Sands of Kahana is a beachfront condominium resort on Maui's west coast in Kahana, between Kaanapali and Kapalua, offering spacious one, two, and three-bedroom condo units with ocean views, full kitchens, washer-dryers, private lanais, and amenities including pools, tennis/pickleball courts, putting green, BBQ grills, workout facilities, and an on-site concierge through Island Activity Company for booking island adventures like snorkeling trips, helicopter tours, sunset cruises, and whale watching.
Hawaii Ocean Rafting is a Native Hawaiian-owned and operated small business offering small group eco-rafting tours in Maui, specializing in whale watching (December-April), snorkeling to Lanai with dolphin watching, and custom private charters. With over 30 years of experience, they provide family-style, educational adventures from Lahaina Harbor emphasizing Hawaiian culture, marine life, ocean conservation, and community partnerships like Maui Hero Project and Lahaina Land Trust. Tours use low-to-water rafts for eye-level encounters, with maximum 16-25 passengers depending on the vessel, and guarantee whale sightings or go again free.
Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel offers small group whale watching, snorkeling, and private charter tours departing from Lahaina Harbor and Mala Ramp in Maui, Hawaii. They specialize in close encounters with whales, dolphins, and turtles using quick, safe raft vessels like Wiki Wahine (certified for 24, seats 18), Wahine Hana, and Wahine Kai (certified for 33, seats 26), with features like shade cover, hydrophones, and marine naturalist guides. Tours guarantee sightings, support marine research, and prohibit entering water or touching whales. No children under 4 years allowed.
Kahana Beach Resort is an oceanfront resort in Lahaina, Maui, offering panoramic ocean views, breathtaking sunsets, and sightings of marine life including sea turtles, monk seals, and migrating whales during whale season. It features spacious suites and promotes relaxation with ocean waves.
Kaanapali Ocean Adventures offers private boat charters and snorkeling tours from Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii, aboard the custom-built 50 ft. all-aluminum vessel 'Sanity'. Tours include snorkeling at Kaanapali Beach and the island of Lanai, visiting spots like the shipwreck, Five Sisters, Coral Gardens, and Sweetheart Rock, with seasonal humpback whale and spinner dolphin sightings. Amenities include a private restroom, freshwater shower, iced coolers, and a swim platform. They provide snorkel gear and offer rentals for Sea Scooters, wetsuit tops, and GoPros. Sunset tours and other ocean adventures are also available, with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.
Maui Adventure Cruises offers ocean experiences including Lanai snorkeling trips, Maui coastline snorkeling adventures, whale watching tours, and private boat charters on Explorer Super Rafts departing from Lahaina Harbor Slip 11. They provide customizable excursions with complimentary sodas, juices, and waters, and options for BYOB after water activities. Note: Their boats burned in the Lahaina fires, and they are acquiring new vessels for future seasons.
Maui Ocean Adventures is a small, locally-owned business founded and run by Lahaina Fire survivors. It offers high-quality whale watching, snorkeling, and dolphin encounter tours from Lahaina, Maui, using a comfortable 34’ Centurion vessel named 'Macy' with 60% shade, easy boarding, and space for viewing. Trips are led by experienced captains and guides providing educational narration.
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