Maui Beach Boys
Maui Beach Boys
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Monday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Locally owned, Maui Beach Boy's is a fully licensed and insured operated Maui Surf school Based in Kihei Hi. We also offer surfing tours. Also serving the Lahaina area.
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Bob M
Austin, TX21 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
First time surfing for a family of 5 (2 adults 2 teenage boys and a 12 year old girl) — everyone did great, thanks to super chill and helpful coaching from EDDIE. My man was perfect for us! He even let us add our 5th at the last minute with no hesitation. Highly recommend Maui Beach Boys, and while all the instructors seemed great, ask for drummer Eddie! Remember to tip your instructors and the photography crew! :) MAHALO 🙏🏻
Written August 4, 2024
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Mark D
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We had a great surfing lesson with Maui Beach Boys. JB was great as we were able to get signed up for a lesson that fit our schedule and number of kids. Our instructor Eddie did a great job with the lesson. He put the newer surfers at ease and was also great with the more experienced kids. Overall 10 out of 10 for Maui Beach Boys.
Written March 23, 2024
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Kendall F
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
We had such a nice time with Maui Beach Boys while on our trip. We had a semi-private lesson with Jordan who was extremely attentive towards all four in our group. He was very knowledgeable about the best techniques for first-time surfers and provided us with a lot of encouragement and constructive feedback. A few of us had previously gone with this company in 2013 and were happy to return to Maui Beach Boys for another lesson. Lisa had the best time!
Written June 1, 2024
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CK
Saint Louis, MO6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My teenage daughter and I surfed with the Maui Beach Boys in Maui and we loved it! I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to stand up during the lesson, but both of us got up on our second try. They did great with personalized instructions and we had the instructor to ourselves. Other groups had 5-10 people per instructor! We also paid extra for the photographer’s pictures. Those images are worth every penny! The photographer is out there with you taking action shots from just a few feet away.
All around great experience. Highly recommend!
All around great experience. Highly recommend!
Written July 7, 2024
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Troy D
Alberta Canada68 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
Awesome experience! Called last minute and they were able to accommodate our daughters (14 and 10) Eddie was lots of fun and great with the kids. Got them both up with issue. Would highly recommend Eddie and Maui Beach Boys!!
Written February 13, 2025
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Carole H
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
My daughter and I spent a wonderful morning with Eddy for a Newbie SUP class. He was very patient with us, encouraging and caring. He made us enjoy the beauty of the site. We had the privilege of being surrounded by a group of green turtles. It was just magic. I really recommend Eddy as a teacher for his kindness and passion for the sea.
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Written August 24, 2024
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Laura K
Portland, OR3 contributions
Mar 2021
Owner JB is rude, condescending and unprofessional.
But before I get to that, I will say that the instructors are amazing. Zach and Kai were phenomenal with my 10 year old and he was very happy with both instructors.
My poor review is directed squarely at the owner JB (John Browne). Talk about unprofessional, incredibly rude and uncompromising (in the face of my 10 year old who was crushed he would not get the same instructor as he was promised the day before). We had scheduled private lessons and had gotten Zach our first time out. My son was thrilled with him and when we came back that first day in we spoke to several people requesting Zach as an instructor again the next morning (and we were told that we would get Zach-in fact I saw it get written into the schedule). We show up the next morning on time and JB is in a rage, sweaty and yelling at all of his staff. When I ask him about our lesson, JB barks at us that we "can't have Zach" and that furthermore "there is nothing I can do about it".
Well, actually as the owner there is something you can do about it - and you could certainly have handled yourself in a more professional and courteous manner to a repeat customer (who will never be repeating again). Why couldn't we have swapped our instructor Kai with Zach who was there that morning, but mysteriously assigned to a different group? Don't you, as the owner/boss have the power to do so (I know you do because everyone I spoke to told me to ask you to make the switch). If this had been handled differently by JB, then everything would have been fine, but to hover over a client and bark in her face about a broken promise to her son is totally and utterly unacceptable.
