Explore Maalaea, Maui, Hawaii
Located in central Maui, Maalaea is best known for its harbor, a popular departure point for several ocean activities, as well as the magnificent Maui Ocean Center, Hawaii’s largest aquarium. While most visitors aren’t likely to spend an entire day here, we highly recommend a visit to learn more about Maui’s unique marine life, grab a bite to eat, depart for an exciting day on the ocean, and during winter months, even whale watch from shore!
Maui Fauna of the Month: Hawaiian Hoary Bat
From snow-capped volcanoes to green sand beaches, Hawaii’s reputation as exotic is nothing if not duly earned. Far more than the fabled seaside beauty often rendered in postcards, the 50th state is a place filled with tremendous surprises and incredible diversity....
5 Places Within A 10 Minute Drive Of Maalaea Worth Visiting
Maalaea and the area immediately around it is often overlooked as a destination for which you can spend a whole day exploring. There are actually tons of attractions and activities worth exploring within 10 minutes. Below are 5 places to visit that are within a...
Maui Souvenir Shopping
Forget Hang Loose t-shirts and shell necklaces: While both are well and good—and while both have a certain tropical charm—Maui also offers a cornucopia of rare and wonderful souvenirs. Whether you’re shopping for mementos or determined to find an extraordinary gift,...
Best Scuba Diving in the World
We've put together some of our favorite spots to scuba dive around the world. These scuba dive spots are just a few of the best in the world. Please add more suggestions in the comments below, and we'll add them to the list. Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island, Malaysia...
Insane Maui whale watch!
Now that our whales are officially gone from Maui waters, we thought we'd share our favorite whale watch from this last season. Here we are off the coast of Maalaea with a group of humpback whales that mugged our boat for over 30 minutes. We saw over a dozen...
The Maui Film Festival Films and Parties
We're really excited about the upcoming Maui Film Festival! If you haven't gotten tickets for the Celestial Cinema or any of the parties, there's 50% savings going on for a little while longer. Order them now! If you've never been, take it from these recent...
