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Embark on a mid-morning escape aboard a luxurious catamaran for a perfect blend of adventure and indulgence. Skip the early wake-up call and snorkel at one of Maui’s top spots, home to native Hawaiian Honu (Green Sea Turtles). Swim alongside these graceful creatures from a respectful distance as they drift over vibrant coral reefs. Relax onboard with the premium amenities of our catamaran, including freshwater showers, shaded cabin seating, and relaxing bow nets. Savor a tropical taco bar featuring island-inspired flavors like huli chicken, kalua pork, and jackfruit topped with Maui Gold pineapple slaw. Sip handcrafted cocktails, local spirits, and refreshing Maui Brewing Company beers while soaking in the beauty of Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a 3-hour luxury snorkeling experience featuring a gourmet tropical taco bar.
• Snorkel at a local favorite location like Turtle Town or the Pali Coast.
• Sip seasonal specialty cocktails, Maui Brew Co. beers, and local spirits from the open bar.
• Enjoy complimentary snorkel gear, flotation devices, and local reef-safe sunscreen.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Bring a swimsuit, and any additional sun protection needed.
• Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear for boarding, with the option to go barefoot on deck.

Sit back and enjoy the sights along the famed Hana Highway without having to navigate the twisting, curving road yourself. With an expert driver at the wheel, you won’t miss any of the incredible scenery of lava cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, the rugged northern coastline, lush hillsides of feathery ferns and trees laden with tropical fruits. You’ll stop to explore various sites along the way to "Heavenly Hana," in this wonderfully natural and pristine landscape. This tour goes to Hana and returns on the same route. A box lunch is included at the start of the tour.

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Celebrate Maui’s stunning sunset with a craft cocktail in hand aboard a 65-foot luxury sailing catamaran. Departing from Ma’alaea Harbor, you’ll glide through shimmering waters with breathtaking views of the famous Hawaiian sunset. It’s truly the best happy hour view! The open-air catamaran, designed for relaxation and comfort, provides the perfect setting to unwind. The onboard bar features premium cocktails crafted with Maui-based Kupu Spirits, Ocean Vodka, Kula Rum, and more, along with a curated selection of Maui Brewing Company beers and signature wines. Savor island-inspired sliders perfectly paired with your signature cocktails for a casual yet elevated cocktail party at sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Witness a breathtaking Hawaiian sunset while cruising aboard a luxurious 65-foot catamaran.
• Sip craft cocktails made with local spirits and enjoy a full open bar.
• Pair signature cocktails with an island-inspired slider bar for a casual cocktail party at sea.
• Experience a true sailing adventure (weather permitting) along Maui’s stunning coastline.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in layers, as temperatures can cool as the sun sets.
• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety and ease of movement.

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Enjoy free time at Whalers Village, a collection of upscale shops and restaurants along gorgeous Kaanapali Beach on Maui’s northwestern shore. After a leisurely and immensely scenic drive in the shadow of the island’s mountainous interior, you will be dropped off at the shopping mall. Whalers Village is home to more than 90 stores that read like a Who’s Who of designers and brands. You will be free to browse for hours on end and dine on your own, if you wish. The choice of restaurants is just as impressive as the options for shopping. The atmosphere couldn’t be more pleasant as the mall is open-air and so close to the ocean that you may hear the sound of the waves in the background. If you want to spend time relaxing on Kaanapali Beach, it is just steps away. The beach’s soft golden sand and crystal-clear waters are wonderfully photogenic.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Shop for hours at Whalers Village, a collection of more than 90 high-end stores.
• Dine on your own if you wish as the shopping mall also offers plenty of restaurants.
• Enjoy the mall’s open-air setting right on Kaanapali Beach.
• Walk over to explore the nearby beach, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Sit back and appreciate all the sights along the famed Hana Highway without having to navigate the curves yourself. Travel over one-lane bridges and along the winding Road to Hana in the air-conditioned comfort of an exclusive 8-passenger luxury Limo-Van, featuring all Captain's chair seating.

