Museum · Māʻalaea, Maui

Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center
Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Maui Ocean Center shows Hawaiian reef fish, sea turtles and sharks, with a walk-through tunnel under its open ocean tank. Exhibits explain Hawaiian culture and the sea. It is a good rainy-day stop and sits by Māʻalaea Harbor.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 2 of Maui in 5 Days

Visiting Maui Ocean Center: what to know

Tickets
Paid entry; book online and check current prices
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Late morning; open daily, check current hours
Getting there
In Māʻalaea, about 15 minutes from Kahului

Maui itineraries with Maui Ocean Center

Day 2 of Maui in 5 Days

Central Maui and Māʻalaea

How Maui Ocean Center fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Maui Tropical PlantationWaikapū
  2. 11:00Maui Ocean CenterMāʻalaea
  3. 13:00Lunch in MāʻalaeaMāʻalaea
  4. 14:30Move base to Kīhei or WaileaSouth Maui
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Maui Ocean Center FAQs

How long do you need at Maui Ocean Center?

About two hours covers the main exhibits and the tunnel.

Should I buy Maui Ocean Center tickets in advance?

Yes. Booking online is usually cheaper than paying at the gate.

Is Maui Ocean Center good for kids?

Yes. The turtle lagoon, touch pools and tunnel suit all ages.

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