Think you know everything about the island of Maui? You might want to think again. There are a lot things people already know—like the fact that Maui is home to some of the best whale watching in the world—but this island has such a fascinating past that even longtime visitors (and locals!) might be surprised at some of these facts about one of the most popular islands in the world
Read MoreTrilogy crew member, Captain Mario, couldn’t believe his eyes:
Here on an island where there aren’t any any people, an entire stretch of golden sand was buried under mountains of plastic.
Laundry baskets, fishing floats, colorful tangles of nets; just thousands of pieces of evidence of man—yet there weren’t any humans to be found.
He, along with Trilogy crew members Gabe and Aaron, joined a team of volunteers from Malama Maui Nui and Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) for a four day, three night trip to Kaho‘olawe—the island off Maui’s southwestern coast that’s famously covered in bombs.
Read MoreWhen Trilogy Excursions first set sail back in 1973, it was all about showing our guests a good time—and part of that is eating good food!
Trilogy’s founder, Captain Eldon Coon, would cook up chicken over a kiawe wood grill while barbecuing at the beach on Lanai, and many of our Maui snorkeling tours still feature original Coon family recipes we’ve been serving for half a century!
Read MoreThe ticket is booked. The date is on the calendar. You’re planning the trip of a lifetime.
Now comes the hard part:
Finding the best activities on Maui, and figuring out how to schedule your trip—especially if you only have five days.
Some people will want to swim beneath waterfalls, go hiking, and catch a few waves, while others might just want to sit by the pool and listen to the wind in the palm trees.
And you know what? Both are great plans. If you’re happy then you’re doing it right.
That said, a lot of people might feel overwhelmed when planning a trip to Maui.
Read MoreAs a company that’s operated Maui snorkeling tours for close to 50 years, we’ve seen the shift in travel to our islands and have worked to be leaders in sustainable travel and visiting Maui responsibly.
And, as one the best activities on Maui, we feel it’s our kuleana (responsibility) to share that knowledge with our valued guests so they, too, can help preserve and protect this place we call home.
If you—or anyone you know—plans on traveling to Maui, here are 9 tips for responsible travel that can not only help to minimize your impact, but give back to the island for generations to come.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the crew here at Trilogy is proud of the islands we call home.
Which is why, since our founding in 1973, three generations of this family-owned company have worked to malama, or take care of these islands—even in capacities not directly related to our Maui snorkeling tours.
What happens mauka, or upland, on these islands, eventually affects all things makai (by the sea), and it’s important for us as island stewards to look at our Maui ocean activities as part of a greater whole.
It’s also important for our company leaders to constantly connect, engage, and learn about cultural practices, local history, and core Hawaiian values, so we can foster that ‘ike (knowledge) and share it with guests—who are not only looking to go snorkeling in Maui—but also want to develop their own sense of appreciation for these islands.
Read MoreMolokini Crater is—without a doubt—one of the best places to snorkel on Maui!
Every visitor to Maui should include a Molokini snorkeling tour on their list of Maui activities. The water here is clear as gin, and teems with over 250 species of Hawaiian marine life and fish.
Read MoreSeeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in Maui, this is a question we’re asked a lot and at all different times of the year.
Read MoreWhen traveling to the Hawaiian Islands and other tropical locations, there's a good chance you will jump into the big blue. Even if you have no plans to snorkel around coral reefs, you still make an impact on marine ecosystems.
Read MoreMaui weather is arguably unlike anywhere else on the planet. It’s fickle, it’s nuanced, and it has a massive effect on how you enjoy the outdoors.
Read MoreRead on to learn about the nautical meanings and fascinating history behind sailor slang that appears in modern day language!
Read MoreHere's a question for all of our diehard history and geography buffs out there: What do modern-day Russia, Colonial Spain, the British Empire, the Mongol Empire, and Polynesia all have in common?
Read MoreYou’ll never forget the very first time you go snorkeling in Maui with sea turtles.
Time seems to suddenly stop when you first catch sight of these giants, and it's a curious combination of relaxation and excitement whenever you see one in the water.
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