Maui Sailing Destinations
Lanai • Turtle Town • Molokai • Molokini
Maui County is home to countless sailing destinations, from scuba diving at Lanai’s Cathedrals to searching for turtles right off Maui’s coast.
Lanai Island
Lanai is world famous for its scuba diving. Above water, it has many other hidden gems including long beautiful empty beaches. Lanai is a great place to explore for the day.
La Perouse
Your best chance of seeing spinner dolphins in Maui would be at La Perouse Bay. This bay is in South Maui and has great snorkeling along the rocky volcanic coastline.
La Perouse
Your best chance of seeing spinner dolphins in Maui would be at La Perouse Bay. This bay is in South Maui and has great snorkeling along the rocky volcanic coastline.
Molokai Island
Quite desolate, Molokai is home to some of the highest sea cliffs in the world. Many waterfalls drape over these cliffs, falling into the ocean making for an unforgettable experience.
Molokini Crater
Snorkeling inside of the crater, and scuba diving on the back-side wall are both world famous. The back-side drops to around 300 feet in depth. The inside of Molokini Crater has a gradual slope, which is protected from swell and weather.
Molokini Crater
Snorkeling inside of the crater, and scuba diving on the back-side wall are both world famous. The back-side drops to around 300 feet in depth. The inside of Molokini Crater has a gradual slope, which is protected from swell and weather.
Turtle Town
Turtle town is a mysterious place. It refers to the area where turtles are most often found. This area is constantly changing, which makes a captain’s insight quite valuable.
Outer Islands
Take an overnight trip sailing to Oahu, Kauai, or the Big Island. Nothing beats traveling by sail and landing in yet another exotic port.
Outer Islands
Take an overnight trip sailing to Oahu, Kauai, or the Big Island. Nothing beats traveling by sail and landing in yet another exotic port.
Maui Whale Watching
This is the best area to see whales in Maui, Hawaii. Humpback whales travel thousands of miles each year to spend their winters in the channel between Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, and Molokai.
Maui Sailing Charters
When sailing in Maui, there are many options. Below are some of our favorite Maui Sailing Tour boats.
Kai Kanani
Maalaea Harbor Slip #56
65ft Catamaran
Pacific Whale Foundation
Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, 612 Front Street, Lahaina
Maui Classic Charters
Maalaea Harbor Slip #80 & 55
55ft Catamaran
Trilogy
Maalaea Harbor Slip #99 & #62, and in Lahaina too!
50 ft Catamaran
Fun Sailing Facts
While sailing, the relative wind generated by the movement is called Apparent Wind.
A Burgee is a small type of wind vane that is attached to the top of the mast in order to best gauge wind direction.
Running = Running rigging will control the sail movement.
Sheets = Ropes used to adjust the sail for direction.
Halyards = Ropes used to hoist and lower the sails.
Standing Rigging = Supports the mast.
More About Maui
Many believe that the Hawaiian Islands were formed from underwater volcanoes pouring out of hot spots in the pacific tectonic plate. According to Hawaiian legend, the demi-god Maui pulled the Hawaiian Islands from the sea with his fishing hook.
And though science usually wins, the many legends of Pele and Maui make us want to believe in an ancient Hawaiian world beyond humans!