In the Summit District, the 11.7 mile point-to-point Sliding Sands to Halemau'u Thru Hike is…read moreincredible--plan ahead to have someone pick you up on the other side. For the first 2/3, it's all downhill and makes for a great trail run. The way up is strenuous, but manageably short and most definitely worth it. Incredible views and you literally get to be above the clouds. Would highly recommend this hike when visiting this area of the park.

Highly recommended! Pictures don't do it justice…read more It costs $30 if you don't have a park pass. The drive to the observatory is beautiful and so is the sunset. If you are going to watch the sunset, dress warm. It's cold up there!!! You will be 10,000 feet high. There are bathrooms and you can bring food and chairs while you wait for the sunset. There are a lot of people that go so make sure to come earlier for parking.

We've sailed with Sea Maui 8 or 9 times on their Sunset Dinner, Sunset Cocktail and Whale watching…read morecruises. For us, we prefer the Sunset Cocktail cruise as it's the perfect amount of food and drinks. This last trip, we took the whole family for the express snorkel trip. It's a shorter trip, which worked perfectly for the younger kids and didn't tie up a big amount of island time. Captain Nick and his crew was all about making sure all had a great time while keeping safety at the top of mind. They guaranteed we'd see turtles... we did! Immediately. I accused them of being remote controlled because they were there right on cue! I'm not a big snorkel guy, but I had a blast. We'll keep returning to Sea Maui. Greatest crew on Maui !!

On our vacation to Maui last week, we took trips out to the sea with Sea Maui twice. Our first trip…read moreout was an adults-only family excursion while the kids hung out with their grandma and auntie. The catamaran was pretty sweet, with some really comfy bean bags overlooking the edge out to the ocean. While we did occasionally get splashed in this area, it was worth the unobstructed view of the sunset and the breeze in my hair. The crew was especially sweet and treated all of us like absolute royalty. A note to those who are prone to motion sickness: do not try to be brave and only wear sea bands thinking you'll be okay. Take your Dramamine an hour before you board the catamaran. While the first half of our dinner cruise was fine with my motion sickness, the second half of the trip left me feeling really queasy around dinner service time. This made me very sad. This was no fault of the crew, and 100% my fault for thinking I could tough it out. If you are ill-prepared, the crew has ginger ale, club soda and ginger chews to help. Speaking of dinner, the few bites I was able to eat on our first trip were fantastic: a full dinner buffet prepared by Cafe Jai. The salmon was perfectly tender, as was the short rib. The caesar salad was just the right amount of tangy (and the extra dressing was really great on the salmon as well.) I'm not sure what kind of sauce was on the crispy seasoned potatoes but they were absolutely delightful. And of course, the crown on top of a delicious meal was the mini brownie cup we were served for dessert before we wrapped up the trip. Our second trip (where I was prepared with some Dramamine) was a memorial for our grandparents, where we released their cremains at sea with eco-urns. I must say that the crew handled everything wonderfully. We had the full bar, another beautiful buffet spread including some delicious crispy chicken, a pesto pasta salad, pulled beef sliders, and rolls. After we said our emotional goodbyes, we were given rose petals to release into the ocean. We even received certificates after the trip that gave us the coordinates of where my grandparents cremains were released. I seriously cannot thank Sea Maui enough for giving my family a truly memorable experience on our trip to Maui. They made our trip so special. A million thanks for the kindness!

Quick stop to check out the ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs…read more These are subtle but worth viewing. Little creek running nearby.

Common Draw Hawaiian…read morePetroglyphs (aka Pu'u Kilea) that are purported to be drawn in by some of the original inhabitants of the island of Maui. The Good: *Over 100 figures depicting animals and humans *It's definitely more interesting considering these native Hawaiian drawings and how closely they match some of the Native American's Petroglyphs that I've seen throughout the desert southwest. *1.1-mile out-and-back easy trail that begins at the Olowalu General Store *You can forgo the trail and drive right out to the Petroglyphs, but I'd highly recommend an AWD SUV, like a Jeep® or that ilk. *Dog-friendly trail *Free The Meh: *While interesting, it's def one of the least impressive displays of Petroglyphs I've seen, but I'm pretty spoiled. *While there are a decent amount of Petroglyphs, they're all very far away and difficult to see. Fwiw, the ones in my photos were taken with a 100-500mm lens. The Ugly: *Location of the Petroglyphs has a very creep Deliverance-style vibe to it. Also, be aware you're near some residences, so be prepared for a local yokel to come jamming thru the area at 80mph. TLDR: If you really want to see it, then buy all means, go for it. But, if you're on the fence about visiting, then definitely skip this. Only recommended for the true Hawaiian history connoisseur.

we did the sunset cocktail boat cruise and it was so memorable!! The booking process was so easy…read moreand when you arrive to the location, everything was so organized. The boat also was not overbooked so there was plenty or room to sit and enjoy the views. The boat tour itself was amazing. The boat was clean, the crew were so welcoming, funny, accommodating. Service was great!! Also I did not expect there to be appetizers on the boat, but they were actually so delicious. We had chips and salsa, grilled shrimp, chicken quesadillas, potstickers and more. I just thought we were only getting cocktails, so I was very pleased.

