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By admin, April 14, 2009 4:52 am

going 2 maui in march – what are the must see’s/do’s??

im going to maui for the first time in march – but only for 4 days! any tips on what are the must see’s and do’s? plan on going to the crater, hana highway and whale watching (suggestions on which is the best way to do this or which boat tour is the best?) but any other suggestions besides going to the beach? and any suggestions on what are the best restaurants around? we’ll be renting a car so any suggestions on the best route to drive around maui and stopping off at the best destinations would be great. thanks in advance everyone!!

Aloha!
You’ve hit the main attractions. A lot to cram into 4 days…
For whale watching I would definitely recommend the Pacific Whale Foundation for your tour; this will be a research boat and these people love the whales and can answer lots of questions. In conjunction with the whale watching tour I’d recommend a trip to the Maui Ocean Center (in Lahaina)
In a rental car DO NOT attempt to drive around the west Maui mountains. Some rental companies don’t want you taking the vehicle around Hana way either – at least not all the way around – check your contract.
I highly recommend you purchase the book Maui Revealed by Andrew Doughty and Harriett Friedman and peruse it thoroughly BEFORE coming, will give you all sorts of ideas about where to stay, eat, what to see and do. Look on Half.com or Amazon.com!
Avoid the tour hawkers you see in booths along the street…
Bring a Costco card if you are a member, it will be the best/cheapest place to buy gas and groceries.
All beaches are public so don’t feel you MUST stay in a resort, go to VRBO and rent a condo unless you’ve already made plans otherwise.
Snorkel Bob’s is a great place to rent snorkel gear and you can return it via a drop box at any of their many locations, on any island.
Do attend a luau – the absolute best on any of the islands (IMO – I live on Hawaii island but in-laws live on Maui) is the Old Lahaina luau.
I’d recommend the bike ride down from Haleakala but I think they discontinued that recently.
Next time come see us on the Big Island. We have 13 out of the 15 climate zones on earth, (everything from snow to desert) largest privately-owned cattle ranch in the WORLD (Parker) and a LIVE volcano.

Whale watching off the coast of Maui

Boston Whale Watching Cruise $41.95 View some of the world�s most fascinating creatures on the Boston Whale Watching Cruise. Get the best view of the whales from the decks, as researchers from the Whale Center of New England narrate the tour.

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise $28 Experience the San Diego Whale Watching Cruise in style aboard a Hornblower Cruises & Events yacht. Tour San Diego Bay, gaze at awe-inspiring sights of the majestic Gray Whale and relax on deck, with your camera in one hand and a cold drink in the other.

New England Aquarium Whale Watch $35.95 Want to see where the really big animals are kept? Come join the New England Aquarium Whale Watch tour. It’s Boston’s best whale watch adventure, and one you don’t want to miss.

New England Aquarium and Whale Watch Combo $47.75 On this combo your will see whales and dolphins on an exciting whale watching cruise. Then go to the New England Aquarium and stand in awe of the four-story, 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank, home to everything from sea turtles to sharks to tropical fish.

Iceland Whale Watching Tour $45.98 Iceland is one of the best places in the world for Whale Watching. On this unforgettable tour take a cruise on Faxafli Bay and see whales, dolphins, and porpoises in a breathtaking natural environment.Stand on the deck of your boat and look for creatures of the deep to break the surface, whether its the frolicsome White-Beaked Dolphin or the majestic Humpback Whale.

Whale Watching Cruise From Sydney $58.66 Grab the opportunity to sail with whales on this exhilarating ocean adventure from Sydney! Board a purpose-built whale-watching catamaran and head out to sea. Keep a look out for dolphins, seals and exciting sea birds such as albatrosses, penguins and petrels.See which member of your party will be first to spot a mighty humpback whale! The coast close to Sydney is one of the worlds best places to see these magnificent creatures on migration.Playful humpbacks are renowned for their spectacular acrobatic displays. Most dramatic is the breach when these 40-ton animals actually leap out of the water.There is every chance you will see the whales. But, just in case youre unlucky, the tour comes with a guarantee. If you dont see any whales on your trip then the tour operator gives you another cruise for free!