When your ship pulls into Honolulu Pier, swap the wooden deck of a ship for the fiberglass deck of a surfboard, as you learn to surf or standup paddle during this Oahu shore excursion. You’ll learn about surfing etiquette and safety from professional, certified instructors, before hitting the waves as part of a private or small-group Oahu surfing lesson. If you’d instead prefer to stand up paddle in calm, tropical waters, you’ll quickly learn how to enjoy Hawaii’s fastest-growing sport.

• 2-hour surfing lesson or stand-up paddleboarding lesson on Oahu
• If you’re surfing, choose wither a private or small-group lesson with no more than 4 students
• If you’re paddleboarding, enjoy a small-group lesson of no more than 5 students
• Port pickup and drop-off included at Aloha Tower
• Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

What To Expect

On this popular Oahu shore excursion, learn how to surf and ride a wave like traditional ancient Hawaiians, who are believed to have invented the sport of surfing right here in these tropical islands.  

Set right on the beaches where surfing began, the class begins with instruction on the proper way to paddle your board and how to pop up to your feet. Your instructor takes care of all the equipment you’ll need for surfing on Oahu. If you’d prefer to paddle in flat water — rather than riding the waves — stand-up paddleboarding is another option. 

Your Oahu surfing lesson has three different options: A private 2-hour paddleboarding or surfing lesson, a 2-hour paddleboarding or surfing lesson in a small group that’s no larger than four students or a 1-hour paddleboarding lesson in a group of five students.

If you have kids (5 years and above), or are traveling with someone who has special needs, it’s highly recommended to choose the private surfing lesson for an added degree of attention. All participants must know how to swim, and since Oahu surf lessons are extremely popular, it’s also recommended to book well in advance.

Worry-Free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Honolulu port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.