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Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium

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"Lovely knowledgeable staff and the shark area is amazing."(15 Tips)
"Pacific Whale Foundation has an awesome camp for kids!"(4 Tips)
"Great aquarium; check out the frogfish exhibit."(2 Tips)
"big fish tank with tiger sharks"(2 Tips)

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mauiocean centerDecember 11, 2017
Maui Ocean Center is an educational, three-acre, state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park offering a look at the vast undersea world of the islands! Explore the shallow reef to the open ocean
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Evan DustJune 9, 2013
This is a great place to take the kids... if you are a local, make sure to ask for the kama'aina admission fee. If you really like it, get the annual pass because you will be back. It is very calming!
Hillary HartleyMarch 20, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Don’t miss the touch pool, shark & ray tunnel, or the octopus (we’ve also seen one in the outdoor pools hanging out on the rocks). You used to be able to sign up to scuba in the shark tank!
Hillary HartleyMarch 20, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Don’t miss the 3D movie in The Sphere — just opened Feb 2019. Awesome 3D footage of the humpbacks that visit Maui, up close and personal.
David PittsJuly 19, 2016
Come by on weekends at night for Night at the Aquarium, it's an awesome way to see nocturnal sea critters. Plus there's booze.
Susie SilvestreAugust 9, 2019
A great aquarium experience for the whole family to learn about Hawaiian sea life. The new humpback's of Hawaii exhibit and sphere is an absolute must see!
Maui HawaiiFebruary 4, 2014
Ask a Maui Ocean Center naturalist when they plan on doing a feeding next. Scuba divers feed sharks and rays in the big tank and answer your questions live! Read more
Ebrahim BandookwalaJuly 16, 2019
Go for the IMAX whale experience. Lots of reef fish in the reef section which was my favorite. Nice place to kill a couple hours.
Lance LacoffOctober 21, 2014
Well worth a stop - not real huge, indoor and outdoor, friendly staff, very cool for kids or adults
Jordan WongOctober 12, 2018
Really nice place to take the kids, but if you can, go there later in the day or first thing in the morning when it's not as crowded.
Anke Kirchner R(B)January 21, 2015
Great Auarium for the whole Family. My favorites are the turtles and the big fish tank with tiger sharks and manta rays.
Rob WeidmannJune 29, 2016
The keiki scavenger hunt is fun. And some of the things are tricky to find, so keep a sharp eye out.
Brenda SimmsNovember 15, 2013
Fabulous shark & manta ray exhibit & tunnel! Try to get there when they do a dive to learn more & watch them feed the sharks.
Nick GeorgeMay 25, 2021
Make sure to check out the 3D whale auditorium!
Leah Candelaria-TylerSeptember 27, 2012
Totally worthwhile and on the way to the airport. I highly recommend visiting the aquarium before or after a snorkel adventure to turtle town!
Adam BryantNovember 18, 2012
A very fun and educational look at Hawaiian marine life. A definite must do, and go see the turtle hatchlings!!
Megan BowesAugust 18, 2017
Beautiful local aquarium. Seascape Cafe is good for lunch by the sea.
Daria PopachJune 29, 2016
very nice place to visit with family. really interesting!
cYeNzOctober 14, 2015
Great aquarium; check out the frogfish exhibit. Extensive gift shop.
Celina MarieJanuary 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Family yearly pass is $165.00 & They offer military & Kamaaina discounts @$15.75 adult &$8.75(3-12yrs) worth @ least one trip!! Check for extra weekly activities on-line! Great place!!
Trent ShumayMarch 19, 2016
Really good spot for kids. We had a great visit.
Audrey BoschJune 17, 2013
Shark, stingray and tuna tank is the best. I could sit and watch them all day.
Praveen RajappanNovember 27, 2012
10 15 AM there is a shark story, 10 30 there is turtle feed and at 11 there is shark feed! Plan accordingly
JennyJuly 31, 2012
Right off the highway, great for the kids will see some things you would never get to see or touch on the mainland!
Andrew LockwoodOctober 18, 2011
For your first trip, get an audio guide. Worth it for first timers and to get the most of your money.
Shelley GaskeOctober 3, 2014
Lovely knowledgeable staff and the shark area is amazing.
JAVA CAFE MAUISeptember 10, 2012
If your visiting Maui, this is a MUST SEE place, specially if you have kids.
HarryAugust 21, 2013
The sharks & rays are really getting big. Some have been there 15 years now
Matt ElmoreJuly 6, 2018
Great opportunity to see underwater life up close.
Tanya TateJune 14, 2011
Make sure you take one of the audio devices. Just $3 extra tells you so much more about the fish, sharks & turtles.
ShannonJuly 25, 2012
Pacific Whale Foundation has an awesome camp for kids! Tell Karen we sent you!
Matthew BukovinskyNovember 30, 2013
Won't take too long if you're just there to look at the sealife. Plenty of learning if you want to spend a longer time.
Anne EppersonSeptember 19, 2013
Great place to spend a few hours before the flight home.
Melissa LarocqueDecember 6, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The best Aquarium in Hawaii!!! Excellent family experience.
Tim SmithMay 18, 2014
May is Kama'aina month. Half off for Kama'aina and military.
Holly Falk-KrzesinskiJune 15, 2013
Gift shop prices far more reasonable than area resorts.
Kayla JohnsonSeptember 13, 2012
Watch the shark feeding. The giant sting rays swimming over you is amazing!
BronsonDecember 29, 2011
Awesome gift shop, beautiful chandelier only 20,000 dollars, lol
Linda BaerDecember 23, 2016
Awesome aquarium!
Sue ViensSeptember 18, 2014
Watch the bubble man feed the sharks at 11am
Max ChasséSeptember 25, 2013
Good for kids but not the most amazing aquarium, actually pretty small.
Edward M. OlivosDecember 27, 2012
Get admissions online for a 10% discount
Robert MadisonMarch 6, 2017
Check in on Randy!
DianaDecember 23, 2019
Nice! Beautiful!
Rachelle GardnerJuly 23, 2012
Show your AAA card for a discount.
Nolan BowmanJune 28, 2013
Tiger shark in the shark tank, so cool.
Kai KananiSeptember 24, 2012
We love visiting the Maui Aquarium!
Reserve123.comSeptember 10, 2011
Take the kids for a fun and educational experience out of the sun.
Kalifa NkeirukaJanuary 21, 2014
Jelly fish
Segway MauiJuly 24, 2012
Let's do cross promotion with Segway Maui. Read more

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