Adventure mindfully on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.

Exploring responsibly is a way of life when you arrive on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. Create the perfect day around your favorite activities, or mindfully discover new passions you never even anticipated. The islands’ celebrated beaches and epic sunsets are meant to be treasured day after day, not only by taking them in, but by doing your part to ensure they remain treasures for future visitors and locals alike. You’ll enjoy a great sense of fulfillment knowing you helped to mālama the islands’ unique landscapes, which create the perfect terrain for golfing or whale watching from seaside views, or hiking up lush mountainsides (where access is permitted). Find out how much deeper travel can take you when you restore winding coastal trails as you step outside of your comfort zone while volunteering— and learning—with a Hawaiian cultural restoration organization through the Mālama Hawai‘i program.

Be Mindful

Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i beckon to ocean protectors—these are islands, after all! Immerse yourself in the warm Pacific waters that surround the islands and find endless opportunities to deepen your relationship with the life-giving ocean that connects us all. Here are some favorite activities that are all the more rewarding when you’ve done your part to mālama the ocean.

Ocean Health & Awareness

Often topping the lists of “Best Beaches” in the world, the sparkling coastlines of Maui are undoubtedly one the island’s greatest assets. Of course, humans are not the only species who value this natural wonderland.

Maui County is home to a diverse and awe-inspiring array of sea life, including the graceful honu (green sea turtles), magnificent humpback whales, playful monk seals and a seemingly endless variety of fish. However, without our mālama (care), nothing in this delicate ecosystem is beyond harm. Organizations like the Maui Ocean Center, Pacific Whale Foundation, and the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund work year-round to ensure the health and safety of these environments, but they can’t do it alone.

To ensure this resource is enjoyed for generations to come, all visitors to Maui County play a role in the conservation of our kai (ocean) and all who inhabit it. As a guest in these islands, there are a few simple things you can do to help protect Maui County’s natural splendor.

Use Mineral-Only Sunscreen

Ocean-lovers will be happy to know that as of October 1, 2022, mineral-only sunscreen is the only sunscreen that is legal for use in Maui County. All marine life (including fish and coral) will have a better chance to regenerate and thrive without harmful chemicals hurting them and impacting their reproduction. How do you know if a sunscreen is safe and legal? Mineralonly sunscreens have a titanium dioxide or zinc oxide base. Please take care to avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate and octocrylene. It’s time to welcome in a new era of ocean health here in Maui County and throughout our islands.

Recycle Beach Toys

As their visit to Maui County draws to a close and travelers start packing their bags to head home, they often realize that the beach toys and sports equipment they purchased—such as boogie boards, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, foam noodles and snorkel gear—just aren’t going to fit in their luggage. All too often, these items are thrown away, which adds considerably to Maui’s County’s landfill. Thankfully, there are ways to mālama Maui Nui while giving back to the local community:

• Donate the items to Goodwill, Salvation Army or Boys & Girls Club of Maui.

• Find a local resident who can repurpose them for family and friends.

• Check with the manager of your accommodations to see if they’re able to find a home for the items.

• Before you give the items away, please make sure they are in good working condition and there are no safety issues.

Bring A Reusable Water Bottle

It’s no secret that waste created from single-use plastics like water bottles and plastic bags not only mar the beauty of this spectacular place, but do lasting harm to Maui County’s ecosystems. In partnership with the Maui Surfrider Foundation, all visitors are asked to keep Maui clean and safe by reducing plastic waste during your vacation.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE DURING YOUR VACATION:

1. Carry a reusable water bottle, rather than buying water in disposable bottles.

2. Review local recycling guidelines and ask how to recycle at your vacation rental or hotel.

3. Limit single-use plastic as often as possible.

4. Support local businesses who care about the environment and have vested interest in the welfare of Maui County.

5. Show your appreciation for businesses who divert plastic waste from our ocean by writing digital reviews that help boost their visibility for other visitors.

Welcome to Maui! Staying in Wailea? Good choice. Wailea hosts

the most beautiful and luxurious resorts in all

of Hawai‘i and your time there is going to be spectacular.

Pro tip: when you’re ready to venture out to Molokini Crater, the most desirable snorkeling destination in Hawai‘i, you don’t need to drive an hour north to Ma‘alaea Harbor, board a boat that then motors an hour south and past the resort you just came from, arriving at Molokini with a dozen other boats. That sounds exhausting!

Instead, discover the best kept secret in South Maui: Kai Kanani Sailing, the only catamaran that lives and operates exclusively in Wailea and Makena. Beach-loading from

Maluaka Beach in Makena, just 10 minutes from the Wailea resorts, the Kai Kanani II can have you out to Molokini before any other snorkelers arrive. Imagine jumping into the clearest water in Hawai‘i, with over 200 feet of visibility, but it’s just you and your fellow passengers and over 250 species of fish and sea life.

Offering the Sunrise Deluxe Snorkel at sunrise, the Signature Deluxe Snorkel for lunch and the most unique sunset sail offered on Maui, the Adventure Sunset Sail, Kai

Kanani can help you experience Maui in the best way possible: from the water. And if you’re here during whale season, join us for our Adventure Whale Watch, an encounter you do not want to miss.

We believe that the ocean is the thing that connects us to each other and to nature and we can’t wait to show you the most incredible day of your vacation. E komo mai!