Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Ka'anapali Beach: Learn to Surf with Maui's #1 Surf School

Master surfing at Maui’s top-ranked surf school located on the globally recognized Ka’anapali Beach! Semi-private sessions are the choice of pairs, families or friends desiring to have a separate experience from the crowd. Moreover, we suggest semi-private coaching for children aged 6 to 10 for their benefit.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kaanapali Alii Resort - Aloha Surfers,

Check in is 30 min prior to lesson start time. Lesson starts off with a 30 min. Land lesson/Safety Lesson followed by an hour in a half of surfing in the water.

We have a Staff Photographer taking photos the entire lesson. The photos are optional for purchase at the end of the lesson.

Thanks and have Fun!!

What's Included
  • Parking validation for up to 3 hours
  • Local guide
  • Rash guard and water shoes
  • Surf board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Kaanapali Alii Resort
Nohea Kai Drive
Check in is 30 Min. Prior to the lesson start time. The meeting spot is between the Kaanapali Alii and the Westin resort and spa on the beach just off the walk path. Look for the Yellow Umbrella
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annelies_d
Aug 10, 2025
Awesome beginner surf lesson - Awesome experience and instructor. My kids and I had blast. We really felt that our instructor wanted to spread his love for surfing.
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K696iemikek
Jul 23, 2025
- Awesome experience and staff! My wife never surfed before and they got her up and surfing. She was extremely hesitant. They took there time, made her feel comfortable, and she had an absolute blast. We definitely recommend!
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Coastal60662
Jul 5, 2025
AMAZING - Reef was great with our kids! Patient, fun, and they had a blast! My daughter now wants her own surfboard. This was definitely a highlight moment of our vacation!
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O4155nfdrews
Jun 14, 2025
Amazing - Fantastic experience, coach was very good with my Daughter (7). She was surfing waves and says it was her favorite part of the trip.
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Breean_g
Jun 4, 2025
Fun time close to resorts - My husband and son had a fun surf lesson! They were both able to catch some waves and enjoyed their time. They both got some pretty fierce rashes on their thighs from the boards (from sitting on them waiting for waves), but that had healed in a couple days.
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Kenbb3608qe
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing surf experience, safe and great for children and adults alike! - My 10 year old daughter took a semi-private surf lesson with Reef. He did an amazing job, kept everything super safe, and my daughter managed to stand up and surf a couple of sets! Semi-private lesson is 1 instructor for up to 2 students. Super personalized experience. She had a blast making her dream of surfing come true! I would highly recommend this activity and Reef as an instructor. Great company and activity!
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Annawe3880vg
Apr 15, 2025
Absolutely phenomenal experience with Island Surf Adventure in Kaanapali! 🌊✨ - We booked a private surf lesson for our two kids (ages 9 and 7), and it was hands down the highlight of our trip. The instructors were beyond fabulous — incredibly kind, patient, and so encouraging. From the moment we arrived, they made our kids feel comfortable and excited to hit the water. To our amazement, both kids were able to stand up and ride waves right away! 🎉 It was pure joy watching their faces light up with confidence and pride. What really stood out was the extra attention and care the private instructor gave to our 7-year-old. As a parent, I felt completely at ease knowing they were in such safe, capable hands — truly above and beyond. The vibe was relaxed, fun, and professional. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and want to create a memorable experience for every family. I can't recommend Island Surf Adventure enough, and we’re already looking forward to booking with them again on our next trip to Maui! If you're thinking about surf lessons for your kids (or yourself!), this is the place to go. 🏄‍♂️🌺🌞 Extra bonus was they had a photographer there and we were able to get some super clear and up-close photos for us to remember for a lifetime!
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Steven_g
Mar 14, 2025
Riding Waves with Family in Maui - Nick and the whole ISA team were amazing. All 6 of us got up for several long wave rides. Highly recommend this team.
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J1830tyamyf
Apr 29, 2025
Great lesson-but lessons do not run on time - We had a great experience overall, especially thanks to our instructor, Chase — he was amazing! The lesson itself was fun, engaging, and my son absolutely loved learning to surf. Chase made the experience memorable and connected well with our family. That said, the check-in process could be improved. We arrived at 10:00 AM for our 10:30–12:00 lesson, but no one was there to greet us. It wasn’t until about 10:20 that someone arrived (I was told later that it was the owner?) and he told us to wait by the beach and someone would get us for the lesson. By 10:50, we were still waiting when we saw Chase finishing up another lesson. Thankfully, he noticed us and got things started right away, but the late start did throw off some of our plans for the day. If you're booking, just be aware there might be a delay. I'd also recommend trying to schedule an earlier time slot if possible. Despite the rocky start, the quality of the lesson made up for it, and we’d definitely do it again — just with a bit more buffer time.
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Helends4190wu
Apr 7, 2025
Fun Maui experience! - The kid's had a ball. They even surprised themselves at how good they got. I would highly recommend Island Style Adventures for anyone just beginning surfing lessons!
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From $175
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).