Maui also known as the "Valley Isle" is the 2nd largest island in
the Hawaiian chain, with over 700 square miles of breathtaking scenery and
coastline. The island of Maui was actually formed by two separate
volcanoes, one being Mt. Haleakala which is the worlds largest dormant volcano.
Haleakala rises to over 10,000 feet with sloping hills and wind swept terrain.
The second of Maui's volcanoes is Puu Kukui, which is located on the west side
of the island and receives over 400 inches of rainfall annually.
Maui has a diverse culture and up until the latter 60`s was primarily an
agriculture island offering products such as sugar and pineapple. In the early
70`s development of resort areas created the islands driving force, tourism.
On the west side of Maui you will find the resort communities of Kaanapali,
Kapalua and Lahaina. Kaanapali features golf courses and beachfront hotels.
The Kapalua development is north of Kaanapali and features championship golf,
two beachfront resorts and world class beaches. Lahaina is located south
of Kaanapali and is the heart of the west side. Lahaina is a national historic
landmark and is entrenched with Hawaiian history.
Located in central Maui are the towns of Kahului and Wailuku. Wailuku
is the county seat and features its own historical district and quaint stores.
Kahului is the port city of Maui and features a variety of shopping centers and
attractions. Traveling up the slopes of Haleakala will bring you to
Upcountry Maui. Upcountry Maui features astounding views and botanical gardens.
The towns of Makawao, Kula and Ulupalakua are all located upcountry and offer an
array of shopping and sightseeing. Traveling from Kahului on the Hana
highway will take you to one of the most visited parts of the island, Hana. Hana
is located on the east side of the island and features some of the most scenic
waterfalls and coastline available. A trip to Maui would not be complete
without a stop in "heavenly Hana".
The south side of Maui features the town of Kihei and the resort communities
of Wailea and Makena. Kihei is well known for its beautiful weather and
long sandy beaches. The town of Kihei also hosts a variety of shopping
centers and restaurants. Traveling south from Kihei will bring you to one
of Maui's newest resort communities, Wailea. Wailea is home to some of
Maui's finest resorts, golf courses and white sandy beaches. Leaving
Wailea and traveling further south will bring you to Makena. This small resort
community features golf, tennis and some of the islands best known beaches and
snorkeling spots.
Maui is a very special island for everyone, and it touches us all in different
ways. From the famous walk along Lahaina’s Front Street where one can find
almost anything they desire to the famed sunrise at the top of Haleakala, Maui
is as diverse as it is spectacular. And from whale watching to kayaking,
helicopter rides to fishing trips, Maui is truly a playground for the whole
family.
Two things a visitor should expect on Maui with regard to fishing include
higher rates and longer booking lead times than on other islands. High demand,
fuel prices, and the amount of fuel burned on a trip as compared to the rest of
the state will always keep Maui’s average charter cost higher than Oahu, Kona
and Kauai, and "bargain rate" trips can often end up being much more
of a hassle than a bargain. As for booking the fishing portion of a vacation
early to ensure the best selection of dates and boats, we do recommend the
angling visitor book their charter at least four to six weeks before arriving.
Sportfish Hawaii has always believed in the highest level of customer service,
and our selection of boats meet strict criteria. Accordingly, if a
visitor waits until arriving, these boats are often sold out completely or have
just a few openings toward the end of the visitors’ vacation. Because of this
fact, whether one uses our service or those of another, it simply makes good
sense to book ahead.
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