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Maui Ocean Center

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Wailuku on the northwest side of Maui is home to the state-of-the-art Maui Ocean Center, a renowned marine park that fosters understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii's marine life. This center contains the largest collection of spectacular live coral displays in the U.S., and seeks to teach visitors about Hawaii's natural history and cultural heritage. Facilities feature elusive garden eels, lion fish, green sea turtles, sharks, rays, and more.
Tips for Visiting Maui Ocean Center

Hours of Operation: The Maui Ocean Center is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and until 6:00pm in July & August.

Things you should know:

- Parking is FREE in front of Maui Ocean Center.
- Round-trip shuttle service from West & South Maui hotels is now available for $5. - Plan to stay for at least 2 hours to experience all aquariums and presentations. The center allows entrance up til closing time, but the park closes promptly at the end of the day.
- General Admission is self-guided and you can explore at your own pace. Audio guides (English) are available for a small rental fee.

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Latest reviews of Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Loved the visit

2024/11/19 Solo Travelers Gail V.

I had an absolutely wonderful visit at the aquarium! It is beautiful, well kept up, and affordable for all! My only problem was with the parking, to me it was confusing! I would definitely go back, beautiful!

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Awesome place !

2024/11/17 Couples California family

We loved the place , everything is so interested and educational, our only complaint is parking is a little expensive…

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Cool fish and corals

2024/11/08 Friends madcll

Really enjoyed the fish and the fish tunnel, corals were awesome. Learning new things about fish I thought I knew about was amazing. The little alcoves you turned into was interesting.

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Wonderful place

2024/10/05 Couples Aaron Wagner

Beautiful place. Very educational and interesting experience I very much enjoyed it. Price to get in was a little high but for me the whale experience made up for it

Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

A lovely Aquarium!

2024/06/01 Couples Elisa

We really enjoyed our visit to Maui Ocean Center. The displays were very educational- we learned so mych about Hawaii’s marine eco system. And the fish and aquatic tanks were AMAZING! We will definitely return on our nex... more

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Maui Ocean Center General Admission Ticket - Visit The Best Aquarium in Hawaii

Fun and Informative experience

2024/04/06 Couples PatO

Beautiful setting for a Maui experience! A chance to see all of those native Hawaiian creatures you might have not seen on a snorkeling adventure. Nicely positioned in the Maalaea Harbor which includes shopping and din... more

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Maui Ocean Center | Book Maui Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Wailuku on the northwest side of Maui is home to the state-of-the-art Maui Ocean Center, a renowned marine park that fosters understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii's marine life. This center contains the largest collection of spectacular live coral displays in the U.S., and seeks to teach visitors about Hawaii's natural history and cultural heritage. Facilities feature elusive garden eels, lion fish, green sea turtles, sharks, rays, and more.