Maui Ocean Center: Experience Native Hawaiian Marine Life and World’s Largest Pacific Coral Display

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Hawaiian marine life at Maui Ocean Center, home to the world’s largest Pacific coral display and a thrilling virtual whale encounter. Explore this top-rated aquarium today!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii - Admission to the Maui Ocean Center grants all-day access to leisurely explore the Aquarium’s exhibits. Travel from the Living Reef displays to the famous 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit to discover Hawaii’s unique marine life, many species of which are exclusive to this region. With over 60 exhibits,…
What's Included
  • All day access: Visit the Aquarium anytime between 9am and 5pm with the last chance for entry at 4pm
  • Humpback Whales of Hawʻai 3D Sphere: Dive beneath the surface in this immersive 3D experience.
  • Cultural wood carving demonstration
  • Living Coral Reef Exhibit: Explore one of the world’s largest displays of live Pacific corals
  • Tide Pool Tactile…
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop offs
  • Food and drinks
  • Paid Parking ($3 per hour) via ParkLinq App or QR code upon arrival
Additional Information

Discover the vibrant Hawaiian marine life at the Maui Ocean Center, known as The Aquarium of Hawaii. Recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the “Top 10 Aquariums in the World,” this aquarium boasts one of the largest collections of live Pacific corals, along with sharks, stingrays, turtles, and an immersive virtual whale experience in the cutting-edge Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere.

Location
192 Maalaea Rd
Maalaea Road
Ma'alaea Village, Maui The Maui Ocean Center is centrally located in oceanfront Ma'alaea Village within 20-30 minutes of all major resort areas.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J
Feb 12, 2026
Great family experience - The experience was beautiful. The 3d whale was amazing and its pretty short but I watched it twice. Knowledgeable people and they all were friendly. Food and desserts are pricy but it is what it is. Still overall amazing
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Wendy_d
Feb 9, 2026
Wonderful Experience! - Wonderful Ocean Center with the 3-D Whale experience being the highlight! Well worth going to visit while in Maui!
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Melissa_m
Feb 8, 2026
Great Day! - I really enjoyed the history as well as seeing all the islands live creatures. I also love eating at the Sea Scape restaurant. Its top of the line food!!
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Samantha_b
Feb 6, 2026
Very fun! Got to see a... - Very fun! Got to see a lot of different fish and had the chance to touch some as well! Would highly recommend
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694beverlyd
Jan 23, 2026
Great Aquarium - Excellent aquarium. Great displays of tropical fish and coral. Plus loved the 3D movie of the humpback whales. Definitely worth visiting.
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Travelinhaoli
Jan 17, 2026
Wonderful place to visit though you will pay for the privilege. - The place is amazing! Just go! There are displays of live sea life from the waters of Hawaii, that most will never see unless you go to the Maui Ocean Center. The cost has gone up a TON since we were there 3 years ago and the food is extremely expensive so bring a sandwich. Parking is ridiculous so be prepared to pay.
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Sheri
Jan 11, 2026
Nice aquarium with a mix... - Nice aquarium with a mix of inside and outside exhibits. Nice gift shop and restaurant on site. A good way to spend a couple of hours.
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22kayleah
Jan 14, 2026
Fun! - Always fun to see the saltwater fish and learn more about them, especially after spending some time snorkeling and swimming out in the ocean!
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Annmarie_e
Jan 4, 2026
Maui Aquarium - Good family day especially if you have little kids. Can see everything in an hour. Whale 3D experience is short but a good show.
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Lacey
Jan 4, 2026
Beautiful aquarium! - Beautiful aquarium! Our family of four went one morning and had a nice time. Not an all day event, we spent maybe 2-3 hours exploring. Nice to experience once but I don’t think we would go back.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).