Surf Cloud 9 (서프 클라우드 나인)

Licensed and liability-insured, this Honolulu outfit keeps shore drills brief so students spend the bulk of the session out on the waves. Lessons are led by marine rescue-certified instructors and semi-pro longboarders who guide participants through paddling and catching waves with patient, step-by-step coaching. Set away from the dense lineup of Waikiki, the location frequently yields encounters with sea turtles swimming right alongside the boards. Transport is covered by complimentary shuttle transfers running to and from Waikiki and Ala Moana.