August 16, 2023
A paraglider is a free-flying, foot- launched aircraft fitted with a harness suspended below a fabric wing used primarily to satisfy man’s latent desire to fly. Take-offs are done on the slopes of HALEAKALĀ , with descents ranging from 1,000…
August 16, 2023
Thrill seekers may want to check out RAPPEL MAUI ’ s CLASSIC RAPPELLING GROUP TOUR. After a 60-FOOT RAPPEL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CLIFF, scale straight down a 50-foot waterfall, then a 30-foot tall fall, before you swim to…
August 16, 2023
The gentle waters that lap upon Maui’s shores are alive with wildlife like humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles. They are considered endangered species and are protected by federal laws. Dolphins and other whales also are protected by…
August 16, 2023
You’ve no doubt seen STAND-UP PADDLE SURFING , or SUP — it looks like a hybrid of outrigger paddling and surfing, and everybody’s doing it. Requiring a lightweight paddle, an extra-wide, aerodynamic surfboard and just a bit of balance, this…
August 16, 2023
Whether you’re harnessed to a parasail high above the ocean or steering a JET SKI across the water’s surface, you’ll probably be wearing a grin. These water sports are fun for everyone. If you’ve never piloted a Jet Ski, instructors…
August 16, 2023
RAFTING is an adventure at sea, one where you’re sure to get wet during an adrenaline-fueled jaunt in an aerodynamic craft that the U.S. Coast Guard uses as its rescue vehicle of choice. These 30-foot rigid-hulled ocean rafts offer a…
August 16, 2023
CHARTER FISHING BOATS set out from Lahaina, Mā‘alaea Harbor and Māla Wharf daily in pursuit of mahimahi (dolphin fish), ono (wahoo), ‘ahi (yellowfin tuna), ulua (jack crevalle), kawa kawa (bonito) and the sport fisher’s dream: Pacific blue marlin. Some companies…
August 16, 2023
OCEAN KAYAKING is a great way to slip away from the crowds and get lost in the rhythm of the paddle and the irresistible tug of nature. If you need any more incentive, here it is: Paddling is a good…
August 16, 2023
There’s something spellbinding about squinting into a Pacific morning sunrise and spying a pod of wild dolphins spinning out of a sun- polished sea. Seemingly carefree, these marine mammals can appear out of the blue and put on a show…
August 16, 2023
WINDSURFING , the inventive marriage of sailing and surfing, has found the perfect honeymoon spot on Maui. With its ideal combination of strong trade winds and consistent surf, the island is one of the world’s best windsurfing destinations. While here,…
August 16, 2023
From the technological advances of windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding comes 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…
August 16, 2023
SNUBA is a SHALLOW-WATER DIVE SYSTEM that bridges the gap between snorkeling and scuba diving. It’s not as rigorous and time-consuming as learning to scuba dive but is more adventurous than snorkeling. Air is supplied by a scuba tank that…
