OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
Learn to surf in Waikiki with Hans Hedemann: a 2-hour beginner group lesson with full gear rental, safety coaching, and real wave time.
Most Popular“Had a great surf lesson with Luis and Aiden!! I would highly recommend this for solo travellers and would definitely go again!”
Beginner Waikiki surf lesson with small groups, reef shoes, optional wetsuit, 20–30 min land training, and 70 min coached waves.
“My wife had a brilliant time at her surf lesson. She spoke highly of the instructors Noah and Kai. Both were brilliant and gave her the confidence to stand up her first time at a surf lesson! Would highly recommend! She said if she comes back to Honolulu she would book again and request them!”
Beginner Waikiki surf lesson with max-five coaching, included board and leash, plus a 20-minute safety briefing before your first waves.
“Everyone got up and surfing while in Hawaii. And the shop serves great food and coffee. What’s not to love?”
Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson on Oahu: 90 minutes of safety training and ocean time with Stoke Drift, plus optional photos.
“Wow, just wow! This is honestly the highlight of our trip so far! We’re a family of 5 with the youngest being 8yr old and we had a fabulous time. Our guides were Alex and Justice and they were so knowledgeable, helpful and strong - as they had to paddle my youngest and husband out…”
A 90-minute North Shore Oahu surf lesson in Hauula with a 15-minute beach warm-up, beginner-friendly waves, gear included, and turtle spotting.
“Andy was awesome! Full of energy and a great instructor. We all got to surf and had a great time. Highly recommend if you would like to learn to surf.”
Waikiki surf lesson with courtesy shuttle, full gear, and close coaching at Ohana Surf Project for beginners in 2 hours.
“I was nervous prior to this as I’m not as agile as I once was - I needn’t have worried. The guys were awesome and patient! Jake in particular was really good with me and got me standing and riding waves on at least 3 waves. I think for an hour group though the group…”
Waikiki certified-only two-tank scuba off Oahu with wreck stops (Sea Tiger/YO-257/San Pedro) plus a reef dive. Equipment, snacks included.
“I enjoyed this great marine experience! I watched many beautiful fish , turtles , octopus and muraenid .”
Learn Waikiki surf the right way in a small beginner group. 2 hours outside the crowds, pro surfers, gear included, CPR safety.
“An amazing experience! We had a group of 4 and it ended up being a private lesson for the group, but otherwise it would max out as a group of 6. We were all a bit nervous, but it was so chill and we were all able to stand up and ride a few waves!…”
Private Waikiki surf lesson with land training, safe paddling coaching, and guided waves for beginners in Oahu. Gear and sunscreen included.
“Max is PHENOMENAL!!! Our kids had the best time and didn’t want the lesson to end. We will be back and book lessons with Max again soon.”
Small-group beginner surf lesson at Oahu’s Ala Moana, with GoPro capture and edited videos/photos emailed after.
“Best moments of our Honolulu trip 🌊 First time surfing, but shoutout to our instructor, John, for having one of us out there looking like a pro by the end. And the bonus GoPro footage? Absolutely worth the wipeouts. 😎”
Waikiki surf basics with small-group coaching, hotel pickup, and included gear at Ohana Surf Project, plus optional photo and video.
“This was a great course. We had never surfed before and they were so encouraging and helpful! We both were able to get on the board and ride some waves!! We had so much fun!!”
Paddleboard yoga in Honolulu (Ala Moana): small group SUP class, calm-water balance, ocean meditation, and clear coaching for about 75 minutes.
“Wonderful experience! Our instructor was super helpful, supportive, and did a FANTASTIC job making sure we enjoyed ourselves. She’s passionate about what she does and it shows.”
Learn beginner surfing on Oahu’s North Shore with a small group, all gear provided, and expert coaching at Waialua Bay and Haleiwa.
“Excellent instruction from Henry. Taught us the basics and did an amazing job helping us catch waves. If you want to try surfing, this is the place to go”
Private North Shore surf lesson on Oahu with one-on-one coaching, board and rash guard included, and a focus on reading waves.
“It was a great experience!”
A beginner-friendly group surf lesson in central Waikiki with premium gear, calm coaching, and a small-group cap near Kalakaua Ave.
“Great lessons so organized and fun. Staff was excellent and learned a lot picture package was awesome!”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
