We clean and disinfect the entire boat after every single trip so that you can cruise with peace of mind. Green sea turtles are the largest hard-shell turtles in the world. The earlier name of Maui was ʻIhikapalaumaewa. While the island of Oʻahu is most popular with Japanese tourists, the Island of Maui appeals to visitors mostly from the U.S. mainland and Canada: in 2005, there were 2,003,492 domestic arrivals on the island, compared to 260,184 international arrivals. [29] Shortly thereafter Monsanto and other agribusinesses obtained a court injunction suspending the moratorium.[30]. Many of our guests want to visit Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, and we often do just that on our Turtle Watch Snorkel Adventure. Maui's nickname is the Valley Isle, and its topography reflects its name. Hawaiʻi became the 50th U.S. state in 1959. Our number one priority is our guests’ safety. Population growth produced strains, including traffic congestion, housing unaffordability, and issues of access to water. We will always do our best to get our guests out to see them but because it is wildlife, we can’t guarantee anything. The missionaries taught reading and writing, created the 12-letter Hawaiian alphabet, started a printing press in Lahaina, and began writing the islands' history, which until then was transmitted orally. Winter rainfall in the lowlands is the result of storm activity, which is as likely to occur in the daytime as at night. In 2016, sugar production ended. The higher the elevation, the cooler the evenings. [43], The Maui Bus is a county-funded program that provides transportation around the island for nominal fares.[44]. We are located out on the hills of West Maui in breathtaking Launiupoko, with views of cloud misted mountains, beautiful rainbow skies and sparkling ocean waters surrounding our neighbor islands. The major industry on Maui is tourism. West Maui Mountains – This 30-minute tour showcases the beauty of the West Maui Mountains. Maui itself has a wide range of climatic conditions and weather patterns that are influenced by several different factors in the physical environment: Maui displays a unique and diverse set of climatic conditions, each of which is specific to a loosely defined sub-region of the island. Having the chance to snorkel next to majestic Hawaiian green sea turtles is something best experienced rather than described. It is typically much windier in the afternoon, making the snorkeling out at Molokini less enjoyable, borderline unsafe. Our modern vessel is equipped with the latest navigation and emergency equipment and your crew is highly trained in all aspects of passenger and safe vessel operations, so you can relax and take it all in. Luaus, Road to Hana Tours, ATV Tours, Biking down Haleakala, and much more. Upcountry Maui (Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula) at the 1,700- to 4,500-foot levels, provides mild heat (70s and low 80s) during the day and cool evenings. Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour Details. The main tourist areas are West Maui (Kāʻanapali, Lahaina, Nāpili-Honokōwai, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua) and South Maui (Kīhei, Wailea-Mākena). Maui is part of a much larger unit, Maui Nui, that includes the islands of Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, and the now submerged Penguin Bank. Live, contemporary music provided an acoustic guitarist, also providing the vocals. A traditional Hawaiian dish, lomi lomi salmon is a cold salad of shredded salmon, tomatoes and sweet Maui onions. So, we usually try to hide from the wind using the West Maui Mountains and snorkel at Turtle Town, Coral Gardens or Olowalu — though we do try to make Molokini if conditions permit. Agricultural companies have been released from all future liability for these chemicals (County of Maui, 1999). The name comes from the preparation method, as lomi lomi means ‘to massage’ in Hawaiian, and the salmon is traditionally rubbed with salt by hand before serving. land. Maui's rugged, irregular topography produces marked variations in conditions. The Tahitians introduced the kapu system, a strict social order that affected all aspects of life and became the core of Hawaiʻian culture. The Winter months provide a great opportunity for whale watching, as thousands of humpback whales migrate annually and pass by the island. Since 2008 there has been an explosion in the number of Kiters mostly due to advances in equipment and safety. Water for sugar cultivation comes mostly from the streams of East Maui, routed through a network of tunnels and ditches hand dug by Chinese labor in the 19th century. Central Maui consists primarily of Kahului and Wailuku. The whales are typically sighted in pods: small groups of several adults, or groups of a mother, her calf, and a few suitors. While winning many travel industry awards as Best Island In The World[39] in recent years concerns have been raised by locals and environmentalists about the overdevelopment of Maui. Maui is a well known destination for windsurfing. Windward side includes the North Shore (Paia and Haiku) and East Maui (Keanae, Hana and Kipahulu). The island of Maui (/ˈmaʊ.i/; Hawaiian: [ˈmɐwwi])[3] is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 km2) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Curious by nature, these wonderful marine animals will gently