Maui Ocean Center

Top 1% of attractions in Hawaii
9/10

10 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Feel as though you're walking from the seashore down to the bottom of the reef at this aquarium." Full review
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The Ocean Center's gift shop is one of the best on Maui for artsy souvenirs and toys.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Kids are mesmerized by the stingrays and fish that swim through the exhibit’s acrylic tunnel; the tiger sharks passing just inches away can excite even the most skeptical teen. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Staring a hammerhead shark in the eye is a good way to forget about the rain. So is watching a turtle breathe or being mesmerized by dancing sea jellies." Full review
Where Where
"This marine park is one of Maui’s top attractions and has been called “The Hawaiian Aquarium.” " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The state-of-the-art aquarium puts little ones in the center of a giant fishbowl, where tiger sharks glide past and spotted eagle rays swoop through a 750,000-gallon tank." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A great way to show younger kids what actually lies beneath the ocean in Hawaii...jaw-dropping exhibits such as Open Ocean, an underwater tunnel where sharks, sting rays, and various fish swim." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
14.0
"This facility was created to cultivate visitors' interest in learning about Hawaii's underwater ecosystems...while here, you can catch a glimpse of everything from stingrays to sea turtles to sharks. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Learn about Hawaii's marine life through exhibits like the Living Coral Reef, Open Ocean exhibit, and see sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, tropical fish, and more at this aquarium and oceanography center on Maalaea Bay"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's Frommer's
"This 5-acre facility houses the largest aquarium in the state and features one of Hawaii’s largest predators: the tiger shark" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Hawaii's best aquarium and the largest living tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. It’s truly an incredible place to learn about local marine life. "



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