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Ohana Stand Up Paddle Experience

Ohana Stand Up Paddle Experience

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Kahuku

Experience the magic of Kawela Bay with a private Stand Up Paddleboard tour, perfect for families and friends. Enjoy personalized instruction, explore the stunning marine life, and learn about Hawaii's Green Sea Turtles in a safe, intimate setting. Create unforgettable memories while connecting with nature and each other.

Experience the magic of Kawela Bay with a private Stand Up Paddleboard tour, perfect for families and friends. Enjoy personalized instruction, explore the stunning marine life, and learn about Hawaii's Green Sea Turtles in a safe, intimate setting. Create unforgettable memories while connecting with nature and each other.

Duration

1.5 Hours

Age

2+

What's Included

Here's what you can expect:

Dedicated, professional SUP guide sharing local knowledge.

Personalized land lesson covering SUP basics and marine life information.

Guided paddle tour with a focus on observing Hawaii Green Sea Turtles (Honu).

Opportunities to learn about the Kawela Bay ecosystem.

Small group size for a relaxed and personalized experience.

Safe, fun, and educational environment.

Unforgettable shared memories of paddling with Honu.

Important information

Meeting point

Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience Surf Shop, ground level of Ritz Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay: 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, 96731

Check-In and timing

All experiences start and end in our surf shop located on the western side of Ritz Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay on the beach level near the loading dock. To access, enter the resort through the main entrance/porte cochere, take a left at the “Surf House”, then follow the stairs down to your left which end at the entrance to our Surf Shop. Check in is 15 min prior to your lesson start time. We provide secure lockers to safely store your belongings. Many guests ask us if their experience or lesson will be taught and/or guided by Jamie O'Brien, and while Jamie does own and operate our surf school, he does not teach or guide himself. However, every instructor and guide has been hand selected by Jamie to provide you the safest and best experience possible, and they are eagerly waiting to get you in the water. For Guests who are prone to motion or seasickness, please be advised that surfing, stand up paddling, and other activities offered by us have been known to trigger symptoms. Many guests are able to limit these by taking the motion sickness medication of their choice ~30 minutes before their experience. Please keep in mind that ocean activities require concentration/focus and are ALWAYS enjoyed best sober. Guests who are visibly inebriated or suspected of being under the influence of drugs/alcohol may be denied service and asked to reschedule for safety reasons.

What to wear and bring

- Swimsuit - Towel - Sunscreen

Cancellation and trip limits

Guests can cancel their reservation for a full refund or change their booking time/date up to 48 hours prior to the start of their lesson. Ritz Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay Guests can do so up to 24 hours prior to the start of their lesson.

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Duration

1.5 Hours

Age

2+

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