ocean

Snorkel Gear                                                                                                       Snorkeling on Maui is fun and everyone should try it. Please note that snorkeling is a swimming sport so you will need to be able to swim. Snorkeling lessons are available. Most strong swimmers can teach themselves in calm shallow water or in a pool. We provide rental snorkel gear. Our shop staff…

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…

Coral Reef Protection and Ocean Etiquette When engaging in the marine environment we should remember that the ocean and near shore reefs are home to a multitude of species. The biology of the coral reef is an amazing interaction of elemental forces and the balance between all the species that visit and inhabit the reef….

WHICH SPORT IS FOR ME? Surfing for everyone: Surfing is catching waves and riding on a surfboard, you don’t need big waves when learning. In Hawaii we prefer to use the longboard, which is stable and easy to stand on. In our beginner surfing lessons we show you how to catch the waves and ride the waves,…

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….

Rent a Kayak The easiest way to access the reef and near-shore waters is to rent a kayak. Minimal skill required, but some “ocean sense” is essential. We only recommend kayaking in the early mornings and staying inside the reef. Then you can take a short tour up and down along the coast and…

Kids windsurfing camps run all summer long. They are 3-day camps Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Kids start at 8:30am in the mornings till noon (half day) or till 2:30 (full day). These camps are a great opportunity for kids to have a fun and safe introduction into the sport of windsurfing. the emphasis is on…

SURFING & BOOGIE BOARDING Maui offers some of Hawaii’s best surfing without the crowds of popular mainland surf breaks. If you have never tried Surfing, Lessons are a must! There are many ways to surf; Bodysurfing, Boogie boarding, Longboard surfing, shortboard surfing, canoe surfing, wave-ski surfing, Stand-up paddle surfing and Tow-in surfing. On Maui one…