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'