Description

Aptly named “The Hawaiian Aquarium”, the Maui Ocean Center is the only aquarium in the world dedicated to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii’s marine life.  The three-acre marine park, the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, provides information, tours by marine naturalists and exhibits on thousands of indigenous fish, sharks, turtles, stingrays and other fascinating marine animals.

Program encourages visitors to develop an understanding and appreciation of Hawaii’s marine environment while perpetuating the island’s host culture through presentations and exhibits.

Maui Ocean Center features more than 60 self-paced interactive exhibits; two restaurants (Seascape Ma’alaea Restaurant and Reef Café); and the Maui Ocean Center gift shop.

Exhibits

Maui Ocean Center’s major exhibits Highlights include:

The Living Reef – spectacular live coral displays and colorful tropical reef fish; The Whale Discovery Center – featuring interactive learning stations as well as life-size models of humpback whale; Hawaiians and the Sea – a tribute to the wisdom and culture of ancient Hawaii; Deep Hawaii – see strange and beautiful sea creatures, some of which had never been seen by humans prior to research submersibles like the Makali’i, now on display at Maui Ocean Center, captured them on film or as specimens; and the Open Ocean – immerse yourself in the deep blue sea in their 750,000 gallon habitat featuring an acrylic tunnel and nearly 2,000 fishes, rays and sharks.

Restaurants

Seascape Ma’alaea Restaurant

An open-air restaurant overlooking Ma’alaea Harbor with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean.  The restaurant’s underwater motif is carried out in colorful ceilings, decorated columns and a large viewing wind into the Edge of the Reef tank featuring tropical fish and reef sharks.  The full-service menu features seafood and other island favorites including hot entrées, fresh salads and signature sandwiches.  Access to Seascape is honored without admission to the park.
 

Reef Café

A delightful outdoor café featuring deli-style sandwiches, an assortment of – to go lunches, daily specials, specialty salads, desserts, cold beverages, fruit smoothies, freshly brewed espresso and cappuccino to name a few.  Seating under trellises is available.

Exclusive Evening Events
 

Maui Ocean Center is Maui’s most unique venue for exclusive evening events.  These guidelines will assist you in planner your event.

Capacity

Groups of up to 950 guests may be accommodated at Maui Ocean Center.  Dinner venues include the Open Ocean (80 guests), Seascape Ma’alaea Restaurant (200 guests), Harbor and Dolphin Plaza (300 guests) and other outdoor plazas and lawns.