Activities | West Maui by Rating
Awapuhi Adventures
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by Mark.
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Jumping into a tidepool
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In a nutshell: Highly personalized touring, hiking and adventures.
Minuses: High quality isn’t ever cheap.
Sound-bite: “We all felt like we had done something truly amazing, adventurous and memorable.”
Awapuhi Adventures is a small one-woman operation, and let me be the first to tell you that one woman is precisely who makes it so spectacular. Alicia (owner and guide) is a well versed naturalist and has such a passion for the island that is is infectious. Alicia also takes the time to understand your abilities, needs and desires before she designs the perfect adventure for you.
Since this is such a…Continue Reading
| Summary Personalized private guided hiking tours. |
Location Pickup |
Phone 808-269-6031 |
Web http://awapuhiadventures.com |
Price Depends on party size. |
Maui Eco Tours (Reported Closed)
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Kayaking and snorkeling. |
Location DT Flemming Beach, Olowalu & Papalaua Beach |
Phone 808-891-2223 |
Web http://www.mauiecotours.com |
Price $75 – $90 |
Hike Maui
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary The oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state. |
Location Meet at Park N Ride commuter lot., Kahului |
Phone 866-324-6284 |
Web http://www.hikemaui.com/ |
Price $70 – $160 |
Lahaina Stables
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Three horse riding tours w/great views |
Location Punakea Lp, Lahaina |
Phone 808-667-2222 |
Web http://www.mauihorse.com |
Price $110 – $135 |
Kapalua Resort Plantation Course
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
Kapalua Plantation Course
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In a nutshell: Mecca-status course for serious golfers.
Minuses: $$$
Sound-bite: “The wide range of tees make this course as challenging as you want it to be.”
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18 hole regulation | 73 par | 7,411 yards | 75.6 USGA | 140 slope | Driving Range | GPS | Resort Attire
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 73 par | 7,411 yards | 75.6 USGA | 140 slope | Driving Range | GPS |
Location 300 Kapalua Dr, Kapalua |
Phone 877-527-2582 |
Web http://cms.kapalua.com |
Price $88 – $268 |
Win Free Golf at Kapalua!
Posted on 14. May, 2010 by Mark.
Kapalua Plantation Course
Win a free round of golf for yourself and a friend at the Kapalua Plantation Course! (Retail Value: $268/each)
We’re giving 10 rounds away to Facebook fans and their friends; big mahalos to the generous folks at Kapalua!
Winners will be drawn at random (or alternate method where all fans are eligible) from all of…
Continue ReadingKelii’s Kayak Tours
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Kayak & snorkeling tours of South & West Maui. They also offer surf lessons. |
Location Meet at launch site(varies), South & West Maui |
Phone 808-874-7652 |
Web http://www.keliiskayak.com |
Price $50 – $150 |
Die Hard w/Capt. Fuzzy
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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Screen capture of 315# Pacific Blue Marlin (see video below)
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In a nutshell: Hard-core sportfishing.
Minuses: 3:00
Sound-bite: “Hey mister, is that a Florida Marlins logo on that-there baseball bat?”
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Alright, first of all this isn’t a trip for the kids. These are die-hard fishermen willing to take along the serious angler who isn’t interested in going halfway.
Captain Fuzzy Alboro is a well known, born and raised Maui fisherman and many come here seeking him out by name. Fuzzy knows where to go and when to go. (Speaking of when, you’ll be leaving before anyone else – at 3:00 AM…Continue Reading
| Summary 32′ Boston Whaler Express Fisherman caters to the serious fisherman. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-878-2362 |
Web http://fishdiehardmaui.com |
Price $185 – $200 |
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 |
Maui Hiking Safaris
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Guided hiking tours. Full or half-day. |
Location Throughout Maui |
Phone 808-573-0168 |
Web http://www.mauihikingsafaris.com |
Price $70 – $160 |
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 |
Skyline Eco Adventures
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Hiking and soaring over gulches and through the trees |
Location Upcountry & Kaanapali |
Phone 808-878-8400 |
Web http://www.zipline.com/ |
Price $85 – $150 |
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 |
Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Rafting snorkel, SCUBA & whale watch (in season) to Lanai |
Location Lahaina Harbor, Lahaina |
Phone 808-661-7238 |
Web http://www.islandstarexcursions.com/rafting.html |
Price $30 – $300+ |
UFO Parasailing
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Flying on a tethered parachute at 600-1200 feet up-and-out behind a speedboat. |
Location On Ka’anapali Beach – look for green umbrellas in front of Whalers Village (Leilani’s), Ka’anapali |
Phone 800-359-4836 |
Web http://www.ufoparasailing.com/maui.html |
Price $60-75 |
Maui Eco Adventures
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Hiking tours & Kayak |
Location West Maui hotel pickup or Central Maui meeting place |
Phone 877-661-7720 |
Web http://ecomaui.com |
Price $70 – $170 |
