Waikiki Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson for All Ages

Overview

Ohana Surf Project's Waikiki stand-up paddleboard lesson is a coached 1-hour private session from the Waikiki Beach Marriott, covering paddling and riding small waves, board included. It suits first-timers wanting a calmer alternative to surfing. The drawback: resellers sell it non-refundable at $129.97 to $161.53.

Highlights

• Private 1-hour stand-up paddleboard coaching from $129.97 on Undercover Tourist (listed as $31 below the gate price) or $161.53 on Greetwell, as of October 2026.
• Coaching is adjusted to each guest's level and covers paddling technique and riding waves on the board, not just flat water.
• All-inclusive pricing covers the paddleboard and equipment; you bring swimwear, towel and sunscreen.
• Same base as the operator's surf lessons: Ohana Surf Center at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, with courtesy shuttle from select Waikiki hotels.
• Operator rated 4.9 from 409 reviews on Greetwell as of October 2026; the one review we read (August 2026) was 5★.

What to Expect

1. You check in at the Ohana Surf Center inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott, or use the courtesy shuttle from select Waikiki pickup points; lesson-location instructions are emailed after booking.
2. You sign the waiver and are fitted with a board and the included equipment; check-in typically takes 10 to 15 minutes at this operator.
3. Your coach teaches stance, balance and paddle strokes on the beach, then takes you onto the water in Waikiki.
4. Depending on your progress and the conditions, the coach moves from flat-water paddling to catching small waves on the paddleboard.
5. The lesson ends back at the shop, where photos and footage can be purchased separately.

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen

Restrictions and Requirements

• Listed for all ages; non-swimmers should tell staff in advance, as a private lesson may be required
• Parents must sign the waiver for participants under 18 (operator-wide rule on Greetwell)
• Disclose medical conditions or injuries beforehand

Cancellation Policy

The Undercover Tourist ticket is non-refundable and expires on the selected visit date. The operator's general policy on Greetwell allows free cancellation with 48 hours' notice (72 hours for groups of 9 or more), charges no-shows in full, and applies a 20% fee to reschedules made 48 to 4 hours before the lesson. Checked October 2026 on Undercover Tourist and Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Ohana Surf Center, inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott tour-bus and rideshare entrance off Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu (business address 2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815). Undercover Tourist says exact lesson-location instructions are emailed after booking.

Check-In

Arrive 20 minutes early if walking or driving; courtesy shuttle pickups run before the lesson from select Waikiki hotels, with details emailed at least 24 hours ahead.

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