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Surfing Semi-Private Lesson (Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle)

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Oahu Semi Private Surf Lessons with a Private Instructor from Waikiki

From $117.52

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

2 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach. Travel to the beach in an air-conditioned vehicle and then participate in a brief safety training to learn the basics of popping up and balancing before jumping in the water. Get one-on-one instruction and learn surfing essentials with a team of experienced teachers. This 2-hour semi-private lesson includes the use of all gear, and the option to purchase professional photos, videos taken during the day, and surfing swag if you choose.

Learn to surf on a 2-hour, semi-private lesson on Waikiki Beach
All levels are welcome and lessons are customized to your skill and experience
Learn the basics and enjoy use of all surf gear, and see professional photos and videos of the day
Convenient round-trip transportation from select Waikiki hotels and other locations

What's Included

Professional instructor
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
All necessary equipment including rashguard, reef shoes, and surfboard
A safe place to store your belongings

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available for purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

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

Meeting point

2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Your pick up or meet at instructions will be emailed to you directly from Ohana Surf Project at least 24 hours before your lesson time.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We offer courtesy pickup from Waikiki from our four standard pickup locations 10-45 minutes prior to your lesson time: (1) Ilikai Hotel (2) Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador Hotel (3) Don Ho Lane Van Depot (4) Hyatt Regency For customers staying at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hale Koa Hotel, Kahala Hotel and Resort, The Ritz Carlton or The Ka La'i Waikiki Beach we may be able to arrange a special pickup closer to the hotel with a notification call or email at least 24 hours in advance. If either the customer or accompanying guest has a handicap or injury and needs to arrange a special pickup, please call or email us with 24 hours notice and we are more than happy to come directly to your hotel.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
2 participant minimum required to book. Participants must be 13 or older and able to swim.
If any participants cannot swim, please advise the staff ahead of time as a private lesson may be required.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
If any participants have medical conditions or injuries, please advise the staff ahead of time
If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
These lessons are a ratio of 1 instructor for 2 participants.
Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel, and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors without enough advance notice.
Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact Ohana Surf Project.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

123 reviews

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Great surfing experience

Guanyi_L, Mar 2024

The couches were really helpful and professional. They also took great photos during the surfing. Really enjoyed and will continue surfing in future.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Mahalo, Guanjyi! We hope you continue practicing back home and come back and see us again soon! Lots of aloha from Matt and the crew!

Great instructor

Christy_G, Feb 2024

My children (age 14 and 13) had a great first surfing experience. The instructor was kind and helpful.

Surfs up!

Michael_C, Jan 2024

Super great. Romeo, Miguel, and Jaydin worked hard to make our activity successful. Instruction was perfect for different abilities. Strong swimmer recommended.

Great for all ages

Lee_P, Jan 2024

We are a couple in our 50’s. We were not sure this was right for us. We are so glad we did it! It was amazing, so fun! The instructors make it way less physically draining then it would be doing it yourself. Both of us got up and we have great pictures to prove it!

Ohana Surf - A++

Angela_H, Dec 2023

Had originally tried to book surf lessons with another company but they wanted payment AND tips paid prior to our arrival to the Island. Not a good feel so cancelled. Searched reviews and found Ohana Surf on the Viator site (which I love). We were a family of 4 adults. Booking and payment was super easy and communication prior to our arrival from Viator and Ohana was constant and easy to understand. We were all impressed with the entire process from check/in (at the Marriott Hotel) all the way to checkout (review of pics and videos). Each group had a private instructor. We had (Andrew/aka Jacob) as well as a celebrity instructor (Marcus) for our party of 4. We made so many runs we were exhausted and ready to quit before our time was up. Not sure what took us so long but so glad our first time taking surf lessons was with Ohana Surf. Thanks Ohana! We are officially addicted to surfing.❤️

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you!! It was a great time taking you and your family surfing. You kept up with the kids and you all rocked it out there. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate our teaching methods. Keep surfing and we hope to see you back again soon. Aloha from the whole team!!

Wonderful time

Miguel_L, Oct 2023

Wonderful experience for the kids. The instructors were amazing and had them surfing in no time. They now have an unforgettable memory.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Mahalo Miguel! That means a lot to us. We’re so glad you all had a great experience with us and it’s always a pleasure to see you and your ohana out surfing. Lots of aloha from all of us!

