Private Windsurfing Lessons in Aruba

Name: Private Windsurfing Lessons in Aruba
Brand: Aruba Active Vacations
SKU: 283728P2
Price: 90.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)

Aruba

2 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take advantage of the powerful trade winds of Aruba and book a private windsurfing lesson. Receive a short explanation and demonstration about the wind and the equipment. Practice until you’re comfortable enough to head out on your own. This is a private lesson for one or two people, so couples are welcome to learn together.

Learn how to windsurf from the experts while you’re in Aruba
The private lesson is designed for 1 or 2 people
Get access to a freshwater shower, Wi-Fi, beach chairs, and hammocks
Pickup from your accommodations is available

What's Included

Windsurf Instructor
Watershoes
Life Jackets (on request, not recommended)
Private transportation
Windsurfing Equipment
Fresh Water shower
Wi-Fi
Beach Chairs & Hammocks

pick up/Drop off from/to your hotel, we will charge a additional fee of 5$

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Aruba Active Vacations
Rooi Santo 28 (Office Noord (Fishermans Huts beach, Noord, Aruba
Please be advised: If you would like to be pick up/Drop off from/to your hotel, we will charge a additional fee of 5$ for this service. Make sure you get to the Fisherman's Huts (past the Ritz Carlton hotel, where there are NO hotels any more. Then find the BLUE building: there is the hot spot! ;)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

You will find us in our company (stickered) pick up. Please stand outside and if you are staying in an airbnb, send us your location on whatsapp!

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Kimly_S

Rudolph was fantastic! He was so patient and kind . Rudolph made the lesson fun and not intimidating! We laughed at all my wipeouts and cracked a lot of jokes. I would recommend him as an instructor to anyone learning!

Reviews

5.0

23 reviews

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Fun 1st Windsurfing Lessons

Kimly_S, Jan 2024

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Kimly, Thanks for your review. Very nice to see you enjoyed your lesson and company with Rudolf!

Amazing experience

Indira_J, Dec 2023

Such a good instructing team, with lots of time to practice. Easy checkin process, great amenities after the lessons as well.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Indira, Thanks for your review! Was a pleasure to teach you. See you next time

mixed experience

Adam_A, Apr 2022

mixed experience. their water shoes are disorganized so it took me 5 minutes of hunting to find a pair that fit me. the worst part is that my instructor started windsurfing on her own about 30 minutes into the lesson and stopped paying close attention, moving far from me on her windsurfing board. she said it was because i was doing so well. doesn’t matter - im paying for a lesson - you should watch me and tell me what i’m doing well and what i need to change. don’t take it as an excuse to go windsurf. when i made clear that i was annoyed and needed more instruction, she was defensive. this aspect more than anything left a bad taste then she made a mistake and pulled me, the board, everything out of the water 20 minutes before my practice time was actually up. to their credit, the person at reception offered to put me back in the water and let me have more time or to give me a free hour the next day.

Good intro to windsurfing

StephanieD, Apr 2022

Great time! I did the lesson as part of a stop in Aruba on a cruise, and found that it worked out great. The shop provided me with all of the gear I needed, as well as free transport to and from the cruise terminal in Oranjestad. I really enjoyed the lesson, and my instructor was very patient in showing me the ropes. It’s also an absolutely gorgeous spot, albeit a touch busy with other windsurfers and kiteboarders (although I never found we got in each other’s way). Would definitely recommend! Highlights: • The location • Patient instructor • Friendly staff Things to improve: • Pickup at the cruise terminal was a little unorganized (although I get the sense it was unusual for them, so I understand) • More instruction on the beach. Sounds weird, because I know people typically just want to get in the water, but it can be difficult to hear the instructor once you’re on the water and start sailing away from them, and distracting when you have the board in front of you and other people are zipping around in the water, so even just a 5-10 minute primer on the basics (standing on the board, position of the feet, how to angle the sail, etc.) I think would have been helpful and facilitated faster learning. Good to know: • They do not provide a wetsuit (not that you’d really want one because it’s so warm), and the sun is strong, so bring a swimshirt. • There are no changing facilities, so best to come in your bathing suit • It can be quite bright with the sun reflecting off the water and the white sand, so if you have sunglasses with a strap, you’ll probably appreciate bringing them

Sail the Aruban waters!

Shannon_W, Nov 2021

We had a good experience with this lesson being our first time ever windsailing. Alfredo explained everything very well start to finish and provided helpful feedback, support, and video of us sailing at the end of our lesson. There are a few chairs to relax in sun/shade, an outdoor shower to rinse off (no bathrooms) and safe area for backpack storage behind register area. Our interaction with staff was professional, they accommodated our last minute hotel pickup (my bad) and recommended lunch a walkable distance down the beach. I would advise an early morning lesson as we had the beach/water to ourselves starting out and then it became increasingly crowded as the afternoon progressed. We would recommend Aruba Active Vacations for your Aruban experience windsurfing/kiteboarding or equipment renal needs!

Windsurfing at Aruba

Michelle_D, Aug 2021

Ramon, is an excellent instructor…..he is very patient and funny. My husband and I sincerely enjoy our day. Ramon and his comrades also directed us to a few very beautiful snorkel sites. ❤️❤️❤️

Great teaching

Victoria_H, Feb 2021

Luis was a great teacher. He started with the basics, then slowly had us combine each step until we were up on the boards and actually wind surfing! A great experience! Wear a sun shirt though, the sunscreen wasn't enough for us.

Response from Host, Feb 2021

Hi Victoria, Thank you so much for your kind review, we appreciate it very much! We hope to see you back soon for more windsurfing fun!!