The old saying goes: “Different strokes for different folks” – meaning this world is full of individuals, each with their own personalities, opinions, hobbies and yes… fears.

If you’re traveling to Maui and have a fear of the water, this is your chance to conquer it! A Canoe Ride in Maui will help you face that fear with professional coaches, and a sturdy canoe to back you up. The best part is that you stay happily above the water, not even getting your hair wet! This little-at-a-time approach is a great way to slowly (but steadily) increase your confidence. Who knows, maybe after some time, you’ll forget your fear altogether.

But a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, so call us and book a Maui Canoe Ride today!

If you’re traveling to Maui, make sure you bring your camera… because how else can you show your friends you had the BEST VACATION EVER?

Yes, these days it’s all about posting your most recent experiences on Facebook or your own blog. It’s an easy way for friends and family to see what you’ve been up to, and why not make them a little jealous at the same time?!

If you come out for a stand up paddle lesson or canoe ride in Maui with us, make sure you bring that (waterproof) camera. The images and video that you’ll capture will surely impress anyone that sees them. After all, it’s not everyday that one posts a picture of themselves in paradise, surrounded by sparkling blue water and sunny skies, with a great tan!

Some families and couples love Maui so much when they first visit, that they just HAVE to come again. They do whatever it takes: Timeshares, sacrificing “sick days” in exchange for more vacation time from work… anything that gets them on the island again. We don’t blame them for the effort!

For those of you who frequent Maui’s shores, we invite you to do something different and “re-discover” Maui with a Stand Up Paddle Tour or Canoe Ride with us. We bet that no matter how many times you’ve visited Maui, you’ll see it from a totally new perspective when you’re on the water, and will appreciate a whole new side of the island experience.

We cater to all types of individuals: whether you just want to cruise along and enjoy the view, or you want to gain a new skill to use each time you visit Maui, we’re you’re best choice! Join us for a tour today, and you’ll never look at Maui the same way again!

Today’s adrenaline-soaked world is all about bigger and faster… and it seems that this message appears everywhere, especially when it comes to vacations. But we disagree…we like to remind ourselves that bigger and faster do not always mean “better”. To us, the choice between a theme park vacation and a Hawaii vacation isn’t really a choice at all! The difference is all in what you get out of the experience.

After all, what do you really “experience” by doing the theme-park thing? Long lines, steel monstrosities, and bugs in the teeth as you hurtle through the air going mach speed… that doesn’t sound very fun at all! Do you even get to SEE anything besides the blur of objects whizzing by?? (It sounds funny but it’s true!). We say SLOW IT DOWN… it’s better to experience something real (and at a normal speed).

Enter a canoe ride with Maui Paddle Sports: it’s just the cure for adrenaline-overload! You’ll be able to truly escape from it all as you leave dry land and step into the blue pacific ocean. Looking back at the Hawaiian Islands and all their beauty will be something you’ll remember with much more fondness. We hope to see you on the water soon!

Whether you live by the ocean, a lake, river or pond, chances are you’ve thought about Stand Up Paddling your local waters. But perhaps you aren’t sure how to proceed? After all, there are lots of shapes, sizes, and styles of SUPs and paddles to choose from. To a novice, the choices can be overwhelming.

So we suggest taking a Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Maui with us. In a way, you can “try before you buy” and find out what works best for you. We encourage you to talk to your guide and let them know about your local waters, and the kind of paddling you intend on doing (are you into racing, cruising, riding waves, etc..). We’ll match you with the equipment that resembles as closely as possible the kind of board you might end up getting on your own.

So what are you waiting for? Come see us for a test paddle today!

Lots of people are getting into stand up paddling, because it’s a great way to get fit while having fun at the same time!

SUP’ing works wonders for your fitness for two reasons: 1) You are burning calories; and 2) You are building muscle. These are two very important steps towards losing weight! Often times we find that folks who are trying to get fit tend to neglect one of these steps. For men, they think lifting heavy weights alone will do the trick; and for women, they think that endless running/cardio will make the pounds melt away. But pretty soon, they find that focusing on just one area doesn’t get the job done.

We all know that cardio burns calories, but some of us might not know that building muscle also helps burn calories! That’s right – muscle is a calorie-burning furnace: meaning you burn more calories (even as you are rest) when you have a bit of muscle. This is why it’s important to combine both cardio and muscle building – it’s a winning combo! And stand up paddling is a great way to do both, while having fun and getting some sun. Now that’s a fitness routine we could stick to!

The Maui activities business has always been a strong source of commerce on this island. And as such, one sometimes encounters an activity company that is more passionate about the “business” than the activity itself. (Ever been on an activity lesson and thought your teacher could use a few lessons himself?). Well rest assured that’s not us at Maui Paddle Sports!

If suddenly the world was rich, and no one had to work, you’d still find us in the water. Everyone on our staff is a paddler before anything else. Many of our coaches are active members of competition canoe clubs, and even the owner of Maui Paddle Sports is an accomplished and well-respected paddler in Hawaii.

So if you want an authentic experience with real paddlers, look no further than Maui Paddle Sports for your Maui Canoe Ride and Lesson. Our coaches are friendly and helpful, and above all – AUTHENTIC!

With all the hustle and bustle of every day life, we all need a place we can go to escape the noise. That’s why we love getting in the water so much! It’s like liquid therapy.

We encourage all who live near lakes, ponds, and the like – to come out and take a Stand Up Paddle Lesson with us. You’ll get the skills you need to bring SUP’ing back home. And when you do, you’ll be able to find new corners of your favorite lake, river or pond for those times you just want to get away from it all.

Now, that’s not to say you shouldn’t share your love of Stand Up Paddling with friends! But for those times you just want to escape, and appreciate some time to yourself, SUP’ing is your chance to make an easy getaway!

Everyone is more receptive to learning when the classroom is fun! Think about it: how many times have you been part of a tour or group, but couldn’t wait for it to be OVER!? Perhaps the subject matter itself was boring, or maybe it was the tour guide that was stale… perhaps it was both!?

Well rest assured here at Maui Paddle Sports we can offer you an education on an important piece of Hawaiian History, The Canoe, without putting you to sleep! Canoe Paddling in Maui is one of the best ways to learn about (and experience) an important aspect of Hawaii’s culture. Actually getting in the water and experiencing this for yourself makes the experience much more REAL, FUN, and EXCITING!

So if you’d like to add a little culture and education to a fun activity day in Maui, give us a call! We promise you’ll walk away with the feeling that you not only DID something, but LEARNED something as well!

Maui is one of the top choices for couples to visit on their honeymoon, and for good reason: Maui is simply gorgeous, and offers lots of things for couples to do together.

One of our favorites is being together for sunset. There is something about the fading light, sparkling water, and colorful skies that make the event a daily joy. And for us, there’s nothing better than going for a sunset Stand Up Paddle with your sweetie…it’s something you won’t forget! Picture it now: the two of you, gliding effortlessly, surrounded by sparkling water and natural beauty… it’s really something special!

So come see us for a Stand Up Paddle lesson: you’ll learn a new skill that you can use here on Maui as well as back home, or anywhere around the world. They say the couple that plays together, stays together… and we couldn’t agree more!