Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson With Snorkel In Turtle Town! - Maui

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    9:15am
  • Return Details :
    • We will be calling the night before your Tour to confirm and answer any last minute questions that you may have... Look for a number coming from a 732 or 908 area code...  Look forward to paddlin.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

All Skill Levels: Beginners Welcome!
Ages 3 & UP
I want it ALL! Who doesnt? Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard and get your Snorkel On! at the same time... Paddleboard over the pristine Wailea Coastline off Makena Landing in the heart of Turtle Town Well stop for our Fresh Fruit On Ocean picnic and Snorkel around in search of HONU (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) and their Ocean Friends! No need for fins as well have our Paddleboards to hold on to! Great way to be safe and secure while checking out the reef and Ocean Life with your Expert Ocean Guide! Of course Beginners are Welcome, but we will be happy to customize your Private Tour to your skill level!
PS This tour specializes in Nervous Nellies & Scaredy Cats

Itinerary:


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 “Turtle Town.” We stop for chat about the Ocean & the Islands and snorkel around in search of Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) and their ocean friends! No need for fins as we’ll have our paddleboards to hold on to. We’ve got ya covered… This is a great way to be safe and secure while checking out the reef and ocean life with your expert guide! If you have never Snorkeled before this is an EXCELLENT way to learn. Awesome Tour for everyone… 3 years to 83 years! If you’re bringing a small child, they will safely sit on the front of the Paddleboard with a Guide. Your “On Ocean Babysitter” is provided so you can relax! So…. Feel free to invite the whole Family… Relax & enjoy a Fun, Stress-Free day on the Ocean on your Private 5 Star Tour in the heart of “Turtle Town”.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Live commentary by your Ocean Expert
  • Professional photographer guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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...

Traveler Reviews

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  • 27-Apr-2023

    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.

  • 09-Apr-2023

    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.

  • 08-Apr-2023

    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!

  • 29-Jan-2023

    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!

  • 15-Nov-2022

    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!

  • 11-Nov-2022

    We had booked Paddle On! Maui in celebration of our Honeymoon to make for a memorable trip, and boy did they deliver. From the moment we arrived in Maui, Peg was in touch with us via phone call to confirm our excursion. She was not only interested in our story and excited for our experience, but truly cared to text us her recommendations for local favorite things to do in Maui such as Happy Hour, Restaurants with live bands and more! We were provided with thorough directions to meet with our Paddle Board Instructor and Guide, Lowe, who was warm and so easy to talk to from our first interaction. **My husband and I are athletic but not the most experienced paddle boarders and Lowe gave us great instructions on how to navigate the paddle board and offered us a life vest if needed to make us feel comfortable. We were feeling brave and felt very safe to snorkel while attached to our paddle boards with the ankle cord, and that says a lot coming from me, (someone that prefers to sun bathe on the beach over swimming)! The paddle boarding ended up being a great workout and allowed us to get to the multiple spots more efficiently than had we swam. Lowe showed us around the cove the start, and made great conversation to get to know us while also teaching us a lot about the history of the island and its marine life on our way. Once arriving in our first spot, we all got our goggles and snorkels on and began exploring the reef. We were greeted by sea turtle friends not too long after getting into the water. It was so beautiful to swim with the turtles while keeping a safe distance, and we also saw a lot of cool fish and reef life in this spot. Once we spent a bit of time with the turtles, Lowe asked our comfort level, and if we were okay with exploring deeper water! Although hesitant at first…we are thrilled that we trusted her and chose to proceed to the next spot. While paddling out to the deeper water, we were greeted by a pod of wild dolphins – about 30-40 of them! Right away we knew this was something special, and later learned it is a rare occurrence for wild dolphins to get close to people. They playfully "came to us", swimming underneath our boards and around us for what felt like 15-20 minutes. We made sure to stay on our boards to not disrupt the pod, but were able to stick our heads in from the edge of our boards and see them swimming underneath the waves. This was the most amazing moment of our day, and we felt truly special the dolphins chose us. We have heard since sharing our story from multiple people throughout the island that this only happens a handful of times and that it’s good luck. We are so grateful to share in such a special moment with the ocean during our first trip to Maui. The best part of this experience beyond the interaction with wildlife in their natural habitat, is that Lowe has a great underwater camera and took epic photos of my husband and I the entire time! She edited the photos and had them to us just 2 days later. For a nominal fee, having these photos is absolutely priceless. This add on allowed us to truly be in the moment and enjoy our experience together. Overall, this is our favorite thing we did in Maui! Thank you Lowe and Peg for truly giving us memories that will last a lifetime, and we can't wait to return.

  • 20-Aug-2022

    My husband and seven year old had a great time with Peg for our SUP lesson and snorkel in turtle town. Peg was wonderful and so proactive with helpful communication prior to the trip. Her recommendations for places to go in Maui were super helpful. She was great with my daughter and had her on her SUP for the trip. The pictures that she took were a much appreciated souvenir from our adventure. She even let me and my daughter use her underwater camera to take pictures of turtles! Highly recommended for a private tour. Ask for Peg! Everyone on staff was great too.

  • 16-Aug-2022

    The paddle and turtle town snorkel with Paddle On! was a major highlight of our two weeks in Maui. Peg and her crew tailored their paddling instructions perfectly to ensure our family of five (ages 10-60 at all different levels of experience) had a blast — and we saw more turtles on our snorkel than on the rest of our trip combined! Stunning location. 100% recommend.

  • 29-Jul-2022

    My family had a wonderful time with Brittany. She was very calm, personable, and professional. She was able to say all the right things to get my 4yo to enjoy his time on the SUP. Her instructions on SUP were easy to follow and my husband and I picked it up relatively easily. Brittany also took photos for our family, and the turnaround as well as quality were excellent! Thank you for a wonderful tour! We hope to visit again soon.

  • 09-Jul-2022

    I’m glad this ended up being the last thing we did on the island because nothing could have possibly topped this experience. Peg called to confirm and gave great directions to the meeting spot. She also texted me a long list of favorite places to eat and things to do. Brittany was our guide, and she gave great instructions, knew all the best spots, and even guided me through a few yoga poses on the board! We saw SO MANY turtles!! We’d seen a couple at Black Rock, as well as tons of fish, but the coral on this part of the island was new to us and beautiful. I can’t wait to get the pictures she took. The pictures are an extra $50. Completely worth it, I think, since you can’t really take them yourself while paddling, and I’ll have rare pictures of me and my daughter together, but good to know for budgeting purposes. (It’s probably in the description; I don’t remember.) I feel confident going out on an SUP myself next time, but I’d still book this same tour because it was such a wonderful experience. Just book it!!

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