Maui Stand Up Paddle Surf School

I contacted Maria ahead of time to see if it would really be feasible for us to try SUP surfing. She was very affirming and explained that we’d work on skills first, then go out to a beach. So we met offsite, practiced balance and discussed falling, safety, reading the ocean. Then we headed to a nice cove and had … Read More

If you’re interested in SUP, do NOT just go rent a board and think you can teach yourself. Maria’s instruction and attention to detail made our day… We learned so much more than just how to stand up on the boards. She really takes teaching seriously while making the lesson fun. If you’re serious about “learning” how to paddle, I … Read More

Like most of us who read reviews, the ones that “glow” are rarely believable. After all, each of us define exemplary in different ways. None the less, let me go ahead and give you the spoiler alert: Maria Souza’s school is all that and much more. If you seek a SUP experience just off the coast of the best island … Read More

I was looking forward to this SUP instruction and Maria did not disappoint! Maria focused on personalizing the instruction and taught me how to stand on the board, read the ocean, wind, personal safety and a few important golden rules. She was encouraging and fun and I wished I could have spent the day with her. I took out a … Read More

I had read other reviews regarding SUP paddle boarding and we decided to go with Maria. You won’t be disappointed. I am just about to turn 60 but in good shape and Maria had me up on the board within 15 min. She was prompt with the class at her home. I think this was key for us because it … Read More

Maria, My grandson Noah (age 9) decided he wanted to try stand up paddling, so he ran and got Maria’s brochure. I called her and fortunately for Noah she was able to take him at Maliko Gulch Bay the next day. Maria arrived with everything she needed for a lesson. She is very thorough. She stresses safety first, wind direction, … Read More

Maria, Thanks so much for the pictures! It’s really fun to see them now that we’re home. I was curious about paddleboarding so my partner and I booked a lesson with Maria on Maui’s north end. Maria started by having us do warm-up exercises on the beach, which seemed a little silly until we got on the paddleboards. Once we … Read More