Surf Yoga Maui's Kihei surf lesson is a 2-hour private or semi-private session at Kalama Park taught by a husband-and-wife team, with board, rash guard and reef shoes included. It suits families with children and first-timers who want one instructor to themselves. The drawback is price: $183.78 to $250.21 per person, with no refund inside 48 hours.
Highlights
2-hour format: about 15 minutes of land instruction, then time in the water at Kalama Park or The Cove in central Kihei (Greetwell listing).
Three formats on Greetwell: group $110.71, semi-private $183.78, and one-on-one private $250.21 per person.
Surfboard, leash, rash guard and reef shoes are included; you bring towel, sunblock and water.
Small operation: Eddie teaches, Summer handles bookings, according to the Greetwell operator page and the one dated review we read.
Free cancellation 48 hours or more before the lesson; no refund for no-shows or late cancellations.
What to Expect
You meet at Kalama Park on South Kihei Road about 10 minutes before your lesson time to park, sign the liability waiver and get a board, rash guard and reef shoes.
The lesson opens with a short land session covering paddling, the pop-up and basic ocean safety.
You then paddle out into the shallow, gentle waves in front of the park; the instructor pushes you into waves and corrects your stance in the water.
The in-water portion fills the rest of the 2 hours, with the instructor staying with your family or group the whole time.
Professional photos taken from the water are available for purchase, according to the Greetwell listing; they are not included.
Boards can be rented afterwards if you want to keep practicing, according to the one dated review we read.
What's Included
Professional surf instructor
Surfboard and leash
Rash guard
Reef shoes
What's Not Included
Photos (available for purchase)
Transportation to Kalama Park
Gratuity
What to Bring
Towel
Sunblock (reef-safe)
Water
Swimwear worn under clothes
Restrictions and Requirements
Anyone under 18 needs a guardian present to sign the waiver
Children under 10 need a parent in the water unless they take a private lesson
Lessons depend on weather and ocean conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 48 hours or more before the lesson for a full refund. Cancellations inside 48 hours and no-shows are charged 100%. If the operator cancels for weather or other reasons you get a full refund. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.
Options available
Private
Semi-Private
Choose your option and see its price on the booking page.
Kalama Park, S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 (lessons at Kalama Park and The Cove)
Check-In
Arrive 10 minutes early for parking, waiver signing and gear
Parking and Getting There
Public parking at Kalama Park; arrive early to find a space (Greetwell listing)
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
5.0
167 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
General private/semi-private surf lesson category sentiment favors Private for pace of individual progress.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read 1 dated review (Greetwell, July 2026) plus the aggregated review summary shown on Greetwell's Surf Yoga Maui pages, which draws on 167 Google reviews. Collected October 2026.
What Reviewers Praise
Instructor gets first-timers standing fast(1 of 1 review we read, plus the platform summary)
The one dated review describes two boys, 9 and 13, standing almost immediately and surfing the full session. Greetwell's summary of its 167 Google reviews repeats the same theme and names the instructor's patience with mixed skill levels.
— Greetwell (Google), 5★, July 2026: a parent says her sons were up almost immediately and asked to rent a board afterward.
Responsive booking and pre-lesson check-in(1 of 1 review we read, plus the platform summary)
The reviewer praised the booking contact for help before the lesson, and the platform summary cites last-minute availability as a recurring remark.
— Greetwell (Google), 5★, July 2026: booking help and a check-in message before the morning lesson were called out as helpful.
What Reviewers Complain About
No critical reviews found(0 of 1 review we read · outside operator's control · most recent: n/a)
The Greetwell breakdown shows 163 top-rated reviews and 0 in the lower bands, and we did not find any 1–3 star text. The only practical caveat we can report is the price: the private format is $250.21 per person, more than double the group rate.
Photos cost extra(1 of 1 review we read mentions photos · operator issue · most recent: July 2026)
In-water photos are sold separately rather than included in the $183.78–$250.21 price, according to the Greetwell listing. The one reviewer bought them and found them better than shore shots.
— Greetwell (Google), 5★, July 2026: photos from the water were worth more than anything taken from the beach.
About the Operator in General
Surf Yoga Maui is a two-person business (one instructor, one booking contact) listed on Greetwell and Viator; it has no operator website we could find, so all booking details above come from reseller pages.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
This Kihei surf lesson is worth the price for a family or a pair of beginners who want an instructor to themselves in waist-deep water. The 5.0 Google score across 167 reviews and the 48-hour refund window reduce the risk. Solo travelers on a budget should look at the $110.71 group lesson or a competing Kihei school instead of paying $250.21 for the private format.
Book This Tour If…
You are booking for children aged 10 and under, who must take a private or semi-private lesson here
You want a 2-hour session with one instructor dedicated to your own party
You can be in central Kihei; there is no pickup
You want a 48-hour free-cancellation window in case the surf forecast looks bad
Skip This Tour If…
You are a solo traveler who finds $183.78–$250.21 per person too high for a beginner lesson
You cannot sign a waiver in person for a minor; guardians must be present
You want photos included in the price; here they are sold separately
You are already surfing green waves; this is a beginner break at Kalama Park
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Arrive 10 minutes early: the listing says parking and waiver signing eat into the 2 hours if you are late.
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring reef-safe sunblock and water; the operator supplies the rest.
Book a morning slot if you have a choice; the one dated review we read describes a morning lesson with small, clean waves.
Ask about the in-water photo package when you check in; 1 of 1 review we read said they were worth buying.
Groups of 2 or more save about $66 per person by choosing semi-private over private.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Surf Yoga Maui Kihei surf lesson cost?
The Kihei surf lesson is listed on Greetwell at $110.71 per person for a group session, $183.78 per person for a semi-private lesson and $250.21 for a one-on-one private lesson, all before any booking fees, as of October 2026. Board, leash, rash guard and reef shoes are included in every format.
How long is the surf lesson at Kalama Park?
Each Surf Yoga Maui lesson runs about 2 hours, which includes roughly 15 minutes of land instruction and the time spent getting in and out of the water. The listing asks you to arrive 10 minutes early for parking, waiver signing and gear, so plan on about 2 hours 15 minutes in total.
Can children take this Kihei surf lesson?
Children can take the lesson, but the Greetwell listing says children under 10 need a parent in the water unless they book a private lesson, and anyone under 18 needs a guardian present to sign the waiver. The one dated review we read described a 9-year-old and a 13-year-old standing up quickly.
What is the cancellation policy for the Surf Yoga Maui lesson?
The cancellation policy gives a full refund when you cancel 48 hours or more before the lesson start. Cancellations inside 48 hours and no-shows are charged in full. If Surf Yoga Maui cancels because of weather or ocean conditions, you receive a full refund. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.
Where does the lesson meet and is there parking?
The lesson meets at Kalama Park on South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, with sessions held at Kalama Park or the neighboring Cove. Parking is in the public park lot, and the listing recommends arriving 10 minutes early to find a space and sign the waiver before the lesson begins.
Is Surf Yoga Maui well reviewed?
Surf Yoga Maui shows a 5.0 rating from 167 Google reviews on its Greetwell operator page as of October 2026, with 163 reviews in the top band and none in the lower bands. We read 1 dated review in full (July 2026) and the platform summary, both of which praise the instructor's patience.
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