WORLDWIDE · BEGINNER KAYAK LESSONS
A first lesson is a wet exit, a forward stroke and a way to turn. These 7 courses are priced by hours on the water, with the ones that put you in a sea boat on day one flagged.
Paddle Newquay’s Atlantic coast by sit-on-top kayak, with expert instruction, sea caves, coves, cliffs, and small-group guidance.
“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”
Paddle through Curaçao’s Spanish Water mangroves on a beginner-friendly SUP tour with guides, snacks, photos, and hotel pickup.
“My family and I really enjoyed this excursion. Our guide was Dennis who was patient with my kids and helped everyone with their paddle boards. Experiencing the mangroves in leisure pace and guide shared more about Curaçao. Afterward Read more”
Paddle calm Nordfjord waters in Olden on a beginner-friendly kayak tour with stable boats, local guides, mountain views, and easy cruise-port access.
“It was a great kayak, Peter was fantastic and helpful. Would highly recommend!”
Review of Makena Landing’s private Paddleboard 101 lesson, with turtle sightings, patient guides, photos, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”
Review of Maui’s private Turtle Town paddleboard and snorkel lesson, with family tips, guide details, pricing, safety, and what to expect.
“We had the most amazing experience with John and Emilly. It was my first time Paddle boarding and they made me feel so comfortable. We had hump back whales come close to our paddle board and it was once in a lifetime experience to see them up so close to us. John took some amazing videos of us and the whales for our memories. We also saw Hawaiian Monk Seal and Turtles while Paddle Boarding. Overall amazing experience and definitely recommend them 100%”
Learn stand-up paddleboarding in Mallorca with a private one-hour lesson, expert coaching, Palma Bay views, gear, showers, and flexible booking.
“Goid instructor. Think beginners would be better learning on water close to land first where its calmer. Definitely going to try again”
Review of Rainbow Watersports’ private Oahu paddle lesson, with turtles, photos, calm river practice, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“As a first time paddler in my sixties I was a bit apprehensive, but no need to be. The lesson was clear and on point The tips made it easy to feel at ease on the board and the trip up the river was great. Will do again!”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
