If you’re itching to try out your underwater gear in a place teeming with marine life, Molokini is a hot-ticket stop. A half-sunken cinder cone appearing low on the horizon three miles off Maui’s south shore, Molokini is a world-class snorkel and dive location that can be reached only by boat. Tours depart daily from… Continue »
Snorkeling is an inexpensive pastime that is easier to learn than surfing or scuba diving and can be done either by booking a cruise or finding a good spot on a beach. If you go with the pros, expect gear, lunch and other amenities to be provided. For the more independent type, snorkel gear can… Continue »
One could say Maui is a neatly arranged pile of inhabited lava rock surrounded by a huge, churning playground of sapphire blue water. Maui’s slice of the vast Pacific offers a venue for all manner of activities, one of which is parasailing. This is not a complicated undertaking. You book a ride with a parasailing… Continue »
Snorkeling is great, you say to yourself, floating lazily in the water as schools of fish come up to greet you. But what if a person could move a few layers below the surface and get a better view? Thankfully, somebody invented snuba diving. Snuba is a shallow-water dive system that bridges the gap between… Continue »
You’d be surprised by what comes out to play in Maui’s tide pools when the moon is up. This is the kingdom of Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, shrimp, snails and juvenile fish—nocturnal species that have developed unique characteristics like stalked eyes for night vision. A great way to get acquainted with these absorbing sea critters… Continue »
From the technological advances of windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding has come a challenging water sport that some people call kiteboarding and others call kitesurfing. No matter what you call it, this is an extreme sport that takes wind, guts, the right equipment and lots of practice. Here’s how it works: The kiteboarder, standing on a… Continue »
Maui is one of the world’s premiere sailing destinations. Whatever your sailing preference, you’ll find it here. Single-hull, double-hulled and tri-hulled yachts and catamarans of all sizes offer great sailing adventures. Sailboats leave daily from Ma‘alaea Harbor in South Maui, Lahaina Harbor in West Maui, and from the beach at Ka‘anapali, carrying anywhere from six… Continue »
Enjoy the wet thrill and excitement of zipping over the waters off Ka‘anapali on your own personal watercraft. If you’ve never piloted a Waverunner, instructors will help you get the hang of it. Propelled by a jet of water, the Yamaha XL700 Waverunners provide a relatively safe and fun activity for the entire family. If… Continue »
The gentle waters that lap upon Maui’s shores are alive with wildlife. Some of these animals, like humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles, are considered endangered species and are protected by federal laws. Dolphins and other whales—though not endangered—are also protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Hawai‘i’s marine animals are fascinating and… Continue »
Legends about surfing are found in the earliest stories of ancient Hawai‘i. In about 400 A.D., a form of belly boarding on small wooden planks was introduced. Later, Tahitian explorers brought their tradition of riding waves with canoes. The ingenious Hawaiians merged the two techniques to create the sport of surfing. Today the fascination with… Continue »
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