Paddleboard & Surf Club
Playa del Carmen · Mexico · since 2015
★★★★★
1,200+ reviews on Tripadvisor & Google
Sunrise session ● Morning session ● Sunset session ● Paddleboard lessons ● Paddle surf lessons ● Surf lessons ● Surf trips ● Surfboard rentals ● Paddleboard rentals ● Kayak rentals ● Multi-day rentals ● Paddleboard expeditions ● Aloha tours ● Snorkeling ● SUP yoga ● Yacht & catamaran charters ● Transportation ●
Sunrise session ● Morning session ● Sunset session ● Paddleboard lessons ● Paddle surf lessons ● Surf lessons ● Surf trips ● Surfboard rentals ● Paddleboard rentals ● Kayak rentals ● Multi-day rentals ● Paddleboard expeditions ● Aloha tours ● Snorkeling ● SUP yoga ● Yacht & catamaran charters ● Transportation ●
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Home of the sunrise session
Paddleboard group sessions
In 2015 our founder Sander got his hands on 5 Naish paddleboards, fell in love with the sport and started bringing friends along at sunrise. Since then we've welcomed thousands of people from all over to our group sessions. Join the club and paddle more for less, or come just once and have the experience of a lifetime. Anyone can do it! See you on the sea 🙂
Instruction
Equipment
Guides
Photos
Sunrise
Group session
Our flagship experience and our most popular session. Start your day on the water with the group. All levels welcome. Instruction, boards and photos included.
Morning
Group session
A later start with more personal attention. The best time if you want to bring children or need some pro tips from our instructors.
Sunset
Group session
Finish your day on the water with the group and our instructors, and watch the sun set over Playa del Carmen.
What our guests say
1,200+ five-star reviews
★★★★★“An epic bucket list experience!”Doug B · sunrise session
★★★★★“A wonderful way to start the day!”Leslie · morning session
★★★★★“Best outdoor activity in Playa del Carmen”Carolina G · sunset session
★★★★★“Great teaching, I felt safe and confident. Loved it!!”Angie · paddleboard lesson
★★★★★“A perfect experience for a newbie like me”Joost V · surf lesson
★★★★★“Best SUP rentals in Playa”Paul P · board rental
★★★★★“This was fantastic!”Monica · lagoon tour
★★★★★“Best! Day! Ever!”Amy · cenote tour
5.0 ★
Google & Tripadvisor
1,200+ reviews
Highest rated paddleboard & surf school
Paddleboard & surf lessons in Playa del Carmen
The only school in Playa del Carmen teaching according to ASI guidelines, the world-renowned standard in paddleboard and surf instruction.
ASI guidelines
All ages and levels
Private or small group
Paddleboard lessons
Learn the basics or improve your skills with one of our experienced instructors. We'll have you standing up in no time.
Paddle surf lessons
Learn or practice this exhilarating sport combining the best of both worlds: paddleboard and surf.
Surf lessons
Beginner or intermediate surf lessons. Schedule a private lesson for you or your group, or join one of our mixed group lessons and share the fun.
★★★★★
“Sander and his team are awesome, they made me feel comfortable and safe, they were always by our side.”
Tory F.
5.0 ★★★★★
Rent boards by the hour, per day or by the week
Paddleboard rentals
Starting from US$30
Surfboard rentals
Starting from US$30
Kayak rentals
Starting from US$30
Multi-day delivery
Starting from US$60
Are you looking to organize an event for your group?
Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Paddle, snorkel & explore
Paddleboard expeditions
Explore some of our favorite and most stunning locations in the Riviera Maya on a paddleboard with our very special paddleboard expeditions. Pick-up from your hotel or resort in a comfortable vehicle, led by one of our amazing local tour guides. Let us take you away from the masses into a beautiful water world.
Tulum · 5 hours · paddle & snorkel
SUP cenote expedition
Transport, guide, drinks, snacks and tacos included.
Tulum · 5 hours · paddleboard tour
SUP lagoon expedition
Transport, certified guide and photos included, plus drinks, snacks and tacos.
Cancun · paddle the mangroves
SUP mangrove expedition
Paddle through the mangroves of the Riviera Maya. Ask us about dates and details.
Aloha Tours Mexico
Our sister company for everything beyond the beach. After eleven years on this coast we know who is good at what they do, and we only send you to guides, captains and drivers we trust ourselves.
Regional tours
Ruins, cenotes and whale sharks
Yachts & catamarans
Private charters from Playa del Carmen
Private transport
Airport transfers and group transport
The Aloha guarantee: if we recommend it, we stand behind it.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What time are the paddleboard sessions?
We run guided group sessions three times a day: sunrise, morning and sunset. Sunrise is our flagship session and our most popular.
Do I need any experience?
No. All levels are welcome. Our certified instructors teach to ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors) guidelines.
How do I book, and is there a deposit?
You can book online through our booking page. A MXN $200 deposit holds your spot and is refundable up to 12 hours before the session.
Are photos included?
Yes. Photos are included in our paddleboard group sessions and in our tours.
Can I rent a paddleboard, surfboard or kayak?
Yes. You can rent paddleboards, surfboards and kayaks at the club. For multi-day rentals we deliver paddleboards and surfboards to your hotel or villa. Kayaks are not delivered.
Do you teach surf lessons?
Yes. Our surf school offers private and group lessons for beginners and improvers with ASI-certified instructors, plus surfboard rentals and coaching and surf trips along the Riviera Maya.
Where is the club and when are you open?
We are on the beach in Playa del Carmen, next to Fusion Beach Bar between Calle 6 and Calle 8 Norte. We are open every day. Hours change with the season, so check Google for today's times.
Do you also offer tours, yachts and transport?
Yes, through our sister company Aloha Tours Mexico: regional tours including ruins, cenotes and whale sharks, private yacht and catamaran charters, and private transport.
Right on the beach, of course
Aloha headquarters
Where
On the beach, next to Fusion Beach Bar, between Calle 6 and Calle 8 Norte, Playa del Carmen
Open
365 days a year
USA / Canada