(For families · Miami)
Wakeboarding & wakesurfing for kids. They'll stand up the first day.
Wakeboard or wakesurf — it's easier than it looks, kids learn faster than adults, and they're hooked the moment they're up. Any age. Life jackets always. Parents watch from a few feet away — and ride too.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 450+ trips · Pier 5, Venetian Marina
First day
Most kids stand up
10–12 mph
Walking-pace boat
Always
Life jacket on
~Age 6+
Younger ride tandem
Why it works for kids
Honestly? They pick it up faster than you will.
Some of our best first-session riders are kids — on the wakeboard and the wakesurf. Low speed, soft water, a big stable wake — it all plays to a child's strengths.
They're not afraid
Adults overthink the fall. Kids just go — and that's most of the battle.
Light & low to the board
A low center of gravity means balance comes naturally. The board does the work.
They're sponges
Give a seven-year-old two tries and they'll out-ride the parent who's been "almost getting it" all afternoon.
Any age
There's no "too young" to be on the water.
As a rough guide, most kids start wakeboarding or wakesurfing on their own around 6–7 — once they're comfortable in the water and can follow simple instructions. Younger than that? They still get a full day: riding tandem with an instructor or a parent, swimming, and cruising the bay.
There's no hard rule. It's about water-confidence, not a birthday. Tell us your child's age and we build the session around it.
- ✦Under ~6 — tandem rides, tubing, swimming, skyline cruise
- ✦6–9 — first stand-ups behind the boat on a wakeboard or wakesurf, low and slow
- ✦10+ — wakeboarding the wake, surfing rope-free, first tricks
Safe by design
One of the gentler watersports — and we run it conservatively.
Wakesurfing happens right behind the boat, on a soft rolling wave, at a speed slower than you'd jog. Here's how we keep it safe for kids:
Life jacket on every rider — properly fitted for each child, no exceptions.
Walking-pace 10–12 mph — your driver controls the speed the whole time.
An instructor on every ride — eyes on your child, calling each adjustment.
Never pushed — we go at the kid's pace. Want to ride tandem first? Easy.
Soft, rolling wake — no hard chop. A fall is just a splash next to the boat.
Parents, you're on the boat
Watch from a few feet away. Then take your turn.
This isn't a drop-off. It's your own private boat — you're right there the whole time, camera out, cheering them on. Plenty of room to sit back in the shade between sets.
And here's what happens every time: the kids make it look so easy that the parents have to try. Most of you end up riding too. It becomes the day the whole family talks about for the rest of the trip.
The ideal setup
A few friends, a few parents, one boat.
Kids learn faster — and have way more fun — when they're cheering each other on. Our favorite version of this day is 3–4 kids and their parents sharing the boat. But there's no minimum. One child and one parent is a perfect session too.
- ✦Bring 3–4 kids and their parents — up to 10 guests on the boat.
- ✦Or come solo — one child, one parent, the whole boat to yourselves.
- ✦Everyone rides, swims & cruises the skyline between sets.
Private boat from $295/hour · up to 10 guests · free cancellation up to 72h.
"Never tried wakesurfing before? DON'T WORRY. Our instructors were amazing and super patient — from kids to adults. After the first few tries, you'll be up. 10/10!"
"They taught me from scratch and I was surfing right away :) The boat is spectacular and very comfortable! We had a great time with my friends! I recommend it 100%!"
"Cam is the best instructor and captain. Always communicative, on time, and so friendly! I wish I could leave 10/10 stars!"
Parents ask
The questions we get most.
What age can my kid start wakeboarding or wakesurfing?+
Most kids start riding on their own around 6–7, once they're comfortable in the water and can follow simple instructions. Younger kids ride tandem with a parent or instructor and still get a full day. It's about water-confidence more than a birthday — just tell us your child's age and we set it up to match.
Is it actually safe?+
It's one of the gentler watersports out there. Every rider wears a properly fitted life jacket, the boat moves at a walking-pace 10–12 mph, the wake is soft and rolling, and there's an instructor focused on your child the entire time. A fall is just a splash a few feet from the boat — and we never push a kid past what they're comfortable with.
Can I come and watch?+
Always. It's your own private boat — you're aboard the whole time, a few feet away, taking photos and cheering them on. There's plenty of room to relax in between. And most parents end up riding too.
Can my kid bring friends?+
Please do — it's our favorite way to run the day. 3–4 kids and their parents on the boat (up to 10 guests total) means they hype each other up and learn faster for it. Split between families, it's also easy on everyone's wallet. That said, one child and one parent is a perfect session too.
What if my child is nervous?+
Totally normal — and totally fine. We start slow: a swim, a tandem ride with the instructor, time just sitting on the board. Kids almost always warm up once they see how gentle it is. There's zero pressure to "perform." If they only want to splash and cruise the skyline, that's a great day too.
What should we bring?+
Swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. We handle the boards, the life jackets, the wave and the driver. Pack snacks and drinks for the kids if you like — there's room to keep them cold.
How much is it, and how do we book?+
A private family session is from $295/hour for the whole boat (up to 10 guests). Most families do 2 hours so everyone gets plenty of water time. Book online below, or text us at (305) 889-8028 and we'll help you pick the right length for your kids' ages.
(Less posing. More doing.)
The day they'll never stop talking about.
Bring the kids, bring their friends, bring yourself. We bring the boat, the boards, the safety gear and a coach who's great with first-timers.