Praktische Infos
Der Hafen von Maalaea befindet sich an der 101 Maalaea Boat Harbour Road, einer 16 km langen Straße südlich von Kahului über die Landenge. Die Geschäfte im Hafen von Maalaea sind täglich von 9:30 bis 21:30 Uhr geöffnet. Zu den Hafeneinrichtungen gehören Toiletten und Duschen. Jedes Boot wird einzeln betrieben, aber die meisten verkaufen Tickets am Stand von Maalaea Harbour Activities am Hafen in der Nähe von Slip 47 zwischen 9.00 und 20.00 Uhr. Für die beste Chance, Wildtiere zu beobachten, entscheiden Sie sich für ein Boot, das am frühen Morgen den Hafen verlässt. Aufgrund der Lage des Landes hier, das zwischen zwei Bergen hinabfließt, kann es ziemlich windig sein - halten Sie Ihren Hut fest, wenn die lokalen Passatwinde mittags aufkommen.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Maalaea Harbor is the go-to spot for travelers who want to get out on the ocean—book a tour in advance or head to the harbor to learn more about tour options and activities.
- Restrooms and showers provide a place to clean up after a snorkeling adventure.
- Some of the tours departing Maalaea Harbor are wheelchair accessible but check with the tour operator to make sure their accommodations suit your needs.
- Shops, restaurants, and a marina store ensure you have everything you need for a day out on the water.
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How to Get There
The harbor is located less than 10 miles from Kahului and Hawaii’s major airport—take Highway 380 to Highway 30 south. From the West Maui resort area, take Highway 30 south. If you want to avoid driving and enjoy the views along the way, book a tour that includes round-trip transportation.
When to Get There
The harbor is open daily, all year round. Choose a morning tour to avoid the winds that tend to pick up later in the day. For whale watching, visit from late November through early April.
Visiting the Maui Ocean Center
Known as the Aquarium of Hawaii, the Maui Ocean Center offers an immersive and educational experience. Visitors can explore a living reef, encounter a vast diversity of marine life in the open ocean exhibit, and learn about humpback whales in a unique virtual simulation. Visit the center before a snorkeling or whale-watching excursion to give yourself a headstart on learning about the area’s marine life.