The 5 Best Private Kayak Tours in Maui

1.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Meet at 7:15 am in South Maui for a two-hour private paddleboarding lesson and wildlife outing. Aqua and Sky teach beginners patiently, share stories about Maui’s culture and ocean life, and photograph your time on the water. Expect sea turtles, coral, island views, and a relaxed pace tailored to your group.

“We joined this tour during our honeymoon trip in Hawaii and this was hands down the best tour we joined out of the other 5 tours! Aqua is super knowledgeable in terms of the islands and ocean life. It was our first time doing SUP and though I'm capable of swimming, I'm always nervous swimming in the ocean but Aqua is very encouraging and always making sure we're doing good, we felt super safe and it's the first time that I really enjoyed being in the ocean this much. We got to see a bunch of sea turtles that we weren't able to when we did the snorkeling with another…”

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2.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll learn stand-up paddleboarding with a private Ocean Expert at Makena Landing, a protected cove in Maui’s Turtle Town. Expect shore instruction, guided practice in the water, chances to see turtles, and photos taken by a professional guide. Snorkel gear may also be provided.

“We had the best time with Lowe paddle boarding for our first time ever! It was our honeymoon and second to last day in Maui. We did just about everything we could on the island and figured we should enjoy a special activity. Boy were we in for a treat!! We thought, how could our trip get any better? And it absolutely could- and it did!! Lowe was so knowledgeable of the island, gave great instructions, recommendations, and shared stories with us. She took great amazing photo shots of us on the water and in the water with turtles and fishes! Since it was our first time paddle boarding, I…”

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3.Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet your private ocean guide at Makena Landing Park for a two-hour beginner paddleboard lesson along Maui’s Wailea Coast. You’ll practice on the board, snorkel while holding on, and look for honu, reef life, and possibly whales or seals. Guides such as Peg, Chris, and Tristen provide patient instruction, local stories, and optional photos.

“Awesome tour. Perfect for beginner. Free and easy parking. Tristen is very patient and guided me step by step. I was able to stand up on the paddle board the first time! I also saw a sea turtle popped its head out to breathe in the air. So cute!”

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4.Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Best value

Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute semi-private SUP lesson with a maximum of six people from your own family or friend group. Coaches such as Turtle, Anton, Mike, and David teach safety, paddling, and balance, then guide you onto the water. Gear, reef shoes, rash guard, parking, showers, and changing rooms are included.

“We switched to surfing instead of SUP, I am glad we did, David was awesome and we all had a really great time learning to surf. Great spot for beginners, would definitely do this again.”

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5.Beginner Level Private Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $169

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Polo Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson on calm ocean water. You’ll learn on shore, practice with close support, and see Haleakala Crater from the sea. Children age 3 and up can ride in front of a guide. Fresh fruit, water, towels, and on-ocean photography are included, while photo packages cost extra.

“It was amazing with a great one on one instructor who was great!!”

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