Maui Ocean Center

See living Hawaiian coral reefs, sharks, rays and sea turtles, then watch humpbacks in a 3D sphere theater.

192 Māʻalaea Rd · Wailuku, HI

About Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is an aquarium in Māʻalaea that showcases Hawaiʻi's marine life. The Living Reef holds more than 40 Hawaiian coral species, Turtle Lagoon shows green sea turtles, and in the Open Ocean exhibit sharks and rays pass overhead as you walk through a 53-foot acrylic tunnel. General admission also covers the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere and daily naturalist talks. Plan on about two hours.

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