By Sabah Karimi
Maalaea is a popular harbor and
resort area that once served as a major port of the island of Maui. You'll find dozens of waterfront activities to enjoy here, and the area is also famous for its white sandy
beaches and beautiful blue waters. Whether you want to spend the day sunbathing on the sands or explore the vast ocean, you'll find a wealth of things to see and do around Maalaea Harbor.
Go Whale Watching
Maalaea is one of several harbors with boats that set sail on whale-watching cruises throughout the day. Jump aboard a yacht, catamaran or glass-bottom boat to take a tour of the ocean and see the whales performing their breathtaking acrobatic stunts around the harbor. The best time to take these cruises is December through May; tour operators guarantee that you will see at least one whale on every cruise during these months.
Maalea Whale Watching Cruise
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Maalaea Road, Suite 211
Wailuku , HI 96793
(800) 942-5311
Take a Snorkeling Trip to Molokini
The island of Molokini is home to Turtle Town, the famous spot where hundreds of sea turtles glide across the waters and lay out on the sands. You can take a snorkeling trip from Maalaea Harbor to this beautiful region and enjoy the crystal clear waters and golden sands.
Molokini Snorkel Charters
Maui Classic Charters
1279 S Kihei Road, # 110
Kihei, HI 96753-5222
(800) 736-5740
Attend a Maui Luau
The traditional Hawaiian luau takes place on the shores of Maui every night, and you can find a variety of luau events around Maalaea Harbor. Head out for the evening to enjoy Hawaiian delicacies including kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon and other traditional dishes. It's a fun outdoor barbecue that will give you a chance to see ancient Hawaiian dances and rituals firsthand.
Old Lahaina Lu'au
1251 Front Street
Maui, HI 96761
(800) 248-5828
Take a Sugarcane Train Ride
Hop aboard the Lahaina Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad to take a tour of the old sugarcane plantations on the island of Maui. The train runs through a 6-mile track, and you can catch a glimpse of the West Maui mountains and the island of Molokai.
Sugar Cane Train
7 Kaka'alaneo Drive
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
(808) 667-6851
Go on the Atlantis Submarine Dive
Go on an underwater voyage on a real submarine with this tour to see the beautiful coral reefs, exotic sea creatures and sea turtles around the shores of Maalaea Harbor and Lahaina. This underwater adventure is a great way to explore the ocean without getting wet; it's a one-hour adventure that you'll never forget.
Atlantis Adventures
658 Front Street, Suite #175
Maui, HI, 96761
(800)548-6262
About the Author:
Sabah Karimi is a professional web and print copywriter with an educational background in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She writes in several niches including travel, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, lifestyle and small business. Karimi received a Top Content Creator Award from Demand Studios in 2009.
