Private One-On-One Individual Surfing Lesson
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Private One-On-One Individual Surfing Lesson

By Waikiki Beach Services
Recommended by 93% of travelers
93% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Surfboard
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos & video (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen


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  • Waikiki Beach Services @ Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    The service counter is located on the pool deck of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It is accessible from the beach. If you are using the public beach access from Kalakaua Ave., the service counter will be on your fight as you hit the beach.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21744P1

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • You must be able to swim
    • Minors must receive legal guardian's approval
    • Waiver must be signed
    • Bring your own towel, sunscreen and rash guard
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21744P1

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    • Waikiki Beach Services
      269
      Honolulu, Hawaii
      Joined in August 2011
    • irishwitchy
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      A bit disappointing
      We stayed at Royal Hawaiian and rented one of the cabanas at the Sheraton, number 9. As much as the website mentions water aerobics may cause you concern for some cabanas by the pool, there is no mention that the ocean front ones have a walkway in front of you and the cabanas don’t provide proper shade during the hottest part of the day. We rented a cabana to have shade. Needed to go to the bar to have lunch to get out of the sun. We also did the umbrellas on the beach and they cost less! We will go back to them on the next trip. Go buy better cabanas that provide shade. Also get rid of the red and white towels with all the threads. Looks like the dog played with them.
      Written February 10, 2025
    • lukej214
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Obstructed cabana view at Sheraton pool
      View from cabana 2 at the Sheraton adult poolis 50% obstructed by a pool lift. This should really be disclosed before renting. Recommend cabanas 3 or 4 to avoid obstructed view. Photo is the half that is unobstructed. Otherwise, great service and good privacy.
      Written February 10, 2025
    • angiecI9148HS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mason and John on outrigger were the best !!! get off your butt and paddle it’s amazing !!
      we had an amazing time with mason and john as our guides … two men and two women and we battled that boat over the waves caught some major waves back in several times super worth the time and money and could not be two cooler dudes on waikiki beach retiring!!!! highly suggest this activity !
      Written February 5, 2025
    • Judy U
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Chairs/umbrella not worth it for us.
      Reserved chairs/umbrellas in advance which is what you need to do. Nice, friendly service. However, it is not something we would do again. The setup is quite a distance from the shoreline and we really didn’t have a view. Umbrella was small by most standards and barely offered shade for only one chair. $70 + tax, a lot to pay for what we got. This was through the Royal Hawaiian hotel where we stayed.
      Written January 17, 2025
    • James K
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great service and good quality
      Kind and courteous staff, friendly and helpful! We used them three times on our trip and were pleased each time. My wife left her hat at the beach and they called us to tell us they’d have it for us whenever we wanted to pick it up. So helpful. Chairs were comfortable enough and umbrellas were the best we saw on Waikīkī Beach.
      Written January 13, 2025
    • 41eslie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Refreshing water activity
      I highly recommend this activity and I would do it again. Aaron, Russell and Connor were fabulous! They explained how we need to paddle first and we paddled out to a good spot. Paddling over big waves on the way out was fun. The best part was of course catching waves and riding them towards the shore. I got drenched. SO refreshing each time. The guys were generous bringing us out more times and for longer to get better waves. I really appreciate that! Doing something active on the water right away in the morning was a great start to my day. TIPS: meet at towel stand by the pink umbrellas. They will hold your belongings. My Rx sunglasses stayed on and my husband’s hat stayed on.
      Written December 7, 2024
    • Amy A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great surf lessons!
      My 15 year old son and 13 year old daughter had a surf lesson with Mason and had a fabulous experience! They both came back all smiles and this was one of their favorite things of our whole vacation. He was a great instructor, patient and fun! Both successfully got up and rode some waves!
      Written November 27, 2024
    • jayme_aktrekker
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxation Made Easy at Waikiki Beach!”
      5-Star Review: Waikiki Beach Services Highly recommend renting chairs and umbrellas from Waikiki Beach Services! They made our beach day so much more enjoyable and relaxing. The setup was super convenient, and the staff was friendly and helpful. My only wish is that the chairs were available a bit later in the day so we could fully soak in the sunset. Overall, a fantastic experience!
      Written November 27, 2024
    • judydeanzim
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect day!
      Great day in the luxe cabana at Sheraton Waikīkī and a perfect last day of our vacation. Highly recommend! Worth every $ spent.
      Written October 5, 2024
    • allR4242PE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Blast
