Top Things to Do on Maui, Hawaii

The island of Maui, also known as "The Valley Isle," offers a wide assortment of visitor activities, sights, and attractions. We list some of the best things to do on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Take a Trek Up Haleakala

Maui's 10,023 foot volcano features a variety of landscapes found no where else in the world. From rare silverswords, cinder cones and lava structures, to dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains, the magnificent views atop Haleakala will leave you breathless. Haleakala (also known as the "house of the sun"), is also home to the world's most powerful ground-based telescopes. While visiting Haleakala, be sure to visit the Haleakala Vistor Center.

Visit Hana

The town of Hana on Maui's North Shore offers magnificent scenery consisting of waterfalls, lush rain forests, and secluded black sand beaches. The Road to Hana, which winds along the beautiful coast, provides the only access to this remote town and its historic landmarks. On your way to Hana, be sure to visit a few noteworthy attractions including the world's top windsurfing beach at Hookipa, Wailua Falls, and Wainapanapa State Park.

Heavenly Hana Tour

Snorkel off Molokini

The offshore crescent moon shaped volcanic crater known as Molokini provides world class scuba diving, snuba, and snorkeling. Located 3 miles off Maalaea Bay on Maui's south shore, the Marine Life Conservation District Seabird Sanctuary offers visitors a wide variety of colorful marine life including monk seals, whale sharks, manta rays, and more. The tours below provide snorkeling equipment, floatation devices, as a continental breakfast and deluxe deli lunch buffet.

Molokini Snorkel Cruise

Visit the Maui Ocean Center

The recently built Maui Ocean Center provides visitors a glimpse of Hawaii's undersea ocean world. Each exhibit at the Ocean Center consists of marine animals specifically from Hawaii including native coral, fishes, plant-life, and other marine life. Located at Maalaea Harbor on Maui's south shore, the Maui Ocean Center features exhibits like the Marine Mammal Discovery Center, Hammerhead Harbor, Tide Pool, Turtle Lagoon, Living Reef, Surge zone, Open Ocean, as well as the Maui Ocean Center Store and Seascape Maalaea Restaurant.

Maui Ocean Center

Enjoy a Maui Luau

The island of Maui features two authentic Hawaiian luaus and dinner shows including the Drums of the Pacific Luau and Honua'ula Luau. View all Hawaii luaus

Honua’ula Luau – Standard Seating

Honua’ula Luau – Premium Seating