I would actually recommend you spend $10 more across the street at Maui Wave Riders. They have an actual brick and mortar store (not two random trucks in a public parking lot) and are 100% professional, courteous and everything you would expect from real business owners. We ended up going to Maui Wave Riders for the next two days instead and had an excellent experience.
And no, JB - I do not want a refund and it's actually very easy to keep customers happy. Don't throw a temper tantrum at them when they're just trying to give you their money for some surf lessons. Mahalo.
But before I get to that, I will say that the instructors are amazing. Zach and Kai were phenomenal with my 10 year old and he was very happy with both instructors.
My poor review is directed squarely at the owner JB (John Browne). Talk about unprofessional, incredibly rude and uncompromising (in the face of my 10 year old who was crushed he would not get the same instructor as he was promised the day before). We had scheduled private lessons and had gotten Zach our first time out. My son was thrilled with him and when we came back that first day in we spoke to several people requesting Zach as an instructor again the next morning (and we were told that we would get Zach-in fact I saw it get written into the schedule). We show up the next morning on time and JB is in a rage, sweaty and yelling at all of his staff. When I ask him about our lesson, JB barks at us that we "can't have Zach" and that furthermore "there is nothing I can do about it".
Well, actually as the owner there is something you can do about it - and you could certainly have handled yourself in a more professional and courteous manner to a repeat customer (who will never be repeating again). Why couldn't we have swapped our instructor Kai with Zach who was there that morning, but mysteriously assigned to a different group? Don't you, as the owner/boss have the power to do so (I know you do because everyone I spoke to told me to ask you to make the switch). If this had been handled differently by JB, then everything would have been fine, but to hover over a client and bark in her face about a broken promise to her son is totally and utterly unacceptable.
I would actually recommend you spend $10 more across the street at Maui Wave Riders. They have an actual brick and mortar store (not two random trucks in a public parking lot) and are 100% professional, courteous and everything you would expect from real business owners. We ended up going to Maui Wave Riders for the next two days instead and had an excellent experience.
And no, JB - I do not want a refund and it's actually very easy to keep customers happy. Don't throw a temper tantrum at them when they're just trying to give you their money for some surf lessons. Mahalo.
Written March 31, 2021
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Cynthia C
Mount Pleasant, SC20 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Had a wonderful time taking surf lessons from Bruce with Maui Beach Boys at Kalama Park in Kihei. Bruce was very patient with us considering our age ranges from 51 to 9 yrs old. He stayed with the kids until they felt comfortable enough to manage on their own, riding the waves.
Considering all the new surfers taking lessons on the water, I would definitely recommend the Maui Beach Boys. JB the owner squeezed us in and Jill helped us get into our gear. This was an unforgettable experience and we will do this again. Well worth it.
Considering all the new surfers taking lessons on the water, I would definitely recommend the Maui Beach Boys. JB the owner squeezed us in and Jill helped us get into our gear. This was an unforgettable experience and we will do this again. Well worth it.
Written June 23, 2021
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Chris B
Chicago, IL3 contributions
Jan 2021
We were first time surfers and had so much fun with Maui Beach Boys that we surfed with them three times. Andrew was a great instructor and got us both up riding waves almost immediately. The owner JB is great to talk to, he knows the island inside and out and guarantees that you get up surfing. He also rents out surfboards for a great deal, so you can continue the fun later in the day or later in your trip. I’d highly recommend them. It’s organized but pretty informal—just call JB a day or two in advance and he can set you up. Thanks, JB!
Written January 18, 2021
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Kambiz B
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Solo
Jordan is a great teacher. I learned a lot of the basics that are very important and, when I didn't catch a wave, it was because I wasn't following the basics. The biggest one being keeping your eyes up (look at the top of the palm trees) when jumping up to catch the wave. JB, the owner, always went out of his way to make sure someone was there (or himself) to get me a board for rent and gave me a great deal!
Written February 1, 2020
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We were there 4 years ago and took lessons from Josh. I am wondering if he's still with you and available for our upcoming trip mar 21-29
Written January 17, 2020
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