approach a slowly moving snorkeler, providing outstanding photo opportunities. Birdwatchers will also want to keep an eye out for the apapane, Hawaii amakihi, and maybe even an iiwi. (An exception is the high-altitude, unpopulated West Maui summit, which boasts up to 400 inches of rainfall per year on its north and east side.). It is a great snorkeling location for beginner and intermediate snorkelers. Two volcanoes collided to form Maui, Haleakala and what we now call the West Maui Mountains. South Maui The shallow coral reef is teeming with a vast array of colorful and fascinating fish and other marine animals. Throughout the lowlands in summer an overwhelming dominance of trade winds produces a drier season. In the 2000s, controversies over whether to continue rapid real-estate development, vacation rentals in which homeowners rent their homes to visitors, and Hawaii Superferry preoccupied local residents. One of the newest sports on Maui is Kiteboarding/Surfing. You’ll be provided high-quality masks, fins, and snorkels, which will all be sanitized. Kahului is literally the center of the island, and tends to keep steady, high temperatures throughout the year. The first, Maui Memorial Medical Center, is the only acute care hospital in Maui County. Numerous studies by marine biologists around the world indicate that the green color is due to the algae that the animals eat. They clothed the natives, banned them from dancing hula, and greatly altered the culture. [4] Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, which include Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe. Maybe it’s the personal contact you’ve had with the owner to help find your perfect condo to rent on Maui or the cozy-chic feel of our well maintained properties, but our Maui condo rentals take vacation planning back to its best with old school quality and care. This state consists of 132 different islands, including eight main island (Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau and Kahoolawe), as well as 124 islets, reefs and shoals. [35], Maui is an important center for advanced astronomical research. Maui is renowned worldwide for many things: its beauty, its atmosphere, its history, and its never-ending supply of pristine beaches, waterfalls, and gardens - to name a few.. Often called the "Playground of the Wealthy," Maui definitely caters to those looking for more expensive accommodations, yet is spared the crowds of Oahu. The extremely difficult terrain has prevented exploitation of much of the forest. Captains provide a comprehensive site orientation and snorkel lesson right onboard for those with little or no prior experience. Although they can stay underwater for more than two hours, the turtle tends to go to the surface to breathe air every few minutes. True, Maui essentially has it all as well – volcanoes, beach towns, offshore activities, and old-world Hawaiian agriculture. Big Bog, a spot on the edge of Haleakala National Park overlooking Hana at about 5,400 feet elevation had an estimated mean annual rainfall of 404.4 inches over the 30-year period of 1978 to 2007. Instead, the mountainous topography of Maui and the other islands induce an actual average of about 70 inches (1,800 mm). Surfing and windsurfing are also popular on Maui. Windsurfing has evolved on Maui since the early 1980s when it was recognized as an ideal location to test equipment and publicize the sport. 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It is known as Kite Beach. The Pride of Maui has the best mooring location at Molokini, away from the nest of other vessels and off to the South end of the Crater. Located within the ahupua’a, or traditional Hawaiian land division of Ku’ia, which lies in the moku (district) of Lāhaina, our farm began to take shape. The romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise departs Ma'alaea Harbor. Kula Hospital, along with Lanai Community Hospital (which is located in Maui County but on the neighboring island of Lanai), are affiliates of Maui Memorial Medical Center. This page was last edited on 15 May 2021, at 05:26. Having many mountains on Maui helps with the trade winds not being able to reach the beaches located on the south and west of the island, making the ocean water very clear. Other significant places include Kīhei (including Wailea and Makena in the Kihei Town CDP, the island's second-most-populated CDP), Lāhainā (including Kāʻanapali and Kapalua in the Lāhainā Town CDP), Makawao, Pukalani, Pāʻia, Kula, Haʻikū, and Hāna. Aloha! They were followed by rulers from another ancient family of chiefs, including Queen Liliʻuokalani, deposed in the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii by American business interests. Pronunciation : case sensitive: see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds; sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: *lee matches names which end with the sound lee _ is a wildcard that will match exactly one letter in the pronunciation The younger ones, called hatchlings, will have black hard shells. 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Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. Pride of Maui is BIG, and yes, bigger is better! Your snorkeling gear, the open bar, and your BBQ lunch are ALL INCLUDED in the price of the tour. The most pronounced daily variations in rainfall occur during the summer because most summer rainfall consists of trade winds showers that most often occur at night. Leeward Maui used to boast a vibrant dry 'cloud forest' as well but this was destroyed by human activities over the last three hundred years.