Maui, Hawaii

Travelers who can go anywhere in the world come back to Maui again and again, because their Maui moments are some of the most treasured of their lives. The majestic leaps of Maui's humpback whales are the perfect symbol for the magic of this island, where natural wonders set your spirit free and the warm aloha of Maui's people fills your heart with a sense of belonging.

Maui is renowned worldwide for many things; its beauty, its atmosphere, its history, and its never ending supply of pristine beaches, waterfalls, landmarks, and gardens - just to name a few. What's more, is the fact you can access nearly all of Maui by vehicle. The roads skirt the edge of Maui's coastline all the way around. On the west side of the island stand the West Maui Mountains and on the east the tall, majestic, and expansive Mount Haleakala. Between the two you have the isthmus valley that famously dubs Maui the "Valley Isle."

Things to see and do

* Waianapanapa State Park
* Garden of Eden Arboretum & Gardens
* Whale watching
* Haleakala crater and national park
* Snorkelling and scuba diving
General information

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - US dollar (US$)
Language - English
Land Area - 1883 km²
Population - 139,800
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT/UTC minus ten hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 1 (USA) + 808

Port Location - The main port on Maui is Kahului Harbor right in Kahului. The port is only 5 minutes from Maui's International Airport and only about 5 to 10 minutes from the town of Kahului.

Transport Links - Kahului Airport (OGG) is the main airport for the island of Maui, and the second largest commercial airport in the state. It is a secondary hub for Hawaiian and Aloha Airlines, which provides interisland service to Kahului from the other major airports in the state. Several major U.S. airlines also provide non-stop service to Maui from the West Coast and beyond.

Maui doesn't a very good public transportation system so you'll need to rent a car.