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Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii    

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The Maui Ocean Center is a public aquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Opened on March 13, 1998, by Coral World International, the 3 acres …
The Maui Ocean Center is a public aquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Opened on March 13, 1998, by Coral World International, the 3 acres facility is the largest living tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with an amazing 3d immersive humpback whale experience.

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Feb 11, 2025
This was family friendly and we learned alot of cool information about the ocean and sea life. Very nice staff. The food options could be better and more inclusive to accommodate different diets and …Full review by John D
Jan 22, 2025
Albert was a great driver. We loved the Aquarium and especially the humpback whale 3D Cinemax movie. The gift shop was also interesting.Full review by Joseph C
Jan 20, 2025
The Maui Ocean Center is one of the best ocean experiences you will find. Lots of great exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and even artisans on the premises. It takes time to see, but is well worth it,…Full review by Ed R
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No outside food or beverage (of any type) are allowed at Maui Ocean Center
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In accordance with Hawai'i state law, Maui Ocean Center is a smoke-free facility. With your admission receipt, you can exit the Front Gate and smoke outside of the facility, at least 30ft from any win…
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Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis. Maui Ocean Center is ADA compliant. Strollers are currently not available
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Photography and video is permitted throughout the park for personal enjoyment only
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For entrance to Maui Ocean Treasure gift shop, you may enter through the Front Gate. Gift shop items are also available online
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Shirt and shoes are required at all times and all clothing appropriate for a family environment
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Buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in admission lines
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There's also a fantastic exhibit about the open ocean where visitors move through a huge tank via an acrylic tunnel
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You can reach the maui ocean center by car from the honoapiilani highway
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It includes exhibits on coral reef habitats, sea turtles, sharks, and humpback whales, among others
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Behind-the-scenes tours available monday, wednesday, thursday and friday
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Enter from honoapiilani highway as it curves past maalaea harbor
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Visitors can get an in-depth look at the aquarium's operations on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility
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There's a small tide pool where visitors can touch the usual array of anemones and starfish
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Teachers can visit the education page for information on field trips
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Take an excursion from the rough surge zone to the vast sea display
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Open daily 9am-5pm (including all holidays) with extended summer hours, 9am-6pm in july and august
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For a snack or drink try the aquarium's reef café where you can also get shave ice
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Admire the mighty whales, sharks and turtles
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Guided tours and audio guides are available, and there is an entertaining keiki program for the little ones
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Family passes are available
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