Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku

Beautiful center filled with phenomenal displays, a theater, and amazing aquariums and a glass tunnel where fish and sea-life swim around and over. The 14-minute humpback whale 3D film experience is breathtaking and powerful. You can almost touch the whales swimming in front of you in your comfy reclining seats (and viewing is part of the ticket cost). Live sharks, fish, turtles, and sting rays are abundant… and the property and vistas are majestic of both the mountain side with the huge wind turbines and the harbor and Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian history and marine life educational films and displays were insightful. The gift shop is one of the most robust I’ve been in. Clean bathrooms. A nice coffee and snack shop. Lots of benches and seating. Ample parking.

Incredible! The humpback experience alone was worth the price of admission. When you pay to park, get the max and take time to check out the shops and restaurants in the village. Wear sunscreen as many of the exhibits are outdoors. We're a family of 4 (both kids under 8) and the kids both had a great time. The shark tunnel was really cool and we happened to get there right at feeding time! Everyone we encountered was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.