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Oahu Surfing Lessons (Group & Private Options)
Oahu Surfing Lessons (Group & Private Options)
Oahu Surfing - Open Group Lessons - Right Outside Waikiki
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Oahu Surfing Lessons (Group & Private Options)

By Ohana Surf Project
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $174 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Introductory surfing lessons at beautiful Waikiki Beach
  • Ideal activity for all skill levels—including beginners
  • Expert guidance for an unforgettable wave-riding experience
  • Photos & videos of surfing experience available for purchase
  • Courtesy transport from selective Waikiki hotels

Activity location

  • Ohana Surf Center at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
    • 2552 Kalākaua Avenue
    • 96815, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ohana Surf Center at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
    • 2552 Kalākaua Avenue
    • 96815, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

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Open Group - 2 Hour lesson
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

The open group lesson is a great option for the beginner surfer. Students must be at least 13 years of age and older and must be able to swim. Our open group sizes vary, but have a ratio of 1 instructor for every 4 students. Our open group lessons require at least two students.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $173.79 x 2 AdultsCA $347.58

Total
Price is CA $347.58
Open Group Lessons
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

The open group lesson is a great option for the beginner surfer. Students must be at least 13 years of age and older and must be able to swim. Our open group sizes vary, but have a ratio of 1 instructor for every 4 students. Our open group lessons require at least two students.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $173.79 x 2 AdultsCA $347.58

Total
Price is CA $347.58
Family Lessons
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Our family lessons offer that perfect mix of individual attention in a team environment. Family lessons require at least one child 12 or younger and one of their parents. Other family members may be added to the lesson. Each student needs to be able to swim and paddle their own board.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $211.26 x 1 AdultCA $211.26

Total
Price is CA $211.26
Exclusive Group Lessons
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Our exclusive group lesson is great for individual groups of 3 or more students who are 13 years or older and able to swim. Our ratio of students to instructors is 4-to-1; so 4 students to 1 instructor.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $218.75 x 3 AdultsCA $656.25

Total
Price is CA $656.25
Semi-Private Lessons
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Our semi-private lesson type is great for two students who are 13 years and older and able to swim. Semi-private lessons put two people with one instructor, so you can have a more focused experience.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $233.73 x 2 AdultsCA $467.46

Total
Price is CA $467.46
Private Lessons
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

With more attention, assistance, and flexibility, a one-to-one “private” surf lesson is great for children, swimmers with limited confidence or ability, those with special needs, and those who have moved beyond the beginner surf lesson

Language options: English
Price details
CA $299.69 x 1 AdultCA $299.69

Total
Price is CA $299.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSurfboard, rash guard shirt, and reef shoes provided during your lesson
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from select Waikiki hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included Professional instructor
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenir photos (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (left to individual discretion)

Know before you book

  • Participants must be 13 years or older and able to swim.
  • You must be able to swim on your own.
  • You do not need previous surfing experience.
  • Lesson size varies and has a ratio of 1 instructor for every 4 students.

What you can expect

Jump on the Surf School Bus and we will get you from wherever you're staying in Waikiki to the beach and up and riding! We offer a complimentary courtesy shuttle. Our knowledgeable staff will meet you at one of our convenient hotel pick-up locations. You’ll be stoked to ride in our air-conditioned, clean, easy-to-spot yellow Surf School Bus or white shuttle with our logo on the side. After our friendly staff introduce themselves, we will shuttle you to our Ohana Surf Centre located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott. From there you will get checked-in, geared up, will watch our safety presentation and then will be shuttled to the beach for some surfing!

Once by the ocean, you will meet your instructor and talk about your previous experience, swimming strength or any other concerns or conditions, then we’ll have you walk your high quality lesson boards to the beach. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!

When we get to the sand, we conduct our land lesson. We’ll walk through the basics of the surfing experience and then have you practice a few times before you get into the water. If you have mastered the basics or progressed in your surfing, we will instead work on the next step in your training. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!

After the lesson, you’ll be taken back to the Ohana Surf Centre where you can check out photographs, videos, or buy some merch for yourself or friends. Then after your purchases are made, we drive you back to one of our convenient drop off locations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOhana Surf Center at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
    • 2552 Kalākaua Avenue
    • 96815, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOhana Surf Center at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
    • 2552 Kalākaua Avenue
    • 96815, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Zhan

Reviewed on Expedia
19 Feb 2020
New York
If you’ve never surfed, highly recommend taking this group lesson or the two person semi-private lesson (more time spent on you). Had a wonderful experience and left feeling pretty confident to continue surfing. The instructors were good at explaining the steps and kept us safe. You can definitely take the lesson even if you don’t know how to swim because they provide life vests and the water level is low enough to stand. Next time I would take the semi-private lesson so I have more time to surf since in the group you have to wait and take turns.
Activity date: 18 Feb 2020

10.0 out of 10

Leith M

Reviewed on Expedia
10 Jan 2020
Australia
Great experience! Staff were awesome and teaching style was greatly appreciated for this first timer! Would highly recommend.
Activity date: 9 Jan 2020

10.0 out of 10

SW Lee

Reviewed on Expedia
19 Dec 2019
South Kore
Kevin, Jack they are great instructors ,,,,,,,
Activity date: 18 Dec 2019

10.0 out of 10

Lindene P

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Jul 2019
United States
It was a great experience! The instructors were extremely helpful and encouraging and took amazing pictures!
Activity date: 21 Jul 2019

2.0 out of 10

Lynn M

Reviewed on Expedia
16 Jul 2019
United States
This operation is run out of a van on the street. The instructors did very little coaching but a lot of trash talking and roll your eyes condescending comments. They were not helpful, and yelled at you when you didn’t do something the way they wanted, even though they gave no directions to do it a certain way.
Activity date: 15 Jul 2019

10.0 out of 10

Jennifer R

Reviewed on Expedia
24 Jun 2019
United States
Great fun! Helpful instructors. Helps get anyone up on a board!
Activity date: 23 Jun 2019

8.0 out of 10

Corey Z

Reviewed on Expedia
9 Apr 2019
United States
Good price for what you get. The place where you meet at is somewhat hard to find. It is located in a small school bus on the side of the road. Staff was helpful. I got up on the surfboard so I was pleased with that. I was upset at the beginning since the staff somewhat left me and another guy way behind from the rest of the group so I had to ding them on that. The staff made it for it later. They were patient with me and gave some great instruction. They also took some great photos and video. I would go with them again. I do recommend that anyone with back or neck problems should not try surfing. That's for any company who offers surf lessons.
Activity date: 8 Apr 2019

10.0 out of 10

Catie E

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Jul 2018
United States
The lesson was great, as were the people who run The Ohana Surf Project.
Activity date: 21 Jul 2018

10.0 out of 10

James H

Reviewed on Expedia
25 Jun 2018
United States
One of the highlights of our trip. Great group who helped all skill levels improve.
Activity date: 24 Jun 2018

10.0 out of 10

Kevin F

Reviewed on Expedia
5 Apr 2018
Australia
Thank you Ohana Surf Project - what an awesome experience. From pick up at my hotel to finishing off watching a video of our afternoon out in the waves.It had always been a dream to surf in Hawaii . The Ohana team was amazing - they provided great coaching which enabled me as a first time surfer to get up on the board and “catch a wave” on Waikiki Beach!!
Activity date: 4 Apr 2018

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