100% MUST DO IN HAWAII!

Ashley_C, Oct 2023

Our instructors were absolutely amazing! We got so much special attention, and they truly helped us so much in trying to figure out the hang of surging - giving us pointers and how we can improve. Please book if you are visiting hawaii!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for surfing with us and sharing your experience! It was truly a pleasure to surf with you, and we hope to see you again soon! Lots of aloha from the ‘Ohana team!

Great way to experience Surfing

jonny_T, Oct 2023

Me and my Wife did this. Had an Amazing morning. We are both not the strongest swimmer's and have never surfed before(both coming from the uk). Found the whole set up very good. I would suggest doing the 2 hour lessons because I think an hour is not long enough. We found the instructors very good and very patient with the whole group. We had Damien and Chelsea. Would reccomed to people.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We loved teaching you, and we’re so glad to help you improve your surfing skills! Keep going, and come back to see us soon! Lots of aloha from the OSP crew!

Awesome Day! Awesome Staff!

Chrisara_S, Sep 2023

This was an awesome experience! From communication before the event to the photos after, it was very smooth. Our Instructor, Mark, was the best! He was very attentive and wanted my husband and I to catch as many waves as possible during the 2 hours. If we got a little tired from paddling, he would help pull us out to the surf for the next wave. This day was definitely a highlight of our trip!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for surfing with us and sharing your experience! It was truly a pleasure to surf with you and Adam. We hope to see you both again soon! Lots of aloha from the ‘Ohana team!

First surf experience

Austin_W, Aug 2023

The instructors are all amazing and splitting into small groups per instructor made it very easy for a one on one feel. Great price for pictures and videos! Would definitely go again!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure teaching the two of you! We look forward to surfing with you next time. A big mahalo to you and the family. Aloha from all of us!

Great experience!

Brenda_T, Jul 2023

Haley, Lawson and Aiden had a wonderful experience. Instructor Miguel had them up on the board quickly. We look forward to receiving videos!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

It was a pleasure teaching them! We look forward to surfing with you all again next time. A big mahalo to you and the family. Aloha from all of the team!!

Very nice activity

Clementine_M, Jul 2023

Very nice lesson, it was our first time surfing and we had a great time! I recommend it! Instructors are great!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for surfing with us and sharing your experience! It was truly a pleasure to surf with you, and we hope to see you again soon! Lots of aloha from the ‘Ohana team!

Best time ever!

May_C, Jul 2023

It was an awesome experience. Our Instructors was great and fun. I definitely recommend doing this fun activity.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Great

KMW, Jul 2023

We were trained well for a safe experience. The staff was well experienced. We had a lot of fun. Romeo was a great and friendly teacher.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for surfing with us and sharing your experience! We hope to see you again soon! Lots of aloha from the ‘Ohana team!

Awesome

David_S, Jun 2023

Great 2-hour surfing lesson in Waikiki! Keola was an awesome coach! They picked us up close to our hotel and the whole process of a quick safety video and then straight into the water to surf was very smooth.

Surf Private Lesson

Lisa_R, Jun 2023

Incredible experience!! Great staff that was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Private lesson is the way to go hands down!

Best Surf Lesson

Deborah_F, Jun 2023

What a great time we had. The instructor was very thorough with what to do and we even stood up on the boards for 10 seconds! He said that was great.

Exceptional

Christine_B, Jun 2023

The team at Ohana surf, simply the best! From beginnning to end, the team prepped, instructed, and video taped beautifully.

So Amazing.

Jeff_B, May 2023

So fun but I have never been so exhausted either!! Good news was they helped paddle me out a few times when my arms didn’t want to move anymore. I did great and accomplished my goal. My kids of course did amazing and are surfing non stop now. Mark and Elle love to you both for all of your extra help getting me out to surf and the best encouragement ever!!!

Get ready for a great time !

Scott_D, May 2023

TON of fun with a great team of people to make sure you enjoy yourself ! Thanks to Rome, Sophie, Alana, Cole, & Jamie ! Y’all rock !!!

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