North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson & Turtle Tour

5.0 (23 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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23 reviews

5.0

North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson & Turtle Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Groups and families welcome! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Soak up the lush landscape of Oahu’s North Shore on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). During a 2-hour lesson, suitable for beginner paddlers, you’ll receive instruction before balancing your board on the calm waters of the Anahulu River, abundant with sea turtles and other marine life. With no more than three students per instructor, enjoy a personalized session tailored to your skill and fitness level. Choose from multiple options: a small-group, semi-private or private family lesson in the morning, midday or afternoon.

Stand Up Paddleboarding On the Water Small Group Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: North Shore Surf Girls - Surf School

Ages: Children (0–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced SUP instructor
Included: Use of equipment (stand-up paddleboard, paddle, surf shirt)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

We start at the mouth of the Anahulu river near Haleiwa Harbor and travel upstream. The Anahulu River feeds into Waialua Bay from the Koolau Range, and the mix of fresh and saltwater creates brackish hues know for its solitude and frequent turtle sightings. The river’s current is so slight that it makes for a nearly effortless outing. A journey to the river’s end takes about 60 minutes, where turns into a tranquil mountain stream. There, paddlers can turn right back around and follow the gentle current back to Waialua Bay. In the Bay, students who want to can try riding the small waves that are usually breaking over a safe sand bar.

Stop 1
Banzai Pipeline
North Shore
Oahu's North Shore

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet us in the dirt parking lot between Anahulu Bridge and Surf N Sea, on the ocean side of the road.

End point

Meet us in the dirt parking lot between Anahulu Bridge and Surf N Sea, on the ocean side of the road.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 8 years for the small-group lesson
It is recommended that you bring sunglasses with a strap, a hat or other sun protection, and wear a swimsuit or clothing that you don't mind getting wet

Options

12pm Semi-Private Lesson

Midday paddleboarding lesson with no more than 2 students per instructor; no age restrictions
Small-Group Lesson

Morning paddleboarding lesson with no more than 4 students per instructor; ages 8 and older
12pm Small-Group Lesson

Midday paddleboarding lesson with no more than 4 students per instructor; ages 8 and older
Semi-Private Lesson

Morning paddleboarding lesson with no more than 2 students per instructor; no age restrictions
Family Lesson

Midday private paddleboarding lesson with no more than 3 students per instructor; all ages welcome; minimum of 3 passengers required to book