Hawaiian Surf Adventures

We recently spent the day surfing with Hawaiian Surf Adventures, and it was an unforgettable experience for our whole family! Our instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we were all comfortable and having fun.From beginners to seasoned surfers. We loved the small group size, which allowed for personalized attention .The equipment was top-notch, and the beach location was perfect for learning. We enjoyed the warm water, sunny skies, and stunning scenery. My husband and I relished the opportunity to share this experience together.Hawaiian Surf Adventures made our family surfing day a memory we'll cherish forever. Mahalo, for an epic adventure!Rating Breakdown:· Quality: 5/5· Service: 5/5· Value: 5/5· Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended for: Family surfing lessons, beach activities, adventure seekers, quality time with loved onesWill I return?: Absolutely! We're already planning our next surfing session!

Amazing start to our vacation! Although our day was a little windy, they have us the best opportunity to get some nice sets in!Looking to do it again before we leave the island!Thanks so much for the time and teaching us the basics despite the conditions. Still had an amazing time!

We had a wonderful time with Hawaiian Surf Adventures. They were very through and professional and even arranged for our surf lesson to be on another day due to weather conditions. They were very understanding when I had to switch from being a "surf lesson attendee" to an "observer". My boyfriend and best friend had a wonderful time learning to surf with Tom. He was caring, encouraging, extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. They both walked away excited and ready to surf next year! I had a great time with Dan our boat driver learning more about the Bay, Hawaii and the waves!! Surfing lessons took place in a secluded bay near their office, it was perfect for learning. I highly recommend taking surf lessons from Hawaii Surf Adventures you will not be disappointed!!

The double-hull canoe tour was definitely the highlight of our Oahu trip!!! This tour is good for adults, kids, newbies, and experienced canoe-ers. Tour takes a little over 2.5 hours. First, the shop is located in a big shopping center plaza (same plaza as Kona Brewery). You kind of have to go to the back towards the water to find it. There is a big parking lot, but arrive early so that you can find parking - it can get tough in the middle of the day. I corresponded with Lisa via email to book our tour and she was always prompt with responses and very friendly and accommodating. Once we arrived, everyone was very nice and helpful. Nobie led us on the tour, which included a short lesson about the canoe and how to row properly. Nobie is awesome! You can tell that he is very passionate about canoeing and knows a lot. After you learn about canoeing, Nobie will lead you onto the canoe. You work as a team and go into the ocean. The day we went, the water was gorgeous!!! So many different shades of blue. You get to stop at a certain point in the ocean and jump off of the canoe. You'll canoe out some more and head back to the shop after a couple of hours at sea. While you are canoeing, Nobie will tell you the history of Hawaii - probably my favorite part of the tour. He's super knowledgeable and really makes the tour great. Nobie takes pictures along the way. At the end of the tour, you can buy them for $30. It's totally worth it because of the quality of the pictures. They take credit card, but don't forget to bring a cash tip!!!

We have been to Oahu many times but this is the first time canoeing! I was a little nervous b/c I am not a good swimmer but Lisa was very comforting on the phone and assured me that the water is calmed and with a life jacket, I would be ok . I was also worried that being on the water so long that it made me sick but I decided to give It try and boy am I glad I did! Nobe, our tour guide was not only entertaining but he was also educational. He shared with us the history of Hawaii and even a little about his family. This made the trip special. Canoeing is a team sport and everyone gets to help out. The view from the canoe was awesome! Even our teenagers smile and that is priceless! Special thanks to Sasha for being so helpful and sweet!

This was an excellent experience. My 2 kids had super fun time. The lesson includes boat ride out to surf and 1 hour lesson in water. My kids are 7 and 8 and the instructors were great. This was their first time and you can see the pictures. My daughter who is a little more cautious was not scared at all and both of them want to continue surfing.

Learn to surf in 2 short hours!I had 2 great instructors for my 13 yr old girl, my husband, and myself. We had a great time! They brought us out on a boat to a surfing location where the waves were 2-3 feet high. We each had turns "catching the wave". By the second run, my daughter could stand on the board and rode it in. My husband could stand on his 3rd attempt. The guys were encouraging and helpful. Levi and his friend (captain) were awesome teachers and were a lot of fun. The whole experience was wonderful. We had such a great time...from the check-in to the ride and then check out. They even gave us rash guards to protect out swim suits. Oh and if you book another outing with them, they'll give 50% off! Well worth it! Thanks so much Hawaiian Surf Adventures for completing our trip!

We booked last minute surf lessons with this outfit and they were very accommodating. Pros- captain Dan and instructor Thomas were gracious and engaging. Thomas did a fantastic job of teaching basics on land and then showed patience in the water despite being plowed by many waves. Awesome to be out of Waikiki and away from crowds in Hawaii Kai to learn. No cons. Paid for great lessons and we got them.

I attended a special event being hosted by IDcard (Island Discount). A group of us did the double-hulled canoe paddling adventure. Nobi (aka Randon) was our guide, and he was fabulous. Made everyone feel comfortable paddling with his very thorough orientation to paddling instruction before we even left the store. Nobi was also quite handy with Hawaiian history, and he proceeded to drop little nuggets of history throughout the excursion. Made for a much more interesting paddle--especially considering most of us were working our butts off to keep the canoe moving. I'll mention also that there was a young girl (around 5 years old) on our trip. Nobi was incredibly attentive to this fact, and he made sure this little keiki was comfy in the canoe, and that her mother was aware that he was fully capable of keeping a close eye on her. He even gave her a shorter paddle, sized perfectly for her little body. Nobi brought a waterproof camera on the trip, and he was always snapping photos of the adventurers. This makes for a nice photo CD that you can purchase after your adventure (I bought the CD because I didn't have a camera that I trusted myself to keep dry). My only lament is that this was one of those waterproof go-pro cameras. Really cool for getting action shots, but because there's no viewfinder on these cameras, you're never really sure if you're capturing what you're intending to capture in the frame. Many of Nobi's pics could have used some better composing. But I suppose that's a limitation of the camera, not so much the photographer. Bring your own waterproof camera if you want (1) better-composed pics and/or (2) to avoid having to purchase the photo CD. The paddling was as I expected: tough at times and easy at other times. Listen to Nobi's instructions and pay attention to the rhythm of the paddlers and you'll do just fine. And don't forget to soak in the history of this majestic and spiritual place called O'ahu. All in all, I'd say you're getting a great time for a reasonable price. Do please tip your guides, though. They do work hard here to make sure you have a good time, and they're here to help you have fun. And after your adventure, have a good lunch at one of the fine eateries in the Hawai'i Kai Shopping Center. Happy paddling and a hui hou!

Exceptional service. Our group rented stand up paddle boards and the boards were high quality. Would definitely rent from them again