Maui’s Humpback Whales
The Best Humpback Whale Watching and Snorkeling Tour on Maui: An Unforgettable Adventure Maui is a dream destination for nature lovers, and one of the most awe-inspiring experiences you can have on the island is encountering the majestic humpback whales. Each year, these incredible creatures migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii to breed, give…
History of Kaho’olawe off the Wailea, Maui Coast
**Exploring Kahoʻolawe: Hawaii’s Sacred and Resilient Island** Kahoʻolawe, the smallest of Hawaii’s eight main islands, is a place of both historical significance and natural beauty. With an area of just over 11,000 acres, the island has seen a tumultuous history, from ancient Hawaiian settlements to its controversial use as a military bombing range. Today, Kahoʻolawe…
Papahanaumokuakea – Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a pristine and remote archipelago known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Spanning over 1,200 miles, these untouched islands are a treasure trove of ecological wonders and cultural significance. In this blog, we embark on a virtual…
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Racing
On our tours I often talk about how I got into Hawaiian canoe sailing in the first place, which led to our awesome tour here at Maui Sailing Canoe. I grew up racing outriggers on Oahu, paddling mostly for the Outrigger Canoe Club and Punahou School (it is an interscholastic sport here in Hawaii).
Snorkeling Sea Life
Guests often ask what kind of ocean life we see on our tours. I’ll talk here about what we’ve seen over the seventeen years of operating Maui Sailing Canoe, and spending possibly more time sailing and paddling the beautiful water of Wailea more than anyone. Although we rarely go to snorkel Molokini, honestly, the nearshore…