What Are Hawaiian ʻAumākua? Understanding Family Guardians in Hawaiian Culture

Learn about Hawaiian ʻaumākua, ancestral family guardians rooted in genealogy and culture, and discover how this living tradition deepens respect for Maui's ocean and wildlife.

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The Ultimate Guide to Moon Phases: Learn to Identify Every Moon in Just One Night

Learn how to identify every phase of the Moon in minutes with this complete guide. Discover easy memory tricks, supermoons, eclipses, Hawaiian lunar traditions, Polynesian wayfinding, moon mythology, tides, and the fascinating question of whether the Moon influences us.

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Which Trilogy Tour Is Right for You? A Guide to Choosing the Best Maui Sailing Experience

Not sure which Trilogy tour is right for you? Compare every snorkeling, sunset sailing, and whale watch tour to find the perfect Maui ocean adventure.

Blue ʻĀina 2026: A Year of Mālama Kai on Maui

From Maui Student to Head Chef: Meet Brian Tadena, the Chef Behind Trilogy's New Lāhainā Dinner Sail Menu

Meet Chef Brian Tadena, the Maui-raised culinary talent behind Trilogy's reimagined Lāhainā Captain's Sunset Dinner Sail menu.

Dolphins on Maui: The Ocean Minds That Keep Surprising Us

Discover the dolphins found on Maui, from spinner dolphins to rare melon-headed whales. Explore dolphin intelligence, communication, behavior, and conservation.

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King Kamehameha Day: The Story Behind One of Hawaiʻi’s Most Meaningful Holidays

Discover the story behind King Kamehameha Day, one of Hawaiʻi's most meaningful holidays. Learn how King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands, why his legacy is still celebrated today, and what this unique June 11 holiday reveals about Hawaiian culture, history, and identity.

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More Than a Business: Four Generations of Family, Fathers, and the Ocean

Celebrate Father's Day with the story behind Trilogy Excursions—a father, two sons, and a hand-built trimaran that sailed across the Pacific before finding home on Maui. Discover how five generations of the Coon family continue to pass down a love of the ocean, family values, and aloha.

World Ocean Day: Honoring the Sea That Connects Us All

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Celebrate the Fourth of July on Maui with Trilogy Excursions

Gathering for Lahaina: Supporting the Restoration of the Historic Old Lahaina Courthouse

Introducing Trilogy’s Lahaina Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail

A New Way to Sail to Lanaʻi: The Lanaʻi Adventure Snorkel

Explore our NEW Snorkeling Tour: Turtle Reef Snorkel

Discover Trilogy’s Turtle Reef Snorkel on Maui—a flexible, captain-guided snorkel tour designed around ocean conditions and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) sightings for a more meaningful experience on the water.