Maui Ocean Center Admission Only

Maalaea

Excellent

from 2 reviews

Duration

1 to 8 hours

Cancellation

Up to 0 days

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Take a Journey of Discovery…

Welcome to the Aquarium of Hawaii

At Maui Ocean Center, our mission is to foster understanding, wonder, and respect for Hawaii’s marine life. We invite local residents and visitors worldwide to develop an understanding and appreciation for Hawaii’s unique ocean environment.

Explore local culture as you encounter the animals that live in Hawaii — many found nowhere else in the world — and learn about the close relationship that exists between Hawaiians and the sea.

Take your time, explore, and have an unforgettable Hawaii experience!

Rated one of the Top 10 aquariums in the world

For dolphins and whales that we don’t keep in captivity, we have immersive video experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Hawaii’s underwater world, up close, with over 60 exhibits alive with coral, fish turtles, sharks and sea jellies – there’s something for everyone at Maui Ocean Center.

What you will do

9:00 am

Opening time, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

4:30 pm

Last entry.

5:00 pm

Closing time.

Included/Excluded

Tours
Activities
Parking

Transportation

Duration

0 – 3 hours

3 - 5 hours

5 – 7 hours

Activity Types

Aquarium

Activity's Location

Maalaea

FAQs

The animals under Maui Ocean Center's care are exhibited in realistic, natural environments and are fed according to their needs, therefore, regularly scheduled feedings and shows are not offered. To enhance your experience, join a marine naturalist presentation at various locations in the Aquarium to gain valuable insight into the world of Hawai‘i's marine life.

Outside food or beverage is not permitted at Maui Ocean Center. Exceptions can be made for infants and school groups (with prior approval) and those with special medical needs; see a Park Entrance attendant. Please no chewing gum.

Maui Ocean Center is respectfully in compliance with a County of Maui ordinance prohibiting the exhibit of cetaceans (whales and dolphins). Learn about humpback whales in the state-of-the-art Humpbacks of Hawai‘i Exhibit & Sphere. See the video at the top of this page.

Maui Ocean Center is open daily from 9am-5pm with final admission at 4:30pm. Please be aware all buildings will close promptly at 5pm. Allow yourself enough time to view exhibits and presentations at your own pace. An average visit to Maui Ocean Center lasts about 2 hours.

Aquarium admission is not required to enjoy shopping at Maui Ocean Treasures or ocean view dining at Seascape Restaurant.

Maui Ocean Center is proud to be a smoke-free facility. Any smoking, including electronic cigarette and vaping devices, must be outside of the park, in compliance with Hawai‘i state law and at least thirty (30) feet from any windows or doors.

Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis at the Park Entrance. Maui Ocean Center is ADA compliant. Strollers are currently not available.

192 Maalaea Road, next to Maalaea Harbor. Zoom in on the map above.

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Catherine C

01/30/2020

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Unforgettable

We were lucky enough to be in Maui when the rice coral spawning took place. The aquarium was beautiful and by some miracle the staff was able to predict almost exactly when the coral would spawn. One of them went off during the event and they even had someone in the tank with a camera so we could see it on the projection screen. What I loved most about this aquarium was the natural and clean habitats and the insane amount of information about each animal. We learned so much! We also were able to attend the coral talk that evening and walked away with a deeper appreciation and understanding for reef protection and conservation. Thank you for an amazing experience for us and our boys. This was unforgettable!

Joni

01/30/2020

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Beautiful

The aquarium was beautiful! A fun place to go with the family for a few hours! Awesome 3D movie about the Humpback whales!

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