtle Town" in Wailea-Makena, Maui. We will meet you on the beach. We will call the night before with further instructions and to confirm your Private Tour with us between 5pm & 7pm from a 908 or 732 Area Code. Or call us ; )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(47 Ratings)
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Laurelb387
Oct 19, 2024
Peg is the BEST! - I honestly cannot say enough about Paddle On! My bestie and I were celebrating our 50th birthdays with a girls' trip so wanted to try something new! Peg, the owner, was a stellar teacher for the two of us, who are, admittedly, not the most graceful and coordinated gals! She started with a lesson on the beach and then we paddled into the crystal clear Pacific. We both stood up on the first try with Peg's instruction, patience, and encouragement!!! It's harder than it looks, and we ended up in the water more than once but got back up every single time. It didn't matter that we fell off, the water was PERFECT! Midway through, we rafted up and Peg had the most lovely and thoughtful birthday toast on the water. After, we snorkeled for a bit. We saw countless fish, several turtles and even a ray!!! She took amazing pictures throughout which was incredible considering we were first-timers and a bit unsteady.
After paddling back to the beach, Peg told us about the area. She sent us a carefully cultivated list of places to eat, drink, and celebrate. We took her advice and we were not disappointed. She knows her stuff!!!! I honestly feel like I've made a friend on Maui and I cannot wait to come back and Paddle On! with Peg again!
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Katrina_b
Aug 23, 2024
Absolutely the best! - Wow!
We booked a little last minute (the week of) and it absolutely worth it. Peg called the night before like she said she would and confirmed all details, and made a suggestion that we go a little earlier because the weather had been better then. And THEN she sent her own picks for local food and souvenirs!
It was an absolutely perfect morning on the water. Chris, the guide, was fantastic and everyone was up and paddling about quickly. He had so much patience for the slightly anxious person too. Then came the snorkeling. My kids were in LOVE. Chris pointed out some amazing creatures, turtles, sea urchins, octopi, it was great!
It's 2 weeks later and my kids STILL rave about their experience here.
Mahalo nui loa!
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Qnp9ttwf75
Jun 4, 2024
Nice tour - Awesome tour. Perfect for beginner. Free and easy parking. Tristen is very patient and guided me step by step. I was able to stand up on the paddle board the first time! I also saw a sea turtle popped its head out to breathe in the air. So cute!
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Charu_r
Jan 8, 2024
Amazing experience and 100% recommendthe tour - We had the most amazing experience with John and Emilly. It was my first time Paddle boarding and they made me feel so comfortable. We had hump back whales come close to our paddle board and it was once in a lifetime experience to see them up so close to us. John took some amazing videos of us and the whales for our memories. We also saw Hawaiian Monk Seal and Turtles while Paddle Boarding. Overall amazing experience and definitely recommend them 100%
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Pamela_f
Nov 4, 2023
Great experience! - Peg was great, she taught us how to paddle board with a lot of patience and very accommodating with the snorkeling part. She brought us over to two reefs and taught us about the surrounding islands. We had a great time.
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Jenniferbv1459fm
Apr 27, 2023
Great Paddleboarding Experience - We booked this tour on the recommendation from a friend who had also taken the same tour when visiting Maui. Peg did a great job communicating with us about the tour. She checked the weather and contacted us a few days in advance as there was a storm and the weather on the day we had booked the tour may have made it impossible to paddleboard on the date we booked. As we were on vacation we weren't checking the weather but Peg was on top of everything. We weren't able to reschedule but she continued to communicate with us until the morning of the tour. Once we got there Pam did a great job with safely getting my husband and I on the water and safely guiding us on the paddleboards. They really care that you have a good experience. She took a lot of great photos of us which we purchased for a nominal fee and she emailed them to us after the tour. They are a great memory of a fun outdoor adventure in Maui.
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Christinejva
Apr 9, 2023
highly recommend - A perfect outing. Chris was a great instructor and very flexible with us. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable on the boards and with the snorkel equipment. He shared fun info about the wildlife and Hawaiian culture. The weather happened to be amazing and we saw sea turtles, sea urchins, an octopus, and many fish. The trip exceeded my expectations.
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Julie_p
Apr 8, 2023
Great family activity- worry free and relaxation - Highlight of our Maui vacay! Since we had 2 kids with us (5 and 7 years) they provided 2 guides for our private session. We felt fully safe and taken care of, while my husband and I could really enjoy the paddle board and snorkeling. Our guides Peg (the owner) and Chris really allowed us to relax and soak in the moments. When my 5 year old got cranky, they made sure he got happy again (luckily had some snacks on the paddlebaord for him!) We were able to get some “National Geographic”-like shots with an octopus, starfish, and urchin, which btw the photo package is a MUST. The photo package also allows you to just enjoy, and let them be the ones to focus on the pics (which they also were amazing at). Just super impressed and happy with our experience and would def recommend them to our friends! Thanks so much Peg and Chris!
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June_r
Nov 15, 2022
Life Happens and sometimes Mother Nature takes over …… - This is a unique review since we did not get to experience the excursion due to Mother Nature not cooperating with us.- which we fully respect and honor. Everyone should be mindful that things like this will happen and it may be disappointing, however, when the organizer is really great about checking in and communicating it makes the experience less disappointing! Peg was so o. Top of her communication and flexibility offering g various options with alternated dates etc. She was also so gracious about texting a wonderful list of her local favorites and things to do in Maui. We actually hit three of her recommendations. Best tips were how to get in places without reservations! We both did our best to be flexible but unfortunately it did not happen this trip but I can guarantee that we will book with Peg next time around! I highly recommend to all my friends and family as well. I’m pretty sure the private lessons would’ve been quite an experience based on the attention Peg showed us. Mahalo!
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Fuzziamo42
Jan 29, 2023
Enthusiastic and caring - Peg and guide Chris are wonderful. Peg cares that her clients have a good experience, and sends some fun ideas of places to go and eat on Maui. We had guide Chris. Chris enthusiastically shares information of Maui's flora and fauna. He patiently took care of us when we were in challenging situations, stuck with us. Highly recommend the people you will be with!
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