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Top 15 Workshops & Classes

28 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Seville: Paddle Surf Route and Class - Learning balance on calm water
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Seville: Paddle Surf Route and Class

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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Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour - The first lesson: balance before sightseeing
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Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay - Down the rocky path to the launch bay
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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

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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Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour - Your first lesson on the board
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Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - Why two hours is the better choice
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

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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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu - Wading into waist-deep water
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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

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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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! - Why the private format matters
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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

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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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town - Snorkeling With Turtle Town as Your Goal
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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

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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Gran Canaria: Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour - Seeing Gran Canaria From the Water
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Gran Canaria: Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

9.Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · from $131

Spend four hours learning stand-up paddleboarding with a qualified instructor, then snorkel near Gran Canaria’s south or west coast. Groups are limited to four, with hotel pickup in Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, and Meloneras. Dani may be your guide, and past outings have included fish and a turtle.

“Quite a wonderful try for us beginners! We learned it in small groups of two people and enjoyed the sunset time together! They picked us up in the hotel and drove us back to our hotel after these activities.”

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Mallorca: Stand Up Paddle Lesson (1H PRIVATE CLASS) - Paddling across Palma Bay
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Mallorca: Stand Up Paddle Lesson (1H PRIVATE CLASS)

10.Stand Up Paddle Lesson (1H PRIVATE CLASS)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · from $34

Meet your instructor at BonaOna Surf School in Can Pastilla for a private one-hour paddleboarding lesson. You will learn balance and rowing technique, then practice on Palma Bay with equipment, a rash guard, lockers, showers, and Wi-Fi included. Spanish and English instruction is available.

“It was amazing! The teacher was very expert, patient and guided each single one of us and corrected us to improve our technique”

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Gran Canaria : 2h Stand Up Paddle board lessons - The first 20 minutes: equipment, safety, and warm-up
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Gran Canaria : 2h Stand Up Paddle board lessons

11.2h Stand Up Paddle board lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Spend two hours learning stand up paddleboarding at Playa Las Marañuelas in Arguineguín with instructor Mireie. Stable boards, gentle coaching, safety guidance, and a maximum of five participants make this a strong first lesson, with photos included.

“It was a amazing experience!!! It was my first time and i loved it. She is a amazing teacher i learned a lot in those 2h. I recommend this class to everyone you will not be disappointed.”

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Albufeira: Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Coastal Tour - Meeting the guide and getting on the water
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Albufeira: Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Coastal Tour

12.Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Coastal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Paddle along Albufeira’s cliff-lined coast with a certified English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Learn SUP basics, enter sea caves, stop at a secluded beach, and use a board, paddle, life jacket, water, and snack. Guide Igor has led careful route decisions in changing sea conditions.

“A great activity to do with the teenagers! Total time was around 3hrs, everyone in the group was very friendly and helped each other carry the paddleboards down to the beach. I was initially worried to begin with as I wear glasses and didn't want to fall and drop them but everything was great. We were taken around and through the caves and photos were taken (€5 extra). Our guide Igor took care of the group and always made sure it was safe to proceed due to waves etc. Very happy and would recommend.”

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Seville: 2 Hour Paddle Surf Class - The orientation class: useful, short, and important
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Seville: 2 Hour Paddle Surf Class

13.2 Hour Paddle Surf Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Learn stand-up paddleboarding on Seville’s Guadalquivir River with English or Spanish guides such as Roberto, Luismo, and Jesús. After a short lesson, paddle beneath Triana Bridge, hear about Seville’s landmarks, stop at Triana’s dock for a drink, and receive edited photos and video.

“10000% recommend 🙌🏼 Luismo was a great guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. I have never done paddle surfing before but the experience was very relaxing and neither of us fell off 😅”

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Costa Brava: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lesson and Tour - Seeing the Costa Brava from water level
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Costa Brava: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lesson and Tour

14.Costa Brava: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with an instructor, then cruise around S’Agaró Bay to see coves, caves, and rocky shoreline. Guides including Pau, Laia, Xevi, Oriol, and Nil have led friendly, informative outings in English, Spanish, and Catalan. No experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

“Comprehensive instruction/safety brief, done with humour. Excellent tour around the coast into some inaccessible coves. Pau and Laia were chatty and informative, and spoke good English. A really enjoyable experience, well worth the money.”

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Denali, Alaska: Canyon Wave Raft Class III-IV Paddle/Oar - What the 3.5-hour schedule feels like
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Denali, Alaska: Canyon Wave Raft Class III-IV Paddle/Oar

15.Denali, Alaska: Canyon Wave Raft Class III-IV Paddle/Oar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $140

You’ll ride 11 miles of the Nenana River through eight Class III to IV rapids with New Wave Adventures. A professional guide handles the safety briefing and river calls, while dry suits, river shoes, helmets, and hotel pickup keep the 3.5-hour trip practical as well as exciting. Ages 12 and up.

“For someone who absolutely loves the water, it was a blast. The tour guide (captain) called out all the names and classification of each white water rapid. I sat in the front and got splashed quite a few times, which I loved. The thrill of making it to the end point made me want to just do it again.”

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