The Pacific Whale Foundation runs a tight ship for their whale watching tours. They are currently…read morerunning a 15% discount on their cruises and we jumped on board! We arrived at the center early and there is pay via app parking in the public lot and checked in for the morning brief before we boarded our boat, which was the Kai Ko, a sailing catamaran. Afterwards, the whole group walked down to the docks for boarding. The Kai Ko is a lot bigger than I expected, which was able to accommodate up to 130 people with seating for all on 3 decks. We sat at a bench with a table up forward, but you can sit on the covered upper deck under the sail boom behind the pilot house or on the lower deck with the snack bar. We had the best view forward, but it is exposed to the sun & sea spray. A couple of families sat in the cargo netting right above the waves. The Kai Ko does triple duty for whale watch excursions, as well as dinner cruises and snorkeling, so is equipped for all three trips. For whale watching, they only use the engine and do not raise the sails, which they do use for more relaxed dinner cruises. We motored out of the marina and out into Maalaea Bay and encountered a mother and baby Humpback whales almost immediately. Later we encountered another mother and calf that was also accompanied by an escort whale, which is rare. The mother showed her tail flukes on her last deep dive, which is used to identify the whale by their unique tail markings. You learn a lot of whale facts from the onboard guides. Later, one of the crew lowered a hydrophone in the water to record & broadcast Humpback whale songs over the ship's speakers, which was pretty cool. There were other whales that did full body breaches out of the water, but we were really far away. The whole whale watch cruise is 2 hours and returns you back to the docks exactly on the hour. It was an exciting excursion and we got back in time for lunch.

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

January 18, 2026 - we had such a good time on January 13 that we booked again, yes, twice within a…read moreweek. This time we were with Kersten and Travis and they also were knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Unbelievably, this time we saw groups of male whales, competing for eight female or females. There were no less than seven whales swimming in a huge circle around our boat. It was truly an amazing experience as they were within 10 feet and you could hear them exhale and smell them as well. The boat was unbelievably smooth and stable.

I've been in the cruise about 5 times at least. Very relaxing and the food is outstanding. Best…read morefilet, the crew are always helpful and friendly boat is clean. We are glad you are back. I've bought multiple hula girl mugs have a set myself and others for gifts. Only suggestion is to make a shirt with the hula girl only on it and I wish they had put up the hula girl sail in this last trip it so unique and I love seeing it up. I'll be back again. It's a beautiful dinner cruise.

This is hands down the best boat on Maui. We have done whale watch trips, sunset sails, and snorkel…read moretrips, and they are always amazing experiences. Inca and Peter run a fantastic business and their crews are first class. The food and service are top notch too. Book the Hula Girl. You'll love it!

It was a big boat with at least 3 levels, lots of opportunities to take beautiful photos. It was…read morewindy so we all sat inside to eat. We met some cool people at our shared table. The staff were very friendly and super accommodating. The food was okay, nothing to write home about but not disappointing. Overall the price was well worth the boat ride and meal. We loved that there was space to roam around different parts of the boat and enjoy all the beautiful views. We would definitely book again!

This was a FANTASTIC experience! The ship was very comfortable, there were plenty of beverages and…read morefood, the team was professional and fun. We had a choppy day, so quite a few folks feeling green, but they handled it well and "Turtle Town" was much more peaceful. Seriously once in a lifetime experience and we loved the Calypso!

Aloha Don't miss this fabulous opportunity for this…read morefantastic trip If you come to Maui during whale season please don't miss it take the ride It's worth every penny If you get sea sick please take the meds. I only seen one person feel a little bit sick but it's not bad at all Aloha y to the max. Da Kine Best

We booked a Quicksilver Whaling tour for $49.00 a person using the Get your Guide App…read more Checked in on the day of. The quicksilver employee that was taking roll call was very friendly. After checking in with him, he guided us to go to for gate boarding. Walked to the gate and was greeted by another quicksilver employee for boarding. In the process of boarding we took a group picture. Entered the boat and took our seats in front of the boat. Not to long, we were on our way out to sea. It was always my bucket list to see whales. It did not dissapoint, I was seeing whales left, right and back. Our captain was friendly and gave facts about the whales. He did not make the 2hr tour boring. Aside from whale watching, the employees were asking us if we wanted drinks. So we ordered a few adult beverages to keep us warm and enthusiastic on seeing whales. Overall, the best $49 spent. Whales are beautiful creatures. This was an eye opener for me. Educational experience. I would definitely do this again if given an opportunity. Keep in mind, when you take a whale tour you may not be as close to the whales. Some were .2 to .5 miles away. The whales drift and fast to move. Dont expect a free willy experience. Lol Still awesome to see island and its beauties. I highly recommend Kudos to the entire Quicksilver staff! Friendly and professional.

Another excellent trip designed by Claudia and Cathi at Pacific for Less! My husband and I spent 6…read morenights at the Brando and 4 nights at the St Regis in November. The PFL team worked their magic and the cost was less than I could have designed myself! Thanks again team. We have never met, yet you are beginning to feel like friends!

Claudia and her team at PFL are awesome to work with!…read more My husband and I went back to Bora Bora for our 5 year anniversary and can't wait to go back again soon. We will 100% use Pacific-For-Less' services again. The PFL team takes a hands-on approach to understanding what you want out of your trip in French Polynesia and helps you craft the perfect itinerary to ensure a perfect trip in paradise. They have great relationships with the St. Regis (where we stayed) and know the resort well from first-hand knowledge of their personal stays there. Highly recommend the expedited customs add-on as well! Trust the experts at PFL; you won't regret it!

I am not one to write a lot of reviews but the great experience I had working with Jayne Craine at…read morethe Concierge Connection is certainly worth mentioning to others. Jayne accommodated multiple scheduling requests, and even paid attention to details such as not scheduling a scuba excursion if I was going to be in higher altitudes the following day. She was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable about the area, and would certainly want to work with her again.

From our first phone call, Mona was absolutely wonderful! It was like having a good friend call…read moreand welcome you to her home! Mona made the perfect reservations at a romantic restaurant for my husband and I as well as suggested activities for us as a family.