Winter Whale Season: New Safety Campaign Urges Maui Boaters to Reduce Speed
A new initiative is promoting slower boat speeds around Maui waters during peak humpback whale season to protect both marine life and ensure boater safety. The campaign comes as winter brings the highest concentration of kohola (humpback whales) to Hawaiian waters. Peak humpback whale season is currently underway in Maui waters, bringing increased risk of […]
Whale Watching Season Remains Strong with Steady Humpback Population Around Maui Waters
Recent marine surveys indicate that humpback whale populations in Maui’s waters are holding steady, offering continued excellent opportunities for whale watching during the peak season. The stable numbers provide positive news for both marine conservation efforts and Maui’s tourism industry. Humpback whale populations around Maui remain consistent with previous years, ensuring reliable whale watching opportunities […]
Haleakala Visitor Centers to Close Temporarily – Park Trails and Summit Access Still Available
Haleakala National Park will temporarily shut down its visitor centers while keeping trails and summit areas open for tourists and locals. The closures are expected to affect visitor services but won’t prevent access to the park’s main attractions. Visitor centers at Haleakala National Park will be temporarily closed, but the park itself remains open to […]
January Whale Watching Season Delivers Record Sightings Across Maui Waters
Maui recorded the highest number of humpback whale sightings statewide during January’s official whale survey, making it an exceptional time for visitors and locals to experience these magnificent creatures up close. Maui topped all Hawaiian islands for whale sightings during the January kohola survey, confirming the island as the premier destination for whale watching Peak […]
Major Country Music Festival Coming to Maui Features Top Nashville Artists
The upcoming Maui Songwriters Festival will showcase renowned country artists Gavin Adcock and Hudson Westbrook as headliners. This exciting musical event promises to bring world-class entertainment to the island for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Country music stars Gavin Adcock and Hudson Westbrook confirmed as festival headliners The Maui Songwriters Festival offers a unique […]
Iao Theater to Host Annual Celebration of Marine Life Through Film This February
The popular World Whale Film Festival is making its return to Wailuku’s historic Iao Theater, offering locals and visitors a unique cultural experience celebrating ocean conservation and marine wildlife through cinema. Festival showcases documentary and narrative films focused on whale conservation and marine ecosystems Event takes place at the historic Iao Theater in Wailuku, providing […]
New Partnership Brings More Family-Friendly Whale Watching Options to Maui Waters
A collaboration between Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line will create expanded opportunities for children’s whale watching experiences around Maui. The partnership aims to enhance educational marine tourism offerings during peak whale season. Pacific Whale Foundation teams up with Norwegian Cruise Line to grow keiki (children’s) whale watching programs Expanded tours will provide more […]
Popular Kaanapali Restaurant Launches Educational Whale Watching Series During Peak Season
Hula Grill Kaanapali is offering visitors a unique dining and educational experience by hosting weekly whale talks throughout February and March. The oceanfront restaurant’s program takes advantage of Maui’s prime humpback whale watching season, combining great food with marine wildlife education. Whale talks will be held every Tuesday during February and March 2026 (Maui Now) […]
Maui Tourism Shows Strong Recovery, Leading Hawaii’s Visitor Growth in 2025
Maui’s tourism sector significantly outperformed the rest of Hawaii in 2025, demonstrating robust recovery momentum. While Canadian visitor numbers remained below pre-pandemic levels, recent data indicates positive trends toward normalization. Maui’s visitor arrivals grew at a faster pace than other Hawaiian islands throughout 2025 Canadian tourism to Maui, though still recovering, showed encouraging improvement in […]
Wailea Shopping Center to Host Traditional Lunar New Year Celebration with Cultural Performances
The Shops At Wailea will celebrate Lunar New Year on February 19th with traditional lion dance performances and martial arts demonstrations, offering visitors an authentic cultural experience. Free cultural celebration featuring traditional lion dance and martial arts performances scheduled for February 19th Event provides authentic Lunar New Year experience for both tourists and local residents […]