      While hanging out at the beach I see this canoe go by with a bunch of people smiling and laughing. The next day I just happened to be in that area and decided to book it. Boy was I surprised once we paddled out and caught that first wave, it was exhilarating along with the water blast and the speed we got. I have to say it was probably the most fun thing we did while we were there. Thanks for adding some excitement to my trip
      Written August 16, 2024
    • Bridgetom
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved the mini cabanas!
      We rented two of the mini cabanas (#8 & #13) at the Sheraton's Helumoa pool & couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time at the pool. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Views of the beach from #13 were absolutely awesome! Our boys used the #8 cabana because it was closest to the water slide & just a few steps away from Baskin Robbin's. Oh, & they'll serve drinks/food to your cabana too!
      Written July 22, 2024
    • Steviebas
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice beachside cabana
      We rented a 2 person mini cabana at the Helumoa poolside in the Sheraton Waikiki. These mini cabana are dotted around the family pool so you can expect a little noise, hustle and bustle. We chose #11 which faced away from the pool, towards the ocean. We were quite happy with this choice, the only minor irritant being that there is a path between you and the ocean so you get a constant trail of people back and forth. If you want tru privacy - go to the cabanas at the EDGE pool (we did the next day). There is regular attendant service from about 11am to 4pm with the menu essentially being whatever is available at RumFire in restaurant in the hotel. Overall, a rental fee of $125+tax for the day is not too bad.
      Written May 13, 2024
    • jfpetesn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very Good Experience
      It was a very good experience. We were a group of 4. We enjoyed it very much. Staff was pleasant and inviting. Good value for your money
      Written April 16, 2024
    • Bestbets99
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      View before purchase
      We rented chairs and umbrella at the Sheraton Waikiki. Staff is friendly. Just beware that your neighbor’s umbrella may block all your sun. We left early because of that. Disappointing waste of money.
      Written April 16, 2024
    • tndbolt
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun but pricey
      Awesome experience… but have to admit… a bit pricey for 20 minutes and we had to pay for 3 people even though there were only 2 of us. Grateful for the fun regardless… we now call this safer surfing!
      Written March 11, 2024
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    510katg
    Frankfurt (Oder), Germany2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021 • Family
    My 12 year old took a private lesson with Matthew on Christmas Day. It was a fantastic experience! Matthew was very knowledgable, funny, and put my child at ease. He had her laughing while working on riding a wave and had her up on the board very quickly. He even entertained her from time to time by doing handstands on his board! She had a fantastic hour, learned to balance and ride the waves, and would absolutely be taking another lesson if we had not returned home. If you have a child looking to take a lesson, I highly recommend Matthew at WBS. In addition, Miwa, worked tirelessly for over a day to try and find another instructor for us for another lesson. Due to it being Christmas Day, we struck out. But, she went above and beyond in her efforts to find one for us. Thanks WBS! P.S. We also bought the pictures & videos of our kid!
    Written December 26, 2021
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    Wow! Thank you for the kind words and review of our surf lessons. We are so happy you had a positive experience with Matty--his handstands are very well known :) Stay safe and happy 2022!
    Written January 5, 2022
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    Kevin M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022
    Had a fantastic private lesson with Matt little over a week ago. I had last surfed 45+ years ago so needless to say I was a bit rusty, but Matt was quick to get me back to riding waves again. Best of all, he delivers his surfing wisdom with a big dose of patience and good humor! I also bought the videos and pictures so I can relive that unforgettable hour.
    Written February 21, 2022
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    Mahalo for taking time to write a generous 5-star review. We are happy to hear that Matt took a good care of you. We will be sure to share it with him. Thank you, also, for mentioning of the photo/video option. It is not every day that you can get pics of yourself surfing, so it is definitely good to take advantage of the service. Mahalo again, and we look forward to having you again in the near future.
    Written March 3, 2022
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    MiaHelene
    Oakland, CA11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent lesson. My 8 year old daughter learned to surf in one hour and she loved her teacher. They also offer photos and videos (for a cost)- which are worth every penny because your kid surfing is the coolest thing! It’s very very very hard to find the location- so call for directions!
    Written December 25, 2021
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    LOVE that your 8 year old had such a positive experience on her surf lesson! Hope you got some photos for her to share with her friends. It will be such an awesome memory to look back on. Happy New Year!
    Written January 5, 2022
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    Nancy R
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Solo
    I hope this message is to, or gets forwarded to the supervisor for both Dane and Tyler. I had a surfing lesson today with Dane. I got there early and hung around with Tyler for a while to get some pointers and the lay of the land. He was very personable and sweet, and a good representative for you guys.