Relax and take in the incredible scenery of lava cliffs, sparkling waterfalls, lush hillsides of feathery ferns, and trees laden with tropical fruit. You'll have plenty of photo opportunities and time to explore, with many stops made along this spectacular coastal drive.

Experience the Ke'anae Peninsula, one of the last enclaves of native Hawaiians, offering splendid tranquil taro fields and a stop for a light morning snack. It's also the perfect place for you to learn about the native Hawaiian people, their culture, and the land they call home. See Waikani Falls, a cascade of fresh mountain rainwater. These are just some of the many sights for you to enjoy.

This full-day tour includes an alfresco picnic-style lunch at a Hana beach park. After lunch, guests delight in discovering Wai'anapanapa State Park, with numerous unique scenic features. Stroll on the black sand beach, photograph lava sea arches, or view beautiful lava formations. The return journey offers an optional swim to take a dip in a freshwater pool under a cascading waterfall, so bring your swimsuit underneath your clothes and a towel for - a perfect "Heavenly Hana" experience. An opportunity to swim at either Pua'a Ka'a ( waterfall ) or Waianapanapa ( black sand beach ) but not both, is offered to guests. The optional swimming opportunity is determined based on safety conditions.

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Tour the island’s only cacao farm and see how beans from the trees are made into custom chocolates. Now the largest chocolate factory in Hawaii, the Maui Ku’ia Estate sustainably produces chocolates from the seeds of the cacao trees that thrive on its 20 acres of farmland. As you walk through the orchard, a guide will describe the chocolate-making process step by step, show you how the cacao seeds are harvested and explain how the farm maintains a net-zero carbon footprint through solar power and eco-friendly packaging. During the tasting that follows in the shade of a thatched hale tree house, you will sample an assortment of milk and dark chocolates that may be flavored with mango, cappuccino, peppermint and coffee. You will also have the opportunity to purchase sweets in the gift shop. To support the local community, 100% of the farm’s net profits are donated to Maui charities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover how chocolate is made from cacao seeds at a farm on the outskirts of Lahaina.
• Sample a variety of milk and dark chocolates, some flavored with tropical ingredients.
• Gain an understanding of how the farm and factory achieve a net zero carbon footprint.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Watch the sunset from a prime location on Wailea Beach while enjoying tropical drinks and live acoustic music, which will perfectly set the mood. Being on Maui’s western shore, the crescent-shaped beach couldn’t be in a better spot to watch the sun slowly dip below the horizon. The sunsets can be epic when seen from Wailea Beach, especially if the atmospheric conditions are ideal for the colors to be as vivid and vibrant as possible. You will view sunset from a luxurious waterfront hotel, while a musician serenades you on an acoustic guitar or perhaps a ukulele. Although ukuleles are Hawaii’s most iconic musical instrument, they originated in Portugal and weren’t introduced to Hawaii until the late 19th century. To enhance the beachfront experience, you will be served a couple of Mai Tais and a selection of classic island snacks that may include coconut shrimp, pulled-pork sliders and taro chips.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch a pyrotechnic sunset from a luxurious waterfront hotel on Wailea Beach.
• Enjoy being serenaded with immensely relaxing, live acoustic Hawaiian music.
• Snack on classic Hawaiian treats that pair perfectly with refreshing Mai Tais.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Discover the natural beauty and quirkiness of the island’s North Shore through vastly different and revealing experiences. While browsing the boutiques in the former sugar plantation town of Pa’ia, you will get a genuine sense of its laid-back, bohemian ambiance. The shops tend to be colorful, somewhat eclectic and full of merchandise that you won’t find elsewhere as it is often made locally. A leisurely one-mile walk through a nearby rainforest will bring you to two waterfalls, one of them is Twin Falls, a gorgeous cascade that plummets into a serene pool where you may swim if you wish. The setting couldn’t be more relaxing or picturesque. The beauty of Ho’okipa Beach Park is equally captivating, especially the scene offshore as this is a premier spot for surfing and windsurfing because the waves are well-formed and sometimes reach heights of 30 feet. The beach is also one of the best places to see green sea turtles.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy free time shopping in the quirky, wonderfully laid-back seaside town of Pa’ia.
• Walk through a rainforest to two waterfalls where you are welcome to swim in the pools below.
• Watch the surfers and windsurfers at Ho’okipa Beach Park and look for green sea turtles.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear swimsuit under clothing.
• Wear athletic shoes or sturdy sports sandals that can get wet and muddy (water shoes are suggested). No flip flops, or sandals with no backstrap.
• Bring a towel.

