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“Luise is super nice everyone was so great! Lockers available - and water. You watch a video that explains everything.”
Beginner Waikiki surf lesson with small groups, reef shoes, optional wetsuit, 20–30 min land training, and 70 min coached waves.
“I had an solo lesson, because nobody else booked for 8 am and it was simply great. Would recommend to anybody who hasn’t been surfing yet”
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.
“This place was fantastic. Dane & Leah were spot-on I can safely say that they made the best highlight of my 9 days in O'ahu! Mahalo”
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 is a great instructor. He made our girls feel confident that they would do great and they did! We had a blast and would definitely do this again!”
Waikiki surf lesson with courtesy shuttle, full gear, and close coaching at Ohana Surf Project for beginners in 2 hours.
“Staff were professional and courteous. One coach for three surfers; part of a larger group of 7 so the “cycle” takes a little longer (the camera person is the “bottleneck” but I guess we all need pics of ourselves looking like a wooden golem on the board). But unless you are an experienced swimmer you…”
Waikiki certified-only two-tank scuba off Oahu with wreck stops (Sea Tiger/YO-257/San Pedro) plus a reef dive. Equipment, snacks included.
“Very good experience, I really liked that truly you have to be certified and know what you are doing for this one, that makes the experience better for divers with some experience.”
Learn Waikiki surf the right way in a small beginner group. 2 hours outside the crowds, pro surfers, gear included, CPR safety.
“We had a great surf instructor who gave everyone individual attention and offered great tips. It was a lot of fun. Would do it again anytime! 🏄♀️”
Private Waikiki surf lesson with land training, safe paddling coaching, and guided waves for beginners in Oahu. Gear and sunscreen included.
“I had an awesome time learning how to surf with Max. This was my first time surfing and he was a great instructor. He adapted my lesson to match my skill level—as I figured things out, he gave me new things to learn. Instructions were easy to follow and when I did what he said,…”
Small-group beginner surf lesson at Oahu’s Ala Moana, with GoPro capture and edited videos/photos emailed after.
“Perfect spot with fewer crowds than Waikiki. Easy to find, friendly instructors, great surf break. Loved it.”
Waikiki surf basics with small-group coaching, hotel pickup, and included gear at Ohana Surf Project, plus optional photo and video.
“4/5 pretty good 👍. Instructor seemed little bored and somewhat impatient. Good experience though if you’ve never surfed.”
Paddleboard yoga in Honolulu (Ala Moana): small group SUP class, calm-water balance, ocean meditation, and clear coaching for about 75 minutes.
“Awesome experience to have while in Waikiki! Our instructor was great and the poses fun, but challenging.”
Learn beginner surfing on Oahu’s North Shore with a small group, all gear provided, and expert coaching at Waialua Bay and Haleiwa.
“We had Henry as our instructor. He was super helpful and a great teacher. My friends and I were all beginners and he did a great job of teaching us the basics. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Oahu.”
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.
“What a great experience, Happy and Kikki are excellent teachers and kept the whole family safe for which we are grateful. Highly recommended...”
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.
