Consolidated "Maui Activities & 'Must Do'" Thread
Dec 30, 2013, 6:24 pm
#121
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Not sure if you are staying near Ka'anapali, but if you are can I suggest Dukes Beach House. Our sunset photo there was the highlight picture of our trip.
Dec 31, 2013, 7:58 am
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Thanks. That place is only 3 miles away from the Sheraton Maui. I'll definitely check it out. I also made reservations to Merriman's a little further north.
Dec 31, 2013, 1:58 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 3:04 pm
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Maui: Any need to book activities/attractions in advance?
Going to OGG with my wife, baby boy and my parents. We've booked the flight, condo and car.
Seeing that this is going to be my first time in HI, I thought I'd ask whether there are any activities or attractions that we should consider booking in advance? I normally hate to book these things in advance but I'm not sure if there are any must-see events or sights that would be better to reserve before leaving home.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Seeing that this is going to be my first time in HI, I thought I'd ask whether there are any activities or attractions that we should consider booking in advance? I normally hate to book these things in advance but I'm not sure if there are any must-see events or sights that would be better to reserve before leaving home.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Nov 26, 2014, 4:38 pm
#125
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Going to OGG with my wife, baby boy and my parents. We've booked the flight, condo and car.
Seeing that this is going to be my first time in HI, I thought I'd ask whether there are any activities or attractions that we should consider booking in advance? I normally hate to book these things in advance but I'm not sure if there are any must-see events or sights that would be better to reserve before leaving home.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Seeing that this is going to be my first time in HI, I thought I'd ask whether there are any activities or attractions that we should consider booking in advance? I normally hate to book these things in advance but I'm not sure if there are any must-see events or sights that would be better to reserve before leaving home.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Nov 28, 2014, 7:44 pm
#127
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Top two shows on Trip Advisor ratings
Don't wait until the last minute to book something you really want to see.
One example: Warren & Annabelle's - http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/the-show
Another: Burn'n Love, an Elvis impersonator. http://www.burnnlove.com/show-information
We've seen the first and will see the second in January.
One example: Warren & Annabelle's - http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/the-show
Another: Burn'n Love, an Elvis impersonator. http://www.burnnlove.com/show-information
We've seen the first and will see the second in January.
Mar 8, 2015, 12:07 pm
#128
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Non snorkeling boat trips
I have an off question. Traveling with some young adults to Maui in June and they love the ocean and boats but are kind of freaked out about open ocean snorking. We had a scary experience last time. Any tour company's that it more about seeing the Dolphins or scenery and less snorke time. They don't mind if there is some bug they will probably stay on the boat.
Mar 15, 2015, 3:17 pm
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I have an off question. Traveling with some young adults to Maui in June and they love the ocean and boats but are kind of freaked out about open ocean snorking. We had a scary experience last time. Any tour company's that it more about seeing the Dolphins or scenery and less snorke time. They don't mind if there is some bug they will probably stay on the boat.
There are also trips to and tours of Molokai, but I found that a bit of a snooze (though the history - it was a leper colony until the 60s - is fascinating)
Mar 18, 2015, 8:19 am
#130
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Don't wait until the last minute to book something you really want to see.
One example: Warren & Annabelle's - http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/the-show
Another: Burn'n Love, an Elvis impersonator. http://www.burnnlove.com/show-information
We've seen the first and will see the second in January.
One example: Warren & Annabelle's - http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/the-show
Another: Burn'n Love, an Elvis impersonator. http://www.burnnlove.com/show-information
We've seen the first and will see the second in January.
Last edited by philemer; Mar 18, 2015 at 1:31 pm
Mar 18, 2015, 11:10 am
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I have an off question. Traveling with some young adults to Maui in June and they love the ocean and boats but are kind of freaked out about open ocean snorking. We had a scary experience last time. Any tour company's that it more about seeing the Dolphins or scenery and less snorke time. They don't mind if there is some bug they will probably stay on the boat.
There are dolphin and whale-specific tours that don't include any snorkeling, and you can just snorkel from Black Rock which is probably one of the world's safest shoreline snorkeling locales.
Dolphins are definitely more active around Lana'i, Big Island and some parts of O'ahu, but a little less prevalent around Mau'i.
Apr 7, 2015, 1:52 pm
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There are dolphin and whale-specific tours that don't include any snorkeling, and you can just snorkel from Black Rock which is probably one of the world's safest shoreline snorkeling locales.
Dolphins are definitely more active around Lana'i, Big Island and some parts of O'ahu, but a little less prevalent around Mau'i.[/QUOTE
No whales in mid June unfortunately. . Last snorkeling tour we had an encounter with an unhappy hammerhead. Brother in law was the last one in the boat.
Dolphins are definitely more active around Lana'i, Big Island and some parts of O'ahu, but a little less prevalent around Mau'i.[/QUOTE
No whales in mid June unfortunately. . Last snorkeling tour we had an encounter with an unhappy hammerhead. Brother in law was the last one in the boat.
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Jul 2, 2015, 11:20 am
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For one of the best days of snorkeling, I would recommend the Trilogy catamaran tours.
Dec 1, 2015, 7:24 pm
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Day sail?
Are there any day sails offered for 2 or 4 people on a smaller boat? If we went to Ma'alaea harbor would we find 8 1/2 x 11 handbills tacked to telephone poles advertising? Not interested in a 65 ft catamaran filled with screaming kids and teenagers glued to electronics. (Hey, kids, get off my boat!)
Feb 3, 2016, 8:02 am
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Looking for good snorkeling that's not far from the Kihei/Wailea area. We'll be at the Andaz.
Last trip, Andaz beach snorkeling actually wasn't too bad. But we went to Ahihi, and it was pretty dead compared to a few years ago.
I saw a reference to a place called "Bumps" but can't figure out where that is.
Anyone have a good tip?
Last trip, Andaz beach snorkeling actually wasn't too bad. But we went to Ahihi, and it was pretty dead compared to a few years ago.
I saw a reference to a place called "Bumps" but can't figure out where that is.
Anyone have a good tip?