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Free Travel Fun in Maui
The island of Maui is a natural wonderland. From its hilly mountains, magnificent waterfalls, gently swaying palm trees and aquamarine waters, to some of the most colorful flowers and plant life, Maui truly takes your breath away. Some visitors say the same about the prices. Yet for visitors with know-how it is possible to enjoy a wide range of Maui’s wonders absolutely free.
Go On A Whale Watch
Maui is best Hawai’ian island for whale watching. From December to March, North Pacific humpback whales appear in its warm, shallow waters to mate and give birth, and then travel to Alaska before summer to feed. The stretch of shoreline along Highway 30 between Lahaina and Maalaea provides the best observation spots for catching sight of these magnificent creatures. The best one is McGregor/Papaluau Overlook.
Also free to the public is the Whalers Village Museum (808/661-5992) in the Ka’anapali Beach resort area, lauded one of the finest whaling museums in the Pacific. There is a collection of photo murals, ship models, authentic artifacts, harpoons, sailors’ journals, and an extensive scrimshaw collection. It recounts the history through the eyes of an ordinary sailor of the whaling era from 1825 to 1860. The introductory films about whaling history and the humpback whale (Hawaii's State animal) are shown daily. The Museum is open daily from 9:00am to 10pm.
Snorkel & Dive
Snorkeling or diving spots abound in Maui offering lots of corals to explore and tropical fish to admire. You might even see turtles along the way and occasional tako (octopus).
Some of the most popular places you can drive to for snorkeling are Honolua Bay in Northwestern Maui; Kanahena in Southwestern Maui (past Makena beach); and Polo Beach between Wailea and Makena in front of the Kea Lani Hotel. For convenience and to save on rentals, bring your own snorkels, fins and mask. They take up surprisingly little space in your luggage.
The excellent website www.maui-vacation.net/snorkelmap.html has a map of recommended snorkeling spots on the island.
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