Maui Island
Her sunny white sand beaches, her waterfalls, her
mountains - our playground. Her tranquil valleys, her lively villages.
Her enriched life under the sea, her mammoth dormant volcano overseeing
her island. This is the Maui that the worlds people come to see.
The Valley Isle
World famous as a premier vacation destination, Maui still retains
75% of its area as lush wilderness including rugged mountains,
verdant valleys, pristine rain forests, countless waterfalls,
and breathtaking beaches.
A
sunrise excursion to the top of Haleakala will explain its
name, which means 'House of the Sun'. Haleakala, the world's
largest dormant volcano, looms over Maui at 10,000
feet above sea level.
But Haleakala's most impressive feature is
the crater itself, a gaping gorge.
The crater's eerie lunarlike landscape of cinder cones and
ancient lava formations is host to flora and fauna found only in
Hawaii's volcanic craters, including the Silversword plant and Hawaii's state bird, the Nene goose.
Spend an afternoon strolling through picturesque Lahaina.
A bustling 19th century whaling village, Lahaina now features
restaurants, nightlife, and some of the best shopping in
Hawaii.
Or
take a leisurely drive along the road to remote Hana which
winds through over 600 curves past taro patches, magnificent
seascapes, verdant forests, and cascading waterfalls.
You can add another beautiful island to your cruise with a 45-minute ferry ride to and from Lanai, with its scenic sights, Garden of the Gods and Shipwreck Beach.
Maui is a magical isle - the true
spirit of Hawaii.
Long ago, the demigod Maui drew
the Hawaiian islands up from the sea. When he saw the days were
too short for his
people, he hid in the crater of the highest mountain and forced
the Sun God to travel more slowly. To this day, that
place is called Haleakala, 'House of the Sun' |
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