Paddle On! Maui

Wonderful experience, great with beginners. We never got down to see the turtles because there was so much whale activity. Would do it again next time I’m back.

Great paddle tour off Wailea! The day we went there was a bit of swell but Peg and her staff made sure we were safe. It was the beginning of whale watching season and during our paddle were blessed with seeing a half dozen whales and two came up 20−30ft ahead of us but it seemed much closer, quite a thrilling sight!
Mahalo Peg for getting a photo of us with the whales in the background. Doing double duty as not only a informative tour guide of Maui, Whales, conservation, but also a top notch photographer.

Had an absolutely fantastic time with the team. I was able to learn how to paddle board in a very short amount of time due to the expertise that Peg brought to the table. Also, I got to see a whale from around 50 – 60 yards away (and we didn’t do it illegally — the whale just so happened to come closer than we thought it would). As a side note, I forgot to bring water/​drink water before leaving the shore and was provided with a complementary water bottle along with various fruits. My family also seemed to love the trip as much as I did. The entire time, Peg, Brittany, and Mandy were encouraging, cheerful, and all around fun to paddle with. Finally, I’d say that the costs are quite competitive in that paddling with hotel groups costs significantly more money.

What an amazing adventure! Peg was a wonderful teacher to us 3 novices who have never stepped a foot on a paddle board. The water was rougher than most days but our safety was top of mind for Peg. Waiting for the waters to calm made me a little more nervous, but once you’re out there it’s go time! Peg talked us through every step and gave us encouragement until we could paddle on our own and enjoy the views! And wow, what a sight! Especially the turtles! Taking time in between for photo shoots, a water and snack break, and sitting on our boards to relax before heading back in made it feel like the adventure lasted forever. It was such a great experience, especially thanks to Peg who was so knowledgable about Hawaii that we not only learned how to paddle board, but more about the wonderful island we were lucky enough to experience by land and sea.

I had a whale watch tour with Brittany. She was an awesome guide, and I enjoyed the tour with her although I did not get to see a whale during SUP.
I took two star off due to some hiccups on administrative related matters. The owner wanted me to call her on previous day to confirm the tour, which seemed to be odd as they had sent me an confirmation email and had charged me the full amount on my credit card on the day I reserved the tour. She also called me after the tour telling me that she was merely returning a missed call. She sounded like it was my fault that she had to call me back. My phone record indicates that I called her for the requested confirmation on the previous day not after the tour. Odd.
Today, I received an email that they had never charged me so that I had to contact them although my bank record does tell me they did.
Too bad the management is not catching up the quality of the tours.

We were looking for the anti-«tour boat lunch included» type of experience and chose Paddle on Maui! since it offered a private tour for a small party of two. We had a fantastic day with Brittany where we could see the reef and a turtle swimming. We’ve been paddle boarding at the lake near our house and weren’t comfortable attempting the ocean alone (and ocean is different from lake!), and were really happy to be out with an expert. We went farther out than we would have alone where the water was smoother, were given lots of ocean paddling tips, Brittany carried fruit and water and encouraged leisurely breaks and we received a lot of history /​background of the sights. So I would say if you aren’t the group tour person, or are uncomfortable in the ocean (but can swim), or a newbie to paddle boarding then you will definitely have a great experience. We actually booked twice in one trip since it felt safer being out there with an ocean expert.

Peg is a great instructor and fun to be with. My son-​in-​law Mike and I enjoyed our morning session with her.
I recommend doing the sunrise session because the waters are very calm and you can enjoy the sunrise over Polo Beach.
Afterwards have breakfast and a Bloody Mary at a nearby place that Peg will tell you about.
Perfect way to start the day!

Unreasonable prices and most of the reviews seem fake
A little bit to money motivated for my taste. There needs to be a balance. Don’t treat people like fools please

My wife and I really wanted to do paddle boarding so we went for it. I recommend the 0615 sunrise 2 hour tour. The sunrise was so beautiful on the water! We were met by Brittany who would be our tour guide. She taught us techniques and helped us on the water. This tour was SO FUN! She took us over a reef and we saw turtles as she was photographing us for the picture package. The pictures came out great! She was very fun, knowledgeable about Hawaii, and gave us some good things to do in Hawaii we never heard about. I highly recommend doing this experience while in Hawaii. This is a good company and you will be pleased. We are going to go back and paddle board with the Whales!!!

