First off, let me say that I have ZERO experience in water sports and actually can't even swim, so I was naturally a bit anxious to try e-foiling during honeymoon, even though Mark Zuckerberg made it look cool. From the first moment we stepped on the sand, though, the instructors were SO kind and reassuring - letting us know we would have helmets and life jackets, and that they would be right next to us the entire time.
We got there bright and early for their first lesson (7am) and were given a brief but informative training by Steve and Nick, who were really cool and funny. There was also a cute dog there who turned out to be insta-famous lol (roxyfrenchie808, in case you're curious). Everyone who came for the lesson or to just hang out seemed to know each other, so it was a really chill vibe.
After a quick lesson, we were in the water and both Nick and Nicho circled us on the boards the entire time, making sure we were safe, giving us on-the-fly advice, and taking pictures and videos to share with us after the lesson. Even though I'm terrified of water, I was easily standing on the board within 45 minutes, ready to advance to the e-foiling part. My hubby and I had a blast the entire time, and we ended up going back for another lesson ON THE MORNING OF our 11:30am flight. That's how fun it was, haha. I would definitely give the whole experience and the instructors 5 stars and would come back again if we were ever vacationing in Maui. Thank you Aloha E-foils for a great honeymoon experience!!
Tips (for an inexperienced water buffalo like me):
(1) Hydrate and get plenty of rest the night before, because it can get tiring if you fall as many times as I did.
(2) Bring or wear a rash guard to avoid scuffing up elbows or your belly getting back on the board (also because it might be slightly chilly in the AM).
(3) Don't be afraid to go full-speed and stand up as quickly as possible - the instructors will encourage you to do this. After you stand up one time, you'll realize how easy it is (like riding a bike), and you can spend the rest of your time learning to rise up out of the water, which in my opinion was the hardest part but very do-able on your first lesson.
(4) You'll save more money if you come with a large group, and it makes you feel safer to have people around you while in the water.