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Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku, HI

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Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is an attraction in Wailuku, HI, part of the Island of Hawaiʻi guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

192 Māʻalaea Rd · Wailuku, HI

Why you should go…

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.

  • #aquarium
  • #sea turtles
  • #sharks
  • #coral reef
  • #maui with kids

What's around here?

The closest stops to Maui Ocean Center, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    Road to Hana

    Free

    Drive a winding Maui coast highway of one-lane bridges, rainforest, waterfalls and sea views that ends in the town of Hana.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

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    Haleakalā National Park

    $25–$50

    Drive to a 10,023-foot volcanic summit above the clouds on Maui, then hike the crater or the coastal Kīpahulu District.

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor