Summer months are better for avoiding rain, however winter months are excellent for whale watching. See this article for more on the best times to vacation in Hawaii . Summer is ushered in by the return of the Trade Winds . Maui is considered to be one of the World’s top Windsurfing destinations.
Summertime swimming is excellent. Summer is a great time to see Honu sea turtles in Kapalua Bay. Also, in the summer time, south shores are common for surfing. Summer hours are 6 a.m. During the winter, Hanauma Bay is open 6 a.m.
Hawaiian water is typically calm water, so the boat ride is normally very calm. If the water does get rough the boats are made to handle the water very well. Hawaiian dancers lead you back in time to the celebration of Hawaii. Daily, starting at 5:30 pm.
Molokini doesn’t have high population of fish as some other areas but the ones you see are so vibrant in the crystal clear water. You will be amazed at how far you can see in the water when you are there. Molokini is definitely a “must see” while you visit Maui. This experience caters to the physically fit and healthy minded adventurers who want to paddle to the xTreme! Molokini is the crater just off the coast, and there are popular snorkel/dives to that location. I’ve dived there several times and have never really been very impressed: it’s busy as hell, for one.
Molokini as a snorkel destination is weather-dependent. A few days a year the winds are too strong and the boats go to alternate dive sites. Molokini trips, Performance sailing trips and Sunset trips are available.
Explore underwater caves, volcanic arches and tunnels at remote locations with no crowds, paddle to pristine shoreline locations with small groups led by an experienced scuba dive master. Snorkel at a 2nd fantastic dive site as well, occasional dolphin encounters and whale watching when in season (Dec.-May). Explore on your own via compact car rental with courtesy pick up, or enjoy a guided tour with a local guide. The more adventurous traveler can choose to hike down a 1,700 foot sea cliff on a 2.9 mile trail to Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
Whale watching on every boat trip during season. Whale watching on every trip during season. Whales dive for an average of 7-15 minutes - if you see a whale dive, keep watching the area for when the whale surfaces again.
Kayaking has quickly become one of the most popular Maui activities, choose wisely, choose Maui Kayaks! Kayaking is great for all levels of ability, we do enforce a minimum age of 5 years old. On some of our more demanding treks we have a minimum age of 8 years old.
Hawaii has structured their tax system in such a way that every dollar gets taxed - whether it be for goods, services or .anything. Hawaii has a 4.166% excise tax which, unfortunately, has to be paid no matter what. Hawaii is a series of volcanic islands and has a lot of fringing reefs, giving good snorkeling from the beach — Tunnels Beach on Kauai, Kahulu’u Beach on the BI, and so forth. There is a lot of good snorkeling without taking a boat.
