Bodyboarding Lessons Around the World: 4 to Book

1.Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $111Our pick

Meet at the Ohana Surf Center near Waikiki Beach Marriott, gear up with a surfboard, reef shoes, and rash guard, then ride the shuttle to the beach. Your instructor adjusts the lesson to your group, swimming ability, and concerns. Families with children 12 and under must include a parent, and private lessons may suit nonswimmers.

“Our family of 4 had a wonderful time learning to surf. This team worked hard to help our kids and make sure it was a positive experience. Our girls (11 and 9) were so proud of their accomplishments, that we had to buy the photo and video package. We booked the 2 hour touRead more”

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2.Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet at Ohana Surf Project near the Waikiki Beach Marriott, collect your rash guard, board, reef shoes, and fins, then ride a shuttle to the beach. Your instructor works with no more than four students, using a safety briefing and hands-on coaching. The experience is marketed for bodyboarding and surfing, so confirm the exact lesson format when booking.

“Everyone was supper awesome and supportive! Over all a supper great first experience surfing!! Would definitely recommend to anyone that’s looking for a really great first time experience with surfing!”

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3.Surf and Bodyboard Classes in Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Meet at Praia Grande near Sintra for a shared surf or bodyboard lesson with equipment included. Classes last about 1 hour 30 minutes, with one instructor for every five students and a maximum of 10 people. Sea conditions set the schedule, and some sessions use Praia das Maçãs or Carcavelos.

“First time surfing and amazing instructors and helpful staff!”

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4.Surf or Bodyboard and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Leave Lisbon Zoo for a two-hour surf or bodyboard lesson at Costa da Caparica, then visit a fisherman village, Arrábida Natural Park, and a historic Setúbal wine cellar. You get equipment, transport, an English or Portuguese instructor, insurance, photos, water, and optional hotel pickup with the private tour.

“la lezione di surf e il trasporto ottimi, gli insegnanti attenti e capaci. Metto quattro stelle solo perché purtroppo la seconda parte dell’attività è stata annullata a causa del numero dei partecipanti, ma in ogni caso ho ricevuto immediatamente un rimborso per la mancata degustazione.”

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