Called "The Hawaiian Aquarium," this family friendly, 5-acre aquarium and oceanography center is located in Wailuku and features animals that are unique to Hawaii. Exhibits include tide pools, sea turtles, sharks, and humpback whales while having the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere.
Kids should have a blast here, allowing them to be immersed in the beautiful sea life. The aquarium allows you to get a first hand look and explore the special relationship Hawaiians have with the sea.
Tours and Experiences for Maui Ocean Center
PRIVATE TOUR: PRICE IS PER VEHICLE - HOLDS 1-6 PASSENGERS. Cruise ship-friendly tour with Kahului Port pick up by private minivan 8:30 am and 1:30 pm are departure times. We start our drive through Kahului up the hill to Wailuku Town. The town sits in the shadow of the lush, ancient volcano known as Hale Mahina. The road heads directly into the erosion valley known as Iao. Maui Tropical Plantation. It’s the largest on Maui. Take advantage of all the flowers and ponds for a great photo op. Ice cream, coffee and other treats are for sale here. Grab one and relax under a Banyan Tree or walk over to the small pineapple farm. Our final stop is the renowned Maui Ocean Center. It is 3 acres big, making it the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Here you’ll find ocean wonders of all sorts, including a 750,000 gallon tank filled with sharks and stingrays. Become immersed in the 3D Humpback Whale experience that puts you up close and personal with these gentle giants.
Simply the best whale watch in Maui! Hop aboard Maui's newest and only custom built Super Raft for an exciting up close whale watch adventure. No crowds and an ultra smooth ride make this an unmatched way to experience majestic humpback whales.
Each year thousands of Humpback Whales return each year to give birth in these protected waters. Feel the excitement of up close tail slaps, fin waves and the ever popular full body breach as our friendly naturalists explain whale behavior. Listen below the surface through our on board hydrophone, as whales communicate with each other and their newly born calves! Our vessel offers the perfect mix of luxury ride with the close to the water feel of a raft, and yes we have two on board restrooms!
Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of certified Marine Naturalists who explain and interpret the social behavior of humpback whales. Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and watch a variety of whale behaviors between mothers, calves or aggressive males competing for females. Every trip is different and you never know what what you'll experience. Moreover, whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watches or you go again for free.
This private Hana and island tour offers access to Maui's Pristine locations throughout Maui. The choice of vehicles are clean and open space for your enjoyment.
Encounter Hawaiian marine life at Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii. Listed among the “Top 10 Aquariums in the World” by TripAdvisor, the Aquarium features one of the world’s largest displays of live Pacific corals, sharks, stingrays, turtles, and a virtual whale encounter in the new, state-of-the-art Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere.
Take a trip around the West Maui Mountains. Drive through the historic town of Lahaina, the famous resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua, before checking out an awesome blowhole! Then come with us as we wind along coastal cliffs, finishing the tour in 'Iao Valley State Park.
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