Kihei, Maui Travel Guide: Best Things to Do (Video)
Looking for the best Kihei Maui things to do? Kihei is a sunny South Maui beach town built around easy beach access, casual dining, local shopping, and convenient departures for ocean adventures. It is an especially practical home base for travelers who want to spend their days in the water, on the sand, or…
Video: 15 Humpback Behaviors to Spot on a Maui Whale Watching Tour
A whale watching tour can turn calm water into a front row seat for some seriously wild humpback behavior. From a full body breach to a quiet tail-up dive, every splash tells a different story. Keep your eyes on the horizon, look for blows, birds, splashing, and white pectoral fins, and you will have a…
Maui’s Bluefin Trevally: 15 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know
TL;DR: Maui’s Bluefin Trevally in 5 Key Points Maui-Specific Behavior: These fish show unique hunting, schooling, and coloring shaped by Maui’s warm reefs—especially around Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Special Adaptations: They have movable “zoom” lenses and can burst up to 40 mph for rapid ambushes, plus vibrant electric-blue fins that…
Maui Influencer Program: Earn Free Tours and Rewards With Makena Coast Charters
TL;DR The Makena Coast Charters Influencer Program invites content creators to partner and showcase Maui experiences (Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, whale watching) in exchange for complimentary tours and recurring commissions. Collaborations emphasize authentic, family-friendly travel content and short-form videos, with clear expectations for timely and high-quality postings. …
Guide to 9 Molokini Crater Snorkeling Spots
Molokini Crater snorkeling features nine distinct zones, each with different currents, depths, and marine life. This guide takes you through Tako Flats, Middle Reef, Reef’s End, Shark Condos, Enenue, North Wall, East Shelf, West Crest, and Crater Rim Drift. It explains what to expect at each spot and the creatures you’re likely to see. The…
Is the Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkel Tour Worth It?
In this article, we will provide insight into the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town snorkel tours, and include some testimonials from real customers. Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped volcanic islet off Maui known for exceptionally clear water and reef walls that make snorkeling straightforward and highly visual, so it’s often paired with nearby Turtle Town…
Molokini Crater vs Turtle Town Tours – A Guide to Maui’s Top Snorkeling Sites
Molokini Crater and Turtle Town is the top choices for many Maui snorkelers because the two sites offer very different experiences: Molokini is a sheltered volcanic crescent about three miles offshore from Kihei Boat Ramp with consistently high snorkel visibility and reef fish species, while Turtle Town sits along the Makena coast within a short…
Snorkeling With a Whale Shark – “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience”
Whale shark encounters in Maui are considered “holy grail” sightings. A recent customer not only spotted one, but got to snorkel with this beautiful behemoth! Read their 5-star review below: “We had the most amazing tour with Alex and first mate Kyle. They were funny, answered all of our questions, and made us feel very…
Guide to Whale Watching Tours in Maui: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Whale watching in Maui is more than just an outdoor activity; it is a mesmerizing experience that connects you with nature’s wonders and Hawaii’s vibrant marine life. Every year, thousands of travelers flock to Maui during the whale season, creating unforgettable memories while witnessing the majestic beauty of humpback whales. In this guide, we’ll explore…
Makena Coast Charters Wins Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Makena Coast Charters Wins TripAdvisor 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award Makena Coast Charters Recognized as a Top-Rated Tour Operator in Maui, Hawaii MAUI, HAWAII – August 26, 2025 — Makena Coast Charters is proud to announce that they have been honored with TripAdvisor®’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice® Award for 2025, an accolade given…