Our favorite ways to spend a day (or a night) on the Valley Isle, from oceanfront luaus to the adventures in between. Check live prices and book in a couple of clicks.
One standout luau for each side of the island.
On the Grand Wailea's oceanfront lawn, with Kahoʻolawe and Molokini on the horizon, this luau tells the legends of Honuaʻula, from the first voyaging canoes to Pele's fire, in hula and flame. Come early for lawn games and a hula lesson, then settle in for an open bar and an island feast of kalua pig, mac-nut mahi mahi and Maui Cattle sirloin.
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Right on Kāʻanapali Beach at the Royal Lahaina Resort, Myths of Maui sails you across Hawaiʻi, Tahiti, Samoa and Aotearoa in a single sunset, ending with a heart-pounding fire-knife dance. A shell lei greeting, drinks all evening and an all-you-can-eat buffet with its own keiki spread make it an easy win for families.
Pricing / AvailabilityPick your pace: easygoing catamaran, small-group raft or a West Maui sail.
A roomy double-decker catamaran carries you from Maʻalaea to Molokini Crater and then Turtle Arches, where green sea turtles glide past underwater lava arches. Breakfast, lunch and patient guides who coach first-timers make it a relaxed, budget-friendly pick for kids and grandparents alike.
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With no more than 24 guests, Redline's 35-foot rafts launch from Kihei and race out to Molokini, including the dramatic Back Wall most boats skip, then run the lava coastline toward La Perouse Bay. It's fast, splashy and personal, best for adventurous snorkelers age 8 and up.
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Four hours under sail along West Maui's coastline with 25 guests at most, stopping at whichever reefs and turtle spots are clearest that day. Gear, reef-safe sunscreen, breakfast, a full lunch and an open bar are all included, so all you need is a towel.
Pricing / AvailabilityHumpback season runs roughly November through May. Pick your boat.
Naturalists lead this Maʻalaea Harbor cruise into the channel where humpbacks gather each winter between Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Proceeds support the nonprofit's whale research, so every breach you cheer for helps protect the next generation.
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Trade the crowded deck for a low-slung raft that puts you close to the water when humpbacks cruise past off Kihei. It's an up-close, small-group alternative to the big boats, with guides who know just where to look.
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A two-hour whale watch from Maʻalaea Harbor narrated by certified marine naturalists, priced for travelers who would rather save room in the budget for shave ice. Watch for mothers and calves, tail slaps and full breaches all season long.
Pricing / AvailabilitySunrise, a downhill ride or a crater hike on Maui's 10,000-foot volcano.
Skip the pre-dawn drive up the switchbacks and let Polynesian Adventure take the wheel to Haleakalā's summit for sunrise at roughly 10,000 feet. Guides share the park's history and Hawaiian culture while the sky catches fire above the clouds.
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Coast about 13 miles down the slopes of Haleakalā at your own pace on this self-guided ride that starts at 6,500 feet. Pull over for photos, snacks and sweeping Upcountry views whenever the mood strikes.
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Spend a full day on Haleakalā's Sliding Sands and Halemauʻu trails with a guide who sets the pace for your group. Lunch, snacks, rain jackets and backpacks are covered, so you can focus on the otherworldly crater.
Pricing / AvailabilityLet a local handle the curves.
More than 600 curves and 50-plus one-lane bridges become someone else's problem on this guided Road to Hana tour. Sit back for waterfalls, coastal lookouts and rainforest stops while a local guide handles the driving and the stories.
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A private six-hour trip to the halfway point of the Hana Highway, with time for a dip beneath Puaʻa Kaʻa Falls. Ideal if you want the rainforest and waterfalls without committing to the full day.
Pricing / AvailabilityNorth Shore treetops or West Maui speed.
Seven lines, treetop platforms and swinging suspension bridges on Maui's lush North Shore, open to ages 5 (at least 40 lbs) up to 95. It's one of the most family-friendly ways to fly through the island's canopy.
