I'm not a very big fan of the ocean. I'm not a very strong swimmer. I was pretty intimidated to try SUPB. Maria and her team are awesome!! She makes you feel confident and at ease when you are getting instructions before and in the water. You'll be amazed what else you learn from Maria. Don't think twice, she's the... More

After training 5 days a week for Maliko Gulch Olukai event this past weekend, I decided it was finally time to get some help with my form and benefit from the experience Maria has to offer. I was delighted by the technical tips she provided. I have been paddling for a year, and almost daily for the past few months.... More

My sister and I visited Maui last week for her birthday and she found Maria through Trip Advisor. I wasn't sure what to expect, but as the title suggests, it was incredible! My sister and I both enjoy yoga, so we focused more on attempting the different pose rather than the actual SUP. Maria was a terrific instructor and did... More

After researching "the best" SUP school and instructors, we decided to book with Maria Souza. It was an excellent choice: Maria and her daughter spent quality time with my 10 year old daughter and her 7 year old friend, and the two mamas over the course of three days of lessons. Beginning with dry land training which focuses on proper... More

I really wanted to try SUP so after some research I found Maria. My husband and 9 year old son also took the lesson. What an amazing experience! Maria was kind, skilled, and an amazing teacher. All of us were able to get up immediately and had a ton a fun doing it. My 9 year old went reluctantly and... More

I visited Maui earlier this month and wanted to try SUP. I was nervous about going out on my own so I booked a lesson with Maria, and she was an excellent teacher! The lesson that she gave before we went to the water was great as it made me feel comfortable on the board and let me know what... More

We had seen SUP from a distance and thought... Why not!! We checked out many sites and instruction possibilities and thought Maria was the Best option. We are so glad we chose her.. She is probably the most motivational instructor you will ever find. Patient... Knowledgable... Understanding.. Her background in the sport gave us so much confidence we could not... More

When we booked our trip to Maui and decided it was finally time to learn to SUPB, we researched Maria Souza and were blown away by her personal achievements and experience. We booked a lesson for her with our group of 6. I really wanted to learn, but I was still nervous - new thing, unknown, etc. As soon as... More

No trip to Maui is complete without Maria Souza's SUP School! From the minute I met Maria I was completely at ease with learning and felt completely confident and calm once I got on the water. She and her team were amazing and made everyone in my group feel like family. It was a wonderful experience and if I make... More