The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote large island chain on Earth. Isolated in the center of the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i’s coral reefs evolved over millions of years into a unique ecosystem populated by rare species that exist nowhere else.
Beauty extends from volcanic peaks to submarine valleys. While visiting our island home, we invite you to dive deep. Plunge into the Pacific and connect with astonishing marine animals in our multi-sensory aquarium.
Let our marine biologists introduce you to this undersea community—a captivating world unlike any other.
Explore the magnificent realm of the whales in our 3-D sphere experience
Immerse Yourself in Their World
Get to know these mysterious mammoths of the deep. Follow the humpbacks’ journey from Alaska to Hawai‘i, hear their songs, and fall in love with a newborn whale calf.
Learn about the history, culture, and unique traditions that permeated early Hawaiian villages. Explore their special connection with the sea and appreciate the great understanding they exhibited in their care for both land and marine environments.
Nā Hoa Kai membership grants you access to our award-winning aquarium 365 days a year! Your participation supports educational programs, conservation, and preservation of Hawaiʻi’s marine life for our future generations.
Unlimited, year-round access to Maui Ocean Center (based on availability)
Support of educational programs
15% discount on purchases in our store
15% discount at Seascape Restaurant and Reef Café (excludes alcohol, gratuity, and tax)
It is my wish that we will always be fierce advocates and stewards of our oceans and marine life...If it’s not us who makes these changes, then who will?
Great place for kids and adults too! Great educational and conservation approach.
Alyssa S
March 2020
Great visit!
My 6 year old daughter and I enjoyed ourselves here for 3 hours. Exhibits were great and lots of activities to keep us busy. The current Whale documentary was spectacular!
kristamfoster
March 2020
AMAZING
Best aquarium we have been to and an AWESOME 3D film about the whales. It was UNREAL and we enjoyed it so much. You won't be disappointed.
YiaYiaOpa
March 2020
An Ocean-tastic Experience
As ocean conservationists, my husband and I have a deep love for the ocean. When we heard about the Maui Ocean Center and all they are doing to support marine life in Maui, we knew we had to go...
Ashlynn C
March 2020
Must do while on Maui
We are a couple in our 30's and we enjoyed everything about this place. We probably spent about 3 hours here and may have spent more if we had time. So many beautiful sea creatures...
Jessicca617
February 2020
A Quick Adventure and Perfect Break
Being a resident of Maui, I am thrilled to have such a high-quality attraction to visit again and again.
When my daughter was younger...
anthonyknowsmaui
February 2020
Fantastic Whale experience!
The aquarium is one of the best in the world. You could easily spend an entire day there. The best parts of the experience were walking through a glass like tunnel and having the sealife...
Valerie R
February 2020
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
For the health, safety, and well-being of our guests and team members, we now have timed entry with a reduced capacity.
Tickets and reservations must be made prior to arrival.
No tickets or reservations will be sold at the front gate.