Luckey Strike Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Private & group charters |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-661-4606 |
Web http://www.luckeystrike.com/ |
Price CALL |
Scotch Mist Sailing Charters
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Sailing Charter |
Location Slip #2, Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-661-0386 |
Web http://www.scotchmistsailingcharters.com |
Price $50 – $90 |
Royal Ka’anapali Golf Course
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 77 par | 6,700 yards | 74.2 USGA | 131 slope | Driving Range | GPS |
Location 2290 Kaanapali Pkwy, Ka’anapali |
Phone 866-454-4653 |
Web http://www.kaanapaligolfresort.com |
Price $110 – $225 |
Lahaina Divers
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Dive charters, rentals & certification. |
Location 143 Dickenson St, Lahaina |
Phone 808-667-7496 |
Web http://www.lahainadivers.com/ |
Price Charters = $100-200 |
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 |
Ironwood Ranch
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Scenic horseback rides North of Ka’anapali. |
Location Napili |
Phone 808-669-4991 |
Web http://www.ironwoodranch.com/ |
Price $60 – $300 |
Ka’anapali Kai Golf Course
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary 18 hole regulation | 70 par | 6,388 yards | 70.7 USGA | 135 slope | Driving Range | GPS |
Location 2290 Kaanapali Pkwy, Ka’anapali |
Phone 866-454-4653 |
Web http://www.kaanapaligolfresort.com |
Price $85 – $185 |
Aerial Sportfishing Charters
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Two boats: 37′ Merritt & 35′ Cabo |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-9089 |
Web http://www.aerialsportfishingcharters.com |
Price $150 – $215 |
Kapalua Resort Bay Course
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Summary: 18 hole regulation | 72 par | 6,600 yards | 72.1 USGA | 136 slope | Driving Range | GPS | Resort Attire |
Location 300 Kapalua Dr, Kapalua |
Phone 877-527-2582 |
Web http://cms.kapalua.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=259&Itemid=850 |
Price $78 – $208 |
Atlantis Submarines
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Submarine Tour |
Location 658 Front Street, Suite 175, Lahaina |
Phone 808-667-2224 |
Web http://www.atlantisadventures.com/ |
Price $40-$100 |
Expeditions Maui-Lana’i Ferry
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Ferry to Lana`i. The also offer Lana’i Jeep rental packages. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 800-695-2624 |
Web http://www.go-lanai.com |
Price $30 – $190 |
Reef Dancer
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Glass bottom boat. Best for little kids and those afraid to snorkel. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-2133 |
Web http://www.mauiglassbottomboat.com/ |
Price Adults: $33 – $45 ; Kids: $19 – $25 |
Kapalua Resort Ziplines
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Parallel zip lines at the Kapalua Resort. |
Location Kapalua Resort |
Phone 808-665-4386 |
Web http://www.kapalua.com/adventures/on-resort-adventures/mountain-outpost/zip-lines/ |
Price $60 – $300 |
Start Me Up
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Sport fishing charters. |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-667-2774 |
Web http://www.sportfishingmaui.com/ |
Price $100 – $200 |
Finest Kind Sport Fishing
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Four boats: 35′ Bertram, two 31′ Bertrams & 37′ Merritt (the Merritt is in dry dock currently) |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-214-8510 |
Web http://www.fishingmaui.com |
Price $150 – $200 |
Boss Frog’s Dive & Surf
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Snorkel * dive gear rentals; activity resale |
Location 8 stores, South & West |
Phone 808-661-3333 |
Web http://www.bossfrog.com/ |
Price $9 on up |
Sugar Cane Train
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary Railroad tour along highway through Ka’anapali and Lahaina |
Location 17 Kaka’alaneo Drive, Lahaina |
Phone 661-0080 |
Web http://www.sugarcanetrain.com/ |
Price $15-50 |
Maui Princess Cruises
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
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| Summary They run the only daily Molokai ferry. They also have dinner & sunset cocktail cruises, snorkel, whale watch & Molokini trips. |
Location Lahaina Harbor, Slip #3, Lahaina |
Phone 877-500-6284 |
Web http://www.mauiprincess.com/ |
Price $30 – $200 |
Teralani Sailing
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary Standard boating offerings. |
Location Ka’anapali Beach |
Phone 808-661-7245 |
Web http://www.teralani.net/ |
Price $60-100 |
America II
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary 65′ Racing Yacht. |
Location Lahaina Harbor Slip 6 |
Phone 808-667-2195 |
Web http://www.sailingonmaui.com/ |
Price $25-50 |
Gemini Charters
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary 64′ Beach Catamaran. |
Location Ka’anapali Beach |
Phone 808-669-0508 |
Web http://www.teralani.net/ |
Price $40-100 |
Island Star Sailing Excursions
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mark.
| Summary Private Sailing Charters |
Location Lahaina Harbor |
Phone 808-669-STAR |
Web http://www.islandstarexcursions.com/ |
Price If you care, then it’s too much! |
Open Eye Tours
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Private guided tours with environmental, educational and cultural focus. |
Location Pickup or in your car. |
Phone 808-572-3483 |
Web www.openeyetours.com |
Price $600 on up (per party) |




