Sunset and Celestial Cruise Ma'alaea

Highlights

Featuring Astronomy writer Harriet Witt
Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks
Learn about Polynesian navigation and star significance
Hear the haunting songs of humpback whales
See Maui's famous sunsets

Summary

Take a journey at sea with international award-winning astronomy writer and speaker Harriet Witt to experience the "Moving Planet" and Maui's famous sunsets. Learn about Polynesian navigation and star significance.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Meeting Point

300 Maalaea Road, Pacific Whale Foundation, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793, US

Why take this tour?

Experience a unique journey at sea with PacWhale Eco-Adventures and international award-winning astronomy writer and speaker Harriet Witt! Our “Moving Planet” cruise will take you to explore the Hawaiian culture and the star-filled canvas above us. Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks while learning about Polynesian navigation (wayfinding) and how these amazing people utilized the stars to find the Hawaiian Islands. Once the sun sets and stars begin to appear, Harriet will highlight specific stars to observe and relate stories about their significance to the Hawaiian culture in juxtaposition with popularly known Greek cultural explanations. As a special bonus during winter months, a hydrophone is lowered from the boat into the sea to hear the beautifully haunting songs of humpback whales under the stars. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Hawaiian culture and the stars above us, so don't miss out on this amazing experience!

What’s included?

Appetizers
Refreshments: unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
Three complimentary alcoholic beverages
Hotel Transfers

Things to know

Before you book

Minimum 21 yrs old to purchase and consume alcohol
Our vessels are CASHLESS for purchases
Cash will graciously be accepted for gratuities only

Before you go

Affordable rentals of cameras
Please wear flat or low-soled shoes
Binoculars available for rent

Cancellation Policy

Normally, we accept cancellations 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of your trip. Due to the current health crisis, we will consider late cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. quarantine, isolation or flu-like symptoms.  As we do this in good faith, we deeply appreciate the earliest cancellation notice possible.

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About operator:

PacWhale Eco-Adventures offers top rated, award-winning and responsible ocean ecotours, including snorkel trips, sunset dinner and cocktail cruises, stargazing excursions, and Maui’s original and most award-winning whalewatch. Pacific Whale Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the sole shareholder of PacWhale Eco-Adventures, so all profits support Pacific Whale Foundation’s Research, Education and Conservation programs.