Maui, without the guesswork.
Sunrise permits, the Road to Hāna, whale season and Lahaina today, checked against official sources and kept short.
Booking window for non-residents. $10 parking plus $5 per person.
Check before you go
Conditions change after storms and high surf. These official pages carry the current status; we link rather than copy so you never read a stale closure.
- Haleakalā conditions and alertsNPS, updated by the park
- State park closuresWaiʻānapanapa, ʻĪao Valley and more
- Weather, surf and storm warningsNational Weather Service Honolulu
- Maui County news and road updatesIncluding Lahaina reopening notices
Guides for the big decisions
Haleakalā sunrise: reservations, fees and timing (2026)
How to book the $1 Haleakalā sunrise vehicle reservation, what the entrance fee costs, and how to plan the drive.
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Road to Hāna in 2026: Waiʻānapanapa reservations and a calm plan
Plan the Road to Hāna with the Waiʻānapanapa reservation rules, timing advice and road etiquette.
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Maui whale season 2026 to 2027: when to go and how to book
When humpback whales are in Maui waters, the peak months, and how to choose a whale-watch tour.
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Most top Maui tours run about $100 to $250 per person. Compare before you book.
Molokini snorkel tours
The crescent crater is reachable only by tour, with departures from Māʻalaea, Kīhei and Lahaina. Mornings are usually calmest.
Founding sponsor spot open for Molokini snorkel tours. Your business here
Whale watching
Humpbacks are generally here November through April, peaking January to March. Book a permitted operator.
Founding sponsor spot open for whale watching. Your business here
Haleakalā sunrise tours
Let a permitted tour handle the drive and the sunrise entry, or book your own $1 vehicle reservation.
Founding sponsor spot open for Haleakalā sunrise tours. Your business here
Road to Hāna tours
A guided van tour means nobody in your group has to drive the bends. Most stop at Waiʻānapanapa.
Founding sponsor spot open for Road to Hāna tours. Your business here
Sunset and catamaran sails
Easy-going sails from West and South Maui, often with snorkel or sunset options.
Founding sponsor spot open for sunset and catamaran sails. Your business here
Shore and boat snorkeling
Guided snorkel trips, gear rental and beginner-friendly coves around the island.
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Six sides of Maui
West Maui
Resort beaches, sunset sails and calm-water snorkeling. Lahaina is reopening in stages; visit open businesses and keep out of fenced areas.
South Maui
Sunny and dry, with long beaches and the main boat departures for Molokini from Kīhei and nearby Māʻalaea.
Central Maui
Home to the main airport (OGG), everyday shopping and ʻĪao Valley, which takes non-resident reservations.
Upcountry
Cool slopes, ranch country and farms on the road up to the Haleakalā summit.
North Shore
Surf town shops and food, and the windsurfing beaches at the start of the Road to Hāna.
East Maui
Rainforest, waterfalls, Waiʻānapanapa's black-sand beach and the coastal Kīpahulu side of Haleakalā National Park.
Planning more than a trip?
Sister directories from the same team, each built for one job.
Island Vows
Planning a Maui wedding or vow renewal? Venues, planners and bridal beauty.
Open Island Vows →Hawaiʻi Aesthetics Guide
Med spas and aesthetic clinics on Maui, with nurse-reviewed guides.
Open Hawaiʻi Aesthetics Guide →Hale Keeper
Own or rent a second home on Maui? Home watch and caretaking services.
Open Hale Keeper →