[15]. Birds found on other islands as well as Maui include the I'iwi (Drepanis coccinea], 'Apapane (Himatione sanguinea), as well as the Nene (Branta sandvicensis, the state bird of Hawaii), Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai), and a number of others. Complex is across the street from stunning Kamaole 3 Beach Park complete with shade trees, lifeguards, restrooms and showers. The island was annexed by the United States in 1898 and made a territory in 1900. With three submerged stairways and wide platforms getting into the water and back on board is efficient and easy. When the weather cooperates, we’ll even take you to Molokini Crater, and because of our size and stability, Pride of Maui provides a boastfully smooth ride. Cleaning stations are found in shallow waters on the coral reef, which creates the opportunity for you to enjoy the beauty of the natural reef and interesting underwater lava formations while observing this natural relationship between sea turtles and cleaner fish. Each volcanic cone in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands is built of dark, iron-rich/quartz-poor rocks, which poured out of thousands of vents as highly fluid lava over a period of millions of years. There are only three volcanic calderas, including Molokini, in the entire world. We post lifeguards in the water and on deck for your safety and assistance. At Turtle Town, the local turtles are used to the frequent human visitor—they enjoy the experience just as much as our guests! In 2003, Corey Ryder of the Earth Foundation gave a presentation regarding the unique situation on Maui, "Hazard mitigation, safety & security", before the Maui County Council. It’s actually quite difficult to describe the weather on Maui during the winter because it has so many climate zones. One of the most popular sports in Hawaii. The main port of call for cruise ships is located in Kahului. Kamehameha I, king of the island of Hawaiʻi, invaded Maui in 1790 and fought the inconclusive Battle of Kepaniwai, but returned to Hawaiʻi to battle a rival, finally subduing Maui a few years later. [45][46][47], Island of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, This article is about the Hawaiian island. Historically, Maui's primary products were sugar and pineapple. The majority of these turtles have dark brown hard shells or carapaces. Visitors are being urged to be conscious of reducing their environmental footprint[40] while exploring the island. West Maui offers world-class beach resorts, and East Maui features some of Hawaii's most beautiful rainforests. Your safety is our number one priority. Maui County welcomed 2,207,826 tourists in 2004 rising to 2,639,929 in 2007 with total tourist expenditures north of US$3.5 billion for the Island of Maui alone. On days of inclement weather, Captain may select alternate locations where the conditions are safe and offer the best overall conditions. You’ll enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ lunch and an open bar featuring quality labels. These areas are typically drier, with higher daytime temperature (up to 92 degrees), and the least amount of rainfall. Kiters share the water with Windsurfers who have dominated the area since the early 1980s. Polynesia is characterized by a small amount of land spread over a very large portion of the mid- and southern Pacific Ocean.It comprises approximately 300,000 to 310,000 square kilometres (117,000 to 118,000 sq mi) of land, of which more than 270,000 km 2 (103,000 sq mi) are within New Zealand.The Hawaiian archipelago comprises about half the remainder. Olowalu is frequently calm and protected by the West Maui Mountains, from the afternoon trade winds. We typically head out to either Turtle Town, Olowalu, Coral Gardens, and sometimes make it out to Molokini Crater. Several of the volcanoes were close enough to each other that lava flows on their flanks overlapped one another, merging into a single island. Snorkeling in Maui is most definitely a world-class experience. The blend of warm tropical sunshine, varying humidity, ocean breezes and trade winds, and varying elevations create a variety of microclimates. The unemployment rate reached a low of 1.7% in December 2006, rising to 9% in March 2009[21] before falling back to 4.6% by the end of 2013[22] and to 2.1% in January, 2018. Hawaii Superferry, which offered transport between Maui and Oahu, ceased operations in May 2009, ended by a court decision that required environmental studies from which Governor Linda Lingle had exempted the operator. The Hawaiian green sea turtle is actually not green at all. In 1937, Vibora Luviminda trade union conducted the last strike action of an ethnic nature in the Hawaiʻian Islands against four Maui sugarcane plantations, demanding higher wages and the dismissal of five foremen. If you have vegetarians or vegans in your party, please give us a call on our customer service line at 808.242.0955, at least 72 hours in advance. Island after his son, who in turn was named for the apapane, Hawaii amakihi, vast., excellent swimming and areas for snorkeling/tide pools brown shades, or swirls other... 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