by Jamie | Mar 16, 2022 | Maui, Maui Activities, Snorkeling, Tours
Maui has an abundant reef system filled with a variety of tropical fish, aquatic animals and everyone’s favorite… Sea Turtles! Also known as “Honu” in Hawaii, the turtles can frequently be seen while snorkeling or resting on the beach. The island is home to 5...
by sailmaui | Mar 24, 2020 | Announcements, Maui, Maui Activities, News, Sailing, Tours, Uncategorized
At Sail Maui we like to take a positive tone, and this pandemic is no exception. While what’s happening in our world is unnerving, we know it’s important to be mindful, helpful, and encouraging. Our hearts go out to those directly impacted by Covid-19, and to all of...
by sailmaui | Dec 1, 2016 | Maui, Maui Activities
it’s all about the journey There aren’t many roads more beautiful in the world than the so-called Road to Hana. This road, also called the Hana Highway, is a 64.4-mile stretch of Hawaii Routes 36 and 360 which run along Maui’s eastern coastline. It connects the...
by sailmaui | Nov 29, 2016 | Maui, Maui Activities
Maui The history of Maui is complicated and punctuated by myth and legend. Tahiti migrants, Hawaiian kings and European explorers have all input, to develop a rich and well established culture that has developed over a 500 year period. Origins The name ‘Maui’ is...
by sailmaui | Nov 25, 2016 | Maui, Maui Activities
Putting Whales First For many of us, the gorgeous Maui landscape perfectly represent an idyllic island holiday. Between the sun, sea and sand, there’s plenty to do and see on the second largest island of Hawaii. We gravitate to the exhilarating water sports, relaxing...
by sailmaui | Nov 18, 2016 | Announcements, Maui, Maui Activities
Humpback whales are synonymous with Maui thanks to their unusually large presence in surrounding waters. An estimated 10,000 whales flock towards the great reefs of Maui to calve every year, and are enjoyed by a great many more tourists to the area. The animals have...