Top 9 Workshops & Classes

1.Paddle Surf Route and Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Meet Paddle Surf Sevilla on C. Betis for a 90-minute beginner-friendly paddleboarding route. Guides including Rodrigo, Tatiana, Valentina, and Pablo teach the basics, help with balance, and lead you past Triana and Seville Cathedral. Boards, life jackets, lockers, and photos are included.

“The activity is fun and the route is good, only problem is when you have a group of all different levels it means sone go forward snd sone stay back meaning it’s hard to hear the history of the city but I suppose that’s expected in these things.”

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2.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet at Špica Caffe for a two-hour SUP lesson and city tour. Your certified guide supplies the board, paddle, leash, and seasonal wetsuit. Expect beginner-friendly instruction, local stories, games, photos, and fresh views of Ljubljana Castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge.

“Ljubljana is a very small city so having arrived the previous evening we had already walked up and down the river banks. However this was my 1st time on a SUP, and doing it on the river into the city and then past the main tourist areas was good fun even if I fell in in front of the crowds a couple of times.”

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3.Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Launch from Newquay Activity Centre with a qualified instructor such as James, learn basic sea kayaking skills, then paddle along Cornwall’s coast past caves, coves, cliffs, and possible seal sightings. Groups are capped at eight, with wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids, and paddles provided.

“James was brilliant, such a friendly chap, knowledgeable about the area and generally a nice guy”

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4.Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $80

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with a Bananaway instructor, then cross Lake Bled toward Bled Island and enjoy castle views, balance games, yoga poses, and a swim if conditions allow. Guides such as Naja and Maia offer friendly coaching, local tips, and photos sent after the two-hour tour.

“We had an amazing time and Maia was so lovely and super helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone!!!”

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5.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet the Ohana Surf Project near the Waikiki Beach Marriott for a two-hour lesson led by instructors such as Mark, Kai, Kevin, or Romeo. You’ll receive gear, safety instruction, hotel-area transportation, and focused coaching in the water. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Excellent communication prior to the pick up. We knew exactly what to expect and where we would be picked up. The driver was courteous and took us to their surf shop. From there they showed us a video to help us visualize the process. The instructors were all kind, encouraging and fun. We all got up after 1 try, some of us got up on the first try! Don't hesitate to use these guys, they are professionals. I saw 8 year olds get up, 20 year olds, 50 year olds and even one 65 year old all get up.”

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6.Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Meet Yoga Floats at Ala Moana Beach Park for a 75-minute paddleboard yoga class in waist-deep water. Your instructor covers safety, balance, yoga adaptations, standing poses, and a floating savasana. Groups of up to 10 suit beginners and experienced yogis.

“Such a fun personalized experience in a beautiful setting. The sunset was a great backdrop for photos. Emily was a dun and helpful instructor.”

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7.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll learn stand-up paddleboarding with a private ocean guide at Makena Landing, a calm cove known as Turtle Town. Guides such as Peg, Pam, John, and Lowe provide patient instruction, snorkel gear when available, and photos for purchase. The two-hour outing suits first-timers, families, and small groups.

“Husband, son and daughter-14 and 11 took the lesson. My son knows swimming, my daughter knows a bit. Husband does not know how to swim. Pam is super nice and patient and an excellent coach. All three learned to paddle in this class, kids can even stand and paddle! They also paddled to snorkling area, kids did snorkling, pam even taught my daughter how to swim. Pam also spend extra hours with kids in ocea. Kids had so much fun! Another thing is kids forgot googles. Pam texted us and dropped google to our hotel! Super nice! Really great experience!”

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8.Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

At Makena Landing Park, your private guide teaches you to stand-up paddleboard, then leads you over Wailea’s Turtle Town reefs to snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles. Peg, Heidi, Chris, Tristen, John, and Emily have guided this outing, which welcomes beginners and children age three and up.

“This is a unique review since we did not get to experience the excursion due to Mother Nature not cooperating with us.- which we fully respect and honor. Everyone should be mindful that things like this will happen and it may be disappointing, however, when the organizer is really great about checking in and communicating it makes the experience less disappointing! Peg was so o. Top of her communication and flexibility offering g various options with alternated dates etc. She was also so gracious about texting a wonderful list of her local favorites and things to do in Maui. We actually hit three of her recommendations. Best tips were how…”

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9.Semi Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Class at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute SUP lesson limited to your own family or friends. Coaches such as Turtle, Anton, and Mike teach safety, balance, and paddling before taking you onto the water. Gear, reef shoes, rash guard, parking, showers, and changing rooms are included.

“Just wanted to give a shout out to Anton for the great paddle board lesson. Thanks for your patience and for all the interesting details you provided about the area and sea life. Love the accent too!”

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