Ocean Creatures
Ocean Creatures The Hawaiian Monk Seal (`Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua) is a mammal that lives in the ocean, but they also likes to go on beaches, and sometimes they will even swim in fresh water pools and streams too. Monk seals breathe air so they will occasionally stick their heads out of the water and catch their breath. they can…
Reef Creatures
Reef Creatures Ocean Creatures of the Coral reef Hi Ocean lovers, Here on Maui we are lucky to have the ocean surrounding us. The ocean is a great place to play, surf, swim, and have fun. We visit the ocean for our fun and then we go home each night. The creatures of the coral reef…
Quicksilver Luxury Powercat to Molokini
Maui’s #1 Molokini Snorkeling Adventure The Quicksilver is Maui’s newest high-speed, double-decker catamaran with plenty of comfortable seating for its passengers. The Quicksilver operates from Maalaea Harbor and offers a Molokini snorkel trip, dinner cruises and whale watches in season. The Deluxe Am Molokini Snorkel trip includes a stop at Maui’s #1 snorkeling destination Molokini Crater, and also a stop at Turtle Town. Molokini is a Hawaii state marine life conservation district and bird sanctuary. Located 3 miles off the South shore of Kihei, rising out of 300 feet of water, Molokini is home to many different types of marine life. Tropical fish and animals like the Moorish Idol, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, Rainbow Wrass, octopus, harmless reef sharks and beautiful coral formations make their home within this sheltered volcanic caldera. Crystal clear water, tropical birds, endemic marine life and this secluded environment…
Places to Go Maui
Places to Go Maui There are some Must See places to visit on Maui, So don’t just stay in your hotel sitting by the pool, get our and explore a little. It is well worth the effort. You can take a tour, or get in your car and drive yourself. Maui has many beautiful and…
Zip-Line Adventures
Zip-line Adventures We like this activity and we have been many times on our days off. It is like a nature walk with some quick slides down some zip lines, this will get your adrenaline going (and some light exercise too). This activity is one of the fastest growing eco-adventure style activities. Located upcountry at…
Massage and Spa treatments
Lomi-lomi Hawaiian massage & Spa Treatments One of the best massages you will ever have. Hawaiian style massage is a deep tissue massage. It is great for athletes and for relaxation, If you want soft, ask for it. or you will be in for a tough time. Hawaiian massage has a spiritual side that…
Food Carts
Food TrucksFood Carts have recently gained popularity in Maui. There are some seafood & shrimp carts at the Kahului Harbor, and Several Carts like the Taco trucks, you can find on the way to big beach. The one we recommend worth checking is the Kinaole truck parked near Kam 1 beach, in Kihei. They…
Outdoor Markets
Outdoor Markets Outdoor markets abound. There a a few that run all week long like the north Kihei market at the old Suda Store on North Kihei Road, and the swap meet in Kahului and the Maui Community College, which just runs on Saturdays. Try the Kihei Market Place, the Aloha Market, and the…
Try some Local Foods
Try some Local Foods Drink a glass of fresh guava juice or try a P.O.G. (passion fruit, orange, guava) juice, Eat some fresh pineapple, Papaya. Try a Spam Musubi, Manapua (pork bun), some POI (taro paste), Pork Lau-lau (shredded pork cooked in a taro leaf). There are many great places to get local food….
Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
Maui Ocean CenterSeeing the underwater world is now easier than ever before. The Maui Ocean Center at Maalaea harbor is a world class aquarium that features the underwater magic that was only accessible to snorkelers and scuba divers. Bring the whole family and take some time to encounter this marvelous display of underwater life….