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Maui Water Activities

Maui’s magnificent cobalt-blue waves and dreamy beaches will beckon you to play in the water. Whether you want to spend a leisurely day swimming at Kaanapali Beach or embark on a snorkeling or scuba adventure near the island of Molokini, Maui offers an enticing selection of water activities. Treat yourself to a surf lesson and learn Hawaii’s quintessential water sport, spy humpback whales from Lahaina Harbor during the winter months or take in the heavenly island views on a ferry trip to Lanai. Above the surface or below, exploring Maui’s magical waters is one of the best ways to discover the island’s unique beauty.

Ocean Conservation & Safety

Maui Travel Tips: Ocean Conservation

Hawaii’s oceans and reefs are known for their beauty. We welcome visitors to enjoy the water, but to be mindful of their impact on marine life so we can keep this special place beautiful and alive. Marine biologist, Lauren Blickley shares why protecting these natural resources is so important, and the effect plastic waste and certain types of sunscreens can have on marine life.

Maui Travel Tips: Ocean Safety

There’s nothing quite like the ocean here. It’s clear. It’s beautiful. But it can also put you in harm’s way if you don’t know what to expect from big waves, strong winds, and currents. Master waterman, Archie Kalepa and World Champion waterman, Zane Schweitzer remind visitors to always swim when a lifeguard is on duty and be aware of conditions before going in the water.

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Surfing

Watch pro surfers in action at Honolua Bay during the winter months, or get your feet wet on the gentle waves of West Maui.

Snorkeling & Scuba

Explore the unseen side of Maui under the sea. Snorkel off of Maui’s pristine beaches or dive just offshore at Molokini, one of the world's top scuba spots.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

From Kaanapali Beach to Makena, Maui's calm, clear waters are perfect for stand-up paddleboarding.

Outrigger Canoe & Kayaking

Explore Maui's coves and marine reserves by kayak, or grab your crew and try out one of Hawaii's oldest sports, outrigger canoeing.

Set Sail

Boating on Maui

Charter a boat, take a sunset cruise or even hop on a ferry for a day trip to the neighbor island of Lanai.

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Whale Watching

Maui's waters are the stage for some of the world's best whale watching, when thousands of kohola (humpback whales) migrate here to breed, calve and frolic each winter.

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Hit the Beach

Sticking to the shore on your trip to Maui? Learn about all of the picture-perfect beaches that ring the Magic Isle, from palm-fringed Kapalua in West Maui to sprawling Makena Beach on the southern coast.

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