Activities | Central Maui by Rating
AlexAir Birds of Paradise
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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Doors off!
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In a nutshell: The only optional doors-off helicopter flight in Maui.
Minuses: Some folks think this is a substitute for driving the Road to Hana – don’t make that mistake, do both!
Sound-bite: [...speechless...]
Stunning views of the untouched remote areas of Maui. Many of these places can only be seen by helicopter, and that is something you’ll never forget. Even if you’re on a tight Maui budget, you…Continue Reading
| Summary A-Star & Hughes 500 helicopters. |
Location Kahului Airport #108 |
Phone 888-418-8455 |
Web http://www.helitour.com |
Price $89 – 300+ |
Haleakala Bike Company
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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Downhill Bikers starting at Haleakala Summit.
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In a nutshell: Half the price of the competition, plus you won’t be herded like cattle.
Minuses: Riding on Maui’s narrow winding roads can be dangerous, especially if you haven’t been on a bike in a while.
Sound-bite: “We were so smug and thought ‘HA!’ every time we passed by one of the crowded guided…
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| Summary Haleakala downhill bike tour. |
Location Pickup or Haiku Marketplace |
Phone 808-575-9575 |
Web http://bikemaui.com |
Price $55 – $115 |
Aqua Adventure
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Half-day snuba & snorkel charter w/Molokini, “turtle arches” and whale watching (in season) along the way. |
Location Slip # 51, Ma’alaea |
Phone 808-573-2104 |
Web http://www.mauisnorkelsnuba.com/ |
Price $75 – $150 |
Paragon Sailing Charters
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Mark.
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*how we rate vendors
Rated #1 Molokini Snorkel Boat
In a nutshell: These guys really know how to sail!
Minuses: Food is a lower priority than beer. (Maybe that’s a plus?!?”)
Sound-bite: “They raised the sails quickly and we were soon traveling at 20 knots!”
| Summary They do a lot of real sailing, which sets them above the competition who mostly rely on motors to get around. |
Location Maalaea & Lahaina Harbors |
Phone 808-244-2087 |
Web www.sailmaui.com |
Price $50 – $150 |
Mendes Ranch
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Horseback riding on family owned & operated ranch. |
Location 3530 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku |
Phone 808-871-5222 |
Web http://www.mendesranch.com |
Price $90 – $130 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary A-Star & Eco-Star helicopters. |
Location 1 Kahului Airport Rd. #105 |
Phone 808-871-8844 |
Web http://www.bluehawaiian.com/maui/tours |
Price $130 – $400+ |
Sunshine Helicopters
Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary A-Star & Eco-Star helicopters. |
Location Kahului Heliport |
Phone 808-270-3999 |
Web www. sunshinehelicopters .com |
Price $165-400+ |
Trilogy Excursions
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Fleet of six mid-size sailing catamarans, sailing out of Central and West Maui |
Location Maalaea Harbor & Kaanapali Beach |
Phone 808-874-5649 |
Web http://www.sailtrilogy.com/ |
Price $50-200 |
Aloha Blue Charters
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Molokini Crater trips, whale watches and bottom fishing charters. |
Location Slip 37, Slip 37, Maalaea |
Phone 808-298-1812 |
Web http://www.alohabluecharters.com/ |
Price $40 – $140 |
Friendly Charters – Lani Kai
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Snorkeling and snuba to Molokini, “Turtle Town” & “Coral Gardens” |
Location Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea |
Phone 808-244-1979 |
Web http://www.mauisnorkeling.com/ |
Price $60 – $110 |
Strike Zone
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary They offer both bottom & sport fishing charters. |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 808-879-4485 |
Web http://www.strikezonemaui.com |
Price $130 – $170 |
Maui Sunriders Bike Co.
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Haleakala downhill bike tour. |
Location 71 Baldwin Ave, Paia |
Phone 808-579-8970 |
Web http://mauibikeride.com |
Price $30 – $100 |
The Dunes at Maui Lani
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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The Dunes At Maui Lani
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In a nutshell: Challenging true old-world-style links course..
Minuses: Wind.
Sound-bite: “I swear they would have shined my shoes if I asked them to.”