    Then I met Dane, and we began our land lesson, where he was clear, helpful and covered the needed subject until I was comfortable with the instructions. Let me say, I ama 69 year old woman, who was pretty nervous about the whole thing, but in reasonable shape, and a frequent swimmer. So, up for the adventure, but also a little scared! Dane was absolutely wonderful, reassuring and he literally towed me out to the waves after my neck kind of gave out with the paddling. I can't express how kind and supportive he was and I felt encouraged to keep trying to get up (difficult given a sore and constrained hip). He was always looking out for my safety and my limits. And after each faceplant, I was still laughing and enjoying every minute of it. I did get up for a few seconds and really, loved it so much, if we were not leaving tomorrow, I would book another lesson.
    Just wanted to let you know that you have two lovely employees and I hope they both grow and prosper with your company. Solid guys. Thanks so much for this very cool experience! Please give them my regards.
    Written May 30, 2022
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    Mahalo for taking the time to write us a great review. We are so happy to know that Dane and Tyler made your surfing experience beyond amazing! Cheers to you for going through with it despite your doubts! Surfing isnʻt quite like riding a bike, and definitely is a challenge. We are so happy you decided to accept the challenge, and had the coolest experience! Dane and Tyler are wonderful! We will definitely pass your kind words on to them and the WBS management team. Aloha 🤙
    Written June 21, 2022
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    Raymond B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Solo
    I had a private surf lesson with Mike. At 62 surfing was on my bucket list and Mike was the perfect person to get me there. Kind, patient, thorough are just a few words to describe Mike. I would highly recommend a private lesson so you can enjoy some conversation with this outstanding person.
    Written January 29, 2023
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    Aloha! We are so happy to hear you had an unforgettable surfing experience with Mike. Thank you for your kind words, and you hit the nail on the head describing his persona. We will be sure to share your review with him. We hope to have you back soon to paddle into some more waves. Mahalo for taking the time to give us the 5 star rating, and write a review. We appreciate it! 🤙
    Written February 1, 2023
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    Ryan T
    Omaha, NE4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mason was awesome and had my teen year old daughter up and surfing for the first time in minutes. I ended up getting a lesson with him as well and he had me surfing in minutes, we even had a great conversation and he showed me how to watch the waves. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend them to any one of any skill level or age!!
    Written August 5, 2024
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    Aloha Ryan! Mason is such an amazing and knowledgeable instructor, and a genuine person overall. We are happy to hear you and your daughter had such a positive experience with him in the water. We will be sure to send him your compliments. We hope to have you and the family back in the near future. Mahalo!
    Written August 15, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    LauraJBB
    Oahu, HI7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Brought our kids here to enjoy surfing lessons in the past, so when we asked them what they wanted to do on their last day of Winter Break from school, they asked to come back! We enjoyed a great day of surf and sunshine with our favorite surf instructor, Don. He was so patient, and our 8 year old daughter was up and surfing in no time! We loved it and will be sure to return. Thank you for the excellent experience Don and all of the friendly staff!
    Written January 7, 2020
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    Esmond C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2019 • Family
    We had 3 eager young boys, 7, 9, and 10 from the Pacific Northwest visiting for a few weeks. Born and raised in Hawaii, I taught my sons to surf when they were at a similar age over 20 years ago. I have been familiar with Waikiki beach services for many years and did not hesitate to ask them to give my boys surf lessons. Each boy had his own surf instructor who had all three standing up and catching waves within a few minutes of being in the lineup. Of course, the dry land orientation and expert tips on surfing before going into the water contributed to their success on the waves. I cannot overstate how “stoked” the boys were and they all agreed that this was the highlight of their trip to Hawaii. They have done all kinds of things since they’ve been here, so that is very high praise. I would definitely recommend Waikiki beach services to visitors, friends, and family. The staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. Mahalo.
    Written April 17, 2019
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    Navyox
    Syracuse, NY18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2018 • Solo
    I took a private surf lesson with Vince and he was the man! I had taken a lesson or two before and watched videos about popping up and practiced trying to get ahead of the game a little bit. Vince told me to do some things that went against the grain from things I had previously heard (going to your knees first, grabbing the rails, etc.). I listened to Vince and I was standing up in no time.

    By applying what Vince taught me I was able to go back out a few more days and catch waves on my own, even moving down to a smaller board on my last day. I would also recommend getting the photo package. I got some great videos and pictures to remember my first waves!
    Written September 9, 2018
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    Aloha, Navyox! Belated "Mahalo" for your kind 5 star review! Sounds like you are a very diligent learner by studying on your own by finding some video instructions prior to coming out to take lessons with us! We are very glad that the Vince took a good care of you and you were able to surf on your own afterword! Congratulations! We hope to come back soon! Please remember we have surfboard rentals also! Mahalo!
    Written April 12, 2019
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    339celiag
    Sw Grand Mound,14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2018 • Solo
    I have never been surfing before and this was pretty well outside my comfort zone. The people here were amazing at teaching and guiding me into it, I had so much fun and didn't want to stop! Definitely recommend. They even have photo services which I love.
    Written August 8, 2018
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