Things to do in Maalaea

Top Things to Do in Maalaea

Things to Do in Maalaea


Top Attractions in Maalaea

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  • Bill H
    Traverse City, MI1,014 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Forgot to add to my 5 star review of Tantes restaurant that the harbor parking lot is now a fee lot up until 5 PM. If you do not like paying for parking and would like to eat at Tantes plan on doing so after 5. FYI: Beach Bums is now closed possibly a victim of covid.
    Written 27 March 2023
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  • PMQuestions
    North Yorkshire, UK34,198 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is at the end of a street of condos, it has a car park, shower and a portable restroom.

    All very ordinary, bordering on scruffy - but the beach is amazing and you can walk for miles. Like others, we saw Turtles near the shore.
    Written 19 January 2019
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  • Greg Skipton, Independent Travel Agent
    Watertown, NY100 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped here while we were killing time before our entrance to the Maui Ocean Center. We had a great conversation with the owner about their operations, especially during the lockdown. The artwork here is amazing and definitely worth taking the time to look at.
    Written 3 June 2021
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  • Brian W
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Molokini and turtle arches snorkel trip with our family including our 10yr old grandaughter. It was a very comfortable boat and the crew took good care of us. The selection of food and drinks were great. We had good seats that were comfortable and had great views. Molokini was great as usual but the turtle arches location was disapointing...no turtles. Our 10yr old really enjoyed it though! While I prefer small boat trips to Molokini (this boat had 85 plus crew) I highly recommend this trip for families and people who want more ammenities. Besides snorkeling we also had a great whale show coming back. In some ways it was better than our whalewatching trip the next day.
    Written 27 February 2024
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  • heidi t
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great trip, well run, welcoming, and professional…so many whales!!! Highly recommend this company! The boat is nice complete with complimentary snacks and soft drinks.
    Written 2 February 2024
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  • Joseph S
    Kirkland, WA172 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I'm not aware of the Harbor Fair, but I'm pretty sure the one in the title is what they are referring to. They always have interesting artsy craftsy booths. The admission price is a buck and we think it is well worth it. We always buy something from a mini purse for a wallet, phone and keys to wood chopsticks.
    Written 19 February 2016
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  • Vacation04811070757
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went with about 30 people from our wedding party. Crew was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this trip. Kk(kkkkk
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Laurie S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    FANTASTIC 3 hour whale watching tour with Kiera and Tennyson. They are so fun to hang out with and knew tons of whale info. We were able to lift the sail during the cruise and it was such a treat! We saw mom and baby whales, whale pods and individuals. We’ve been in February two years now just to see the whales and this was by far the best day ever with our new fav company.
    Written 8 February 2024
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  • Mkwas343
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My family of 5 had an awesome experience with two knowledgeable guides on 12/24.

    Captain Alex and First Mate Michael provided a top notch fishing experience. These two shared a wealth of knowledge about marine life of the area and informed us about the history of the island all while putting us on excellent fishing spots. They were also super friendly and easy to talk to. Within the first 15 minutes on board it get like we were on an outing with old friends.

    We had a great day on the water with over a dozen fish kept and many more caught and released. We were even lucky enough to see a few sharks that were bold enough to chase our catch to the surface in an attempt to get a free meal. None were hooked and we were treated to a bit of folklore about how native Hawaiian people believed they were descendants of these amazing animals so they are protected and revered on the islands.

    We were also graced by the presence of numerous whales who surfaced staggeringly close to the boat. As soon as the massive creatures were noticed our crew informed us of the proper procedures when approached and we learned a lot about the huge mammals.

    In all it was a great way to spend the morning. Everyone caught their share of fish and we certainly left the experience more knowledgeable about Hawaii and the ocean ecosystem it supports.

    I can't recommend this tour enough. 10/10 I would absolutely do it again and I hope we get Alex and Mike to guide. The service they provided was second to none.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • Sue E
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great trip afternoon snorkeling to Molokini
    Amazing clear view, excellent snorkeling equipment
    I would highly recommend this trip
    Written 28 April 2023
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  • Cherise B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My son and I booked a trip to the Lanai Cathedrals. We had Joe as our dive master. I been on a few chartered boats before and I would say this is top notch. Everyone was super friendly and personable. I liked how Joe even wrote out things on his clipboard of what was there for us to see. They even made it special for a gentleman who had his 900th dive with us and made a big deal about it. We enjoyed our time and will be back.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Paige H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The owners, Mikhail and Maggie made this two-excursion dive trip the best they could possibly be. They knew where to go and brought the equipment and food to make our time together simply wonderful. The dive master, Rose was knowledgeable and friendly; refreshing experienced divers and facilitating our daughter’s Open Water Scuba Certification. Each dive was better than the next, seeing and swimming with Maui’s indigenous fish, coral, turtles and even a white tipped reef shark. Truly exceeded our expectations!
    Written 16 March 2024
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