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18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,841 yards | 73.5 USGA | 136 slope | Driving Range | GPS…
| Summary 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,841 yards | 136 slope | Driving Range | GPS |
Location 1333 Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului |
Phone 808-873-0422 |
Web http://www.dunesatmauilani.com |
Price $75 – $125 |
Maui Fun Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 25′ Farallon Cabin Cruiser; As the name suggests, this is a great option for family. Not for the serious sport fisherman. Bottom fishing charter & also offers private hire for snorkel and whale watch. |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 808-572-2345 |
Web http://www.mauifuncharters.com |
Price $139/ea. or $699/private |
Maui Classic Charters
Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary They operate both a medium & large catamarans offering Molokini snorkel, dolphin locating, snuba, snorkeling other locations & whale watches |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 800-736-5740 |
Web http://www.mauicharters.com/ |
Price $35 – $75+ |
King Kamehameha Golf Club
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,584 yards | Driving Range |
Location 2500 Honoapiilani Highway, Wailuku |
Phone 808-249-0033 |
Web http://www.kamehamehagolf.com |
Price $180* |
Maui Golf & Sports Park
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Mini golf, bumper boats, X-Treme Trampoline & rock climbing |
Location 80 Ma’alaea Rd., nest to Ocean Center, Ma’alaea |
Phone 808-242-7818 |
Web www.mauigolfandsportspark.com |
Price $15 on up |
Maui Ocean Center
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Aquarium focused on Hawaii’s unique underwater world. |
Location 192 Ma’alaea Rd. , Ma’alaea |
Phone 808-270-7000 |
Web http://www.mauioceancenter.com/ |
Price Adult:$25 Child:$18 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Not-for-profit dedicated studying & protecting marine environment. They offer a wide range of tours. Largest operation in Maui. |
Location Maalaea Harbor Village & Lahaina |
Phone 1-800-942-5311 |
Web http://www.pacificwhale.org/ |
Price $25 on up |
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,330 yards | 70.5 USGA | 117 slope | Driving Range | T-Shirt & Sneakers OK |
Location 200 Halewaiu Rd, Waiehu |
Phone 270-7402 |
Web http://www.mauicounty.gov/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=30&RID=157&Page=detail |
Price $25 – $55 |
Kahili Golf Course
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,570 yards | 70.0 USGA | 128 slope | Driving Range | GPS |
Location 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku |
Phone 808-242-4653 |
Web http://kahiligolf.com/ |
Price $75 – $95 |
Quicksilver Charters
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary 55′ Snorkeling Catamaran |
Location Slip 103 Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea |
Phone 808-661-3333 |
Web http://www.frogman-maui.com/ |
Price $60-100 |
Pukalani Country Club
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,882 yards | 72.9 USGA | 127 slope | Driving Range | T-Shirt & Sneakers OK |
Location 360 Pukalani St , Pukalani |
Phone 572-1314 |
Web http://www.pukalanigolf.com/ |
Price $27 – $79 |
Maui Tropical Plantation
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Orchard tours & shops |
Location 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku |
Phone 808-244-7643 |
Web http://www.mauitropicalplantation.com/ |
Price $5-15 |
Hawaii Nature Center
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Interactive Nature Museum & Rainforest Walk |
Location 875 I’ao Valley Rd., I’ao Valley, Wailuku |
Phone 808-244-6500 |
Web http://www.hawaiinaturecenter.org/visiting/ |
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Pride of Maui
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Best reason to go on this boat is if you’re looking for a fairly reasonable “booze cruise” out of Central Maui. They also offer Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Scuba, Snuba & Molokini trips, but there are better options. |
Location Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea |
Phone 877-867-7433 |
Web http://www.prideofmaui.com/ |
Price $30-90 |
Flyin Hawaiian Zipline
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Zip Line tour in Central Maui |
Location 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy (Maui Tropical Plantation), Wailuku |
Phone 808-249-2777? |
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Price $185 – $200 |
Air Maui
Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary American Eurocopter A-Star helicopter. |
Location Kahului Heliport |
Phone 877-238-4942 |
Web http://www.airmaui.com/ |
Price $120-300+ |
Makoa Kai Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 46′ Bertram, prefer whole-boat charter, but may do share-charters depending – inquire. |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 808-661-3336 |
Web http://www.makoakai.com |
Price $750 – $1,250 |
Piper Sportfishing
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 43′ Bertram; You must charter the whole boat. |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 808-242-8350 |
Web http://www.pipersportfishing.com |
Price $1300 Whole Boat |
Rascal Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 43′ Bertram |
Location Maalaea Harbor |
Phone 808-874-8633 |
Web http://www.rascalcharters.com |
Price $190 – $230 |




