
These whales can be found in the open ocean and closer to shore throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Humpback whales tend to gravitate towards warm, temperate waters in the tropics and subtropics during the winter breeding season. With the help of the island's top lei makers, handcraft your own beautiful Lei Po‘o (Hawaiian flower crown) with fresh local blooms, sourced from an Upcountry Maui farm. Learn the delightful Japanese art of paper folding with our complimentary origami class.

By scanning the code, you will receive an image of that piece of artwork along with an explanation from the Hawaiian Cultural Advisor, Clifford Nae‘ole, detailing out how that item relates to the local culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people. Guests can take a self-guided tour to learn about the cultural significance of artwork throughout the hotel. Then, guests are led on a walking tour to the border of the Honokahua Preservation Site, where they discover its significance to ancient Hawaiians and role in today's cultural renaissance. The film is followed by a discussion of the history and subjects broached in the documentary. Elizabeth Kapu‘uwailani Lindsey’s award-winning documentary, Then There Were None. The complimentary Sense of Place program begins with the presentation of Dr. Our hula instructors will teach a traditional hula along with the story of the dance. Learn this unique dance and how it preserves and perpetuates the stories, traditions and culture of Hawaii. The beat of the pahu (sacred Hawaiian drum) signify the heartbeat of the day’s light and a short oli (chant) will put the day to rest. Nightly at sunset on the lanai of the hotel lobby overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean, the sound of the conch shell will echo throughout the lobby to summon the energies of the day and allow us to say mahalo (thank you) for such a wonderful day in Kapalua. Follow up your hike of a lifetime with an unforgettable dinner at the signature Banyan Tree Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.įor more information, please email Sunset Ceremony Nightly in the Hotel Lobby Enjoy lunch and an interactive Q&A session with your tour guide. Led by Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve staff, the hike will focus on the unique natural communities of the Hawaiian mountain bogs and cloud forests, and the rare native flora and fauna found there. The cliffs also provide a great vantage point to watch surfers and the waves.Įxclusive Pu’ukukui Watershed Hike ExperienceĮxperience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a guided hike at Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve. Surrounded by high rocky cliffs on both sides the bay is sheltered from the wind and keep the water calm during the summer.

In the winter months, it attracts top surfers from around the world, with large winter swells and one of the best surf breaks on Maui. Honolua Bay is an excellent location for summer snorkeling in the summer months.

Popular for all ages, Kapalua Bay features a beach activity hut offering snorkel, kayak, and stand up paddle board rentals. Named “America’s Best Beach” in 2018, Kapalua Bay has garned worldwide recognition for its beauty. This popular location is also known for boogie boarding and surfing.

Fleming Beach) is a long white sand beach perfect for running and sunning. Teeming with marine life, they are favored by everyone from avid sun-seekers to water sport enthusiasts.įronting The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Honokahua Bay (D.T. Fleming, Oneloa, Kapalua Bay, Napili Bay, Mokuleia Bay, and Honolua Bay – are either walking distance or accessible within a 10-minute drive. Kapalua resort’s six bays and beaches – D.T. Award-winning beaches and pristine bays gracefully form the Kapalua coastline.