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Discover how Ocean Organic Vodka employs sustainable agricultural practices to produce some of Hawaii’s most unique distilled spirits. The family-owned estate lies on the slopes of the dormant shield volcano Haleakala, a fertile setting that is ideal for farming. While visiting the 80-acre, entirely solar-powered property, you will gain an understanding of the organic methods used to grow dozens of species of sugar cane for its namesake vodka and other spirits. Pesticides, herbicides and GMOs are strictly prohibited. The vodka has the distinction of being the only one in the world made with mineral-rich deep ocean water, which imparts a subtle complexity. You will have the opportunity to sample this premium vodka and a bourbon barrel-aged rum that is finished with charred kiawe wood that lends it a sweet flavor. The return drive will be just as memorable as you will pass the cowboy town of Makawao and the pineapple plantations around Hali’imaile.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit an organic farm that grows sugar cane for its premium vodka and other spirits.
• Discover why the farm’s distillery only uses ocean water drawn from 3,000 feet below the surface.
• Sample the distillery’s revered vodka and a rum aged in bourbon barrels with charred kiawe wood.
• View the upcountry cowboy town of Makawao and Hali’imaile, a pineapple-growing area.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Feast on authentic Polynesian cuisine and watch a mesmerizing performance of singing and dancing at the Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Hyatt Regency Maui. The evening show will begin in dramatic fashion with the haunting sound of a conch shell horn, followed by beating drums and the lighting of tiki torches, which will set the mood for this spectacle of all things Polynesian. Then, just sit back and enjoy the performance of Hawaiian hulas, Maori warrior dances native to New Zealand and a daredevil Samoan fire-knife dance that will bring you to the edge of your seat. The show also honors the cultures of other South Pacific islands, including Rarotonga, Tahiti and the Tuamotus. The all-you-can-eat buffet dinner will be just as diverse as the courses will likely include ahi tuna poke, pasture-to-plate Paniolo beef and shredded Kalua pork straight from the underground imu oven.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch a performance of songs and dances at a luau that honors Polynesian culture.
• Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner of traditional Polynesian cuisine.
• Gain insight into the various cultures as the songs and dances tell stories.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Combine all the highlights of West Maui on this comprehensive excursion: Iao Valley, Maui Tropical Plantation and the Maui Ocean Center. You'll start with a visit to the most well-known and beautiful gorge on the ‘Valley Isle,’ the Iao Valley. Here, you'll visit one of Maui's most striking sights, the Iao Needle, a 2,250-foot cinder cone pinnacle that pierces through the clouds and dominates its lush surroundings. Next, stop at Maui Tropical Plantation, where you'll enjoy a fully narrated 40-minute tram tour through macadamia nut orchards, agricultural villages, sugar cane fields and flower gardens. Then at the Maui Ocean Center, experience the underwater journey that gives you an up-close look at some of the beautiful creatures only found in Hawaii's waters.

We invite you to the historic plantation town of Hali’imaile, located in beautiful Maui. Enjoy a short drive to Maui Gold Pineapple Company. Locally owned and operated, this plantation carries the 100-year tradition of pineapple on Maui. Upon arrival, your knowledgeable and friendly pineapple tour guide will greet you and transport you into Maui’s last remaining pineapple fields. This is the only place in the United State where guests are able to tour an operational pineapple plantation. This tour takes you on an exclusive experience of Maui’s pineapple heritage. You will visit the sprawling pineapple fields and processing plant to learn how the most delicious pineapples in the world are harvested, packed and shipped on this Hawaiian Island. Taste the various stages of the famous Maui Gold pineapple while learning the history and fascinating facts of this iconic fruit.

After your tour and tastings, you will board your vehicle for your return trip back to Kahului and the cruise ship pier.