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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

Small but fun

2026/05/02 Families with Young Children TJ

Took the family and everyone had a good time. Fairly standard aquarium. Would go again.

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

Okay

2026/01/22 Couples Bo peep

I didn’t think the under water tunnel to be the same as the advertised.
Everything else was very informative

Purchasing tickets was very cumbersome. Why do we need a user name and password for something I may never u... more

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

Educational Maui Experience

2025/12/28 Families Kara

The aquarium is beautifully designed and very well maintained, with exhibits that showcase Hawaii’s unique marine life! Our family had a grand day here.

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 Tickets 2026 | 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.