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Race a friend on six side-by-side lines totaling about two miles above the valleys of Kapalua. ATV rides between lines and guides full of local knowledge round out the thrill.
Pricing / AvailabilityOne south side school and two West Maui favorites.
Learn on Kihei's gentle south shore waves with a crew of upbeat local surfers who make first-timers feel like naturals. Group and private lessons suit every age.
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Patient, fun-loving local instructors run these lessons from one of the best beginner breaks on Maui's west side. Expect plenty of laughs and a real shot at standing up on your first wave.
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Based at Ukumehame Beach Park, Maui Surfer Girls is one of the island's best-loved beginner programs, with qualified instructors who build real confidence in the water. You'll leave with new skills and maybe a new favorite sport.
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Step aboard right from the sand at Mākena for a sunset sail with live Hawaiian music and a sparkling rosé toast. Island-inspired bites are on the menu as the sky turns gold.
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A romantic evening out of Maʻalaea Harbor with dinner, cocktails and island-style music as the sun goes down. The central departure is an easy drive from anywhere on the island.
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A locally loved sunset cruise aboard the Calypso, with a chef-prepared menu served as the sky lights up. Leaving from Maʻalaea keeps it close to Kihei, Wailea and Kāʻanapali alike.
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Beat the crowds to Molokini on an early catamaran from Mākena's Maluaka Beach, one of the closest departures to the crater. After snorkeling in glassy morning visibility, you'll swim with honu at Turtle Town.
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Sail to Molokini aboard the Akialoa and snorkel the calm, crescent-sheltered waters about two and a half miles offshore. It's a classic Maui morning with a real sailing feel.
Pricing / AvailabilityFly over it, dive under it or paddle across it.
Float high above Kāʻanapali Beach on a solo, tandem or triple flight for some of the best views on the west side. It's one of the most affordable ways to see Maui from the sky.
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Certified, getting certified or breathing underwater for the very first time, Banyan Tree Divers has a guided shore dive for you along West Maui's coral reefs. It's a relaxed, confidence-building way to meet the reef up close.
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Paddle the calm Mākena coastline, then slip into the water to snorkel over reefs where sea turtles and tropical fish hang out. The 3.5-hour tour includes all your gear, and private trips are available too.
Pricing / AvailabilityDirt trails, saddles and big views.
Drive your own UTV across 1,400 acres of rugged trails on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains. Expect dust, ocean views and plenty of laughs.
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Family-owned Circle M Ranch leads trail rides with sweeping, panoramic views of the island. It's one of Maui's most underrated land adventures and a relaxed way to see the countryside.
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Visit the historic pineapple plantation at Hāliʻimaile on Haleakalā's gentle slopes, where a small farm keeps Maui's pineapple heritage alive. Learn how the fruit is grown, from field to table.
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Step inside the only walk-in butterfly house in Hawaii on a guided 45-minute tour of every life stage, from tiny egg to open wings. Kids love learning how to gently hold a butterfly.
Pricing / AvailabilityTwo more pairs, South Maui and West Maui side by side.
Te Au Moana, "the ocean tide," fills the Wailea Marriott's seaside lawn with ancestral storytelling, music and dance. With the Pacific right beside your table, it's about as Maui as an evening gets.
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On the Sheraton's beachfront lawn beside Black Rock, the Maui Nui Luau mixes lighthearted storytelling with hula, fire and a traditional imu ceremony. Kāʻanapali Beach stretches out right behind the stage.
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Feast at Mokapu skips the buffet line with courses served right to your table, plus creative cocktails and a smaller, more intimate crowd. It's the polished pick for food lovers in Wailea.
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Maui's newest luxury luau follows young Moea into a dream woven from the Kapa Moe blanket, told through dance, music and cuisine. It all unfolds in the Ritz-Carlton's newly renovated Aloha Garden Pavilion.
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