My wife and I did SUP with Brittany while on our honeymoon. It was an amazing experience and one of the most fun activities we did while on Maui. Brittany was a lot of help, very informative, and easy to get along with. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s interested!

Definitely recommend booking a private tour with these guys — they’re the best. Brittany was fantastic and we got some great pictures to capture the moment. If you’re even considering stand-​up paddleboarding while in Maui, check out Paddle On Maui!

Booked a private paddle board with Peg and she was amazing! Got all four of us rookies up and paddling even though we didn’t have the best of conditions! She is a real pro and we all had such a good time. We also went on a kayak & snorkel tour with Garret and we saw so much! Garret is a real pro and has so much knowledge. We really wanted to go on the hike but we ran out of time — can’t wait to come here again. Doing a private tour for both of these adventures was the best thing we did! Love Peg — she went out of her way to make sure that we had the best experience ever.

When I think back to my recent vacation in Maui, the first thing things that come to mind are our exciting adventures with Peg and Brittany of Paddle On! We couldn’t have been happier with the personal care and attention with which this company operates. No doubt, our next trip will be planned around further activities with this outfit. I can’t wait!

My family and I tried paddle boarding for the first time. Peg and Britney were so patient and helpful we all were able to master the board, and I’m in my sixties.
We had such a good experience paddling off of Polo Beach, there is a reef and the water is so clear you can easily see the turtles, they even come up for air right next to you. It was the Hawaiian experience we were looking for when vacationing. We enjoyed it so much we booked a second trip this time we took my 4yr old grandson. He was able to get on of the board swim and have a great time he took to Peg and Britney like they were members of the family.
We also booked the bamboo jungle waterfall trip and that was really spectacular. Hiking and then swimming in the pools, of which there were several, was again the best Hawaiian experience, not commercial and not what the general public usually gets. I would highly recommend Paddle On to anyone looking for an Hawaiian experience with friendly staff and small groups, it’s outstanding!

I highly recommend Paddle On! Maui. My husband and I booked a stand up paddle boarding based on a Trip Advisor review. The day of our session it rained. Peg recommended a great local place for breakfast and met us there to reschedule. We booked a sunrise tour. It was amazing!!! An experience I’ll never forget. It was our first time paddle boarding. It was a little intimidating, but Peg and her staff were beyond patient and kind and got us up and going and having a blast. We had such an incredible time that we booked a bamboo forest hike with her. Swimming under the waterfall was another unforgettable experience. Peg and her team not only know the ins and outs of the activities, but they really put a personal touch on every experience. She recommended several other activities/​sights for us during our stay (all of which were great). When we go back, top on our list is booking experiences with Paddle On! Maui. They really provided us with once-​in-​a-​lifetime excursions with a personal touch!

Disappointed in the customer svc and other factors. I really wanted to like the tour for what we were paying, but there were too many negatives. First off, the guide said they’d meet us at the hotel. After 10 mins I called and they said «Sorry, I forgot.» Then there was confusion as to where to meet and the guide made me feel like it was my fault. Second is the price. I agreed to pay it, but there is MUCH bigger bang for your buck available elsewhere (whole day boat/​snorkel tour AND fed twice for same price). Lastly, I brought a camera to take pics, but the guide kept taking pics for us. I thought that was so nice until after the paddle they said they’d send them to me for fifty bucks! The paddle itself was cool, but the other factors made it disappointing overall.

I was so impressed with Peg at Paddle on! Maui that I booked in for a second paddle boarding lesson with my friends the very next day AND right before I hopped the plane to fly home.
My first time out with Peg ended up being a private one-​on-​one lesson, which was fantastic because paddleboarding was a lot harder than it looked to me. Peg was so patient and helpful after all my failed attempts to finally stand up. I had a blast standing or falling!
The next morning, and before I flew out, I arranged for my girlfriends and their spouses to come with me for another lesson. Peg squeezed us in and we all had a blast. I had to jet off (litterally) and Peg asked if she could stay out with my friends to give them more of a lesson. Who does that? PEG DOES THAT! It was fantastic!

Peg and her team go beyond professional, they are simply fun and genuinely good people. Peg knows the island well and pretty much became my Maui concierge haha, sorry Peg. Our group had a blast!
You’ll go for a tour and come back with an amazing experience and some great friend.