Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii    

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The Maui Ocean Center is a public aquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Opened on March 13, 1998, by Coral World International, the 3 acres …
The Maui Ocean Center is a public aquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Opened on March 13, 1998, by Coral World International, the 3 acres facility is the largest living tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with an amazing 3d immersive humpback whale experience.

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Jan 22, 2025
Albert was a great driver. We loved the Aquarium and especially the humpback whale 3D Cinemax movie. The gift shop was also interesting.Full review by Joseph C
Jan 20, 2025
The Maui Ocean Center is one of the best ocean experiences you will find. Lots of great exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and even artisans on the premises. It takes time to see, but is well worth it,…Full review by Ed R
Jan 8, 2025
In Maui, where every activity is way overpriced, I especially appreciated our behind-the-scenes tour as well as the aquarium overall. It was not very long but it was fun to get to go into the non-pub…Full review by MJBSLC
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Maui Ocean Center is an award-winning aquarium, which celebrates the marine life off the shores of Hawaii. You can see Hawaiian s…
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The Maui Ocean Center is an aquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. Opened on Mar…
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Touted as the largest tropical aquaria with a reef in the Western Hemisphere, this impressive oceanfront aquarium has become one of mos…
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Facts

Opened:1998
Located:Maalaea, Hawaii, United States

Questions & answers

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Do you need to purchase tickets in advance to see the Maui aquarium ?
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No although we did
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Hello, do you offer travel agent rates for travel agents with an IATA card?
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Aloha sassy ! funny I also a IATA agent since the 80's with two travel business in Canada , I were in Ocean Centre in June this year , they do not have any travel agent discounts , but …
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Aloha sassy ! funny I also a IATA agent since the 80's with two travel business in Canada , I were in Ocean Centre in June this year , they do not have any travel agent discounts , but the price not too expensive at all , $44.95 per person and Seniors $37.95 , for Local ( Kamaine ) $27.55 per person , seniors $25 .34 also you welcome to read my up to date reviews on Maui . have fun ,lot to do in Maui !or follow me on TripAdvisor , I ate and go travel a lot to different City and Country !
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Do you have any tips on getting good discounts to the Ocean Center? It looks like finding a reciprocal zoo or aquarium …
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Do you have any tips on getting good discounts to the Ocean Center? It looks like finding a reciprocal zoo or aquarium membership is the best one I see so far. You can get some of these zoo family memberships for about $50, which then entitle you to half off at Ocean Aquarium, which can pay for itself and net you a membership for other places. I found for example Amarillo Zoo at $55 for family membership and it looks like Ocean Center is 50% off with that one, which would save me $80.
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That’s very clever. If you wait until you’re 65, you’ll get $3 off, which is almost enough to save 50% on a small shave-ice in Maui.
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Answer by Larry C · Apr 15, 2021
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What are maui ocean center’s hours?
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We are open 365 days a year. Park hours are 9 am to 5pm, with final entry at 4:00pm. On Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve, the...
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No outside food or beverage (of any type) are allowed at Maui Ocean Center
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In accordance with Hawai'i state law, Maui Ocean Center is a smoke-free facility. With your admission receipt, you can exit the Front Gate and smoke outside of the facility, at least 30ft from any win…
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Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis. Maui Ocean Center is ADA compliant. Strollers are currently not available
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Photography and video is permitted throughout the park for personal enjoyment only
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For entrance to Maui Ocean Treasure gift shop, you may enter through the Front Gate. Gift shop items are also available online
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Shirt and shoes are required at all times and all clothing appropriate for a family environment
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Buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in admission lines
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There's also a fantastic exhibit about the open ocean where visitors move through a huge tank via an acrylic tunnel
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You can reach the maui ocean center by car from the honoapiilani highway
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It includes exhibits on coral reef habitats, sea turtles, sharks, and humpback whales, among others
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Behind-the-scenes tours available monday, wednesday, thursday and friday
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Enter from honoapiilani highway as it curves past maalaea harbor
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Visitors can get an in-depth look at the aquarium's operations on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility
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There's a small tide pool where visitors can touch the usual array of anemones and starfish
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Teachers can visit the education page for information on field trips
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Take an excursion from the rough surge zone to the vast sea display
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Open daily 9am-5pm (including all holidays) with extended summer hours, 9am-6pm in july and august
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For a snack or drink try the aquarium's reef café where you can also get shave ice
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Admire the mighty whales, sharks and turtles
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Guided tours and audio guides are available, and there is an entertaining keiki program for the little ones
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Family passes are available
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