Friday, July 20, 2012

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In October 2010, the GoHawaii blog announced that Maui captured Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's Best Island in the World for the 16th time. Here are some of the most popular Maui activities and attractions such as the Road to Hana, Haleakala National Park, snorkel trips to Molokini and many others.
Road to Hana The Road to Hana is a series of state highways that connect e bay united kingdom the town of Kahului with the town of Hana on the east coast of Maui. The scenic e bay united kingdom drive through e bay united kingdom a rainforest passes by waterfalls, oceanside e bay united kingdom cliffs, beaches and over numerous one-lane bridges. A couple great stops for pictures include Wailua Falls and the Seven Sacred Pools. From Kahului, the road trip is about 52 miles and takes about three hours each way.
Haleakala National Park According to the National Park Service, Haleakala e bay united kingdom National Park covers an area of 30,183 acres. The park features the dormant Haleakala Volcano and its massive crater. The crater is seven miles across, two miles wide and 3,000 feet deep. The summit e bay united kingdom of Haleakala is the highest point of Maui at close to 10,000 feet.
Maui Ocean Center Also known as the Hawaii Aquarium, the Maui Ocean Center is home to hundreds of marine life in over 60 exhibits. See lots of tropical fish, turtles and manta rays. Also, check out the 750,000 gallon shark exhibit. The Maui Ocean Center is located near Kihei, about 15 minutes south of Kahului or a 30-minute drive from Lahaina. Ticket prices are $25.50 per adult and $18.50 per child (ages 3 to 12).
Learn to Surf The section of water known as Lahaina Breakwall is one of the post popular places to learn how to surf in Maui. It s a ten-minute walk from the Lahaina cruise pier with a number of surf schools willing to teach. Goofy Foot Surf School is located at 505 Front Street.
Best Maui Beaches Some of the best beaches in Maui are at Kaanapali, the location of numerous Maui hotels and resorts. Consider that all beaches on Maui are public, so taking a taxi to a luxury hotel and using their beach is acceptable.
Maui Luau There are a number of different luaus to choose from on Maui. The Old Lahaina Luau is located in Lahaina on Front Street. e bay united kingdom Enjoy an entertaining Hawaiian luau that explains Hawaiian e bay united kingdom history and serves authentic e bay united kingdom Hawaiian food.
Whale Watching Whale watching excursions are offered between December and April during the migration season. Independent tours can be booked at the small boat harbor in Lahaina, just steps from the cruise ship pier.
Whalers e bay united kingdom Village The Whalers Village is an eight acre multi-level complex of shops and whaling displays. Daily activities at this mall include hula lessons and lei making. It is located near the Kaanapali Beachwalk, just minutes from the Lahaina pier.
Haleakala Crater Princess Cruises offers a tour to Haleakala National Park where passengers can visit the highest point on Maui. The seven-hour tour costs $99 per person. Add the Maui Ocean Center to the tour and the cost of the 8.5 hour excursion is $149. NCL's Haleakala Crater tour is four hours and costs $64 per adult. Or, choose to descend Haleakala on a bike at sunrise for $149 per adult.
Maui Snorkel Cruise Most cruise lines offer a cruise to Molokini Crater that is renowned for tropical fish, coral and sea turtles. Princess Cruises includes a barbeque lunch for $95 per person for the six-hour tour. NCL's Molokini Crater Snorkel is a five-hour tour that includes breakfast, lunch and a shopping stop for $119.
Road to Hana On NCL cruises e bay united kingdom to Maui , the 8.5-hour Road to Hana sightseeing excursion costs $139 per adult. Princess Cruises has a tour called Rainforest and Waterfall e bay united kingdom Hiking Adventure that travels the Hana Highway but also includes a two-mile guided hike that leads to waterfalls and swimming holes. That 6.6 hour tour costs $159 per person.
All the cruises to Hawaii include a stop in Maui, with NCL featuring an overnight port of call at Kahului. Depending which cruise port on Maui that the ship visits may determine which shore excursion or activity e bay united kingdom may be chosen.

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